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Where
Springbok and Bushmen Roam.
The
following is a sample:
“We have
a church in Cape Town which is also reputed to have
been the first theater in South Africa, called the
St. Stephen's church. This church stands on Riebeek
Square. There are many stories of the past to be
told about this church, but one that has always
been a delightful one in my opinion is that it is
told that the cellar of the church used to be hired
out in days of old. One of the tenants used to be a
wine merchant who kept his liquor there. One day
somebody painted the following graffiti on the
walls of the church: There's a spirit
above and a spirit below, Here are some
items of interest Peoples
and culture of South
Africa.
Throughout its history, South Africa has been a
geographic designation rather than a reflection of
a national reality. The result is that today the
Republic of South Africa has one of the most
complex and diversified population mixes in the
world, a rich mosaic of distinctive minorities.
This is underscored by the fact that not one of
South Africa's major languages is spoken by a
majority of all the people. (continued) Experience
a South African Working
Holiday. The
future of conservation in South Africa depends on
obtaining a means of funding for Private Nature
Reserves and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers. The
amount of funding made available to projects such
as erosion control, invader plant control and fire
control will make a large difference in the scale
of conservation in the future. Now there is a
solution. (continued) The
Emperor of South
Africa.
The
magnificent new five-star hotel at Caesars Gauteng
is just 5 minutes from Johannesburg International
Airport. Africa's premier casino resort experience.
For a strictly limited period of time you can savor
five-star luxury with a range of incredible opening
offers. Be the first to experience Octavia's
Senosorium Health and Beauty Spa and the unique
Roman bath. Relive the legend.(continued) Dining
in the Sky.
Passengers
using South African Airways' newly opened First
Class Lounge at Johannesburg International Airport
can expect a culinary experience worthy of this
sophisticated haven. "The African theme, which runs
through the entire concept, has also been used to
great effect in the food and beverage areas," says
Madelain Roscher, Senior Manager: Corporate
Communications at SAA, Says Owen Jullies (Manager,
SAA Menu Design and Beverage Selection): "In line
with the overall design concept the lounge offers a
range of sophisticated dining options."
(continued) Did
you know? Facts about South Africa.
South Africa
has the oldest wine industry outside of Europe and
the Mediterranean,
featuring Chardonnays, Pinot Noir, Merlot,
Cinsault, Riesling, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc,
Caberbet Sauvignon and Pinotage
varietals.
South Africa has been called "the Rainbow
Nation. There
is safety in Cape Town.
By
Brian Aldridge, Camissa Cape Tours and Charters.
Most travelers to South Africa, as are those to
other exotic places, are concerned about their
safety. Where can I walk in the City? or what form
of transport can I safely use? If you are young or
young at heart your fear might be where you can
party safely. These are genuine concerns and places
like Cape Town have had bad publicity recent. Flying
Gourmet visits South Africa's Cape Wine
Country Shopping
in Cape Town and Area.
With the
current exchange rate of 8 Rand to 1$ US it is a
good time for visitors to go on a shopping spree
while enjoying the attractions of Cape Town and
area. Here's part of what Cape Tourism has to say.
'Shopping till you drop' is not an uncommon
phenomenon in Cape Town, where your hunt for that
special something can lead you on a trail right
around the mountain and
back.
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Cape
Town and Table Mountain.
The
first person we met on landing at the Cape Town
airport in May 2001 was our tour operator friend
Sellwyn Davidowitz, whom we got to know through the
internet, months before the ATA Congress in Cape
Town. Rather than take us direct to the hotel, he
whisked us up to a viewpoint on Table Mountain so
we could see the lights, the city and the ocean in
all their splendor. Sellwyn is not only a very good
tour operator as we learned during a trip to the
Wine and Fruit growing areas, he is also a great
collector of interesting facts, which he sends in a
newsletter that bears the name of his company -
“I love Cape Town. 
Be
sure to sample the nation's award winning wines
during your stay. South Africa's vintages are among
the world's best. Some specialties include lovely
Chardonnays, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cinsault,
Riesling, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Caberbet
Sauvignon and Pinotage varietals. You will find
that one of the most pleasant ways to enjoy South
African wine is on a visit to the scenic wine land
of the Western Cape. Few places in the world are as
stunning as these lush valleys. Towering mountains
are a dramatic backdrop for the rows of grapevines
and giant oaks.
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