Bloemfontein, the capital of the South African province, Free State. It is also the judicial capital of the entire country. As the sixth largest city in the country, Bloemfontein is situated at a node where major road, rail, and air routes converge, linking the four quadrants of the country. In Afrikaans, the city’s name means ‘Flower Mountain,’ leading to the common appellation, the City of Roses. These flowers thrive in the pleasant climate in well-fertilized gardens. For the benefit of the public, Kings Park has been selected as the site for planting more than 400 rosebushes.

The average annual rainfall of 500mm each year promises temperate and lushes summers while it gives news of frosty and dry winters. The temperature rises and falls to extreme points, meaning that in summer high temperatures of 35 and higher are experiences while in the winter the temperature may fall to well below zero. The city has a multicultural feel and the people of Bloemfontein with different cultures live alongside one another in harmony and peace away from the aggravations of lager cities. The city road and street grids have been thoughtfully planed thus resulting in smooth commute of vehicles even at peak times. The city is known to have one of the lowest living costs in South Africa.

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National Museum
Archaeologists specializing in the area of prehistoric predecessors of the modern man will find the display of the Florisbad skull of special interest. It is housed in Bloemfontein at the National Museum in Charles Street. They also have one of the largest collections of archeological discoveries and fossils in South Africa. The museum also features a realistic depiction from the year 1900 of a street in Bloemfontein.

Old Presidancy

In 1848, the Old Fort in Church Street overlooking the centre of Bloemfontein on the brow of the hill was built. It served as a stronghold against native assaults. A memorial built to honor the fallen civilians of the Orange Free State Republic during the Basotho stands near the entrance. The Queen’s Fort Military Museum which portrays the conflict that happened in the Orange Free State Republic since 1820 is now cradled by the Old Fort. Several armed vehicle and canon displays as well as an Impala Fighter Jet can be found outside the museum.

The Free State Agricultural Museum

The museum is located at the Glen Agricultural College. Geographically, it lies in the northwest part of Bloemfontein. The museum is well known for the preservation of various aspects of farming culture so that the future generations can learn from the techniques of present times. The museum also displays various farm activities along with their implementation methods.

The Rugby and Motorcar museums

Motorcar lovers will want to make sure they visit the Rugby Museum of Choet Visser in Blemfontein. It features over 100 years of motorcars, motor cycles, and memorabilia collected by Waldie Greyvenstein. This is one of the largest private collections in the world.

Bloemfontein’s Orchid House

Bloemfontein’s Orchis House is now a modern nursery. It resides at the base of Naval Hill in Hamilton Park. Upon entering the Orchid House, one will encounter a tropical oasis of lush greenery and rare colorful orchids. A circular wooden walk way provides for a wonderful stroll in these charming gardens. Next door, visitors will find the famous fragrance garden.

Loch Logan Waterfront

A vast array of entertainment, shopping and dining pleasures, including Bloemfontein’s sports arena, can be found on the banks of the dam in East Loch Logan, which runs through the middle of Bloemspruit.

There are some good deals out there at the moment, which enable a visit to Egypt to be twin-centred or even multi-centred. If you are really serious about going to Egypt then you may as well think about visiting as many places as possible.

On a visit I made quite recently, I was able to focus entirely on a watery experience – relaxing on the beaches amongst the busy Hurghada hotels, followed by a short cruise on the Nile. Egypt hotels are among the finest in the world, and are famous for their hospitality and service.

Hurghada is a rapidly expanding resort based on the Red Sea ‘Riviera’, and is famous for its gorgeous white sandy beaches and clear sea water. If you think you mau have a bit of time then why not go diving or snorkelling as the marine life here is wonderful. If you enjoy golf you are going to have a great time here. Because of the all-year-round predictably warm climate, there can be no better pastime than a few rounds on the internationally renowned course. Having no time to actually play golf on my trip I did manage to have a bit of a practice on the range and I can say these were simply wonderful.

After a few days in Hurghada it was certainly nice to move on and spend my next few days at another location. I was going to join a large vessel built to deliver Nile cruises, along one of the world’s most fascinating and mysterious rivers. This massive contrast appealed to me, and I was looking forward to experiencing some of what the Ancient world had to offer in Egypt.

The city of Luxor, Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser are just some of the spots in which the vessal will take you on your journey. During this visual feast you are treated to a preview of the temples of Karnack and Luxor, and only then do you really appreciate the sheer brilliance of their architecture.