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Franschhoek Friday

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December 2nd 2016
After breakfast outside on patio, went for walk along Main Street and went to look for villa we stayed in last time. Recognised it straight away although wondered if it now has extension to the side. Went to ticket booth to enquire about tram to wine farms. This is hop on hop off service and allows you to visit up to six farms. The girl in booth was a bit crabbit as we seemed to be at cross purpos ... 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