Lighthouse, Cape of Good Hope

My first post from Africa!

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February 5th 2008
So, the plane ride went really well, with no delays. I was worried that the snow we got on the first of February in Detroit was going to push my flight back. I met up with other Michigan students at the metro airport and we took the next three flights together. It was really nice getting to know them a bit better and keeping each other company. :-) We flew from Detroit-> Dulles --> Joberg --> Cape ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town

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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