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Heading to Camps Bay

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May 2nd 2015
As we checked out of our hotel, we drove down the main street of Franschhoek and noticed a street market that was going on. So we parked and decided to take a walk on the streets for shopping and culture. The market was really cute, they had stands set up, as well as food and coffee available. There was even a DJ playing Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. After an hour or so we decided to make our way ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town

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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