Mountain Boulders from Witzenberg valley

Route 62/Wine route/Little Karoo

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February 19th 2011
Barbara & John’s Newsletter on Route 62/Wine Route/Little Karoo The last week or so has taken us through numerous mountain passes with some wonderful scenery. The weather during this time has varied from the hot to the too bloody hot (40 degrees+). Our first stop was at Tulbagh, where we stayed in a spacious house, called Dreamcatcher. Tulbagh is small, charming and picturesque, sitting belo ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Tulbagh

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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