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Barbara&John in South Africa Feb/Mar 2011

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February 11th 2011
Barbara and John’s Newsletter from the Cape So there is such a thing as warm weather. So far temperatures have ranged from 25-30 degrees, centigrade! The Cape is fantastic, so say us from day one to day six. The initial impressions, apart from the townships you see on the way from the airport, are one of great scenery and an ambiance of everything being so laid back. Our stay in the Cape has ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town » Fish Hoek

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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