Grapes

Burnt, bruised, and burned out

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February 24th 2008
So, I am officially burnt, bruised, and burned out, but I have had an amazing week. Since I only have class on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, I have been trying to go on some adventures on my long weekends. This weekend I have been surfing, cliff jumping, hiking, and of course braaiing! On Wednesday I decided to join the surf club with a couple of my friends. That night, my friend Stanley ma ... 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