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WYNBERG. 
The Colony of the Cape of Good Hope is of very great extent, and contains every variety of soil, from the richest 
plain to the wildest and most inaccessible mountain-ranges, and vast tracts of Karroo, or desert land, which are totally 
unfit for cultivation, and, in many places, almost destitute of vegetation. The climate throughout the Colony is universally 
fine, and extremely salubrious and healthy; the only drawbacks being the prevalence of violent south-easterly gales during 
the summer months ; which, however, are more felt on the coast than beyond the first range of mountains, where the 
climate is remarkably good. In consequence of this, the Cape has long been the celebrated resort of East Indian invalids, 
who come thither to recruit themselves after suffering the enervating effects of a tropical climate. The favourite abode 
of these Indian visitors is the village of Wynberg—the “sweet Auburn” of South Africa—a charming spot, about seven 
miles from Cape Town, with shady groves, rich gardens, and the most enchanting scenery on all sides. The neighbourhood 
is studded with handsome villas and cottages, half hid beneath avenues of oak and pine. The walks and rides about 
Wynberg are magnificent. The noble peaks and precipices of Table Mountain rise abruptly from its wealth of groves and 
gardens, and cast a broad shadow over them, so that they are cool and pleasant during the hottest afternoons of 
summer. 
In the distance is Constantia Mountain, on the slope of which are the three celebrated farms which produce the Con- 
stantia wine, so greatly esteemed in all parts of the world. The Dutch Reformed Church and the English Church are 
pleasing objects m the landscape at Wynberg; and beyond, to the right, is the noble expanse of False Bay, with the 
lulls of Muisemberg. A stream of cool sea air, often accompanied with masses of white vapour, sets in across False Bay 
towards Table Mountain during the summer months, which renders Wynberg much cooler than other portions of the Cape 
district. In leaving Cape Town, the difference of climate is felt almost instantaneously on rounding the angle of the 
mountain, when the rider suddenly exchanges the suffocating heat of the northern side of Table Mountain, beneath which 
Cape Town is situated, for the cool and invigorating air that meets him from the opposite Bay. 
lhc adjoining view is taken from the top of the hill before entering the village, looking towards Constantia. The 
building on the right is the Sclioolhouse, and beyond are seen the churches, above a belt of pines. It need hardly be 
said that Wynberg is the favourite resort for the equestrians and picnic parties from Cape Town, besides containing, 
together with the village of Rondebosch, the country residences of many of the principal inhabitants. 
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