Stopping at the Picnic Spot 08 Picnic Site

Stopping at the Picnic Spot

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September 16th 2014
Geo: -28.5306, 30.8958This morning we were all woken up by Paul at a quarter past five. We had a quick coffee and rusk and then finished packing the car. Eventually we left the camp at half past six, half an hour later than planned. I don't think the elephant came near our lodge last night, as there was no debris on the driveway. Although on the drive out we saw all the damage he had done l ... read more

Africa » South Africa

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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