Cape of Good Hope
I thought I would include this picture of me at the Cape of Good Hope, I think it is really symbolic!!!
From: Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjug... [read more]
After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjug... [read more] Blog: Leaving Africa
Date: June 30th 2005
I have fallen behind on the blog from the last part of my trip... but sometimes the words just don't come! It is funny how timing seems to be with me, the G-8 Summit and the Live 8 concert for Africa are in the news. It makes me feel good, that so many in the world see a need to bring awareness to African hardships. It is a wonderful feeling to know many others like myself feel that as on ... read more
Date: June 30th 2005
I have fallen behind on the blog from the last part of my trip... but sometimes the words just don't come! It is funny how timing seems to be with me, the G-8 Summit and the Live 8 concert for Africa are in the news. It makes me feel good, that so many in the world see a need to bring awareness to African hardships. It is a wonderful feeling to know many others like myself feel that as on ... read more
