Entrance to the gold mine

Gold was the reason the town grew

March 21st 2007
Sun18th I arrived at 5.30 after having a 10 hour flight with little leg room and although I had 3 spare seats next to me the arm rests didn’t lift up so I couldn’t spread out. I had breakfast at the airport while waiting for the shuttle. Once I arrived at the Backpackers, which is surrounded by 6 foot fencing, I went down to their swimming pool- as there wasn’t a spare bed yet. I got talkin ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Johannesburg

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

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OK I’m finally off!! Leaving sunny England for my trip around the world! First destination Seattle, then Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand, Australia, Borneo, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, South Africa, Malawi, Kenya and finally Zanzibar. Well that’s the plan at the moment! ..... I'm half way round and am about to go to Asia. I have booked my return ticket and intend to party on my return. To all who met me on my travels or who know me from home. Please come to a party on July 7th. For those that have been before it is the usual set up. For those who need more infomation just em... full info

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