Bush fire

Now in Cape Town

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September 2nd 2008
Have very sadly said goodbye to Chimp Eden and moved onto Cape Town, only one day on and I am really missing the chimps, the people and even the Wendys. The large bush fire on the last day made for an interesting end however. Am now in colder Cape Town, definitely a different climate but looking forward to seeing the city. Love Helen x ... 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