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Melting Away in Plettenberg Bay . . .

November 21st 2008
Today I spent in Plettenberg Bay. The hostel was very nice - very clean and super comfy beds. But I didn't sleep in; I was up and off early. It was about a 15 minute walk down to the water, to Central Beach. As soon as I turned a corner and could see the shore, I literally spoke aloud to myself "No way!" - because it was so beautiful. (Traveling alone, I frequently find myself speaking alou ... read more
Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Plettenberg Bay

South African Flag 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
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