View from Bri's place

The Tale of the Nice Desk Lady (aka Sarah has a bit of a cry and the Nice Desk Lady takes pitty)

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July 3rd 2010
Here I am, finally in South Africa! Despite the best efforts of BA I touched down in Durban yesterday to the miracle of Bri still being at the airport to pick me up! Note to self, from now on have all phone numbers on self at all times as internet is not easy to find in airports. I should explain, and to all of you grumbly about my Business Class treat, don't worry, the air travel gods got me ba ... read more

Africa » South Africa » KwaZulu-Natal » Saint Lucia

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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