Drakensberg - the Amphitheatre

Day 9: A long drive across KwaZulu-Natal

April 16th 2010
With 600 km to drive today, we were up at 05h30 and were all packing up our tents. So efficient were we that we were able to set off at 07h00. The first few miles took us along dirt tracks and windy roads, through hills and homesteads before we made it on to the main N2 and headed off, at speed, towards the Indian Ocean. On each side of the road, trees lined up awaiting their fate in the paper ... 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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Having been made an offer I couldn't refuse, I left 30 years of (office) work behind and now 'work' outdoors. As Nehru so neatly said, we live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. Thus, with eyes open and asking questions, I hope to continue learning through experience and travel, as these are as education in themselves. Happy reading - I shall be happy travelling ... c",) ... full info

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