The History Robben Island was first occupied by the native south Africans, called the Khoi. The first Europeans to come to South Africa were the Phoenicians in about AD 400, which we know from cave paintings. The Chinese came in the 1400s, and the Portuguese in the 1500s. In 1510, a ship from Portugal headed…… Continue reading Robben Island
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Cradle of Humankind
These past few days, I have been in the Cradle of Humankind. I came there on Thursday, the 11th, 2022. I had no idea where we were going, so I expected something like a hostel. Instead, I was greeted by the sight of a beautiful resort called Cradle Boutique Hotel. Being mid-afternoon, we checked in…… Continue reading Cradle of Humankind
Santa Fe, NM
This week I went to Santa Fe, NM. I arrived in Santa Fe on Tuesday, the 5th of July, after a 18 hour nonstop drive from Sacramento, CA, most of which I spent reading Fablehaven, by Brandon Mull. After setting up the RV I went to Arroyo Vino for my grandmother Kari’s birthday dinner. I…… Continue reading Santa Fe, NM