Cape Town

We've Arrived !!!

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May 3rd 2008
Hey Everyone ! We've arrived in Cape Town, South Africa after a lengthly flight, the hot shower that followed was very much appreciated ! Well we've had some difficulties with the hotel's internet access, so apologies for all to those who were expecting an update sooner than today, all sorted now obviously. Spent the last 3 days wandering around the City and V & A Waterfront complex, both ... 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