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South Africa pt 2

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September 15th 2009
Day 77 Outshoorn 23.8.09 Our second and only full day in Outshoorn felt similar to that of a school trip, I shall explain why. We awoke refreshed from a decent sleep, eager for a shower and to get our laundry done, this plan was immediately foiled by the fact that the whole of the eastern cape would be without power until 9pm... Oh yeah, I can't think if I've already mentioned this but Africa as ... read more

Africa » South Africa

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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