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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 subju... [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 subju... [read more] Blog: Cruising the Garden Route
Date: July 4th 2005
Date: July 4th 2005
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The first day in Cape Town, my brain experienced total sensory overload from all the sights. And we’re not talking Table Mountain or the Cape of Good Hope, although they were awesome sights. We’re talking about simple things, like seeing houses out the airplane window; savoring my first fresh sandwich and my first café latte with fresh milk; orderi ... read moreComment on Up Close & Personal
I am working in Ghana as a small business development consultant for an NGO located on the Cape Coast for 2 months and will go relax afterwards with a trek through South Africa! Later this summer I will tackle Peru and Chile, and I hope that this travel blog will be a good way to keep in touch with everyone back home during the next few months. Miss you all!... full info
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