I can't stop watching your videos. Wish i found you years ago. When i was looking for a home in a small town. Now using your videos to find a new home. Great videos.
We've always known it's the oldest hotel in the country, but the first time that we actually turned off and went inside. So much history! The Elgin Valley is covered in fruit trees and vineyards, all in their autumn colours now. Too beautiful! 🍁🍂 I was just as excited to see the steam train, can't even remembered when last I saw one.
Yes! We couldn't believe our luck when we heard the train will be stopping at the market on the day we were there. So happy that we could see and especially hear one again, it's got such a unique and distinctive sound. Glad you enjoyed it too! 🚂
I love the markets and even the farmstalls dotted all over the countryside. Love Appletiser and Grapetiser too. Another wonderful video you so kindly shared with us all....thank you. Safe travels.
I would've loved to see the Appletiser factory, I think that will be very interesting to see! 🍏🍎 The farmstalls in this area are absolutely amazing, one could browse around for hours and empty your wallet very quickly! Glad you enjoyed!
Oh loadsheding old friend you never seem to disappoint lol. Another reason I miss in South Africa is the rain there is something calming about it. Rain in uk doesn't give you the feeling as SA. You know a South African will braai in any kind of weather lol they always make a plan. Loved the farm stall and the old train and the sound of it. It's so rare these days, one has to have the appreciation for it. Clever idea flying your drone over the train👍. Also loved the view over the farm seeing different shades of green and yellow from the trees and plants etc
Glad you got to see the Railway market all open. Went there a couple weeks ago. Just around the corner, is a honey company. Take your own jars. I took my mom. Realised Railway Market was just around the corner. Arrived just as the train was leaving. You could see it had been busy though. Still neat. Houwhoek Farmstall.... yeah same, but next time I am in the area, will definitely pop in.
I live on trains, using them mostly for transport to work, but none are as charming as this. 'Elgin' is the last name - pronounced like GIN you drink - of an old friend who died of ALS during Covid, and it's been a bittersweet memory.
I turned to this episode after you've told me that this is where Adrian Kuiper has an apple farm. Remarkable that there are not even 100 houses in this town! I looked up the history and it's named after Elgine Herold, who died in the area of a snake bite in the 1800s.
😁 We do love pies and we've had them before, they are delicious indeed! We live in Strand and can buy them at some places here too, so we have them from time-to-time. You've got me going now, I might just get one tomorrow! 👌🏻
Pragtig ek geniet dit dankie vir alles wat julle wys wat intresant is ek sal nie in my lewe dit kan geniet nie maar julle wys ❤❤dit vir my 😅😅dankie baie dankie 😅❤😊
Hi. The wife and I are watching all your videos, one by one! You guys have inspired us to also do a bit of local travelling in our trusty Hyundai Atos 🙂 Just one thing, right at the end of this video, there is a cottage standing all alone with your car parked infront. Can you please advise where this place is and possibly the name of it? Many thanks. Seaton Nolan
I'm very happy to hear you're ready for some exploring of your own! 🚙😁 If you're referring to the drone shot in the outro of our video, that was where we overnighted on Hillside Guest Farm outside Uniondale.
Good question! I actually asked on the day of our visit, but no-one knew for sure. My research tells me there are three commonly-accepted meanings of Houwhoek: ⛰️ 1. Because the pass was long and rough, the animals had to rest frequently and the wagons had to be 'held' ('hou' in Afrikaans). 2. The Hessequas farmed with cattle in the region and 'houw' is the Khoi word for 'cattle', therefore it could mean 'cattle corner'. 3. The name refers to 'ter houw komen' which means 'to rest', after negotiating the inclines of the pass.
Apologies for the caption in the wrong spot! I wish I could blame the editing software, but this was all me! 🙈
We really enjoy all your travels with the wet drone roof camera and the video editor is good
Oh man! I just love the stalls.and that one is really smart
We also love the whole steam punk vibe, especially those tall doors. 🚪 They went to a lot of trouble.
I can't stop watching your videos. Wish i found you years ago. When i was looking for a home in a small town. Now using your videos to find a new home. Great videos.
Awesome 😎
Thank you so much! 😁
That was so lovely. That old steam train amazing can't believe l could see one again. Elgin is a memorable place. The hotel amazing. Great.
We've always known it's the oldest hotel in the country, but the first time that we actually turned off and went inside. So much history! The Elgin Valley is covered in fruit trees and vineyards, all in their autumn colours now. Too beautiful! 🍁🍂 I was just as excited to see the steam train, can't even remembered when last I saw one.
The train...so many memories
Yes! We couldn't believe our luck when we heard the train will be stopping at the market on the day we were there. So happy that we could see and especially hear one again, it's got such a unique and distinctive sound. Glad you enjoyed it too! 🚂
I love the markets and even the farmstalls dotted all over the countryside. Love Appletiser and Grapetiser too. Another wonderful video you so kindly shared with us all....thank you. Safe travels.
I would've loved to see the Appletiser factory, I think that will be very interesting to see! 🍏🍎 The farmstalls in this area are absolutely amazing, one could browse around for hours and empty your wallet very quickly! Glad you enjoyed!
Oh loadsheding old friend you never seem to disappoint lol. Another reason I miss in South Africa is the rain there is something calming about it. Rain in uk doesn't give you the feeling as SA. You know a South African will braai in any kind of weather lol they always make a plan. Loved the farm stall and the old train and the sound of it. It's so rare these days, one has to have the appreciation for it. Clever idea flying your drone over the train👍. Also loved the view over the farm seeing different shades of green and yellow from the trees and plants etc
You guys are so cool and down to earth!
Thank you! That must be the biggest compliment anyone can give us! 😊
So cool. Typically South African. Love it. Love your accent and funny pronouncing of various names ! 😊 great camera drone footage.
Thank you, it was a great visit and we were happy to have been able to catch the steam engine!😎🚂 Pronunciation has never been my strong point! 😁
Love the community vibe! ❤️
I love the rainy weather
Fantastic to drive in, but very difficult to film. But we take it as it comes! 😇
Glad you got to see the Railway market all open. Went there a couple weeks ago. Just around the corner, is a honey company. Take your own jars. I took my mom. Realised Railway Market was just around the corner. Arrived just as the train was leaving. You could see it had been busy though. Still neat.
Houwhoek Farmstall.... yeah same, but next time I am in the area, will definitely pop in.
Wow! Very neatly sacked shelves yhoooooo! I’d be spending money just coz everything is enticingly laid out! And then Loadshading to boot!
I live on trains, using them mostly for transport to work, but none are as charming as this.
'Elgin' is the last name - pronounced like GIN you drink - of an old friend who died of ALS during Covid, and it's been a bittersweet memory.
I turned to this episode after you've told me that this is where Adrian Kuiper has an apple farm. Remarkable that there are not even 100 houses in this town! I looked up the history and it's named after Elgine Herold, who died in the area of a snake bite in the 1800s.
Man oh Man, you should have bought one of the Houwhoek pies at the farm stall, if you like pies, you wont find better anywhere, absolutely scrumptious
😁 We do love pies and we've had them before, they are delicious indeed! We live in Strand and can buy them at some places here too, so we have them from time-to-time. You've got me going now, I might just get one tomorrow! 👌🏻
Beautiful hotel!👌
You missed the Champion Tree at the entrance. Great video!
Pragtig ek geniet dit dankie vir alles wat julle wys wat intresant is ek sal nie in my lewe dit kan geniet nie maar julle wys ❤❤dit vir my 😅😅dankie baie dankie 😅❤😊
Hi. The wife and I are watching all your videos, one by one! You guys have inspired us to also do a bit of local travelling in our trusty Hyundai Atos 🙂 Just one thing, right at the end of this video, there is a cottage standing all alone with your car parked infront. Can you please advise where this place is and possibly the name of it? Many thanks. Seaton Nolan
I'm very happy to hear you're ready for some exploring of your own! 🚙😁 If you're referring to the drone shot in the outro of our video, that was where we overnighted on Hillside Guest Farm outside Uniondale.
@@DustBugsTravel Awesome! Thank you so much!
HOUWHOEK - What is the meaning of the name?
Good question! I actually asked on the day of our visit, but no-one knew for sure. My research tells me there are three commonly-accepted meanings of Houwhoek: ⛰️
1. Because the pass was long and rough, the animals had to rest frequently and the wagons had to be 'held' ('hou' in Afrikaans).
2. The Hessequas farmed with cattle in the region and 'houw' is the Khoi word for 'cattle', therefore it could mean 'cattle corner'.
3. The name refers to 'ter houw komen' which means 'to rest', after negotiating the inclines of the pass.
Fill a sock half. full of cat litter and fold in as usual. Put in car under seat no more steamy. Windows
I will certainly give this a go, thank you! 😺
Try putting the camera in a large zip lock bag
I've given this a try before, but perhaps need to try a different size bag. Thanks! 👍