Cedarberg: an oasis in the mountains

Day 23: (Almost Didn't Make it to) Cedarberg

April 30th 2010
Awake at 07h30, breakfast at 08h00, packed by 08h45 and waiting for the Big Red Bus. At precisely 09h00, to the second, it arrived. Clearly the discussion on punctuality had been taken in! Loading my bags into the van, the French guide closed the doors and we set off into the rush hour traffic. Progress around Cape Town was slow and soon we found ourselves in the industrial part of the city, pa ... 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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