Pretoria

A few entries, since I have not had internet

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October 11th 2009
Pretoria was an experience. Although we were unable to get to the Voortrekker monument, as it is very out of the way in a sense; I myself had a great time. Piet,Nathan and I took a minibus from Joburg to Pretoria. It was Nathans' first time in a minibus taxi, so that was interesting..haha. The driver was the best first experience for the poor guy. The taxi was rattling like it was about to fall a ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Free State

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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