Atop Table Mountain

First few days

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October 18th 2008
Its the end of day 3 and it feels like much longer already. It was quite strange adjusting to my new life, but I think I'm getting there. This will be a short blog as I wasn't able to get on to the computer for a while and its too late to be creative...suffice to say, South Africa has proven very enjoyable so far. Today was a particular highlight with a trip down to Cape Point and the Cape of Good ... 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