Knysna

Knysna

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December 1st 2007
Took a day ride to Knysna to see the lagoon. Went on the obligatory ferry ride to the heads or entrance to the lagoon, unfortunately the weather was wet, windy and cool but our captain made the trip interesting with information about Knysna. When back on dry land - or should that be wet land as it was still raining - we decided a nice leisurely lunch was in order. We went to the Spur and as we ... 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