Cape Town

Cape Town

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September 29th 2011
The weekends have been filled with sightseeing...the first weekend being the fantastic Cape Town cultural weekend. After being transferred to a nice hostel called Ashanti we made our way to 'Mama Africa' to be greeted to a wonderful atmosphere! The food and music/entertainment was truly captivating!! It was one of my best nights out most certainly in Cape Town and to present date!! The nex ... 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