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Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Cullinan March 25th 2014

Kaia Manzi to Pilanesberg--Tuesday, March 25th. 227 km (137 miles) Misty this morning but was mainly burned off by the time we left the campground at 7:30. Worked our way back through the road construction to the N-4 toward Pretoria. At exit 27, we left the toll-way and turned on R-515 toward Cullinan; then turned to the 513 into the Cullinan Village. The Village is comprised of the individual homes, built mainly of rock in a Dutch style, that were used by the bosses/managers to live in, while employed with the Cullinan Diamond Mine. Valerie walked around the Village as the homes have been turned into cute shops for artists to show their work. There was also a small park with used/old machinery and information about the history of the mine set out behind a cafe. ... read more
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1403-470 Sorter to separate diamonds from' blue mud'

Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Cullinan October 18th 2012

There was a school tor based at Cullinan.Cullinan is the only place in South Africa that has a Diamond mine.It was a very nice experience as i was never at a mine before,we were taught of how diamonds are been dug at a mine and they also taught us about different sizes of mines and on how to cut and shape them and turn them into different kinds of jewellery that we buy today.Cullinan also has a correctional service which os called Zonderwater and we then went there to see what they eat,find out how its like been behind bars and what was their reason to be taken to jail,i reali enjoyed this tour.It taught me so amny things that i didnt know and it was breath taking. img=https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS4nOaFd9tlFsRuhN5sysrXJNfIJHrlhSv4Qs-P_XuGI_946781... read more

Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Cullinan September 15th 2012

The best getaway from the city if that is what is needed. Cullinan is the cutest place,quite,peaceful and by far the best place to hang out and have a quite sunday lunch and field trip. There are plenty resturants and bars to go to, this place is a food haven!!! Grab a few friends or family and head out on the train or car to see this place. It is usually carling with people as the Cullinan mine is the hot spot there. Not only is it a cultural outing but deffinatly a historical one too. One can learn about all the famous people who lived back there in the 1850's and even futher back-the McHardy House Museum still has some of the original furniture and household pieces from when Mrs McHardy lived there. There is ... read more
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