Dana's new environmentally friendly car. Sadly not a Lexus

South Africa 2018

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February 10th 2018
There is little to update on the drought conditions, other than “day zero” has been moved back to May 11th from April 12th, mostly a result of the conservation efforts and release of some additional water into the reserves. Restrictions have been reduced to 50 litres/day/person which is manageable, but not easy! It has been a busy week beginning with lunch at Delaire Graff winery with Susan a ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape

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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