Durban Waterfront

SOUTH AFRICA

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April 20th 2010
Upon arrival in Durban the Cruise Director, Jamie, made an unusual announcement. He strongly recommended that guests do not go into the downtown area of Durban. South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It is rich with natural resources, exotic flora and fauna and ringed by stunning beaches. But South Africa is a troubled country still trying to overcome the consequenc ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town » Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

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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