Discovering the Garden Route

Hey guys :)

Long time no see! This weekend, my journey took me to the Western Cape, which is very diverse and beautiful by the way. This was THE area which was colonized by the Dutch (-> Dutch East India Company) in the middle of the 17th century and around 1800 became the centre of Britisch interests. As such, it is not surprising at all that white population with 16,4% is representing the highest number of whites in comparison to any other South African province. Originally, the west was inhabited by the Khoisan, hunter-gatherers and foragers. Today the Western Cape is known for its beautiful vineyards, stunning coastal views, the Garden Route and, moreover, as one of the country's best-run and most economically stable provinces. No wonder, considering the tourism. Likewise, this may be one of the reasons alongside economical and political developments why approximately 50% of the South African population is unemployed. 

I'll give you a short review of the most important stops within my next pages. Enjoy reading! :)