The Rockshop at Harties

Is Prince Albert any fun? Watch the video and see how colorful this sleepy town really is on a Saturday morning. We were just passing through on a big road trip. But we had to meassure the happiness level of this scenic town in the Karoo. We asked very serious questions but nobody took us serious. Questions such as the ghost arguing about sheep prices and the great apricot disaster of 1923. Church bells ringing after you ate your 3rd Koeksister and the like. But nobody took us serious. What do you say, were we unfairly treated? You will have to watch the video to answer this question. Was it a highlight of our trip? Defnitely, Our room was in a building that was 200 years old at Ta' Malas Cottage. That is some serious history right there. We can not recommend this place enough. The outside shower was a treat. We visited Prince Albert after passing over the Swartberg Pass from Oudtshoorn. You have to watch this video also. Join the channel and follow our exciting lives right h...

Why did the Afrikaners start this experiment and is it working? Recently Julius Malema marched to have the town closed. What exactly happens at Orania. Follow my video to see how it all works. I was impressed by what I saw. People are super friendly. Clean water. Secure, nobody locks up anything. They have all the services a working town needs. The only complaints were that it is cold in the winter and hot in the summer. People all greet one another. Will I go and stay there? Yes if I can sustain myself. Children walk in the street without the fear of being kidnapped. The town is crime free. Can a black person visst the town, yes they can but I believe they can not settle there. You have to be white and of the Christian religion. They also check your crime records. You also need to prove how you will sustain yourself. We stayed for two nights and would go back for follow up videos. I am having some lagging issues on this PC. I might make smaller videos with no lags. To show bette...

The allure of the gravel road that snakes around and through the beauty of the Western Cape hills and valleys has stolen the hearts of many. It is no surprise that it has been listed as a national monument. The epitaph of Thomas Bain, the route is littered with incredible, and sometimes whimsical names such as Small Fountain, Small Stall, White Corner and Devious Corner, which are almost as famous as the route itself. And of course, there is Die Top. The apex of the route. The Swartberg Pass stretches along 27km of untarred road and is considered one of the finest mountain passes in the world. At 23,8 km in length, it will take you approximately an hour to complete this drive, but it will be an hour of unequalled beauty. The dirt road is surprisingly easy to navigate and winds 1583 metres above sea level to the summit in jagged zigzags and sheer drops with breathtaking views as far as the eye can see. From the northern start at the crossing of the Dorpsrivier, the road traverses...

A Scrable game gone wrong? **Why Port Elizabeth Was Renamed Gqeberha — And Why Not Everyone Is Happy About It** Port Elizabeth, a beautiful city on the coast of South Africa, is now officially called *Gqeberha* (pronounced “kheh-beh-gah” with a click sound). The name was changed in 2021 by the South African government to reflect the country’s rich African heritage. But not everyone agreed with the change, and it caused a lot of debate across the country. Let’s look at why the name was changed and why some people still prefer the old one. ### Where Did the Name “Gqeberha” Come From? The new name, Gqeberha, comes from the Xhosa language, one of the main languages spoken in the Eastern Cape. It’s the name of a river in the area and also linked to a local township called Walmer, which used to be called Gqeberha by the Xhosa-speaking people. The government said the name change was important because many South African towns and cities still have names from colonial times. “Port Elizabet...

My quest is too find the happiest place on our trip. Bloemfontein, Hogsback, Grahamstown so far. This place does not seem to be that happy at all. It is a stunning town with amazing old buildings. But service delivery seem to be lacking and the few people we spoke to gave a harsh report. Please let me know in the comments what your experience of Grahamstown now called Makana is. Does the name change change the city? Is it necessary to change names. Who does it benefit. Should we not keep our heritage as it is. The video is in two languages. Afrikaans and English. No subtitles this time for the Afrikaans. My apologies.

Walking the forest of Hogsback is one of the most amazing experiences anyone can undertake. The forest is filled with mushrooms, moss and waterfalls. The sound of water running is everywhere. It is so soothing. Hogsback is a challenge to get to. It was 47 km of terrible roads driving in the night. Is Hogsback worth a visit. Yes. But there is not much to do there if you don't like walking and hiking. It is a very peaceful place. We saw the Cape parrot and heard the Touraco squeaking in the forest. Absolutely magical. This is mostly my own video footage. Give us a thumps up please and subscribe to our channel.