S1 - Ep 464 - Senekal, Free State!

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2 ай бұрын

Travelling on a smooth, picturesque road to Senekal, with cosmos sprinkled alongside, was a refreshing change from the usual potholes that often plague our journeys. Excitement brimmed within us as we anticipated exploring this Free State town. Thanks to the excellent service of a local grocery store, our evening sustenance awaited us as we arrived, allowing us to swiftly collect it from the shop before its closure. Eager to immerse ourselves in the town's offerings, we wasted no time in embarking on our exploration. Our curiosity led us to a charming Farm Stall just outside Senekal, a serendipitous find as they were still open. Continuing our journey through the town, we soaked in its essence, concluding our stay with a sense of contentment and fond memories of Senekal. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #senekal #freestate
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@susannaemmerich1166 2 ай бұрын

Thanks guys, a much bigger place than I thought. Lovely VRYSTAAT!!!!!🙃🙏🎶🎶💕

@annawitter5161 2 ай бұрын

Ja, n behoorlike bord lekker kos! Nothing to beat that. And what a friendly lady. This was another little town we used to drive through. Seems bigger now. I love that you stop for railway sidings, it's the sort of thing we used to do. Laughed at the chair. Love the farm stall, can see myself having a good breakfast sitting by the fountain. Gorgeous! The church with the wagon wheels is so beautiful. And yes I think that is petrified wood in the walls. Pity you couldn't get inside. Don't ever stop filming churches.

@mariusroos 2 ай бұрын

I am quite surprized with Senekal and what the town offers. Very nice place and well maintained. The Padstal is also very nice. Nice place where you stayed over. Free State in all his glory. Thank you for this stunning trip. The next one is already booked for me

@lobofelipelobo 2 ай бұрын

South African cities are mostly abandoned aesthetically places, but at the same time, they look nicely cozy.

@user-se3we1et5o 2 ай бұрын

Paid Senekal a fleeting visit in 1979 (when the roads were in perfect condition). Indeed, the friendly inhabitants you commented on made the visit worthwhile. Beautiful rustic guesthouse you were hosted at.

@MagnusPaul1976 2 ай бұрын

The last time I drove through Senekal was in December 1996. I can remember it being a small town back then and it took literally a few minutes to drive through. From what I can see now is that Senekal has expanded or branched out tremendously since 1996 ! 😊👍

@PathFinderLegacy 2 ай бұрын

Dankie, Laaste tuisdorp van my wat julle besoek

@doraduplessis2727 2 ай бұрын

We haven't been to Senekal for many years, but my husband's sister lived here and we had many visits to them throughout the years. Love to see that the town is so clean (and friendly as Sonia said!).

@terrimeyer3815 2 ай бұрын

Oooi I been away sorting out a new Wi-Fi....I have some catching up to do. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 can't wait

@ajlau8975 2 ай бұрын

At first, I thought you had said, "Senegal." 😂 I would say various parts of NW Cape and the desertified areas of Northern ZA remind me of Arizona, similar geomorphology.The mountain ranges are probably what triggers the comparison. Mesas or table tops. Having lived in Namibia, I'd say it reminds me more of SW USA, including Arizona. The lovely vegetation of ZA, well... the beauty is incomparable. 😊

@deonzar 2 ай бұрын

I have heard so much about Senekal and now glad I have seen part of it...quite a lot bigger than I thought. But man...that lekker bord boerekos made my mouth water! Sjoe that must have been very nice.

@DustBugsTravel 2 ай бұрын

Boerekos is the best! We loved everything on those two plates and waddled of to bed, completely stuffed! 😁🥘 I'm so glad you enjoyed the drive through the super friendly town of Senekal!

@MyGreggory 2 ай бұрын

Hello iv been there a few times I was hoping you would show the big stone church in town maybe next time

@raycoco4938 2 ай бұрын

Hi Dustbugs, Thank you for the tour. We normally sleep over when we come from P.E. But when we come from Durban, we usually have something to eat at the Padstal you showed us. I have never explored the town, and now i dont have to as you did it for us. I always love your work ❤

@charlietreston4035 2 ай бұрын

Hi guys clean and tidy also friendly what more can you ask ? The NGK CHURCH Was stunning love the statues the petrified wood walls with wagon wheels unbelievable the voortrekker monument as always is so emotive for me every time I see them .as you say if the swimming pool is functioning the towns doing well .your accommodation was topnotch lovely gardens. Imust mention the lady who did your food so friendly. I enjoyed Sonias descusting of the activities was spot on. Shame about the old station I am so glad i was able to see the railway functioning properly when i lived in SA. Great to see the show grounds being used appsolutly loved the voortreker wagons must be the traveller in my blood. Thanks for taking me along cheerio till the next one

@DustBugsTravel 2 ай бұрын

I'm always so happy to hear from you and especially happy that you still enjoy travelling with us! You've joined us on so many kilometres through this beautiful country of ours and we look forward to sharing many more with you. 😍🇿🇦 Senekal was a fantastic stop for us. It's a great town and we thoroughly enjoyed exploring it with you. You're indeed super lucky to have seen our railway system when it was still functioning. Those days seem to be sadly gone forever. 😢🚂🛤️

@frederikbrits9559 2 ай бұрын

Goeie video Curtis...Sonia. Famous Afrikaans poet Dr A.D Keet was a medical docter in town, birth place of Dr Nicolaas van der Merwe [vertaler van die Bybel in Afrikaans], also Boer traitor [ABW2] Fanie Vilonel's grave in cemetry

@funkdunk 2 ай бұрын

My business partner always maintains that if someone places their name in their business then more often that business surpasses expectations. One could easily recognize this with the OK and your customer experience. The lady who greeted yourselves (and us all) beklemtoons (sometimes its better said in Afrikaans) that experience and her love for her customers and career is chorused forever. Scheepers OK obviously treats their staff as well as they treat their customers. We seldom experience that kind of customer service from the corporate supermarket chains. My lasting impression of Senekal...a surprisingly great town, with amenities in mostly great shape for its people and a great clean swimming pool too...I cannot wait to go exploring these areas too and to hopefully stay at Dennebosch, we too are also greatful for their sponsorship 😊

@ingeborgvanderveer789 2 ай бұрын

“Lekker eet!” Zo leuk dat deze mevrouw zo hartelijk jullie avondeten ‘serveerde’ via een soort drive through. Het zag er ook inderdaad smakelijk uit. Valspruit …je vraagt je af wie er hier ooit op deze trein halte uit- en instapte in de schijnbare middle of nowhere. Verrassend leuke stad met veel oude gebouwen en de moderne kunst & eet gelegenheid. Altijd fijn als je van een bewoonster tips krijgt wat er zoal is te zien en doen, jullie gesponsorde verblijf komt ons allemaal ten goede 👍🇿🇦. Grappig al die vintage blikjes, die kleine ronde uit de UK met zuurtjes erin kregen we altijd van onze oma mee op vakanties in de jaren 70 en 80. Ahhh nostalgie ❤️. Geweldig die NG kerk met de vele aandenkens aan de Boer - Brit oorlog met als hoogtepunt dat zeer gedetailleerde beeld van de Boeren strijder, alsof hij dadelijk van zijn sokkel kan stappen om het land nogmaals te verdedigen.

@user-zm2ym2ss4j 2 ай бұрын

Curtis and Sonia,thank you for your cool video Mmiki and Tebogo

@user-bm9gu1yg6x 2 ай бұрын

Lovely little place apart from the state of the roads

@lee-anneadams9222 2 ай бұрын

Hi Curtis Sonia and Dusty, I'm thoroughly enjoying the Free State, towns I have and have not heard of, but now get to experience and enjoy ❤. Looks like you found the potholes in the town😊. Safe travels 🥾🥾 on to the next one ❤

@barbaraholzmann946 2 ай бұрын

thank you so much for another awesome video tour

@user-bm9gu1yg6x 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tour . the wall of the church is beautiful. Never seen one like that before

@mariaboshoff5563 2 ай бұрын

Baie goeie video Curtis en Sonia! Bossie van my kom van Senekal af. Ons is baie bly julle het veral heelwat tyd spandeer by die NG Moedergeneente met sy fossiel boomstompe. Ons en veral Bossie waardeer dit baie. Die rede waarom die swembad in so n goeie toestand is, is omdat dit "revamp" is met behulp van die Kyknet program "Dankie Lottoland!" Bossie sê baie dankie vir n toer deur sy geboortedorp. Groete uit Vanrhynsdorp. 😊

@terrimeyer3815 2 ай бұрын

Senekal......It is a lovely stop over and neat town. I only ever driven passed. Your proper food looked very good🎉🎉❤🎉🎉 I got another one for your t-shirts..... yoh!!!! It's WILD 🤭

@victorbotha7320 2 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for your cool videos, I’m somer lekker homesick. I’ve been living in the UK for 20 years now and love your videos of the small towns. I grew up in the eastern free state. Die padstal used to be a huge tuinwinkel ( nursery). Hope you go to Paul Roux, where I grew up. Please drive along 6 Joubert straat, would love to see our old house. 😉 your trips look awesome, would love to do it one day 👍🏻👍🏻

@franspistorius1886 2 ай бұрын

Clara, I agree with you. Let’s call it the jam of wild watermelon. I never liked it, prefer watermelon.

@colinm2056 2 ай бұрын

The church was used as a hospital during the Boer war. There's an info board near the gate on the south side of the church which gives very interesting information regarding the species of petrified trees. If I'm not mistaken, former rugby star, Toks van der Linde was born there. The pool was restored & reopened by private persons & businesses.

@samsonkjoseph6087 2 ай бұрын

Ja dit is petrified boome van Noah`s, Wereld flood, 4500 jare gelee. Baie dankie soos altyd vriende.

@1812nico 2 ай бұрын

Hi you two! I really enjoyed this pothole-less trip. Senekal is much bigger than I thought. Nevertheless neat and well equipped. The old church is beautiful and the petrified trees used to build a fence very unique. There are some other surprises as well, not the least of which the Jeyes Fluid! Thank for the effort to put in to these informative trips. Until next time. Keep safe!

@DustBugsTravel 2 ай бұрын

It gives me such joy to see you're still exploring this beautiful country of ours with the two of us! It's been 25 trips so far and counting! 😍🇿🇦 And so appropriate that I'm enjoying a cuppa while I respond to you! ☕ Senekal was quite the relevation and also quite a bit bigger than we anticipated. The petrified wood at the church was an interesting first for us. We have so many more places to share with you and I look forward to that so much. 🚙😁

@1812nico 2 ай бұрын

@@DustBugsTravel The joy is mine!

@user-mkru 2 ай бұрын

The Senekal show was on the 04/05/06 of April. The ox wagons are not for living in. They use to be used for the transport of goods. The swimming pool was reopened this year after being closed for close to 30 years. Sasco is no longer in operation. I believe it was closed after a strike. The church is only used on "special" occasions as the center of town no longer have enough members to justify it. It is however maintained by a group of "volunteers".

@pjaq3862 2 ай бұрын

I think maybe the bird picture is a Lammergaiier (sorry if I spelled it wrong). My grandma had one called Damos as well as an African vulture called Koos.

@franspistorius1886 2 ай бұрын

I agree with Curtis, that is a Bateleur or Berghaan. The Lammergeier is also known as the Bearded Vulture.

@claravanrooyen4131 2 ай бұрын

Thankyou .Makataan jam - The pieces watermelon .( we are not allowed to use the original name . Now they name it makataan konfyt

@TheJew-vc8qj 2 ай бұрын

Visited SA last year and stayed in Free State. The roads are super empty, and coming from England, it was worth the long journey to SA just to drive on them!!😂😂

@frederikbrits9559 2 ай бұрын

There is many "versteende bome" in Senekal....not sure what you call it in English

@mbalimahlabela3433 2 ай бұрын

Good day guys, best KZfaq channel about Mzansi by far... Is there a chance you will do South Western KZN some day? Places like Ixopo, Underberg, Kokstad, uMzimkhulu, etc?

@DustBugsTravel 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy our videos, 🚙🇿🇦 Our goal is to visit as many towns in our beautiful country as is possible to do safely, so chances are good that we'll still visit some of those places. I film out of the window, so we try and avoid places with a high density of people in or close to the roads, where my camera could be at risk.

@loeliechanner5771 2 ай бұрын

Daar het ek die liefde van my lewe ontmoet Senekal Danny Fourie maar ongelukkig is hy nou oorlede was ongelooflik lief vir hom Loelie 💔💔💔💔💔

@Captive-DianeWampach-Cursefree Ай бұрын

Your dialogue could be more informative e. G. What church, what street, etc... Brush up a little on what you're narrating to us viewers, so it is polished? Would be more enjoyable to listen to, thanks

@DustBugsTravel Ай бұрын

Our goal is certainly not to produce more 'polished' content. We're a husband-and-wife who travel for fun and we have chosen to share our experiences with those who may enjoy our videos for what they are: authentic travels by normal folks. 🚙😁 We're not keen to burden ourselves with excessive research or info, but instead love exploring the lesser-visited places and documenting them as we go. It remains entirely your choice to watch.

@Captive-DianeWampach-Cursefree Ай бұрын

OK now I get it! Good, enjoy the travels 👌thanks for response