S1 - Ep 328 - Bathurst - A Captivating Sense of Historical Significance!

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Жыл бұрын

Our visit to Bathurst was nothing short of extraordinary. As we embarked on our journey, we unexpectedly stumbled upon Hayes Siding, adding a touch of nostalgia to our adventure. Continuing our drive, we were astounded to encounter the colossal world's largest pineapple, standing proudly as a symbol of creativity and wonder. Its three-level structure and observation deck left us in awe, offering breathtaking views. Amidst our exploration, we were captivated by the presence of what we said are the world's smallest pineapples, a delightful surprise. As we took a slow drive through the historic streets of Bathurst, the rich tapestry of its past resonated deeply. The ornate churches and the wonderful powder magazine exemplified the town's architectural charm and storied heritage. Our visit would not have been complete without seeing the Toposcope, an emblem of the region's remarkable history. Although we were unable to gain access to Bradshaw's Mill, our time in Bathurst left an indelible mark, brimming with captivating sights and a palpable sense of historical significance. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #easterncape #bathurst #1820settlers
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@marelizepinto6209 Жыл бұрын

Bronze plaques were stolen last year and replaced. Across from the Anglican Church, was the the cottage of the priest. You missed it. 😊 Bathurst roads are bad when it rains, but you'll always find someone to come pull you out.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

But there's so much more that we didn't miss. Always keep in mind that we've never been to most of the towns before, so we explore our way through and are just too grateful to see what we see. Whatever we 'miss', is totally fine with us. 🚙😁 The roads were totally cool, that section where the mud was churned up, was a no-brainer for me and we had to turn around.

@marelizepinto6209 Жыл бұрын

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@nanellevantonder3767 Жыл бұрын

The Memorial centenary hall burned down recently. Was a beautiful place. Pig and Whistle is the oldest continuesly running pub in SA. Bathurst was the heart of the Settlers. Steeped in Settler history.

@CheGypsyWay Жыл бұрын

Was burnt down about a year ago now.. so sad😢

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

@Nanelle van Tonder Bathurst is a beautiful place from beginning to end. 🚙🤩 You may not have gotten to that point in our video, but we did mention that we spoke to a lady who has been a resident in town for 21 years and she told us that the Memorial Hall burnt down a year ago. Judging by the plant growth, we would've thought it happened much longer ago. So sad. 🏛️😥

@desh7120 Жыл бұрын

@@DustBugsTravel As you pointed out, the surrounding vegetation reclaims what belonged to it, very rapidly indeed.

@brucedonaldson4621 Жыл бұрын

Hi Curtis and Sonja thanks for the great videos, enjoy every one , if you want to see lots of churches Grahamstown is the place to be. Have a great day and travel safely. Cheers.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm very happy to hear that you enjoy our videos! We enjoy making them! 🚙🤩 This trip was a few weeks ago already and we visited a few more places. We do love the architecture of churches, but also enjoy so many other things. I appreciate the suggestion, we'll certainly keep that in mind! 👌🏻

@doraduplessis2727 Жыл бұрын

We were so impressed with this video - everything, the buildings, the muddy roads, and the BIG pineapple.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🚙🤩 There is a lot to be impressed with in Bathurst, it's a very unique place. 🏩💒🍍

@1812nico Жыл бұрын

Hi you two! Thank you for taking me on this expedition into pineapple country, with no less than two railroad stations discovered! Thanks also Sonia for unpacking the 200 year history from the Pig and Whistle up to the Giant Pineapple. Bathurst seems to be one big museum/monument. The old Anglican Church was a highlight. Not only the monuments but also those old white houses on the green streets add to appreciation of the history. I find it hard to express the feeling this video leaves me with. I'll therefor steal your "an indelible mark, brimming with captivating sights and a palpable sense of historical significance". I can't wait for the next trip! Keep safe!

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

It honestly felt like an expedition that day! 🚙🤩 We never expected to be in for such an incredible history treat when we drove into Bathurst. And it followed us wherever we went. I'm in agreement with you about the church, it left us in awe and we just sat staring at it for a good few minutes, imagining what and who it must've seen in its almost 200 years! 💒😍 It is always great to hear when you enjoy a place with us, thank you for coming along!

@rosemarymoolman6765 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this town. There is so much history. I found it so interesting! I love the scenery too. Wow! Thank you for visiting Bathurst.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

I must admit we love this town too, even after a brief visit! 🚙🤩 The place is steeped in history from one side to the other and everywhere in-between. And of course the natural beauty is everywhere too. Our kind of place! 🌳💚

@SonjaFroneman Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this! Bathurst is our proud and joy! 😊

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

I can understand why too! 🚙😁

@dorothyparker8328 Жыл бұрын

I think that this area of the Eastern Cape, Bathhurst and Port Alfred, give me the strongest sense of our country’s history, more than any other place. I really enjoyed these trips. And I always love your drone shots, Curtis! Thanks, guys!

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Yup, the history runs deep, deep, deep in this area and it's all very fascinating stuff! I'm glad you enjoyed our visit to Bathurst, we had an incredible time in the village with all the old buildings, monuments and such. 💒🏛️ I love flying the drone, but the weather conditions have to be favourable, otherwise I run the risk of losing or damaging my drone. I'm not up for that! 😫

@jacobaras2589 7 ай бұрын

Pragtig dankie vir die deel hiervan

@joanneC.4157 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dustbugs, really enjoy all your videos... your Bathurst video of Joseph Muntz, (if u look up on headstone. There was a church in one of your videos, that u could not I.D. a certain church, I think u drove pass the train, and passed church on left , and U could not I.D the logo of church above door).... look above on headstone of Joseph Muntz. I think it's a Free-Mason church...or the person belongs to one.

@joanneC.4157 Жыл бұрын

Could be wrong. But research.😊

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

You're 100% correct. In our Jagersfontein episode (214) we didn't know the Freemason logo on the building. I recognised it this time around though. 🏛️💒 I'm not really clued up on Freemasonry, but I don't think it's a church as such, but a brotherly organisation that can trace their roots back to the days of the old masons. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Glad you enjoy our videos! 🚙😁

@simonemason5352 Жыл бұрын

Bathurst is so magical! The weather was perfectly apt. I loved it.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Magical is an excellent word to describe Bathurst. 🚙👌🏻 Now that we've been there in rainy weather and grey skies, I can almost not imagine a Bathurst bathed in sunlight.

@marilynpattenden9544 Жыл бұрын

The original bronze plaques from the Toposcope are housed in the Kowie Musrum, Port Alfred.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Good to know that they were salvaged before they could be illegally removed. Thanks for the info. 👌🏻

@susaneverton5760 4 ай бұрын

We living in this area for many years, since 1970 on a farm outside Bathurst, love this area. Many thanks for the videos, so nice.

@sicko_the_ew Жыл бұрын

That was very interesting. Some of my ancestors were 1820 Settlers, so it's interesting to see where they were settled. (There's a story that's come down about that little Methodist Church, where one Sunday they had to wait inside after the service, because a herd of elephant were moving through the churchyard when they came out after church.) (I suppose the bush would not have been quite so thick back in the days because of the elephant in the area.) Something that surprised me in 2020 is how little was made of the bicentennial. I'm unaware of any celebration events commemorating it at the time. I think most people have lost interest in history or something.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

What an interesting story about the herd of elephants outside the Methodist Church! Those were the days to be alive! 💒🐘 We don't really burden ourselves with excessive research before, during or after our travels, but both of us find the little tidbits we happen to find and read while on the road, incredibly interesting. I've always loved history and I think I will always enjoy it.

@sicko_the_ew Жыл бұрын

@@DustBugsTravel All sorts of family history stories from that part of the world. But I seem to be forgetting the stories or mangling them up more, these days. :D

@gavincame9560 Жыл бұрын

I am the owner of the Pig and Whistle. The whole 2020 celebration was cancelled due to COVID which shut us all down in March 2020. The old Inn was shut down in March 2020 and we had to refund all deposits

@sicko_the_ew Жыл бұрын

@@gavincame9560 I'm sorry to hear that. At least Bathurst had some celebration plans for the bicentennial, where it looks like very few other people did (or even considered that 1820 and 2020 are connected in some way). (Unfortunately a lot of 1820 Settler families have now become 2020 Settlers somewhere else. I think that's why there wasn't much online interest in the event.) I suppose the next best thing is to pick some "post-Bicentennial" date in the future and try again, then? A "220 Year Bicentenial" in 2040, maybe? If people started talking about it now, it might manage to turn into something, then.

@gavincame9560 Жыл бұрын

@@sicko_the_ew Most of the bookings and interest were global families, about to travel back here for family reunions

@marilynpattenden9544 Жыл бұрын

Pity you couldn't have had a tour of the interior of the St John's Church. It's history is utterly fascinating. Or seen the inside of the Powder Magazine. You would have been blown away.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

We're not too concerned about anything we didn't get to do or see. What we saw of Bathurst in the limited time we had available, blew our minds! 🚙🏛️💒

@fatimasalie3869 Жыл бұрын

Good morning, Curtis and Sonia,thanks for another awesome video, Bathurst certainly is a unique place,loved the big pineapple 🍍🍍

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! 🚙🍍 I'm so happy you enjoyed our visit to Bathurst, a truly fantastic place to visit! We loved it! 😍

@carolmccorry3053 Жыл бұрын

Send the drone up curtis

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Uhm, perhaps you didn't notice the raindrops. I wasn't going to risk losing my drone. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@munesumangava9751 3 ай бұрын

That’s a ginormous pineapple 🍍 Beautiful views from up there👍👍👍

@judiththomas9995 Жыл бұрын

Really, really enjoyed this episode. Thank you so much🎉

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

That is fantastic to hear, thank you! 🚙😁 We had a really good time exploring the village and it's great that you did too!

@jcr_jcr Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Bathurst visit. Brought back memories of childhood holidays. I remember visiting the toposcope as a teenager in 1950s and being so impressed with it and how the farms were allocated. What a gem of a town Bathurst is.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for returning to Bathurst with us, a remarkably unique town and well worth a visit. 🚙🤩 We loved the Toposcope too, especially the directions the settlers settled in. We found that fascinating!

@sharonmeier7688 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Bathurst with me, I have never been there, but my Ancestors were 1820 settlers, namely Miles, came on the Weymouth, Timm, Hartley, Bradshaw and Kidson. Was there not a methodist church there?

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Bathurst is steeped in Settlers history. Not sure if you watched the entire video, but we did drive past the Methodist Church later on. It was built in 1832 if I remember correctly. 🚙💒

@gideonvanloggerenberg4831 Жыл бұрын

Very nice place.Thank you

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed Bathurst. 🚙👌🏻

@joangerber9170 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou... I am grateful to see Bathurst again... My man Hennie en ek het hier gebly in Bathust gebly van Oktober 1965 tot 1966. Daarna verhuis na Grahamstown... daarna na Pretoria toe vir baie jare..

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching our video of your old hometown! 🚙😍 We absolutely loved visiting Bathurst for the first time and I'm so glad you came along. I'm sure you have many happy memories of your time in the Eastern Cape, it certainly is a very beautiful area.

@ronnykenny3965 Жыл бұрын

Hi again Curtis & Sonja, I suffer from acro phobia but had to be brave for the sake of my grandson who also has a fear of heights when we visited the pineapple 🙈. Thank you for showing me through your eyes as I admit I didn't see much myself, eyes were half closed 😂😂😂. So glad you visited it & thanks to Sonja for feeding us with all the history 👏

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Yup, I can imagine that it must've been quite daunting up on the observation deck of The Big Pineapple! Good on you for taking your grandson up there! 👏🏻🍍 I hope you could see some of the magnificent views from up there, I could literally see forever! Glad you enjoyed the history too, there's certainly enough of it there! 🚙👌🏻

@desh7120 Жыл бұрын

😂 sorry - couldn’t help laughing at the image of you having half closed eyes. What a wonderful Granny you are, though! Well done 👏🏻

@elizabethterblanche5311 Жыл бұрын

I loved this... so beautiful and green. It seemed as if magical things could still happen there. I felt the history enveloping me... the old buildings and the little church ... so lovely.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

I'm very glad that you enjoyed Bathurst with us! The history literally follows one around there wherever one goes, so I understand completely how you feel! 🚙🏛️💒🍍 Thank you for being along for the ride!

@tonyking3085 Жыл бұрын

Bathurst Town Hall Fire This is the information that we have gathered so far During the early hours of this morning, at approximately 4:00am, the burglar alarm was activated and Multi Security responded. A fire was observed in one of the back rooms. The Fire Department attended the scene and dampening down of the building commenced. Reports received confirm that the internal offices and the inside of the Hall set alight quickly due to the high volume of wood in the building. Due to the force of the fire, it was not possible to stop the blaze. The Fire Department and SAPS were still on scene later this morning. By Gerrie Germishuizen|February 11th, 2022|News|0 Comments

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info. So sad, it must've been such a gorgeous building. 🏛️😥

@desh7120 Жыл бұрын

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@charlietreston4035 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys such an historical place so quaint definitely had a English vibe in Africa the old Anglican church memorial hall the old buildings and of course the oldest pub in SA pig and whistle the London Black cab was the same as the one i first drove regularly had four hundred and fifty thousand miles on the clock. So much to take in from the biggest pineapple in the world to the oldest pub memorial to the fallen the the frontier wars.mind blowing amazing video. If you have seen the film Zulu private Hicks returned to UK and became a London taxi driver ( Hackney horse carriage) and then was one of the first motorised taxi drivers. Thanks for taking me along amazing video cheerio till the next one

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

I was hoping you'd find Bathurst interesting and I'm so glad you did! From the big pineapple to the old London cab to the incredible churches and monuments, this town honestly has it all for the history enthusiast. 💒🏛️🍍I'm not sure they make vehicles that can still clock 450 000 miles, that blows my mind! 🚕 I'll have to check out that movie, I'll look at it in a totally different light now. Thank you for your most pleasant company on all our journeys, we do appreciate that so much! 🚙😁

@desh7120 Жыл бұрын

This was an altogether delightful visit - steeped in history - and also crept into my core, leaving “an indellible mark”! The little village is so quaint, enfolded in all of that lush, natural bush - just glorious! The two birds you stopped to admire are Southern Boubous - a species very dear to my heart.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

I'm actually still at a loss for words about the village of Bathurst. I'm so glad you enjoyed this episode. The history runs deep here and it was great to immerse ourselves in it for a few hours. 🏛️💒🍍 I wish we were better birdwatchers and I do try and remember bird names, but often struggle to recall when we see them again. 🤷🏻‍♂️🐦 The Southern Boubous were a delight to see!

@christiaandutoit1094 Жыл бұрын

Theres no thirst like Bathurts...

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Okay! I'll take pineapple beer, thank you! 🍍

@aginn9506 Жыл бұрын

Great video , that bird was a boubou shrike I hope you went and saw the agricultural museum all those old implements and history. Every year it hosts the agricultural (Bathurst) show on the grounds below. I think the small pineapples ( if not ornamental) are known as queen pines they,re very sweet. You seem to be heading in Gtn direction my home town, and I must say on a recently re-tarred road. Gtn has over 30 churches and several schools and of course Rhodes university, so much to see so little time

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed our video! 🚙👌 This trip was almost a month ago already and we're long back home. You'll just have to wait and see where we were headed to next. 😁 We didn't visit the Agricultural Museum, simply because we didn't have time. It's just not possible to visit every single place every single viewer would like us to in the limited time we have available to travel. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@aginn9506 Жыл бұрын

@@DustBugsTravel I just thought you both would particularly have liked the old tools and implements and tractors

@mariusroos Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this one. The big Pineapple s awesome. What a brilliant idea to create something like that. The vegetation is really over grown but that brings it closer to true nature. Reminded me a lot of the farm we lived on. The stations is sad that they are no longer in operation. Just tracks of the past! The roads are rough there and I do not blame you that you have to turn around. I often think that how nice it must be to live there. Only you and nature! I cant wait for the next one and the seat is as always booked.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

The big pineapple is for sure a great asset to Bathurst and I agree with you, a brilliant idea! 👌🏻🍍 Tracks of the past ... we saw a few of those in and on our way to Bathurst, they certainly make us wish we could see trains running on them again! 🛤️🚂 Those folks live very close to nature, I could have a thicket of shrubs as my neighbour quite easily! 🌳😁 Thank you for sharing your Sunday with us!

@CheGypsyWay Жыл бұрын

It is a wonderful place to live, with some really lovely interesting people, artist, musicians, writers, poets and an actress or two..we even have a fairy lady..there used to be yield signs around to beware of fairies crossing..🧚🏻🧚🏻‍♀️ the vegetation is amazing along with bird & wild life..and insects iv never seen anywhere else.. if you ever visit, make it on a Sunday when the (handmade only) farmers market is on..with craft beer, the Cheese Chic who makes the most amazing cheeses, and you have to try Fat Annie's (who's far from fat 😄) to die for nougat..she also makes the best pizza in her Little Bistro .. it's our little centre of the universe where there's No Thirst like Bathurst.. as the locals love to say . ✨💖✨

@streak365 11 ай бұрын

Hi. Thanks for sharing. I am also a descendant of the 1820 settlers.

@terrimeyer3815 Жыл бұрын

Hello....im sad you never saw the mill... r there no tar roads in bathurst...i cant remember that at all. Its so lush and green. Beautiful part of the world. Happiness is seeing it so clean and well kept. Have a good evening

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

We've long ago made peace with the fact that we will never get to see everything while in a town. 🤷🏻‍♂️ The pics I saw of the mill look fantastic and I really hope they get a lot of visitors. There are a few tar roads in town, but the majority is gravel. They were actually pretty good, except for the one near the train lines that was a bit muddy! It's a fantastic, unique place and we loved it! 🚙🤩

@terrimeyer3815 Жыл бұрын

Yes it always left a warm spot in my heart when i went there. ❤💕❤

@InvestgoldUK Жыл бұрын

Can’t help but feel you’re also documenting the reminders of a lost civilisation before Douglas reeds forecasts come to pass

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

For us, these videos are merely our memories of our travels. We don't think of them in any other way. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@annawitter5161 Жыл бұрын

I have been to Bathurst just once. My first husband comes from Eastern Cape and wanted to trace the steps of his ancestors. Bathurst I remember as the pineapple capital. What a magnificent old building the centenary hall must have been. The building style is art deco, so I think it must have been 1930's? Of hoe? I think you are probably right in saying there was first an older building and then this one. So amazing to hear the history of St Johns church. Gebou om te hou, ne! What a beautiful old building. Pardon me for saying this, but what has happened to our faith? Only from the point of view as a Christian.I will delete if necessary. Well the powder magazine is certainly knee friendly! Oh that road! The churned up mud really looks scary, so glad you guys decided to go back. Sonia, you are very brave! The mill sounds amazing, what a pity you couldnt see it. At least you managed to track🤣😂down the station amid the bundu. Something very spooky about those desolated train tracks.....would love to come down in the middle of the night at full moon....who knows what might be seen! Bathurst is a place living in many dimensions and overlays of time.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

We've come to the conclusion that that incredible Memorial Hall must've been rebuilt in 1920 or thereabouts, but really don't know for sure! 🤷🏻‍♂️🏛️ The Anglican Church is seriously next-level, not having been altered even slightly in almost 200 years! 😍💒 We're just not able to make any arrangements in advance, so missed out on the mill. The pics of it look incredible, so it must be a worthwhile stop! We've never seen such an overgrown station building. If the bricks weren't painted yellow, I would've missed those too! 😳🛤️

@CheGypsyWay Жыл бұрын

I have heard that the centenary hall was rebuilt back then by farmers in the area .don't know what happened to the original building.. When we first moved to Bathurst many years ago..the first place we stayed was in a little flat above the workshop, across the road from the old train tracks and maybe round about where the station used to be..the first thing I felt going up the steps to the front door was a presents of an oldish man in overalls on the landing. I didn't mention it at first as I didn't want to freak my kids out . After a couple of days there..my daughter came to me and said she could see a man outside her bedroom window (which was on the landing I'd also felt his presence) she said he was waving.. I told her I also could see him and he was waving towards the road, we didn't know the railway tracks were there at the time..after doing some research on the building, and talking to some old folk who had lived here forever..it turned out it was an old motor workshop. The man who built it stayed upstairs. He was friends with the train driver..he would stand up there and wave to his friend as the train came by.. so interesting .. we never felt afraid of his presence..a friendly old chap. 🚂🛤️

@annawitter5161 Жыл бұрын

@@CheGypsyWay Wow! Thats amazing! Thanks for sharing

@desh7120 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful “ghost” story!

@colinparmanand3162 11 ай бұрын

@@CheGypsyWay What a brave family. I'm a woos when it comes to the spooky side of life.

@kelvinnaidoo8674 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful place love that humongous pineapple 🍍 and the lovely views of the farm keep on with the good work ❤❤❤❤

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

That big pineapple certainly put a smile on our faces too! 😁🍍 The views from the observation deck were insane, I could see forever! 🤩

@marilynpattenden9544 Жыл бұрын

The Memorial Hall burned down in 2021. A fire started in the early hours of the morning and wasn't able to be saved. A tragedy.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

A real tragedy, I agree. 😥🏛️ The lady in town told us it happened a year ago and I believe some sources online also point to 2022. I would've thought longer ago since some of the trees in the ruins are already quite tall. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@user-yu8rp9hv6y 10 ай бұрын

My best friend used to live here many years and i always admired the beauty of the big pineapple also one of these days i wanna go down there

@Neil1952100 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your visit to Bathurst, particularly to the Toposcope. I went there with my late father, just after it was opened. I don't remember much of the detail, but I do remember the profound effect the visit had on my dad. He said that family of ours were among the settlers. Again I don't remember details and I can't find any details on Google. Great video! Thanks for sharing.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed our visit to Bathurst and also that our video reminded you of a special visit with your dad. The Toposcope was really interesting, especially that the time was taken to indicate the direction the different settlers settled in. I also found the location super cool and I'm very happy to hear that it was a meaningful place for you as well. I appreciate you watching. 🚙🏛️

@TheOrganicGypsy Ай бұрын

Great video. Learning so much. quite interested in this little town. Drove past it last year and just fell in love with it. :-) Thank you for this. Love your curiosity as you explore.

@gregorydavids5304 Жыл бұрын

The remarkable pineapple structure reminds one the "Momentum Metropolitan" building in JHB.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

If it's the same one I'm thinking about, it's almost got the same look and texture of the skin. Such an incredible project they undertook with the world's biggest pineapple on a farm outside Bathurst, no less. It was great to see! 🚙🍍

@lulamantshephe5595 Жыл бұрын

Pineapple smell, I love it❤️❤️❤️❤️🇿🇦

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Yup, I love the smell of pineapples too! 🍍😁

@ninamorgenrood3385 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos, I can actually see places in our country that I've never been❤. Just one question, why does Sonja never get out anywhere? Just curious I don't want to offend anyone

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad to hear you enjoy our videos so much! 🚙😁 No offence taken whatsoever. Sonia has serious knee issues. She's had three major surgeries and all of them failed unfortunately, so she finds constantly getting in and out of a vehicle, climbing stairs and walking on uneven surfaces challenging. We travel in remote and rural areas often, so she prefers remaining in the vehicle. However, she does get out wherever she feels comfortable enough to do so! 🥰

@ingeborgvanderveer789 Жыл бұрын

Ha Curtis & Sonia allereerst hoop ik dat jullie geen overlast hebben van de enorme regenval in de Kaap regio! De beelden die ik op KZfaq zie zijn behoorlijk heftig … raar genoeg is hierover niets te zien of horen in het Nederlandse nieuws maar weet in ieder geval dat er enige Nederlanders wèl met jullie meeleven 🌊💦💪🏻. Geweldig die grote ananas. In Australië zag ik heel wat van die ‘big things’ en stond onder meer onder de benen van de boef Ned Kelly 😊🥷. Leuk om te zien hoe ananassen eigenlijk groeien, zo dicht bij de grond, dat wist ik eerlijk gezegd niet. Tegenwoordig sta je er niet altijd meer bij stil hoe voedsel groeit. Er zijn kinderen die echt denken dat melk in een pak ‘groeit’ in plaats van toch echt uit een koe komt… 🐄. Gezien het aanhoudende warme weer hier heb ik de 2 weekend episodes nog niet helemaal af gekeken maar dat komt zeker goed in de komende dagen. Weet in ieder geval dat ik nog steeds enorm geniet van onze ritten samen 👍🚘

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. Thankfully we're OK, but there are many folks who have suffered major losses and damage and have even been displaced from their homes due to the flooding, which is not something we're used to in South Africa. Our thoughts remain with them. 😥 We were just as amazed at seeing the pineapple fields, they were awesome! 🍍😍 No worries, you enjoy the sun while it lasts. The videos will always be there, ready when you are! Thanks for stopping by, we appreciate that! 🚙😁

@sparkystark Жыл бұрын

Hey Curtis and Wife when will we see you in Fort Beaufort Your'e so close

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Sonia and I got back from this Eastern Cape trip a few weeks ago and we visited quite a few more places. You'll just have to keep on watching to see where all we went! 🚙🤩

@martinlloyd5650 Жыл бұрын

I had an uncle who grew pineapples in Port Alfred, strange thing is that they only bear fruit once :)

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

How interesting, I had no idea! 🍍

@rynohattingh9842 10 ай бұрын

Great stuff. Pity you missed the Bathurst Agricultural Museum 😢

@DustBugsTravel 10 ай бұрын

Nope, we're not fussed about anything we 'miss' in a place. It's simply impossible to visit every single place of interest in the time we have available to travel.. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@67Elize67 Жыл бұрын

When was this video, made? Great vid, btw 💜

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed our video! 🚙😁 We were in Bathurst on Thursday, 25 May 2023.

@67Elize67 Жыл бұрын

@@DustBugsTravel my word! We were there, when you made the video lol. If you scroll to 14 min and 50 sec, the white car, standing in front of the guesthouse, that's our car haha and where you stopped by Pig and Whistle, the Mercedes coming around the corner, was my sister, on her way to us... lol

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

That is incredible and what a coincidence! 😁 At least we featured your and your sister's vehicles in our video! 🚙🚙 I'm sure you had an awesome stay in this magical town! Thank you so much for letting us know! 👌🏻

@67Elize67 Жыл бұрын

@@DustBugsTravel haha yes our cars, are on KZfaq! lol It was a bit rainy, but our stay was still lovely. No thanks needed, it was a pleasure and thank you very much for doing the video 🥰

@marelizepinto6209 Жыл бұрын

It centenary place was burned down by 'accident'. 🙄

@marelizepinto6209 Жыл бұрын

I have a 1419sqm plot for sale, on the good side of town. 😁😉

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

A very sad situation, it was clearly a very beautiful building. 🏛️😥

@sylviarundle5242 Жыл бұрын

Not enjoying your travels, the monument you scanned over the plaques . Sorry not my cup of tea. We really dont want to o ly see roads

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

We travel for our own enjoyment and choose to share our travels with those who might also enjoy them. If you don't enjoy them, all good with us. 🚙😁 Most devices have a pause button, so you could easily pause at each one you choose to read in detail. You chose not to mention all the things, other than roads, we show in detail and not just 'scan over'. 🤷🏻‍♂️ It remains entirely your choice to watch.