Disembarking at Robben Island

March 23rd 2009
2/02/09 - Today we went to the Victoria and Albert Wharf and Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent much of his life as a political prisoner. After catching the ferry from the V&A Wharf we arrived at Robben Island for a short bus tour, followed by another tour through the jail conducted by an ex-prisoner. It was extremely difficult for the black prisoners as they were even given less rations th ... read more

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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

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Janette Eade

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Hi, Ross and I are leaving for South Africa on Tuesday, 20th January and will be home again on Friday, 20th February. During our trip we will be going to our niece, Jaimee's wedding in Cape Town, chilling out in the Cotswolds (England) and embarking on a Nile River cruise. Can't wait! Depending on access to the internet I hope to be able to post some photos of our trip along the way and look forward to your comments as well. The two maps below show: 1. where we have been and are going and 2. Our travel route (satellite view is best.) P.S. Even though the first map below looks as th... full info

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