Most Southern point in Africa

Garden Route

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November 16th 2007
Arrived in Stellenbosch a couple of days ago and are staying with Claire's cousin, Julia. On the drive here we visited the most Southern point in Africa, and yesterday went to see the penguins at Boulders Beach before going to Cape Point and the National Park. Hoping to go up Table Mountain within the next few days, but it has been too cloudy to do so, so far. This afternoon we're going for a tour ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Stellenbosch

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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