Gansbaai

Bokkoms and boats

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January 16th 2013
Here are a few more bits and pieces with regards to our Gansbaai trip. The photos are compliments of Paul. Fire in Gansbaai As I mentioned in my previous blog, the fire around Hermanus also reached Gansbaai. This was very close to the houses, so a helicopter was called in to douse the fire. Rather scary when it gets close to the houses, but luckily it was brought under control. ... read more

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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