After a very good night sleep at the guest house I had been staying at (and a free breakfast ... they did their best at making a vegan version!), I was provided with a free lift to The Big Hole. Considering it was 11am and already about 35 degrees Celcius I couldn't refuse. After staying on the coast, being this far inland is somewhat unbearable due to the heat at this time of year (or is it year round? I don't know.)
Anyways, The Big Hole is exactly as it sounds, its a big hole. However its significance is closely tied to the mining industry in South Africa, with Kimberley being one of the main sites in South Africa were diamonds were found. The hole is currently full of water, the water being green at the moment because of the salt content (or something like that). To see The Big Hole you have to pay 80 rand (student discount), which also provides you with a tour. Apparently a dog accidentally fell into the hole once and for 7 days was paddling around until he was finally rescued!! The man who rescued him named him Kimberley and kept him. Poor doggy. (That's the only thing I remember from the tour guide to be honest).
