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October 11, 2010

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October 11th 2010
I thought that everybody stayed in the boarding house during the weekend. Nope. Most boarding people board during the week and go home during the weekend. Big surprise. Only 7 other girls boarded with me over the weekend. We had a blast once I broke out of my shell. On Saturday before the braai (South African for BBQ), there was a huge water fight. People were thrown into the pool, including me. ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Franschhoek

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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