Early Morning from the Gates of Paradise

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Day 13: The Highs and Lows of Travelling (Lesotho to the Karoo)

April 20th 2010
Whilst I've really enjoyed the mountains, the others found it a little cold. Huddled in their coats at 06h15 going to the washing facilities, I returned from those same facilities with just a towel over my shoulders (but wearing trousers!). Breakfast was quick with hot coffee, bread and a malaria tablet and, with little to pack, we were away in the cool morning air by 07h00. The early mornin ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape

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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