Groote Schuur Hospital

Dr. Chris Barnard performed the very first heart transplant operation here. It has recently been upgraded - and is a most magnificent looking building. - I guess the strike has affected the work here during August?

capetown

August 23rd 2010
At last a "blog" that seems to work!! For those of you who are interested - enjoy what we have enjoyed so far!! CAPETOWN is a most beautiful city: - spectacular Table Mountain dominates the sky-line and is THE landmark for visitors and Capetonians. The beaches are some of the best in the world for swimming (if you don't mind freezing water - we do!), surfing or simply soaking up the sun. ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town

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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