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A Relaxing Day

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September 20th 2014
Geo: -29.2004, 29.5276It was dark when we arrived here last night and we were not aware of the great view from our lodge. This morning Paul took his guests for a bird walk around the lodge and I enjoyed a little sleep in. This is when I noticed the great view from our bedroom window. The view was amazing even though it was a cloudy, overcast day. I could see the valley with the walking trails th ... 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