Pretoria in South Africa is popularly known as The Jacaranda City
due to the enormous number of Jacaranda trees planted as street
trees and in parks and gardens. In flowering time the city appears
blue/purple in colour when seen from the nearby hills because of
all the Jacaranda trees. The time of year the Jacarandas bloom in
Pretoria coincides with the year-end exams at the University of
Pretoria and legend has it that if a flower from the Jacaranda tree
drops on your head, you will pass all your exams. Other towns and
cities in South Africa have Jacaranda trees, but none produce such
a show as that of Pretoria.
To enjoy the Jacaranda trees in Pretoria most, take a drive in
Rigel Avenue from Waterkloof down to Muckleneuk. From there you can
proceed further to Magnolia Dell for refreshments..
The cache itself is a nano without space for a pen, so please
bring your own.