Adolphe in Lobby

Love, love, love- Capetown, I'm not coming home!

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November 17th 2008
Finally arrived in South Africa this morning after a long 12 hours flight from London. South African Airlines is fantastic! Although a night flight, I tried every little amenity in my flight section. When you're used to flying coach most of the time, it's nice to have something different for a change. Everyone here in Capetown is so accomodating, they try very hard to please you and they look ... 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