Beautiful Zimbabwe : Episode 3 - A Trip Down Memory Lane

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2022
  • Apologies I have been told there are some sound problems in the last 10 or so minutes of the video. Not sure what happened. Will try and fix (thanks to those who let me know)
    In this episode I explore Harare and Bulawayo and awaken some unexpected memories.

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  • @misstinafz
    @misstinafz ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Oh Bruce! I got so emotional watching this...as a Zimbabwean myself i really hope things get better and all Zimbabweans including those that have left can live together in harmony 🇿🇼❤
    By the way you've got such a sharp memory 🤗

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you so glad you enjoyed it. Memory is a bit fuzzy as it’s been a long time.
      Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @midlandsguy2653
    @midlandsguy2653 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Zimbabwe is gonna be great again.

  • @mtham4171
    @mtham4171 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission"-Bruce 2022

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha yes true 😂
      Thank you for watching and commenting :)

    • @mtham4171
      @mtham4171 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@OverlandingwithBruce watched the whole video. Tinotenda nevhidhiyo yenyu👌🏾👍🏾

    • @australianidoma
      @australianidoma ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Epic comment.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@australianidoma 🤣 thank you

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mtham4171 mufaro wangu shamwari

  • @desmondbelstead2307
    @desmondbelstead2307 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for "A trip down memory lane". I was born in Harare, and left in 1977. You did such a good job in bringing back so many memories. I can't thank you enough.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s my absolute pleasure and thank you for watching. Did you see the other episode where I visited mermaids pools and walked around Harare?
      Thank you for watching and commenting

    • @desmondbelstead2307
      @desmondbelstead2307 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes. I noticed how Mermaids pool has become abandoned. That was a shame. We used to go there regularly. 😪 Also, I loved Mana Pools. Another place we used to go. My Mum lived in Karoi, so we would go to Kariba Another.
      Thank you once again for ALL your videos. You do such a good job.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@desmondbelstead2307 it’s a pleasure. Glad I sparked some memories. All the best

  • @charleschare6624
    @charleschare6624 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you Bruce and all the legends for putting Zim on the world map

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My pleasure Charles. Watch this space for a lot more. I have two trips already planned and they will be just as epic and I have at least 2 videos left of this series.
      Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @dorothy8036
    @dorothy8036 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Thank you for your objective and fair commentary it's hard to listen to the media exaggerating the challenges of our home. It robs our people of hope. Great stuff.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s a pleasure Dorothy. The people and the country deserve only the best. I can not wait to go back. This trip really touched my soul.
      Thank you for watching and commenting

    • @vdotme
      @vdotme ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Which challenges are exaggerated? A small minority have a great life but for the average citizen it's real. That little corner of H town that is the Northern Suburbs is not representative of the bigger picture.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@vdotme I don’t doubt that at all as in any country but i did not see anyone sitting in a gutter starving to death like the media portrays is happening all over the place. I had the privilege of traveling in all sorts of areas while I was there, including Kuwadzana, Tyneald, Glaudina, Ruea etc and did not see anyone starving to death while sitting in a gutter but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen, all it means is it is not happening as much as media portrays.
      I met and talked to many many locals, in all sorts of areas and the thing that struck me was how positive people were. Wait until you see where Ryan and I traveling in the next episode.
      There is still a lot of light which doesn’t mean there is no one battling and I do believe Zim has so much potential and harping on about what was and what had happened is not going to maximise that potential. Negativity breeds negativity!
      All the best and thank you for your comment and support.

    • @johnone6159
      @johnone6159 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@vdotme there is exaggeration and lies by most Zim media and some TH-camrs. People want pity from foreigners I think. Pity will not improve the economic situation.

    • @vdotme
      @vdotme ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OverlandingwithBruce Definitely in agreement on media not living up to its calling and yes things could be so much worse, just saying media's coverage is more interests based (on both sides) but for the people in the middle - it is very real, especially if you look at where we once were and the optimism we all once had compared to what counts for optimism today.
      There was a time that only furious racist white people would openly say that the Smith era was the good old days. Now, staunch black African nationalists can only broach that argument in political terms because society, education, economy, civil rights, national cohesion and other measures of state well-being reveal a damning indictment of the state's sustained failure. That failure has vindicated arguments for Smith if not the man himself.
      The facts aren't exaggerated, just the assessment of the facts.
      Sorry for getting all political.

  • @michaelphilip4423
    @michaelphilip4423 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I work at Saint Georges College. So upset that I didn't see you there, could have gone on a full tour (re-tour) showing you the changes etc. Shasha, the security guard, is an absolute legend at the school. I had the privilege of going to the school and now teaching at the school.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Michael. I kind of felt like I was trespassing as I had taken a chance. It was on a Saturday also.
      Shashe was awesome. Such a great guy and he did show me some of the changes at the back of the class rooms.
      I will be back in Harare 2nd week of October and will be arranging a get together, if you are interested? Watch my FB or Insta pages.
      Thank you for watching and commenting.

    • @michaelphilip4423
      @michaelphilip4423 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@OverlandingwithBruce I'm definitely interested. If time permits in your schedule we can go on a walk around of the school etc. Don't know if you have been up the tower before? Anyway will keep an eye on your social media etc. Will pm you on Instagram

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michaelphilip4423 thank you Michael. Yes I was up there once. We actually abseiled off the top believe it or not.
      Please message me on Instagram . Will stay in touch.
      Thanks again for the support

  • @davidferguson7287
    @davidferguson7287 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    from Ireland been there 10 times wish i could take my children there good times

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do it David. I will be visiting there a lot more so watch this space.
      Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @bearders22
    @bearders22 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I totally get your visit to your old school! I went to Chaplin High School in Gweru which is still going strong to this day. Chaplin's most famous old boy was none other than Ian Smith!! I left in 1977 when I was 15 but went back for a visit in 1989.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome. You should try and visit again.
      Thank you for sharing that with us and for watching

  • @alanmayer9536
    @alanmayer9536 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Bruce, Alan here Old Georgian class of 2019 so very recent! Although its only been 5 years for me this was a true trip down memory lane and all the things you mentioned about the school are exactly how they are now (first team fields, senior grasses, tear drop island etc.) As 6th form students we really try to keep the history of the school the exact way we found it. The school history test is there and im sure it will never leave. Mr Fernandes taught me as well which is ridiculous 🤣. The rugby field you're referring to at the entrance that you think is a cricket field is still the 1st team cricket field. Im assuming you were there during winter which is when it's converted into a rugby field (should be 2nd team). Cant forget Shasha the security guard, absolute LEGEND! Thanks for the video!

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s amazing if you consider we are about 30 years apart. So great to hear the traditions have been kept. It’s truly a spectacular school and we are privileged to have gone there.
      Thank you so much for writing to me and watching. All the best.

  • @sheunesuchikona5679
    @sheunesuchikona5679 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am watching all your videos now like a netflix series i am on episode Botswana now, great content. pliz keep loading more. Great Videos👌

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much Sheunesu. Will try keep doing content as much as possible. Thank you so much for watching and commenting

  • @janemackay3643
    @janemackay3643 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Bruce for your awesome videos of Zimbabwe. I have particularly enjoyed this one as it was a trip down memory lane for me too, having lived in Zimbabwe most of my life until we came to the UK 19 years ago. I have been surprised too and so encouraged to see the positive side you have shown as we hear and read so much negative stuff.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its been my pleasure Jane and I am back this weekend starting off another trip which I will be filming. I can't wait.
      Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @longinamakumbe6118
    @longinamakumbe6118 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    aww Bruce you are zimbabwean,wonderful. no wonder u came back home. i loved you showcasing our beautiful country. God bless Zimbabwe

  • @tanyaturner4905
    @tanyaturner4905 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Loved this video. Never been to Zim but this changed my perspective for sure. Thanks Bruce! Looks like a great country.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Soon we will go there together. Can wait to take you guys so you can meet and see this wonderful place.
      Thanks for watching T xx

  • @tatsinnot
    @tatsinnot ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Botanic Gardens is behind St George's school. The garden in the CBD is called Harare gardens. Sheraton still maintains the HICC title though its now called Rainbow Towers. Showground is still being used for Agricultural show

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 👍 I was back last week and more memories came flooding back. Especially walking around Harare centre
      Thanks for posting and watching

  • @TawandaKanengoni
    @TawandaKanengoni ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ooooh Man. Thank you Bruce. Funny how in this video nothing was really new because its routes I travel all the time, for me it was about you sharing your memories St Georges, Borrowdale primary and how you remember most of those places. Sheraton Hotel is now Rainbow Towers and the show ground is still operational lol. Harare has a lot of suicidal drivers and you definitely need to drive very defensively. 51:10 that was Gweru (where im from) you were passing right at the Boogie clock not Kwekwe. Who knew a place you see every other time can look so different and beautiful when someone else is telling the story and a history you didnt know of. looking forward for the next episode.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Tawanda. I really enjoyed this trip and can not wait to travel to Zim again and make some more videos.
      Very happy you enjoyed it and thank you for watching and commenting

    • @TawandaKanengoni
      @TawandaKanengoni ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@OverlandingwithBruce BTW last 10-15 minutes there is something wrong with the audio

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TawandaKanengoni thank you. Not sure what happened

  • @innocentmadanhire2391
    @innocentmadanhire2391 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bruce thanks ..haha..i am Zimbabwean who have never been to Harare.gre up in the rural and just found myself overseas...so i am getting to know these great places (Mandara, Borrowdale, Samy Levy's etc).
    Absolutely fantastic King!!!!

  • @shelikays5120
    @shelikays5120 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It is still Chikurubi prison, Sheraton hotel is now Rainbow towers

  • @BLESSEDTOBEABLESSING
    @BLESSEDTOBEABLESSING ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for visiting Zimbabwe

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching and commenting. Can’t wait to visit again

  • @everistomakwena6823
    @everistomakwena6823 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We love Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 come guys and built better Zimbabwe

  • @charliegee5187
    @charliegee5187 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You have taken me some foot steps back into the past, down memory lane.
    Zim is a Gem 💎 that just needs some cosmetic uplift and a good scrabble.
    I love my country Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      So happy to hear that. I agree.
      Thank you for watching and commenting Charlie

  • @lindenhardy9021
    @lindenhardy9021 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I LOVED this video! I am South African but was born in 1961, (Lady Chancellor Hospital, Salisbury). We came back to ZA when I was about 5 months old and I have never been back. Thank you.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much Linden. Glad you enjoyed it.
      Thank you for watching and commenting

    • @blackbirdxx4613
      @blackbirdxx4613 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was Also born at Lady chancellor... 1956

  • @dzidzaichidumba5435
    @dzidzaichidumba5435 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr. Mayger was our Head master at Highlands Junior in the early 90s and he still had his trusty MG, a serious educator you would never want to cross. Mr Blake was our Hostel Master and he taught at Borrowdale School up the road, thank you for this trip down memory lane. Mr Mayger is retired now, lots of grey hair, he has mellowed a bit...lol A legend!

  • @triphinemonera8856
    @triphinemonera8856 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Big up guys Zimbabwe is an awesome nation

  • @LandRoverDS2020
    @LandRoverDS2020 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Bruce
    Fantastic going down memory lane especially school years of past.
    A friendly suggestion can you put a mic on yourself sometimes I can hear you sometimes your voice is muffled especially in the car.
    Just a thought.
    Thanks
    Andrew

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Andrew. I am looking at options and will definitely get one now. Thank you for the feedback and support

  • @mrplumtreeandfamily9899
    @mrplumtreeandfamily9899 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Home is home no matter what thanks for showing beautiful Zim

  • @rzmadzore
    @rzmadzore ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Mandara area has changed so much .... i remember it very well, especially that part that was your property as you say ....we used to tresspass through it to get to Acturus Road 🙈🙈, and it was beautiful when it had the Msasa tress and Mazhanje trees ....but i saw it change till 2013 and sadly so the bush that was there only those who saw it will understand the beauty of Mandara

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      What an awesome memory. There was also small game there. It was a beautiful place.
      Thank you for sharing your memory and for watching

  • @GeneralHensaleey
    @GeneralHensaleey ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Zimbabwe amazing country

  • @TonyJuays
    @TonyJuays ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for visiting St. George’s. Brought back many memories. Wasn’t Mr Nichol’s known as Spike. Those bloody history tests got the better of me and I had to go the the prefect common rooms often 😄.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My pleasure Tony. I think you might be right as it does ring some bells but I don't know. I also battled with those tests :) :)
      Thank you for watching and commenting Tony

  • @spencerchauke323
    @spencerchauke323 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You guys are amazing thank you for marketing Zimbabwe

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Spencer. It’s time for some positivity and there is so much if it that needs to be focused on
      Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @EricLouw-dx5hw
    @EricLouw-dx5hw ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoyed your Zimbabwe series especially driving around Harare. I also went back after 30 years and it was so cool to see all the old places. That was 10 years ago; so great to see it all again in your video.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Eric very happy to hear that. In my next episode I walk around the streets a bit more.
      Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @sustainableyorkshire9465
    @sustainableyorkshire9465 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing! Can’t wait 👏 🇿🇼 😍

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. You can’t wait?
      Thank you for watching

  • @takudzwamarwendo627
    @takudzwamarwendo627 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really nostalgic seeing you on St George's school grounds. Mr Fernandes was my boarding master during my time

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was surreal to walk around there. I remember Mr F being a great guy. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @stevenmunets
    @stevenmunets ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The giant 🇿🇼 will rise again

    • @dumazilehlatshwayo4593
      @dumazilehlatshwayo4593 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      indeed it will rise again

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      love the positivity. As one of my favourite sayings goes, "this too will pass" .
      Thank you for watching and commenting Steve and if you are in Harare I hope to see you on Sunday.

  • @fadzairwaveya4338
    @fadzairwaveya4338 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I watched all of my beloved country Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
    Soon going home from 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 for keeps

  • @fungaimagumise4360
    @fungaimagumise4360 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    To us who like the video before even watching

  • @munhumutapa1330
    @munhumutapa1330 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for sharing your time in Zim. Came to study in Australia in the early 2000s with the view to go back home after graduation. Almost 20 years later I'm still here yet no day passes by without a thought of Zimbabwe. We have an amazing country, lots of amazing memories for some us. Taking my family for a holiday next month but I'm really considering moving back. Perhaps I can vlog other beautiful places that I think vloggers may not be aware.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Munhu do it. If I can do it then anyone can.
      Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @nealfarrell
    @nealfarrell ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Although I have not been to Zim, I found your vid super interesting. Thank you, Bruce. Sorry you didn’t get to find/see your old home in Harare.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Neal. Thanks very much. I should have checked google earth before I went but will try again on the next visit.
      Thank you so much for watching and commenting

  • @agenech1239
    @agenech1239 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Childhood memories we priceless.thanks

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely. I was very fortunate. Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @ALLENCEE4
    @ALLENCEE4 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tinotenda kuti makatora nguva yenyu kutiratidza ndvimbo dze Harare dzatakakurira 😢❤

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      zvinofadza uye ndinovimba ndichadzoka munguva pfupi. ndinokutendai nekuona

  • @briantsekwende8285
    @briantsekwende8285 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is really a great show - I ve gone through about five episodes already

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much. Very happy to hear you enjoying them. Thank you for your support

  • @checkmywrist
    @checkmywrist ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very interesting video. Things have changed a lot over the last 20 years. You had me in stiches when you walked across the Prefects' lawn. Well done!!

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha thank you Andy. This was not an easy one to try keep interesting so very happy to read your comment.
      Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @shaunmoller2997
    @shaunmoller2997 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Zim is a gem thanks Bruce for a great video as always epic

  • @vdotme
    @vdotme ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looooooool. Spike was not far off death's door when I was at Saints. That basement office that was between Neptune & Beit Hall became Lambourne's and he had a gym there - he was sports master at that time. He cut back on admin space so gym machines could be indoors - my first ever experience of a proper gym.
    Spike was the librarian and his wife ran the boarder's kitchen. They were now too old for big dogs and had one of those little shaggy dogs that are more aggressive than rottweilers 🤣🤣🤣🤣. We used to throw condom water bombs at it from the form one dorm which overlooked their back garden. Fun times.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Flip now I remember Mike Lambourne did have a gym there. Remember it clearly now. I also remember his son Vince, really good guy.
      Do you remember Spike and his St Bernard’s?
      Thanks so much for replying and helping jog the memory. Awesome!

    • @vdotme
      @vdotme ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OverlandingwithBruce Yes, you just jogged memory. Spike had the St Bernards. We only saw them from HH when he'd take it for walks. It was McDonald Lucas who was the librarian (I think - the faces are clear but the names get jumbled lol). Spike was one of those legendary OGs with rich history but was practically retired with nothing jobs (not meant disparagingly - just that it was very light work you couldn't get as a regular applicant) but lived on college accommodation.

  • @stub4928
    @stub4928 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Funny watching you drive around H-town and along roads I use every day. Great coverage. Thank you

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Stuart. Since this episode I have been back again and I spent some time walking around Harare and also visiting some interesting places as well as the eastern highlands. I also made it to ZIM’s most southerly point.
      Looking forward to sharing that.
      Thank you for watching and commenting

    • @stub4928
      @stub4928 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OverlandingwithBruce sure thing. If you ever need a local fella, give me a shout 👍

    • @stub4928
      @stub4928 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@OverlandingwithBruce sure thing. If you ever need a local fella, give me a shout 👍

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stub4928 thanks so much Stuart. Would be nice to meet next time I am there. (More than likely March)

  • @John_code
    @John_code ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wonderful country , you can tell how safe and welcoming it is there.
    Great content !

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much John. It truly is a wonderful country.
      Thank you for watching and commenting.

    • @brendonmartin9550
      @brendonmartin9550 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@OverlandingwithBruce it is your country too ,were you not born in Zim

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brendonmartin9550 I was

    • @brendonmartin9550
      @brendonmartin9550 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@OverlandingwithBruce I’m white Zimbabwean living in the U.K. , Zimbabwe is our country too regardless of we’re we reside now. Great video by the way ,you took us down memory lane 😊

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you Brendon. It did feel like home visiting there and I am longing to go back to be honest. Thank you

  • @bugzw1
    @bugzw1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad you walked on seniors lawn. I am still to do so. Many memories of St George’s and being asked to leave. Spike was still there when I was. Left in mid 2000.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha I think I am bigger than most seniors now so was very confident.
      Thank you for commenting and watching Graydon.

  • @avariciou590
    @avariciou590 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing, hasn't been too long since I left but it was good to see so many familiar places, can't wait for episode 4

  • @kipaniwankisi1221
    @kipaniwankisi1221 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for your positive reporting on Zim Bruce. Be blessed.

  • @NdauTribe13
    @NdauTribe13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kkk I've spent the day binge watching your video on this amazing channel
    I love it
    You are the bets at what you do.

  • @eileendossantos2164
    @eileendossantos2164 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thankyou Bruce so enjoyed this video. My late6 folks used to live in Doveton Avenue Borrowdale just opposite the Police station. My sister in law teaches at St Georges. Feeling so home sick 😢

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wow that’s amazing. I can’t even remember where the Police station was. Saints is still an incredible and amazing school. What a great post it must be to teach at.
      Thank you for watching another episode

  • @urielchance8692
    @urielchance8692 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your videos can’t wait to be back home

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much and thanks for the support

  • @tembancube7998
    @tembancube7998 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice one Bruce especially Bulawayo & Matopos National Park. I lived near Churchill Arms Cresta along Matopos Road : Newton West. Now based in the UK. Lekker stuff boet.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      wow I bet you miss home. Thank you for watching and commenting Temba

  • @michaelemmanuel2628
    @michaelemmanuel2628 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for your video, you took me down the memory lane ,i was a student at Oriel Boys from 1991 to 1994 and we use to do marathon down Pringle Road , I have beautiful memories studying at Oriel and we use to frequent Chisipite area a lot right up to Kamfinsa and Greendale , It was very nostalgic watching Mandara but i was not happy with the state of the roads and i been at Chikurubi farm as well It was very beautiful to watch ,and our school bus would drive past State House ,St Georges most of the places and schools you mentioned has students from the area i grew up and we would drive to most of these areas on our way home ,It's good to see that most of the areas are still looking good and hopefully the situation shall continue improving i have strong hope that Zimbabwe shall be great again ,I have been at Lake Chivero, and have driven along Bulawayo Road right to Bulawayo and have visited Kwekwe ,Gweru and Bulawayo and this was a beautiful moment watching your travel vlog and very nostalgic ,I wishes you the best in your vlogs and your content is very beautiful ,no music or noise and you make one wants watch all episodes ,tomorrow i shall attempt watch the rest of the episodes,Thank you for sharing the content,

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Michael. I am so happy I sparked some good memories for you. Thank you for watching and commenting. All the best

    • @michaelemmanuel2628
      @michaelemmanuel2628 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@OverlandingwithBruce Thank you ,i watch a lot of you tube content because i have also not been residing in Zimbabwe since 2007 and i often visit in every three years and the vlogs helps me to keep posted on all the developments happening in Zim,i liked what you said ,where you mentioned that the media paints a picture that is usually not a hundred percent true reflection of the way things are on the ground so i deliberately avoid the news and most of the negativity and likes seeing it for myself or watching vlogs and then making my own conclusions as often those who peddle the news has a lot of motives some political and am certainly not interested in politics and other issues that shapes the narrative that the media ,social commentators and other blog writers often reports.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelemmanuel2628 exactly and with me just being a guy who likes to explore Africa, with no sponsors or other motives I am hoping to add some honest perspectives.
      Thank you again for the comment and support. All the best

    • @michaelemmanuel2628
      @michaelemmanuel2628 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@OverlandingwithBruce One day if you do another Zim vlog i would like join you and show you some of the areas of interest,i know you from Zim and you know but exploring the rural areas and peri urban could be an exciting experience as well.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelemmanuel2628 that would be great. There will be many more trips to Zim for sure. Please join my Instagram page or Facebook page, I normally announce my trips there.
      Oh and I have Matopos and the trip from Motopos to Gonarezhou still to share, so it maybe another two episodes. Not sure

  • @wellingtonbatiraibaruragor4959
    @wellingtonbatiraibaruragor4959 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Zimbabwe kuseri vakomana nyika yakanaka iyi

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Zimbabwe yakanaka uye iri kumashure asi zvinhu zviri kutaridzika zvakanaka ikoko uye ndiri kufara nazvo.
      Ndinokutendai nekuona uye kupa mhinduro

    • @munhumutapa1330
      @munhumutapa1330 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Legendary reply

  • @palfab962ify
    @palfab962ify ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow..stumbled across this...I had relatives in Borrowdale who I stayed with just after independence....b4 it all got a bit hairy there....the Bhundu Boys were on the radio. I was lucky enough to rough back pack to Vic falls, Hwange, Kariba, then finally made it to mana pools to canoe amongst hippo and Elephant...amazing amazing days.. thank you Bruce for your trip down memory lane...the people were all so friendly and full of smiles, the government it turned out not so much so...!!! So sad, such a wonderful country and people...thank you for bringing back some amazing memories for me too..x

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a pleasure Paul and thank you for watching and commenting

  • @JoJo-ro6im
    @JoJo-ro6im 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Episodes about Zim, I miss it so much, left in the year 2000, really good to look around thanks!

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. You should go back and visit. Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @rmacy3595
    @rmacy3595 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I only spent three years at st George’s as well before moving. Watching this brought by a feeling of nostalgia.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s awesome. I was hoping this series will do that.
      Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @jamesgrahamclas5204
    @jamesgrahamclas5204 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ex Fide Fiducia

  • @BinaryBushcraft
    @BinaryBushcraft ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally been waiting. Great stuff

  • @Sebby-ku4zp
    @Sebby-ku4zp ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love watching this, a beautiful country, now I want to go and see it myself, thank you Bruce

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Sebastian. It truly is.
      Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @boetdestaic1392
    @boetdestaic1392 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really beautiful videos Bruce and such warmth in your narrative.
    Any possibility of more trips down memory lane around Zim , perhaps comparing what was Rhodedesia and todays Zim.
    Nothing political of course just think it would make for awesome viewing.
    Best wishes mate 👍

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much. I grew up in the 80’s in zim and was too young to know the Rhodesian times so I couldn’t do that.
      Did you see the episode where I walked around Harare and went to Mermaids pools?
      Thank you for the kind words and for watching

    • @boetdestaic1392
      @boetdestaic1392 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @OverlandingwithBruce just watched your episodes Chasing Smiles. Stunning filming Bruce.

  • @737787
    @737787 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the tour of Saints. Had a reunion in 2015 at the school. (Class of 75) Enjoyed going along with your memories.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Its a pleasure Rob and thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @Zinhle314
    @Zinhle314 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you very much for very objective and fantastic videos, bringing back the memory lane especially Harare and Bulawayo. Beautiful country and her welcoming people!! Zimbabwe will rise up again!! Totally different from what the media has been portraying!

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely. Thank you for watching and commenting. Lots more to come

    • @MichaelThompson-jq3zf
      @MichaelThompson-jq3zf ปีที่แล้ว

      It will happen only when Zanupf relinquishes total power and there is a completely new government. Sadly, the country has been cursed for the unnecessary misery caused by Zanupf. 😓

  • @bothwellnyamhondera948
    @bothwellnyamhondera948 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've enjoyed this episode. Thanx for sharing.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very happy to read that. Thank you for watching.

  • @janlabuschagne8938
    @janlabuschagne8938 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The roads look better than South Africa's roads. Very nice and informative video Bruce

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Jan. some are really good and others are really bad but Zimbabwe has far less litter than it’s neighbours which is awesome to see.
      Thanks for watching and commenting Jan.

  • @kingfry2.0
    @kingfry2.0 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks mate was waiting for this😻

  • @anesumusic9173
    @anesumusic9173 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GOD BLESS OUR ZIMBABWE,,,,,THANX BRUCE FOR THIS VIDEO

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Its a pleasure and thank you for watching and commenting. Episode 4 will be up this Friday

  • @makonimotors
    @makonimotors ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A.M.D.G. Fantastic memories of the Weaver field, Feds and miss the diving board as well. Looks like they have paved the classroms as that was tarmac. Great Stuff!

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Feds 😂😂 I think that’s the first thing most of us remember.
      Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @tichagara
    @tichagara ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You brought me home...thank you, needed this

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah I’m so glad I managed to do that. Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @narsh89
    @narsh89 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Next time you an overlanding, tag me along

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      I try to do that in my videos :) thank you for watching and commenting

  • @adiza4sho
    @adiza4sho ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice video man, thanks for showing us around Zimbabwe it is still beautiful and wonderful indeed

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a pleasure Admire and thank you for watching and commenting

  • @AndrewSenior
    @AndrewSenior ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the tour, Bruce. Enjoyable as ever! Cheers!

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a pleasure Andrew and thank you for watching again.

  • @guardiemushangwe
    @guardiemushangwe ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving it all the way from Australia.

  • @kudzaishemadanhire
    @kudzaishemadanhire ปีที่แล้ว +3

    00:28:13 I Designed that Billboard, Maan this is cool

  • @Brando760
    @Brando760 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing channel, loving the series

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. Can’t wait to visit again
      Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @projectpascall8858
    @projectpascall8858 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesomeness man , nice video cant wait for matopos vid bro 😎

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for watching again. I can’t wait to share the final leg of the trip that Ryan and I did. Truly spectacular

  • @stuartschoultz5296
    @stuartschoultz5296 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am hooked and really enjoying watching your vids. I miss Zim ALOT!!
    Glad you doing and seeing alot and showing us. Thank you guys!

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for the support Stuart. Reading comments like yours is a great motivation for us

  • @zeburules
    @zeburules ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a wonderful video watching you remember your childhood. Zimbabweans friendly as ever. Hopefully there are great things ahead for Zimbabwe. God bless and keep you safe on your travels.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Jongwe. There are great things ahead of Zim, and I can't wait to see them. I will be doing many trips there going forward and will be visiting many forgotten places so watch this space.
      Thank you for watching and commenting.

    • @zeburules
      @zeburules ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OverlandingwithBruce looking forward to more great content.

    • @pepsannyathi5361
      @pepsannyathi5361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much

  • @makanaka2006
    @makanaka2006 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This a fantastic video!

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much tendayi and thanks for your support 👍👍

  • @wbrianna27
    @wbrianna27 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I laughed, cried, said "Next Level" many times whilst joining you on your journey! Zim is very dear to my heart . Thanks

  • @thabisosibanda6654
    @thabisosibanda6654 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Anxiously waiting for ur next episode!!!!

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I haven't even started it yet :) :) I am off to Botswana next week so will more than likely be around the end of August
      thank you for watching and commenting Thabiso

  • @mthulisijansnyathi7027
    @mthulisijansnyathi7027 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wooow this is amazing

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and commenting again.

  • @IANSAMUJANGO
    @IANSAMUJANGO ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing content

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Ian, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @gavinmcleod7446
    @gavinmcleod7446 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You missed the new entrance and extension of Sam Levy’s - restaurants , cinemas, supermarkets and gym with a massive palm treed car park , opened about 10 yrs ago.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was there but it was too busy to walk around filming. There is so much to show. I will be back though. Thank you for watching Gavin

    • @gavinmcleod7446
      @gavinmcleod7446 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@OverlandingwithBruce Ah ok didn’t see it in the clip . 👌

  • @tagdronephotography
    @tagdronephotography ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video down memory lane, it was the same for me, it look all the same but just rundown after 28years!

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. Exactly but the people are still great and the scenery is still amazing
      Thank you for watching and commenting

    • @tagdronephotography
      @tagdronephotography ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@OverlandingwithBruce Yip, they are and have always been very nice people! I went back to my old house and the garden boy let me in and took me around the whole house which was very nice of him.

  • @edmondmugoni4552
    @edmondmugoni4552 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful video. Thank you.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a pleasure Edmond and thank you for watching and commenting

  • @RoSteel1
    @RoSteel1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great memories, thank you! Really enjoyed it, very well done. ❤️

  • @kgblogzw
    @kgblogzw ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welcome home Bruce... Must be an emotional journey...

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you KG. Absolutely emotional and very surprising to be honest.
      I will be back on October. Will be having a meet up in Harare so please watch my Instagram/Facebook/TH-cam for details.
      Thank you for watching and commenting again.

    • @kgblogzw
      @kgblogzw ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@OverlandingwithBruce October. Sounds fantastic. Will definitely follow your socials.

  • @mukuru2341
    @mukuru2341 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video and commentary. Many thanks Bruce, keep it up!

  • @vlad_zvikomborero
    @vlad_zvikomborero ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Point of correction @51:17 you said that you were in Kwekwe but that was Gweru. But overall you did a nice job mate, keep it up.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a chop! Sorry about that. 😂 thanks for letting me know. I will get better

  • @SuperYogibear11
    @SuperYogibear11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow - it does make me miss Zim, it is good to see aomething different to all the bad press.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely Craig. I tried to show a real experience and to show that all the press only concentrate on the negative.
      Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @blessingmagonz867
    @blessingmagonz867 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow beautiful great memories,

  • @jamesdeale2151
    @jamesdeale2151 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for your video Bruce, many memories, made me homesick.....will be back in Zim one day.

  • @Zinhle314
    @Zinhle314 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking forward to your upcoming videos!!

  • @penelopepenz1444
    @penelopepenz1444 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lake hi Bruce I honestly think lake chivero has so much potential,it just needs a face lift❤️,Great video

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Penelope. I agree 100% . As a kid I used to love going there. Swimming, fishing etc etc
      Near the dam wall is a granite island that we used to visit and spend the day on swimming and fishing. Best times!
      Thank you for your comment and support

  • @allenchiora7006
    @allenchiora7006 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always love your well articulated videos and you sure did take me back to Zim from the comfort of my lounge,its kind of sad that your trip is about to come to an end as i thoroughly enjoyed every moment,God bless and safe travels.Great work!!!

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much Allen. There will definitely be more trips and with all the support I have received it is a major motivation to do more, and I have some brilliant trips planned.
      Thank you so much for watching again and commenting.

  • @terryvarta9306
    @terryvarta9306 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome dude thanks for showing my country

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you sir and it’s a pleasure. I will be back in October. The country and people deserve to be show cased
      Thank you for watching and commenting and if you are in Harare watch out for our get together in October

  • @thechosenqueen1
    @thechosenqueen1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Bruce, I went to Borrowdale school and both pools were fully functioning, learnt to swim there in the baby pool

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome. What year was that?

    • @thechosenqueen1
      @thechosenqueen1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@OverlandingwithBruce I was in grade one in 1992 but I have older siblings the oldest born in 1978 who had swimming sports activities during their primary schooling

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thechosenqueen1 ok. I was there in 84

  • @rutendomarufu2929
    @rutendomarufu2929 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful video. Thank you so much.

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce  ปีที่แล้ว

      Its a pleasure Rutendo. Thank you for watching and commenting.