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Cape Town

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June 20th 2019
This morning, after a nice breakfast, we headed out to Robbens Island to visit the prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years. It was fascinating to learn about the history of the island and all of its uses. Following that, we headed out to wine country for lunch and a tasting. We went to a winery called Jordon which had both great food and a view of the valley. We headed back to the city ... read more

Africa » South Africa

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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