South Africa

December 1, 2010

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December 1st 2010
School is coming to an end. Like school back home, it is mind numbingly boring to come to school in the last week. On the bright side, exams are finally done :D All we are do is sitting in class. Grr. But it is good because I get to hang out with friends before the long break. I am so excited. Other people are doing exotic things as well. Some people are going back home to Namibia, Germany, and Ne ... 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