S1 - Ep 233 - Port Nolloth - A Small Seaport in the Namaqualand Region!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ม.ค. 2023
- The drive from Nababeep to Port Nolloth was a longer drive than we usually take, but we could make up some time because it was a tarred road all the way. Driving through the Namaqualand region was absolutely incredible. The beauty of this stark landscape was good for our soul. The first thing we did as we arrived in the small seaport town of Port Nolloth was to buy something to eat and fish and chips was so appropriate. After a delicious lunch, we started to explore and found this to be a beautiful little town. The houses all along the beach, the seaport and the coastline all made a great impression. Of course, we couldn’t come to Port Nolloth and not visit McDougall’s Bay. The caravan park and all the cute cottages were stunning! Our visit to this area was well worth the long drive! #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #portnollth #northerncape #namaqualand #nababeep #seaport
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When a "nothing emptiness" is exquisitely beautiful. I wondered why my brother was always trekking to Springbok and surrounds, now I understand why.
I have to agree with you. We found ourselves referring to 'nothing' and even 'absolutely nothing' as we were driving through this area, but yet we found it stunningly beautiful at the same time! A truly unique landscape. 🤩🚗
...and the award for... Best TH-cam Roadtrip Documentaries...goes to DustBugs Travel!!!
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Lovely! Lovely! Absolutely enjoyed it. 👌👌👌
Thank you, thank you! 🤩 We so appreciate the compliment and love it that you love travelling with us! 😁🚗
I lived in Alexander Bay for 25 years and drove through Port Nolloth in the 70's, 80's and 90's when we went on holiday ... and in your video I actually saw more of Port Nolloth now than in all those years 😁.
I commented on a previous clip about visiting Strandfontein every year driving through Calvinia, Vredendal and even lutzville for year end holiday with my future in-laws. Fell in love with the West Coast in 1970s. Watching these clips fills me with nostalgia. Determined to make one more trip to this area and explore a little. Makes my day to watch you visiting these little towns. Nothing more beautiful than Karoo and Namaqualand. Drive safely
Thank you, we're so happy that you enjoy travelling to all these out-of-the-way places with the two of us. You're welcome anytime and we hope you get to take the long road real soon again too. Until then, keep watching! 😁🚗
What a beautiful country. Dustbugs, you make me laugh. You are the only channel that highlights sign posts WHICH I LOVE. Usually when channels show traveling on a beautiful road I'm interested in WHERE they are. I see the sign post coming up and my anticipation rises ... THEN they edit the video just before the sign is legible AAAARRRGGGHH. Keep up the good work. You guys think logically. Of COURSE WE WANT TO KNOW WHERE YOU ARE!! 🤣🤣
Thank you! I'm so glad you like the zooming in on the signs, I thought that may help provide a little insight into EXACTLY where we're going! 🚗 We might forget once in a while, but we will always attempt to do so where and when we can! 😁👌🏻
Hey there Sonia and Curtis, We watch all your videos. We understand Sonia is camera shy but we would still like to see what she looks like. It doesn't have to be a close up shot of her looking into the camera, just a wide shot of her looking at a nice vista.
On an old video, you can see Sonia. Just watch them all.
Good morning,I am Big fan,when you travel I travel with you,so interesting and educational,hope a public broadcaster could put all those episodes on public television, really love the show,keep traveling, this country,🇿🇦has so much to offer, can't wait for the next episode, may God bless you 🙏 👍👍🇿🇦☕
@@annawitter5161 When we make our travel videos, we also don't feature. Privacy, to some, is non-negotiable.
@@noyota Totally understood. No offense intended.
@Debbie Clifford My darling wife flatly refuses to appear on camera and I have to respect her wishes. 😍 Every so often I broach the subject, but she's just not keen. Yet. 🤷🏼♂️🚗
When you live in Springbok, you either drive to "Port" or "Alex "
Yup, we heard those abbreviated town names a time or two while travelling through the Namaqualand region. 😁🚗
Congratulations 🎊 👏 on reaching your 9000 subscribers...wishing you all the success and more in 2023! with this channel and your other endeavors that make these travels possible. Port Nolloth and more especially McDougal Bay are both an eye opener, I really wasnt expecting to see Port Nolloth to be so commercially active nor was I expecting the residential development growth at McDougal Bay in addition to the place itself ...incredibly inviting. Your channel is doing so much to promote these far off places.
Thank you for always being so happy for us at reaching another little milestone on our TH-cam journey, we appreciate that so much! 🥳 We shall continue to work hard AND travel hard in 2023 and can't wait to share all the new places and trips with you. The new development at McDougall's Bay is pristinely located and I really hope it's a great success. The natural beauty there is simply stunning! 😍🚗
Oh that was wonderful and I'm even more glad than you guys for the visit. We passed through there in 2017 en route to the Richtersveldt. My memories from the 1950s was of mist, the strong smell of crayfish shells drying on the roadside and Anenous Pass- sometimes a Leyland truck from Joel Transport in Springbok would come to a bad end, ending up in a ravine. What a pity the museum man has passed on- he was a wealth of information. I believe some of the very old original houses were imported from Europe (possibly Scandinavia). So nice to see the investment and creativity of the new 'settlers'. A BIG thank you.
It seems as if Anenous Pass is quite notorious for trucks making it their final resting place. We didn't see any wrecks, but I can think of a place or two there that would make them squirm a little. We were super sad to hear the museum had closed down when the curator passed away. So all the stories have also stopped, that's really sad. 😥 We thought you might be happy that we visited Port Nolloth, glad you enjoyed! 👌🏻🚗
There were quite a few British military blockhouses in O'Kiep. Towards the end of the Anglo-Boer War British troops arrived in Port Nolloth on their way to lift the Boer siege of O'Kiep so I think it's quite possible that those fortifications in Port Nolloth were also originally blockhouses as these were built at strategic military points, including railway lines.
We got so caught up in the copper mining history at Okiep, that we completely overlooked any and all war history and associated sites around town. 🤷🏼♂️ Thank you for the info, it makes complete sense and Sonia initially had the thought too, but we thought they couldn't be because the railway line is no more. We live and we learn! 😁🚗
Compared to what portions we get in Cape Town, that hake looked liked Pisces Neglectus to us.
It was actually very good and portion control is a great thing, especially with the two of us! 😁🐟
I am diabetic and fish is unfriendly food, so smaller portions are okay. But I am spoilt by my unconventional fishmonger in Hout Bay, a tad hidden, or the Waterkant street dudes near Picbel, or Harbourview in Simonstown. Manny De Gouveia in Kuils River. Got myself drooling now, like a tiny baby with no brain and just one huge drooling gland.
My childhood holiday travels meant traversing the road from Oranjemund in SWA to the Cape every December and somewhere closer like Clanwilliam in June, and for sporting events to Steinkopf/Vioolsdrif and further/Springbok etc more frequently. You would have loved it, gravel all the way. And from Port Nolloth to Anenous Pass was notoriously switch backed. Instant motion sickness cos the father loved racing the Chev along it, ag pleez don't daddy.... Not to mention the wrecked trucks littering the pass, rolled down the hillsides etc. A different world.
But when we passed Springbok we knew we were on holiday.
Wow, those sound like amazing travels in these areas back in the day! Thinking back to Anenous Pass now, I can imagine trucks having a hard time there in some places. I also think of Springbok now as a place I could go on an extended holiday and not only for one evening, we both love that town! 😍🚗
Great video you two, surely theirs some development since my visits in 1999 and 2001 my friend Mostert. Remembers the hotel, Portuguese restaurant, cray fish factory. Last visit was in August .... shivering cold. There is a bank one mile in the ocean that is not accessible for big ships. Remember also a clean town and a spectacular Annanous Pass
Thank you, happy to hear you enjoyed visiting Port Nolloth again, after 20+ years! It was hot when we were there, I can imagine it being quite a harsh place in winter! 🥶 Interesting info about the bank in the ocean, I never knew that! 👌🏻⛵ We loved Anenous Pass!
Love the winter landscape.
Well you are assured of sunshine all the time.
Indeed, and a little breeze every now and again! ☀️🚗
That little round blockhouse looks just like a little Martello tower. These are little forts that were built in the UK. It could have been for defence. I have a suspicion the water tower started off as a Martello tower and was later converted into a water tower. Dunno, but its fun to find out isnt it! Parts of this town are really lovely in a deserty sort of way. Would love to go explore all those rock pools! Love to look at the creatures in them. Had to laugh. Out here in Maori language, kaikai is to eat, or food.
Sonia also had the thought that they were somehow relics from the war, so you may very well be right. So the water tanks were placed on top of the base. That makes so much sense actually! How interesting that kaikai has such a different meaning in Maori. Languages remain one of the most intriguing subject matters there are! 🗣️🚗
It did look like a fort to me
Thanks for the upload. Wishing you a blessed 2023 and lots of safe km's😊
Thank you! 😊 May you and your loved ones also have a fantastic and blessed 2023! 🤩 We're looking forward to seeing you on the road to new places! 😁🚗
Baie dankie, die kennis wat julle deel oor die dorpies is baie leersaam en interresant. Sien uit na nog baie episodes. Well done!
Thank you, we're glad you enjoy the history and info we share. We can't wait to take you to more places with us! 👌🏻🚗
Hi thanks for the ride tru port nolleth i stayed there for a year n visited alot tru the years but its been almost 13 years since i have been there love that place and its people
Thank you for another piece of info. Very interesting. Even if your sound fool around i am still in the back seat enjoying the trip.
Thank you for being so understanding about our mic issues. It was rather frustrating to hear our sound was so messed up when I started editing. Glad you still enjoy watching, despite this major mishap! 😖🚗
Thanks for showcasing this...i lived here for about 14 years of my life :)
Thanks again. Visited there about 5 years ago. Interesting part of the world with a charm of its own.
Sad about the museum closing. Curator had fascinating stories
@Liz Ledbitter You said it, 'a charm of its own'. Not your traditional beauty, but so intriguing and alluring at the same time. We just loved it! 🤩🚗
Lekker man....yes it was nice to visit Port Nolloth and McDougall's Baai with you. Small little fishing village with quite a few hidden gems. So next will be Alexander Bay and then you have to turn back... 🙂
We only had a week, we had to turn back some or other time! We'll see you on Thursday! 😁🚗
"Pill boxes". Used in the 2nd world war to shoot and defend from. It would seem that the water tank on top of one of the remnants was just a great innovation. Hope that helps :)
It certainly does! Thank you for the interesting info, much appreciated! Now I know round 'blockhouses' are called 'pillboxes'. So cool! 😎🚗
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Hi guys loved the views on the drive in nothing as far as the eye could see interesting place that's thriving fish and chips at the seaside my favourite very different styles of houses also new builds the medical centre looks new renewing the light house seems like an area on the way up another Catholic Church topped it off thank you for the video cheerio till the next one
We also loved the scenery on the drive to the town, the desolation really intrigues us! We were starving when we arrived and thoroughly enjoyed our fish and chips! 🐟🍟 I thought you may enjoy the Catholic Church right across the street from the deep blue ocean, a magnificent location! Thanks for taking the trip to Port Nolloth with us! 🤩🚗
I used to live in the 2nd house on the left infront of kai kai. Sad to hear hear the owner of the museum passed away😢 Also the catholic church was a church of mother Teresa and is now also a school i used to go school there.
A northern cape small town with a beach front...i love it...thank you for another wonderful video 🙂
A man of few words, but they somehow always manage to make us smile. Thank you for coming along to the beachfront of Port Nolloth! 😁🚗
@@DustBugsTravel these videos are very inspiring to watch... Especially when it is a first time seeing a town that is starting to grow so much... And the history behind ot all😇
Hi you two!
Oh! Blue skies over a blue sea. What more can one want? The way there through the rocky hills also filled my mind and heart,
The stringed white cottages at McDougall’s Bay were unique.
I think one could call Port Nolloth a desert town, with the white sands around.
Please don't worry about your mic - the music is beautiful, adjusted to the scenery.
Thank you for taking me along, I enjoyed it again so much.
Keep safe!
I did sit and stare out over the ocean for a good few minutes, I must admit. There was something about the shades of blue that really had me mesmerised! 🤩 We loved those white cottages too. So much! It's true that Port Nolloth is absolutely surrounded by what we would also call desert, but what an incredibly beautiful desert it is! 😍 Thank you for being so understanding about our mic issues, we were blissfully unaware until we got home and I started editing. 😨
Very nice drive thanks,
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 👌🏻🚗
Hi Sonia and Curtis,
What a beautiful diamond between the rough. The tidal pool looked so inviting and just love the music. Visited here once before but can’t recall much, except the old pass was daunting.
Thanks for taking us along you are making excellent videos and promise you I have watched them all.
Please stay safe.
I'm so glad you enjoyed our visit to Port Nolloth via the infamous Anenous Pass! We had no idea that this pass has caused the demise of many a truck and I'm sure other vehicles too in its day. 😨 I loved the peacefulness down by the ocean and those waves could easily have swayed me to sleep. We appreciate you watching! 🌊🚗
Oh wow! Thought it was Namibia. Looks so similar.
I believe so! Namibia is on our list once we've covered South Africa! 🇿🇦🇳🇦
I was born in Port Nolloth. Lived there for 10 years when growing up.
I hope you were reminded of some special times there! 😁🌊 Thank you for watching!
Blockhouse was actually a stand for the water tank for the old Namaqualand copper railway to the sea.
Ek kyk al jul videos Dankie.,reis lekker saam Sal net graag n gesiggie by jou vrou se stem wil plaas wat so lekker lag Groete
I know! 😍 She flatly refuses to appear on camera though, despite me asking every so often. For now, her laugh will just have to do! 😁🚗
Love Port Nolloth, thank you for a beautiful video would love to buy a stand there should I be lucky with powerball 😅
There is still a short section of railway line crossing the main road near the Spar. Also a boxcar and Funkey locomotive on display.
Julle bring nou herinneringe terug van ons 2021 trip na die Richtersveld.... dankie 👍
Yup, your vehicle could take you all the way to the Richtersveld. Ours not quite. We'll save it for a future trip! 😁 What we did manage to see on the way to the area, was fantastic though. 🤩🚗
I enjoyed everything about this trip!
Glad to hear that! Definitely an interesting part of our country this! 👌🏻🚗
Some years ago our family traveled to Port Nolleth as being the furtherest we could travel from home without needing a passport. I remember that hot road trip to Port Nolloth, the wide spaces of apparently nothing much which quite besutiful in their starkness, and the town which in January was so cold we had to wear puffer jackets. The town was a huge disappointment (don't ask me what I expected), and my lasting memories are the beggars everywhere -even in the supermarket, the colour of the sea, the diamond mining boats and the icyness of the Atlantic. We won't mention the dead cats lying along the beach front road. I was pleased to see your much better experience of this town. Thanks for thememory.
Thank you for sharing your memories of Port Nolloth with us. It's not a perfect town, but then again there are no perfect towns in our view. 🤷🏼♂️ We had a very interesting visit and was surprised at how much history the town holds. I agree with you about the starkness of the natural beauty, we found it absolutely breathtaking! It was great to have you accompany us on our first trip to Port Nolloth. 😁🚗
Tour the country and ill watch every episode
We intend to do as much of it as we can, so you've got a lot more episodes to look forward to! 🇿🇦🚗
@@DustBugsTravel try and please put the episodes in chronological order...it will make it much easier to watch
My kind of drives!!!!! Seeing the beautiful landscapes!!! And that hake and chips 🍟 Yum!
I'm glad to hear that because they're our kind of drives as well! We're so happy that you've joined us! 😎🚗 The landscapes in this part of our country are next level spectacular. And the fish and chips weren't half bad either! 😁
You say the Museum doesn't exist anymore? Grazia de Beer started the museum but she passed away in 2007. She was a lovely lady and an amazing cook!! We used to stay at the lovely Bedrock Lodge a lot while shooting documentaries there in the early 2000s for Fokus on SABC2. Grazia cooked the most amazing prawns for us. We also used to get fresh fish from the fishermen in the evenings to braai ourselves. I believe someone took over the museum after Grazia's death, in other words, this person has now also passed away and nobody is taking the museum further? Do I understand that correctly? Port Nolloth is my favorite town in SA!! Just a pity the houses are so expensive, otherwise I would have been living there years ago!! The town has grown tremendously since my last visit about 20 years ago!! Thank you for bringing good memories back with this video!
We were told that the gentleman who was taking care of the museum, passed away and that no-one was continuing with it, yes. The building or premises are now occupied by another business, so the info seems accurate. The sign still hangs on the main road and we followed it and asked a gentleman when we arrived in the street. He gave us the info. We were saddened by it too because it seems as if Port Nolloth has a very rich history. 🤷♂️😥 I'm glad you were reminded of good times in your own life! You must have some pretty amazing stories to tell yourself from all your travels while filming! We're glad you've joined our travels now! 🚙🤩
@@DustBugsTravel It's really sad that nobody cares enough to take the museum further. Life has become so hectic and many people are only interested in their own small little worlds, they don't care about things such as history and preserving memories, etc. To me, it feels as if Grazia never even lived there, although the pier is now named after her. Her whole life's work was just erased like that. Very sad. Port Nolloth is a very very special place with those huge bells that signal warning signs in the waves....and it is a magical place when the mist literally rolls in from the sea. Makes it look all spooky at night - amazing! We had a few ghost experiences there and also in Kamieskroon. There is a pass on the other side of Springbok - a farmer took us there one evening. Die Wildeperdehoekspas......it was made by hand by prisoners with balls and chains. Many of them burnt to death one night when the place where they were kept burnt down. The ruins are still there. They say sometimes you hear them scream at night. Beautiful pass but sad when you think of that. There are some really good stories out there!
daardie tenke op die ronde klip geboutjies was die plek waar clara weer water ingetap het .
We believe so, we did some research when we arrived home and saw that. Thanks for the info! 👍🏻🚂
awesome insight!
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Thank you, glad you enjoyed! 👌🚗
come to Oranjemund !!
😁 We shall! As soon as we've worked our way across this country of ours! 🇿🇦🇳🇦
Very stoney or should l say rocky region. Beautiful yet intimidating. Loved those wide open spaces.
I'm glad you enjoyed the landscapes in this area. The desert-like scenes can most certainly appear intimidating, yet incredibly beautiful at the same time. We're glad that we could show you Port Nolloth. 🚗We hope you're feeling better. 🤧🌸
There is attractive tourism side at Port Nollorth (5star hotels, theme parks and how is the ocean
I didn't swim in the ocean, but it's certainly very beautiful there! 🌊
Nice memories. I took a drive through from Springbok to Port Nolloth. It is such a memorable trip. Managed to get Snoek from the Fishermen just as they came in from the Sea. It was yummy after we did a braai at my Niece's home in Bersig. The only thing i did not enjoy was skelpad with my Snoek.
I agree with you, the landscape on that road is simply stunning! It sounds like you had a great time, perhaps it's time for a return trip this year! 😁🚗
Nothing much has changed since i was last in port nolloth . I lived there for 6 years and a happy time . I would like to return there one day .scottia inn has been there for years . My daughter also has a soft spot for this little town . The copper ore was delivered by the train clara . The wooden quay was for cray fish boats . When i lived there the population was 7000 of which the coloured community numbered 5 000
I'm so glad you returned to Port Nolloth after six years and this time with us! It's interesting that you mentioned the town hadn't changed much since you saw it last. It was our first visit, so didn't have any frame of reference to compare to. I hope you and your daugther can return to this town one day which clearly holds a special place in your hearts. 😊🚗
2:03 - Just found out recently that the remains behind the water tower are the remains of the Klipfontein Hotel and train station, and then directly opposite on the other side of the road about several 100 meters is a grave yard of Anglo-boer war soldiers...
Great video you two... Im from Port Nolloth and you captured it beautifully. There is one piece of Port Nolloth you missed and that is the "Soutpan"... I think you wouldve been intrigued by it...
And the De Beers boats you saw ,its just maintainance boats that De beers use to collect parts and food onshore for their big vessels that lie and mine in deep waters...
Be blessed and be safe... And keep up the good work...great entertainment and informative
Thank you, your kind comment is much appreciated. The fact that you're from Port Nolloth and enjoyed our video of our visit to your hometown, means so much to us. 😊 I've made a note of Soutpan and we'll definitely be sure to include it in a future trip back to the area. It does sound like our kind of thing, so I'm a little bummed that we missed it. 😏 Thank you for the info on the De Beers boats, they certainly looked very impressive! 🚗⛵
Northern Cape…….a different kind of beauty👌👌 I’m coming along with you👍
Please do, you're very welcome! 😁🚗 A different kind of beauty for sure, but oh my, how incredibly beautiful. We just couldn't get enough! ⛰️
@@DustBugsTravel I live in the UK but fell for South Africa and travelled mostly in the Eastern Cape although i came to Hopetown near Kimberley in the Northern Cape. So the sight of these small mining towns brings back good memories!!!
Hi guys, thanks for good memories...is the Port Nolloth Hotel still standing?
Glad you enjoyed this episode! As far as I understand, the Scotia Inn in Port Nolloth is the only hotel there. We drove past it on the way to the harbour, you would've noticed it. 👌🏻🚗
Great video I really enjoy your channel and how you explore the different towns
Thank you so much, we appreciate you coming along with us to each of these places! 🤩🚗
one by one the channel grows. beautifull landscapes where you travelled
I'm glad you enjoyed this one, the landscapes were a standout to us as well! 👌🚗
Pretty little town👌👍
Loads of character, that's for sure! We had a great time! 🤩🌊
It,s a watch tower
Port Nolleth is awesome. En ek sien Die weer is uitstekend.
We loved the setting of the town, the landscape is so unique. 😍🚗 It was rather warm when we were there and I believe it can get pretty chilly in winter.
Hi guys..i just love watching your travels..something caught my eye in port nolloth..on one of the boardwalk entrances to the beach theres an overhead sign that reads...namaste...thats a hindu greeting...i dont think any indians live there...i could be wrong...or maybe someone there practices hinduism...i dont know...maybe if you could shed some light on it..thank you once again for a great channel...god bless
We're happy to hear that you enjoy watching our videos. 😊 After reading your comment, I called one of the locals we met during our visit and she confirmed that there is indeed an Indian community in town, but she had no further details, so that's all the info that I'm able to help you with too. 🤷🏼♂️
Beautiful 😻
Thank you so much! 🤩🚗
Die poort ruk😉
It does indeed! 👌🏻🚗
Don't forget Henkries after Vioolsdrift
This trip was about a month ago already and we're back home, editing our videos. 😁 We'll have to check Henkries out on a return trip to the area. 👌🚗
The 2 boats you saw in the harbour with the de Beers logo on it,are the Agatoa and the Aukwatowa,they are the supply ships for the De Beers Marine diamond mining vessels( Debmar Atlantic, Debmar Pacific, Gariep, Grand Banks and Mafuta) thats mining of the coast near the Orange river mouth,about 20 km from the coast.
How interesting! 👌🏻 I remember seeing the Debmar Atlantic in the Cape Town Harbour a few years ago while it was being tested for metail failure. Impressive vessel! 🤩🚢
But it's Namibian not south african only south africans work there in our waters en ships😂😂😂🇳🇦👍🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦
@@ferdieortman6614 you are right,but I saw them working is SA waters as well sometimes
That round brick structure in the beginning of the video was a base for a watertank for the train(Clara) on the railwayline to Port Nolloth. There where you found the second watertank,was a hotel back in the days. Annenouspas😁😅 Annenous actually is a nama word that means,well I cannot say the word here,but a Anne means ostrich an a nous means a part of a woman's body
Thank you for the info! 👍🏻 Our research also showed that it was the base for a water tank. Another viewer said the bases were actually pillboxes, similar to blockhouses, which were used in the Anglo-Boer War and the water tanks were a clever use of the remaining structures. That makes sense too. 🤔
Can you please please go to sendlingsdrift also ive been following your page and would like to see what that place Baken looks like now been last there 2017 when Transhex sell the diamond mine to another company
Our vehicle was not suitable for the condition of the roads in the Richtersveld at the time. We definitely have it on our list to return to the area another time in a more appropriate vehicle, but we haven't made firm plans yet, so can't give you an indication of when that'll be. We appreciate you watching our videos. 😁🚗
Ek wou altyd na die Richtersveld gaan. Ek wonder ofdit min of meer is hoe dit daar lyk?
I imagine it looking similar, but I don't really know. It's one of the places we'd still love to visit, but we'll need a different vehicle for that part of the world. 🚙😁
Boere oorlog blokhuis roete beskerm na die Port da was n spoorlyn.
We believe so, thanks for the info! 👍🏻
If you look closely next time, you can see the last traces of the old railway line at the back of the blockhouse, and from where you you were standing, looking left and a bit further to the west, you would have seen and old ammo storage house as well (so I was told). If you know what to look for you can follow the railway line up to Steinkopf, and down the Annanous, from there I lost it towards the Port
Pity the museum died out. The caravan park ablutions seem far from some sites. People with limited mobility will understand. Caravanning is alive among sixty plussers
We were also very sorry to hear that the museum died with its founder and that no-one was willing or available to continue with his work and legacy. We were rather excited when we saw the sign on the main road, pointing to the museum. We had to wonder what happened to the pieces that must've been so thoughtfully collected and gathered over a period of time. 😢
Springbok Lodge & Café has tremendous photos, artefacts and info, also Pearl at Springbok Tourism. Clara is a replica, not original, I was told by locals. Blackie, built in 1859 by Haw & Inglis, is SA's oldest locomotive and plinthed on Cape Town Station. Eric Lomax, The Railway Man, visited and described her on Dec 19, 1939, en route to WWII, on board the HMS Ark Royal
I'm not sure they'll put a National Monument sign on a replica, but I don't know for sure. 🤷🏼♂️🚂
Windmill for water pump?
I'm not sure I understand what you mean. 🤷🏼♂️
It’s a Martello tower
Thank you for the info! 👍🏻
rode mic here we come🤣 wheres the mavic air 2s footage?😊
😁 Not quite Rode, but I did upgrade a little. It was just too windy to fly the drone in most of these places, I'm not keen to take any chances. 😨
@@DustBugsTravel they can handle quite a bit of wind. been flying model aircraft for quite a few years now, also fpv etc.......but yes if you loose it it bad.
you also got a dead cat? I still need one for my mic. money money money........😒
I tried one, but I found it made almost no difference with the lapel mics we use. 🎤
@@DustBugsTravel thanks for that. you just saved me a buck or 2👍
What time of year?
We visited Port Nolloth during the first week of December 2022. 🚗
Canon R6 4k with Davinci resolve studio.....24-70 and 70-200 lens🤣
Nope, not on this channel! Samsung S22 Ultra with selfie-stick. 😁
@@DustBugsTravel 🤣👍👍👍
My school Roman Catholic
😭😭😭😭 Years and Years ago
I hope the tears are happy ones at seeing your old school again. We hope to bring good memories with our videos! 😊🚗
Hit the road to Alexander Baai...then all along the orange river to Sendelingsdrif...if you got a pasport and the pont is still in operation cross over to Namibia..from there to Ross Phina...then Aus and then Luderitz...you will not be disapointed...Kolmanskoppe at Luderitz is a must !!! If not...go from Sendelingsdrif to Eksteensfontein and you will eventually end up in Steinkopf again...from there follow the orange river back to Klein Pella and Pella then Pofadder...Enjoy !!
This trip was about a month ago and we're back home already, editing our videos. 😁🚗 We'll save Namibia for when we've worked our way across South Africa. 🇿🇦🇳🇦 Thank you for the suggestions, we'll certainly keep them in mind for when we explore the rest of the area on a future trip. 👌🏻