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Jun 18, 2008 - Bethlehem

6-18 We went to Big Hole for tour, 1st time we’ve been given “pensioners” discount on a tour so we basically got one breakfast free at their restaurant, nice! Historically, the area was largely Khoe-San, Xhosa & Sotho-Tswana people before “The Trek” into the area by Boer/Afrikaan pioneers in 1800’s. Left at 1:30 and stopped in Bethlehem where we stayed at The Sanctuary, Nicolas the owner in his late 20’s has been laboring for the past 4-5 yrs creating an accommodation on a hillside/top using only the lumber from trees on his property and recycled materials. ... The dorm is one room cabin w/ wood heat stove, electricity, sm.6-18 We went to Big Hole for tour, 1st time we’ve been given “pensioners” discount on a tour so we basically got one breakfast free at their restaurant, nice! Historically, the area was largely Khoe-San, Xhosa & Sotho-Tswana people before “The Trek” into the area by Boer/Afrikaan pioneers in 1800’s. Left at 1:30 and stopped in Bethlehem where we stayed at The Sanctuary, Nicolas the owner in his late 20’s has been laboring for the past 4-5 yrs creating an accommodation on a hillside/top using only the lumber from trees on his property and recycled materials. ... The dorm is one room cabin w/ wood heat stove, electricity, sm....

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