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An island of seals

They were everywhere. On the rocks. In the sea.
South Africa to Zimbabwe Day 3

August 18th 2010
Scenic Cape PeninsulaWednesday, August 18 we have a full-day, 140-mile, round-trip to Cape Point at the southern tip of the peninsula and although it rains off and on all day it’s amazing. On the way south, we follow the western coast. Seal-covered isletsAt Hout Bay we opt to take a boat out to see a seal colony. Great experience even though the boat is tossed around by feroc ... read more
Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape of Good Hope

South African Flag 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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