S1 - Ep 144 - Merweville is a Beautiful Tiny Village in the Karoo!

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Жыл бұрын

Day 1: We were so happy to turn off the very busy N1 after we left Touws River and the beautiful gravel road that greeted us was such a relief. This road was going to take us all the way to the tiny village of Merweville in the heart of the Karoo. This area is one of the most arid in the Karoo. The road was amazing, we saw incredible rock formations, springbok jumping around and even a scarecrow! Then we arrived in Merweville and headed directly to the church. I was able to hear the organ in action, climb to the top of the church tower and look over the town and then we had to rush to reach Letterkop, a hill overlooking the town to have a sundowner. That mission came with a few challenges, but all worked out brilliantly in the end!! #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #merweville #karoo #westerncape
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@terrimeyer3815 Жыл бұрын

Loved this episode so much. This leg of your trip is so awesome. I'm driving with you guys every meter of the way. ❤️

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, we'll reserve a seat for you! 😁 There are a good few thousand metres ahead, we hope you'll enjoy every one of them just as much.

@terrimeyer3815 Жыл бұрын

@@DustBugsTravel ❤️🙏❤️

@munesumangava9751 Жыл бұрын

Those Springbuks could win any high jump competition!!! Wow

@samanthashepheard 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful well kept church. Loved the accommodation gives you the real feel of the old days farming esp with the lanterns. Amazing sunset and so romantic ❤

@toscabrutus1781 Ай бұрын

Merweville is Pragtig! Groete uit Lima Peru!

@johnfarley4201 Жыл бұрын

Such wonderful fun. What a treat to go inside that church and the lady play the organ and to ring the bell and see the clock. Beautiful church for the people to enjoy. Thank you both for your sunshine.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊 It was an experience I'll never forget. Zena was so gracious and kind with her time and knowledge. 🎼 That church is something else! 💒

@funkdunk Жыл бұрын

Wow what an episode, what a priceless experience for you to be able to have a full view of the inner workings of that church. It was bittersweet to see you staying at Cindy's Oasis as thats where we stayed, she had invited us to spend a few days with her. We stayed in the smaller cottage with the blue framed windows, the red piano (with an interesting story) was in that cottage. I can still picture her making food for us in the kitchen. Samson and her dog "Buster" were there too.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

How amazing that you got to meet the matriarch herself. 😍 Her picture and story were displayed in Oasis and we found it absolutely fascinating. Little did we know we will happen upon this incredible gem of a place in Merweville. I'm still in awe when I think back to my experience at the church, it was incredible to see the inner workings of the clock and to climb up to the church tower, certainly two very memorable firsts for me. ⛪

@eugeneweinberg3236 Жыл бұрын

We also stayed there and were friends with Cindy. She passed away about 2 years ago

@rozanncoppin6467 21 күн бұрын

Oh my gosh.. Do I want to visit this place after your episode. You two have so much fun. Very very interesting... If I ever get there I will play that red piano. 😂😂

@gregadams6827 Жыл бұрын

This is so much like Arizona and Nevada, but not like the South were I live. Hot, humid the year round with lots of snakes and alligators. I live in the swamps of Louisiana, deep in the forest. Thanks for another great video, Greg Adams, Springfield, Louisiana, USA

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

So cool that it resembles the landscapes in those states. We happened upon one farm name which you'll recognise in Episode 150, not sure if you've watched it yet. 🤩🇺🇸

@deonzar Жыл бұрын

Well....the one town I have not been yet...will go there sometime.. Thanx for showing us..

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

You will love it! 👌🏻 It's a gorgeous part of the world and the people are extremely welcoming and friendly.

@deonzar Жыл бұрын

@@DustBugsTravel I wanted to drive there from Sutherland once but then they told me there are about 20 farmgates to open and as I drive alone I did not do it then. But there is still a next time.

@Predikant Жыл бұрын

A big thank you to Zeena for the tour of the Church. I would really like to see that clock mechanism function, it is mesmerizing to watch.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Zena was incredibly gracious with her time, talent and knowledge and we echo your sentiment. 😊 It was an unbelievable experience being able to explore the inner workings of the church and one I won't soon forget. I hope by now the part for the clock has arrived and shows the correct time once more. 🕍

@flodillon991 Жыл бұрын

What a nice experience so glad you got to see your sunset it was so beautiful. Loved the springbucks such graceful creatures. Beautiful accomadation.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

We weren't going to let anything stop us from seeing that gorgeous sunset! 🌄 We loved our accommodation, it was so cozy although we had loadshedding. We had such a good night's rest that we completely oversnoozed the next morning. 😵😵

@rayverster612 Жыл бұрын

Love it!.... you guys rock!....love the fact you do it in a Kwid, just shows.....get out there and enjoy it.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the video. We absolutely love the Kwid and, if possible, even more so since the fuel prices have become so crazy. And it takes us (almost) everywhere we want to go! 🚗

@claudecarve8869 Жыл бұрын

I love the Karoo....... my wife and I travel through the Karoo whenever we go to SA.....LOVE IT

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

You don't say where you're from, but thank you for watching from afar, we so appreciate that. We completely understand your love for the Karoo and we share that love. It is indeed a special place. I hope you get to visit the vast open expanse of the Karoo very soon again. 🤩🚗

@claudecarve8869 Жыл бұрын

@@DustBugsTravel originally from Cape Town ……thirty odd years ago…… Canada is home …… the Karoo has a very serene presence to it….. very quiet…… we were off the beaten track in March / April this year….. drove through the farmlands via a skeleton place called Letjiesbos across the Gamka river….. Beaufort West area….. the fauna / vegetation after recent rain…. lots of water in the river…. was in bloom…. that semi desert aka… Karoo is spectacular…. Safe travels…..👍👍👍

@alexhill8150 Жыл бұрын

Another town not yet visited by me. Magnificent church, and thanks for the interior view, the organ, clock & more. Superb!

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The grey stonework was quite exceptional and again we could see the spire from a distance already. Zena was incredibly generous with her time and played the organ so beautifully. What a welcome that was to Merweville, a town you should definitely add to your list! 😁🚗

@theunisbotha1466 Жыл бұрын

I really love your episodes...wow...what an adventure....keep it up....

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊 We're so happy that you're travelling to all these wonderful places with us and we hope you'll stay on the backseat for a long time to come! There are many more places to go and explore! 😁🚗

@JHBVDS Жыл бұрын

Hopefully Anna Lapwood wil see this video! #annalapwood Imagine Anna & Zena playing a duet! Julle twee is lekker laf! ...but I like your channel! PS: Thanks to Zena for showing us die binnegoed van die kerk se klok!!!

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you to Zena, she knows so much about that church and its inner workings and was happy to share all her knowledge with us. Not to mention her talent on the organ. I looked up Anna Lapwood and have to agree with you, her and Zena should hook up for sure! Thank you for watching and for calling us 'laf', that is a huge compliment in this life that we all take way too seriously. 😁🚗

@debbiekruger9414 Жыл бұрын

What a great trip.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

It was, we were looking forward to this one for such a long time and it did not disappoint. 🤩

@jpkruger Жыл бұрын

Lovely Video! I've enjoyed it very much. You certainly have deserved that bubbly. 🍾🍸

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

We just had to experience the sunset from atop Letterkop, it was a memorable experience, albeit a little later than we had planned. The colours were truly spectacular. 🌄🍾🥂

@johnfarley4201 Жыл бұрын

You know, I always enjoy hearing the birds talk and chatter

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

We do too! 😊 Birdsong is one of the most beautiful sounds on the planet. 🦜😍

@walterfick157 Жыл бұрын

Last year we were in Merweville and stayed at Springbok Lodge for one night... but eventually stayed two nights...we took photos of the beautiful church... thanks again for the video 😍👍

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

I understand completely why you extended your stay and decided to stay another night, we might've done the same if we weren't booked someplace else for the next evening. The church is truly spectacular and so incredibly well-maintained. It sounds like you had a fantastic time in Merweville too! 🤩

@munesumangava9751 Жыл бұрын

Church ✅👌

@nerinemartin5901 Ай бұрын

Hi u two...now u got there ..Great Karoo ..my home 😊❤😊

@annawitter5161 Жыл бұрын

Love to see the springbuck pronking. Never been to Merweville. Its so beautiful. Love the church and the bell and the orrel. Nothing more special than a glass of bubbly at sunset.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

The church is really spectacular and the organ music was super special! 💒 If you're ever in South Africa again, try and visit this area. You will love it! Cheers! 🍾🥂

@marietjiestegmann742 Жыл бұрын

Maybe you can publish a book with photographs of all the churches you visited? It will serves as a record of the churches in South Africa.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion. Churches are just one of the things we enjoy in a town or place we visit, so our records aren't complete at all. We live them for their incredible architecture! 🚙💒

@charlietreston4035 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👏 👏 👏

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you, kind Sir. 😊

@adrioosthuizen6535 Жыл бұрын

Yes it is a lovely town, I grew up there... I love the Karoo....and this little town has such lovely old houses... but even if you can drive out to where the Kalkdam is, where the water for the town comes from....it such a beautiful drive through the hills...

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

We loved the town! 😍 It must've been a treat growing up there. We'll certainly remember Kalkdam for next time we visit Merweville, we didn't make it there this time around.