Burchell's zebra

Over the border

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June 8th 2012
More tomorrow, but for today, I want to say that this afternoon a group of us drove to South Africa's Madikwe Game Reserve. I also want to say that I love my binoculars. Thanks, Nancy. ... read more

Africa » South Africa » North West

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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