Natal was not what Andrew had expected. D’Urban impressed him as a growing, bustling port town with a mixed population and more positive energy than he had expected. The hinterland was green, fertile, and hot, with a beauty that surprised him.
I am not surprised people immigrate here.
I am not surprised people immigrate here.When the troopship Aberdare landed the company of Cape Mounted Riflemen at Port D’Urban, Andrew hoped to visit Inglenook. He was disappointed when Captain Fraser marched them inland, past a mixture of settlers’ farms and native kraals.
Aberdare“The captain’s pushing us hard,” Sinclair grumbled.
Ramsay took off his forage hat to wipe the sweat from his forehead. “It’s even hotter here than in Cape Colony.” He took a swig from his water bottle. “He’s pushing us hard
