Sean at Hike

The Cape - We’re here!

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June 27th 2008
The Cape - We’re here! Wednesday, June 25 After a serious 29 hour journey to Cape Town, we finally arrived. Customs wasn’t bad but exchanging cash for Rand seemed to take almost as long as our flight. Greeted by an “Ilios” travel agent, we made our way to the Cape Grace Hotel and were warmly welcomed by Tonya. She made some arrangements for us for our two day stay in Cap ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape of Good Hope

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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