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Friday 13th February 2015 - Stellenbosch

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February 13th 2015
Friday 13th February 2015: day twelve - Gordon's Bay/Stellenbosch Nick and Dena, our hosts had things to do: Judith and I headed off into the wine regions for the day. What an amazing place Stellenbosh is. The town is set out with beautiful architectural buildings mixed with plenty of posh cafes and meeting areas. We also found several parks/green areas with oak trees. There is d ... 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