Cape Agulhas

South Diversion

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February 19th 2007
We officially start our trip from Cape Town to Mossel Bay. I ended up starting late and Dave (the mechanic) graciously stays behind so we can ride together. We catch up with the group (Peter, Bob, Bon Bon, Otto, Patrick & Phebe and Bruno & Kris.) on the way out to Hawston. We eventually catch up to John V. making our way to Cape Agulhas, Africa’s southernmost point - prompting the comment from ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Mossel Bay

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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