The coulds were indeed gathering that day! 😨🌧️ I'm so glad you enjoyed the spectacular scenery with the two of us, nothing beats the beauty of nature! 🚙😍⛰️
Hi. I just watched the Ashton episode and it brought back memories. I am now 71 years old. And when we were in about std. 1 or 2 my uncle used to go on business trips and pass through the pass. My sister and myself would go with him and he dropped us off at the fort. We spent the day there...those were the days it was still safe. And when the sun was going down he would pick us up again. We loved it. @DustBugsTravel
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed how you shared your experiences of Ashton. This is the town where she grew up. Your video revived many memories as you drove by the school, the church, the townhall (where they had their matric dance 😉), also a glimpse of the house they stayed in and so many more sights. Thank you for the opportunity to travel with you.😊
Thank you for watching our video of your wife's hometown! 🚙😍 Ashton is a beautiful place and I'm so happy that she was reminded of good times in her life!
My husband and my favorite past time, traveling through our beautiful country with you on your adventures. Thank you for sharing what many people dont get to see.
A much loved route Barrydale, Montague, Ashton [Route 62], following into Robertson, Worcester [Route 60] on to Paarl via R101 or Bains Kloof R301 --- aaah the memories of peering out the car windows in wonder!!😋😍
Hi you two! What a breathtaking approach road to Ashton! The mountains with the stunning cliffs -- and then that surprise of a fort! Platform 6 is quite something more than a platform, even with that amazing loco on the front porch. Thank you for the exploration through the town. Ashton is a very bright and neat place, with something beautiful and interesting to see wherever you look. I agree that the Viewpoint vista tops it all, with the mountains rounding off the picture. Thank you again. I can't wait for the next trip! Keep safe!
To think we never knew about the fort until this visit! That must be the most well-camouflaged one we've seen to date. And built atop those incredible formations and the tunnel! ⛰️ Platform 62 is a well-stocked place and a must-stop for every visitor to Ashton, as is the incredible viewpoint which we almost gave up on. The views from up there can only be described as breathtaking, the beauty just stretches on for kilometres into the distance. We thought the patchwork of colours was unbelievable. So happy you enjoyed! 🚙🤩
I have been this way many times but never fail to appreciate the beauty of Cogmanskloof and the little tunnel with the old fort above it. Usually I hate tunnels but that little one is so pretty, and the magnificent mountains all round. The stopping places are new since my day, there used to be a little site where you could climb out and view Good old Bain! Hy het gebou om te hou!The old bridge is amazing, so beautifully built. Ashton has expanded! Wow! That big-arch bridge is new since my day. Now the old railway bridge, that is special. Love the old loco. Grand old dame. My hubby and I visited Platform 62 a few times. It seems a lot more sophisticated now. The food was really good though. So glad you found the station. And what a tree!!! Dis n meneer v Its lovely to see the hoepoe. There used to always be a hoepoe in my moms back yard in Bellville. Hullo, old friend! I am somehow reminded of the goods station at Bellville where we used to go to pick up a box of apples sent by relatives who had an apple farm. I remember the smell of those apples when the box was loaded into the back of our station wagon. So glad you got up close to the railbridge. Thank you for happy memories.
The rockface, tunnel and fort were all incredible to see so close up! While we've driven through there many times, we've never stopped to have a closer look. ⛰️😍 Platform 62 is a perfect stopover for any visitor to Ashton, what with a loco in fantastic shape and a huge variety of items on display in their spacious facility. How I wish we could go back to those days where folks still sent boxes of apples from the farm to the city, by train no less! 🚂🍎🍏Those are great memories! Í'm glad you enjoyed present-day Ashton! 🚙😁
We never knew about the fort until shortly before this trip. The tunnel was all we ever saw! 🚙⛰️ I'm glad to hear you enjoyed our visit to Ashton, a really beautiful town. 🤩
Wowzer!!!!! that was a beaut, love love loved it. Nice to be back there. The bridge is a sight to see. The mountains are breath taking. It just lifts me like an eagle watching your videos. very grateful for the work you doing
Let me tell you, we felt like two eagles from that viewpoint! 🤩🦅 The bridge is super modern and the Western Cape most definitely has every reason to be proud of it! The scenery around this town and area took our breaths away more than once. I'm so glad you were on our backseat for this one! 🚙😍⛰️
Wat n pragtige dorpie. That new bridge is beautiful. So nice to see the lady picking up rubbish . The town looked very clean and no potholes. A Canadian built Steam engine .🚂 It travelled a long way to get to SA. . I hope that Sonia was upwind from that guy who worked in the cannery factory for 30 years. He said he still loved his baked beans. Say no more !!🚽🔥 Curtis why did you not get the drone out when you got to the Viewing Point ? Perfect place for a drone shot with all the mountains in the background. That old stone fort was brilliantly camouflaged. I just loved all the neat stone work at the picnic spots. So sad about that plaque being stolen. 😡At least Sonia can access the history on her phone. Baie dankie vir die mooi reis.🚙
Ashton is indeed a beautiful town, we never knew that! 🚙🤩 The views of the mountains and over the town from the viewpoint were spectacular enough without drone shots and I wasn't going to chance the drone in the breeze either. 🤷🏻♂️ It was fantastic seeing the old fort and the old bridge, I did get very upset about the plaque on the bridge. ☹️ The loco is in superb shape and has such a fantastic story. I'm so happy that it found such a prime spot in Ashton! 😍🚂 Thanks for coming along!
Absolutely breathtaking, my mind always goes goggleboggle when I think of the blood sweat & tears during the construction of the mountain passes. So appreciative of you & Sonja takig us along. Seeing place we've never & will never see. Thank you, left some biltong & dry wors o the back seat for you, hopefully still there 😅🚙🚙
Definitely not there anymore, it was gone the moment we discovered it!Thank you! 🥓😁 I agree with you wholeheartedly about the mountain passes, that must've been an incredibly tough job. To think they cut, blasted and chopped through that rockface to make a tunnel all those years ago! ⛰️😳 You know you're always welcome on our backseat as we visit new and familiar places! It's great fun to have you on board. 🚙👌🏻
Ashton..yes a very interesting place. I watched for hours that weekend when they moved the bridge into place. The video should be on youtube. Also stopped quite a few times at the locomotive....platform 62 sell many things and if you do not have time to visit all the cellars you can buy their wine here..... 🙂.
No wine drinkers in the Kwiddie, so normal liquor stores do just fine for us! 😁🍻 They have a huge variety of items on display at Platform 62 and the facility is so spacious. The new bridge is quite impressive, it must've been awesome to see it go up! 🚙🌁
Hi Curtis and Sonya, thanks again for a lovely and informative chapter of your continuing travelling saga thru our largely dusty, but extremely beautiful land. The trees covering the picnic spot near the fort are karee (searsia lancea). They look similar to smaller weeping willows.
Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying our travels! 🚙😁 Appreciate the name of the trees, they definitely create a calm and cool atmosphere at that stop. 🌳💚
My obsession with your channel is totally out of control ❤😅...I watch each episode more than three times 🙈...great work you do 👏🏿👌🏿 so so refreshing ❤💫💐
Hi guys stunning rocks and mountain views well spotted the British Fort well camouflaged !!! Loved the history and the picnic spots .the steam train made in Canada is unusual..the longest wine route and first arch bridge stunning. Nice to see them picking up litter,!!! Great anti aircraft gun .a good idea platform 62 love the art work .the old station still in use shame only freight Great to see old iron bridge still being used .the town lall was a unusual design. We'll done Sonia 1970s DRF church spot on beautiful mosaic and we'll kept. I noticed again the lack of high fences brilliant 👏 the view point was topnotch with the mountains in the background a very positive place. Thanks for taking me along cheerio till the next one
The rock formations on that road to Ashton were incredibly beautiful! We've mostly approached from the other side and never saw the fort before, but now that we know it's there, it's clear as day! It was certainly well camouflaged to us until now! The views from the viewpoint were spectacular, we could see forever! 🤩⛰️ I don't think we've seen a Canadian loco before, it was in such great shape! 🚂😍 Any tourist can certainly while away a few hours at Platform 62 and the rest of Ashton. 🚙😁 So glad you enjoyed!
Lovely video of Ashton. Great locomotive. Imaging the stories drivers could tell of criss-crossing South Africa by train. Animals, people, towns, kraals, mountains, tunnels, rivers, bridges. Much like you are doing for us to enjoy.
I can imagine that! We would be able to listen to those stories for hours. What interesting things they must've seen along the tracks! 🚂🛤️ I'm so glad you enjoyed our video of Ashton, it's a lovely town! 🚙😍
When I last drove throw Cogmanskloof, they were busy building all of those stop points, and the road was under heavy construction, so stopping at the time was not possible...great to see what they've done
They did a marvellous job there. 👌🏻 It's now possible to safely pull over and spend all the time one wants to, checking out the scenery, rock formations and the fort. 🚙⛰️
Amazing how clean Ashton is. The residents must be proud of their town. In Limpopo Province where I live, most towns looks like rubbish dumps and sewerage in the streets. Not being negative about my home province and town, but it is true
Ashton was indeed very clean on the day of our visit. 🚮 It was good to see workers around picking up litter. A good example for the rest of the country. 🚙🇿🇦
How come no mention of the old Aeroplane Roadhouse, this has been here for as long as I can remember. Was a famous landmark for as long as I can remember. Though the front portion of the building which simulated the nose with a fake propeller was removed years ago. Should still be worth a mention.
We're not local to Ashton, so we had no idea. None of the locals who we spoke to, mentioned anything about the Aeroplane Roadhouse either. 🤷🏻♂️ Hopefully you heard and saw all the other places and things we did mention! 🚙😁
@@DustBugsTravel yes, was great, surprised the old place was not mentioned. Also hope you guys are still going to do an in depth visit to Robertson as iy is a very interestkng town, rich in history. My gra dfather was a barber here flr many years. Also Robertson has the most beautiful "Moederkerk." Well worth a visit.
Those mountains are something to behold. And the clouds were already gathering for the big wash. Lovely, thank you.🙃🙏❤
The coulds were indeed gathering that day! 😨🌧️ I'm so glad you enjoyed the spectacular scenery with the two of us, nothing beats the beauty of nature! 🚙😍⛰️
Hi. I just watched the Ashton episode and it brought back memories. I am now 71 years old. And when we were in about std. 1 or 2 my uncle used to go on business trips and pass through the pass. My sister and myself would go with him and he dropped us off at the fort. We spent the day there...those were the days it was still safe. And when the sun was going down he would pick us up again. We loved it. @DustBugsTravel
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed how you shared your experiences of Ashton. This is the town where she grew up. Your video revived many memories as you drove by the school, the church, the townhall (where they had their matric dance 😉), also a glimpse of the house they stayed in and so many more sights. Thank you for the opportunity to travel with you.😊
Thank you for watching our video of your wife's hometown! 🚙😍 Ashton is a beautiful place and I'm so happy that she was reminded of good times in her life!
All my happy.memories,i was growing up in Ashton since i was born in Montagu .
Such a stunning part of our country!!❤❤❤Some of the mountains look like Pierneef paintings!!
The view from the viewpoint was absolutely mesmerising! And it does look like a painting with all the different colours! 🚙⛰️🖼️
Spectacular! Another fantastic town worth exploring! Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
Sure! Ashton has so much beautiful scenery and historical landmarks to entertain every visitor. Do swing by if you have time left in your schedule! 🚙😁
My husband and my favorite past time, traveling through our beautiful country with you on your adventures. Thank you for sharing what many people dont get to see.
Thanks, keep up the good work.
Thank you for watching! 🚙😁
The sight of the fort brings back childhood memories. Many car journeys travelled from Oudtshoorn to Cape Town in the 1960's and 70's
A much loved route Barrydale, Montague, Ashton [Route 62], following into Robertson, Worcester [Route 60] on to Paarl via R101 or Bains Kloof R301 --- aaah the memories of peering out the car windows in wonder!!😋😍
@joannebedford2695 And a sight that hasn't changed at all over the decades, I'm sure. I'm glad you were reminded of happy trips on that road. 🚙🛣️
@@DustBugsTravel
Hi you two! What a breathtaking approach road to Ashton! The mountains with the stunning cliffs -- and then that surprise of a fort! Platform 6 is quite something more than a platform, even with that amazing loco on the front porch. Thank you for the exploration through the town. Ashton is a very bright and neat place, with something beautiful and interesting to see wherever you look. I agree that the Viewpoint vista tops it all, with the mountains rounding off the picture. Thank you again. I can't wait for the next trip!
Keep safe!
To think we never knew about the fort until this visit! That must be the most well-camouflaged one we've seen to date. And built atop those incredible formations and the tunnel! ⛰️ Platform 62 is a well-stocked place and a must-stop for every visitor to Ashton, as is the incredible viewpoint which we almost gave up on. The views from up there can only be described as breathtaking, the beauty just stretches on for kilometres into the distance. We thought the patchwork of colours was unbelievable. So happy you enjoyed! 🚙🤩
I have been this way many times but never fail to appreciate the beauty of Cogmanskloof and the little tunnel with the old fort above it. Usually I hate tunnels but that little one is so pretty, and the magnificent mountains all round. The stopping places are new since my day, there used to be a little site where you could climb out and view Good old Bain! Hy het gebou om te hou!The old bridge is amazing, so beautifully built. Ashton has expanded! Wow! That big-arch bridge is new since my day. Now the old railway bridge, that is special. Love the old loco. Grand old dame. My hubby and I visited Platform 62 a few times. It seems a lot more sophisticated now. The food was really good though. So glad you found the station. And what a tree!!! Dis n meneer v Its lovely to see the hoepoe. There used to always be a hoepoe in my moms back yard in Bellville. Hullo, old friend! I am somehow reminded of the goods station at Bellville where we used to go to pick up a box of apples sent by relatives who had an apple farm. I remember the smell of those apples when the box was loaded into the back of our station wagon. So glad you got up close to the railbridge. Thank you for happy memories.
The rockface, tunnel and fort were all incredible to see so close up! While we've driven through there many times, we've never stopped to have a closer look. ⛰️😍 Platform 62 is a perfect stopover for any visitor to Ashton, what with a loco in fantastic shape and a huge variety of items on display in their spacious facility. How I wish we could go back to those days where folks still sent boxes of apples from the farm to the city, by train no less! 🚂🍎🍏Those are great memories! Í'm glad you enjoyed present-day Ashton! 🚙😁
Can't remember ever seeing the old fort, but remember the tunnel! Thanks for taking us along this amazing trip.
We never knew about the fort until shortly before this trip. The tunnel was all we ever saw! 🚙⛰️ I'm glad to hear you enjoyed our visit to Ashton, a really beautiful town. 🤩
Another great beautiful quiet town indeed
I'm glad you enjoyed Ashton! 🚙😁
So lekker om saam met julle te reis.🎉
We're having just as much fun, thank you for joining us! 🚙👌🏻
Wowzer!!!!! that was a beaut, love love loved it. Nice to be back there. The bridge is a sight to see. The mountains are breath taking. It just lifts me like an eagle watching your videos. very grateful for the work you doing
Let me tell you, we felt like two eagles from that viewpoint! 🤩🦅 The bridge is super modern and the Western Cape most definitely has every reason to be proud of it! The scenery around this town and area took our breaths away more than once. I'm so glad you were on our backseat for this one! 🚙😍⛰️
Wat n pragtige dorpie. That new bridge is beautiful. So nice to see the lady picking up rubbish . The town looked very clean and no potholes. A Canadian built Steam engine .🚂 It travelled a long way to get to SA. . I hope that Sonia was upwind from that guy who worked in the cannery factory for 30 years. He said he still loved his baked beans. Say no more !!🚽🔥 Curtis why did you not get the drone out when you got to the Viewing Point ? Perfect place for a drone shot with all the mountains in the background. That old stone fort was brilliantly camouflaged. I just loved all the neat stone work at the picnic spots. So sad about that plaque being stolen. 😡At least Sonia can access the history on her phone. Baie dankie vir die mooi reis.🚙
Ashton is indeed a beautiful town, we never knew that! 🚙🤩 The views of the mountains and over the town from the viewpoint were spectacular enough without drone shots and I wasn't going to chance the drone in the breeze either. 🤷🏻♂️ It was fantastic seeing the old fort and the old bridge, I did get very upset about the plaque on the bridge. ☹️ The loco is in superb shape and has such a fantastic story. I'm so happy that it found such a prime spot in Ashton! 😍🚂 Thanks for coming along!
Absolutely breathtaking, my mind always goes goggleboggle when I think of the blood sweat & tears during the construction of the mountain passes. So appreciative of you & Sonja takig us along. Seeing place we've never & will never see. Thank you, left some biltong & dry wors o the back seat for you, hopefully still there 😅🚙🚙
Definitely not there anymore, it was gone the moment we discovered it!Thank you! 🥓😁 I agree with you wholeheartedly about the mountain passes, that must've been an incredibly tough job. To think they cut, blasted and chopped through that rockface to make a tunnel all those years ago! ⛰️😳 You know you're always welcome on our backseat as we visit new and familiar places! It's great fun to have you on board. 🚙👌🏻
What gorgous place, if i had the money i would there all the way from Australia 🇦🇺
We were blown away too by how beautiful the town and the surrounding area are! 🚙😍
Heerlik om saam met julle te reis. Dankie
We're happy to have you along! 🚙🤩
Ashton..yes a very interesting place. I watched for hours that weekend when they moved the bridge into place. The video should be on youtube. Also stopped quite a few times at the locomotive....platform 62 sell many things and if you do not have time to visit all the cellars you can buy their wine here..... 🙂.
No wine drinkers in the Kwiddie, so normal liquor stores do just fine for us! 😁🍻 They have a huge variety of items on display at Platform 62 and the facility is so spacious. The new bridge is quite impressive, it must've been awesome to see it go up! 🚙🌁
Hi Curtis and Sonya, thanks again for a lovely and informative chapter of your continuing travelling saga thru our largely dusty, but extremely beautiful land.
The trees covering the picnic spot near the fort are karee (searsia lancea). They look similar to smaller weeping willows.
Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying our travels! 🚙😁 Appreciate the name of the trees, they definitely create a calm and cool atmosphere at that stop. 🌳💚
My obsession with your channel is totally out of control ❤😅...I watch each episode more than three times 🙈...great work you do 👏🏿👌🏿 so so refreshing ❤💫💐
Thank you for the telling us the day and time.. Blessings to you
Yoh !!!all i cn say!!!
Hi guys stunning rocks and mountain views well spotted the British Fort well camouflaged !!! Loved the history and the picnic spots .the steam train made in Canada is unusual..the longest wine route and first arch bridge stunning. Nice to see them picking up litter,!!! Great anti aircraft gun .a good idea platform 62 love the art work .the old station still in use shame only freight Great to see old iron bridge still being used .the town lall was a unusual design. We'll done Sonia 1970s DRF church spot on beautiful mosaic and we'll kept. I noticed again the lack of high fences brilliant 👏 the view point was topnotch with the mountains in the background a very positive place. Thanks for taking me along cheerio till the next one
The rock formations on that road to Ashton were incredibly beautiful! We've mostly approached from the other side and never saw the fort before, but now that we know it's there, it's clear as day! It was certainly well camouflaged to us until now! The views from the viewpoint were spectacular, we could see forever! 🤩⛰️ I don't think we've seen a Canadian loco before, it was in such great shape! 🚂😍 Any tourist can certainly while away a few hours at Platform 62 and the rest of Ashton. 🚙😁 So glad you enjoyed!
beautiful place i need to visit
Great video!
I appreciate that, thank you! 🚙😁
Lovely video of Ashton. Great locomotive. Imaging the stories drivers could tell of criss-crossing South Africa by train. Animals, people, towns, kraals, mountains, tunnels, rivers, bridges. Much like you are doing for us to enjoy.
I can imagine that! We would be able to listen to those stories for hours. What interesting things they must've seen along the tracks! 🚂🛤️ I'm so glad you enjoyed our video of Ashton, it's a lovely town! 🚙😍
When I last drove throw Cogmanskloof, they were busy building all of those stop points, and the road was under heavy construction, so stopping at the time was not possible...great to see what they've done
Those pin-cushion flowers are known as wild dagga
They did a marvellous job there. 👌🏻 It's now possible to safely pull over and spend all the time one wants to, checking out the scenery, rock formations and the fort. 🚙⛰️
The arch bridge was built next to its current position and after completion moved to its current place. Quite an achievement.
Ashton is ‘n pragtige dorpie.Was in 1996 daar by daai selfde kerk.
Indeed. I never knew that Ashton was such a pretty town. 🚙💒
Amazing how clean Ashton is. The residents must be proud of their town. In Limpopo Province where I live, most towns looks like rubbish dumps and sewerage in the streets. Not being negative about my home province and town, but it is true
Ashton was indeed very clean on the day of our visit. 🚮 It was good to see workers around picking up litter. A good example for the rest of the country. 🚙🇿🇦
The Montequ bridge was oppend on that date 2019.
Please come and explore Mpumalanga and Limpopo
Someone also broke the plaak of Four Passes on Outeniekwa pass between George and Oudtshoorn.
Seems someone from Gauteng visited Hodges Bridge. "Die wet van Gauteng is steel hom daai Deng".😂
Wow awesome landscape it looks like a mixture of green mediterean with rugged mountains and slight karoo landscape. Is that on the route 62?
Yes, the town is indeed on Route 62 and well worth a visit! 🚙👍
By 29.... wanneer laas het ek 'n hoephoep gesien?!?❤❤❤❤❤
Baie hoep-hoeps in Krugersdorp.
@emmerentiagroene We see them from time-to-time, they're gorgeous birds! 🚙🐦
We live in Mpumalanga. Our picnic spots look like landfill sites. NO maintenance. NO cleaning. A sad mess.
How come no mention of the old Aeroplane Roadhouse, this has been here for as long as I can remember. Was a famous landmark for as long as I can remember. Though the front portion of the building which simulated the nose with a fake propeller was removed years ago. Should still be worth a mention.
We're not local to Ashton, so we had no idea. None of the locals who we spoke to, mentioned anything about the Aeroplane Roadhouse either. 🤷🏻♂️ Hopefully you heard and saw all the other places and things we did mention! 🚙😁
@@DustBugsTravel yes, was great, surprised the old place was not mentioned. Also hope you guys are still going to do an in depth visit to Robertson as iy is a very interestkng town, rich in history. My gra dfather was a barber here flr many years. Also Robertson has the most beautiful "Moederkerk." Well worth a visit.
Would be nice if they adopt a culture of planting nice pine forests in the Cape. It always looks so open and bland.
Ja well now fine...
Okay. 🤷🏻♂️
Curtis do you think maybe baboons could have stolen the plaque off Hodges bridge ???? Or it could have been some baas Ted or even Mr R Sole
Hmmm.Ja nee ons sal niks sê nie😜
@danielprinsloo2917 I was actually quite upset about that plaque, I'll never understand it. 🤷🏻♂️
In future plaques should just be carved In stone not that it matters or will be ever done again in this country the way it’s going. So very sad