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The Western cape of Africa

January 3rd 2010
Merry Christmas everyone This is just a quick blog about the tip of Africa which is a pretty special place. But let’s get one thing straight it’s not really Africa. (although after 4 months of hard travelling it felt like a nice holiday within a holiday). After Jefferies Bay the coast takes on a different feel with beach towns that would not be out of place in East Coast Oz or Southern Ca ... read more
Africa » South Africa » Western Cape

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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