View from Cape Point Lighthouse

August 2nd 2011
K - There are apparently two words which are used by South African women (not sure about the men) to cover all eventualities. "Divine" is used to describe anything from there being no queue at a store to winning the lottery whereas "hectic" covers breaking a nail to driving your car off a cliff! On this basis we have been having a pretty divine time on the Western Cape. It is Winter here but ... read more

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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 subjug... ... read more

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Mark and Kate

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Kicking off the blog again as we head off to South America for a 3 month trip. Hi to both of our Mums who we hope are reading! We have moved to Walla Walla, Washington from California and although we enjoy it greatly it feels good to be dusting off the rucksacks and leaving the below freezing winter weather for our first major trip since 2012. ------- Previously in 2011/12.......We are 2 British citizens who live in California. After much planning and some angst we are taking a break from reality and taking a trip around the world. One car is sold and the house is rented but before ... full info

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