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HOPEFIELD - South Africa's Most Surprisingly Enchanting Town!
Hi everyone! In this video, I explore the town of Hopefield in the Western Cape, South Africa. This town was once known as the "Capital of the West Coast."
In the past, travelers heading to towns like Vredenburg, Langebaan, and Saldanha had to pass through Hopefield. However, with the rerouting of the R45 and the construction of the R27 (also known as the West Coast Road), it is no longer necessary to drive through the town. As a result, many people traveling in the area never take the time to turn off and visit Hopefield - and they don't know what they miss!
This was my first visit to the town, and throughout the vlog, I share my first impressions. I researched its history and came across a 1986 book by J.A. Baard, "Hopefield Deur Die Eeue" (Hopefield Through the Centuries), which helped me understand the town’s background as I explored.
The vlog begins with me walking along the R45 and the Sout River (or Salt River), where I explain how changes in transport infrastructure negatively impacted Hopefield. From there, I walk towards the town-a deliberate choice, as many travelers never even take this route when passing through the area. Along the way, I discuss the town’s population and economy, particularly the importance of fynbos and honey. I also come across a replica of a traditional hartebeeshuisie, a type of dwelling once commonly used by the early settlers.
I then talk about the meaning behind the name Hopefield and admit my disappointment upon learning its origin. I also explore how the town’s early development was closely tied to the establishment of the Dutch Reformed Church Congregation of Zouterivier in the early 1850s.
Upon reaching the central business district, I take in more of the town and visit the local museum to learn about its history. From there, I continue walking along Voortrekker Street, eventually arriving at the Dutch Reformed Church, which I take the time to explore. The church is the architectural centerpiece of the town and features a special organ.
After visiting the church, I stop for a late breakfast at a local coffee shop before continuing my walk down Voortrekker Street. I stumble across a woodwork shop, buy a soft drink at a nearby supermarket and visit an auto trader showcasing classic cars. As I near the outskirts of town, I stumble upon the railway line and the old train station.
On my way back to town, I take note of some interesting features, including a gravel road once used by farmers and transport operators before the introduction of tarred roads. I also discuss some well-known figures who came from Hopefield and discover the private cemetery of the Stigling family.
Next, I visit the Commercial Hotel, where I stayed during my trip. I take a look around my room, the hotel’s garden, museum, and reception area. After that, I stop by Simply Bee to learn more about the region’s honey production and to sample different varieties of honey. I also pass Hopefield High School and the Police Station before visiting two more shops that sell food and other interesting goods.
The video concludes with my thoughts on the town and a message for fellow travelers.
I hope you enjoy this vlog on Hopefield! If you haven’t already, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment-this really helps my channel grow and reach a wider audience.
Please note that this video was not sponsored, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.
Happy exploring!
Willie
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @toscabrutus1781
    @toscabrutus1781 2 години тому

    Willie intressant!

  • @Weiseorgelspieler
    @Weiseorgelspieler 2 години тому

    Baie dankie Willie ook van my kant af! Ich war die letzte Zeit sehr "besig", aber am Wochenende schau ich mir deine neuen Videos aus Südafrika an! Geniet die somer, dit is baie koud tans hier in Europa...🥶. Sterkte na die Hopefielders toe! Groete uit Duitsland aan hulle "down under"!

  • @toscabrutus1781
    @toscabrutus1781 2 години тому

    Willie baie geluk met 12 000 intekenare! Jy verdien dit. Groete!

  • @alexbozas887
    @alexbozas887 4 години тому

    Lovely town, stopped by there 2 years ago.

  • @denisradford2490
    @denisradford2490 5 годин тому

    Hopefield, what a brilliant looking designer artists town. However, I see property is expensive. Looked up and a 2 bedroomed house R2.4mill, and upwards. Thought that as it was off the main routes it would be cheaper, but not at all. Lovely vlog Willie, great town to visit, a foodie paradise. Neat, clean and attractive town and definately a place to turn off the main road and visit.❤

  • @elizma1898
    @elizma1898 12 годин тому

    Goeie video. Baie dankie. Ek is mal oor geskiedenis.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore 12 годин тому

      Groot plesier! Saldanha 'n baie interessante plek. Dankie vir die saamkyk!

  • @elizma1898
    @elizma1898 12 годин тому

    Sjoe baie dankie vir hierdie video. Ek het as kind saam my niggies en neefs baie op daai hawe muur geloop ens. Bring memories terug. Mooi bly 🎉 ons ook baie na de kelders en uilkraals mond gegaan. 😊

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore 12 годин тому

      Hi Elizma, dankie vir jou mooi boodskap! Ek waardeer die ondersteuning. Klink of jy kosbare herinneringe het van Gansbaai en omgewing. Groete!

  • @nath7874
    @nath7874 12 годин тому

    You didn't mention Orthodox church at Hopefield

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore 12 годин тому

      Impossible to cover everything in these vlogs. Thanks for watching!

  • @Kirsten567
    @Kirsten567 14 годин тому

    15:38 😂

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore 12 годин тому

      Who knows what's going on there. Cheers for watching!

  • @stephaniereed3228
    @stephaniereed3228 15 годин тому

    Hi Willie. Iam from Kzn. I discovered your videos few days ago. I've watched some, but am even more delighted to see there are more. Your research, respect, honesty, sincerety commentary is truly a delight. You take us on your travels. Long after watching, I think about what you've shared. Well done.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore 12 годин тому

      Hi Stephanie, thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! Glad to hear you enjoy my videos and it is a pleasure to share them with people like yourself. Do check out the other ones too when you get a chance :) All the best!

  • @Wayne-w5v
    @Wayne-w5v 15 годин тому

    Thank you Willie, always a pleasure watching your vlogs..keep it up.Looking forward for Clanwilliam soon lol

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore 12 годин тому

      Cheers Wayne, so many places to see right? Appreciate the support as always!

  • @PietStassenAdamastor
    @PietStassenAdamastor 16 годин тому

    💥Excellent!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore 12 годин тому

      Cheers Piet, appreciate you checking out my videos!

  • @estelamprecht1187
    @estelamprecht1187 17 годин тому

    Thank you once again for bringing this beautiful town to so full of hidden gems to us. Well done Willie. 😊 5 February 08:45 40:07

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore 12 годин тому

      Always a joy and privilege! Hope all is well on your side :)

  • @Birdman953
    @Birdman953 19 годин тому

    I was born there.

  • @hennierust6839
    @hennierust6839 20 годин тому

    Baie mooi en baie goed, mooi gedaan, 👍

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore 12 годин тому

      Dankie ou Hennie! Waardeer dit baie man! Groete

  • @kosherchessandphotography4139
    @kosherchessandphotography4139 23 години тому

    Dankie vir nog 'n baie interessante video! Wat jy daar aan die einde gese het is baie belangrik: Ons is almal deel van 'n groter storie! As ons dit in ag neem, reken ek dat St. Helena baai nie 'n baie uitgebreide plek in 10 jaar sal wees nie, maar dat die Wederkoms reeds teen daai tyd sou plaasgevind het! Daai kerk met die skip tema se dit als! Ek moedig almal aan wat hierdie lees, kom ons stry die goeie stryd dat ons getrou bevind mag word wanneer Jesus weer kom!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore 12 годин тому

      Dankie vir jou boodskap! Hierdie is 'n spesiale deel van ons land. Ja, ons is almal deel van 'n groter prentjie. Hoop dit gaan goed daar in Hong Kong!

  • @FredStorr
    @FredStorr День тому

    Besoek gerus Veldhuisie Bus & Ecocabin in Hopefield. Ideale basis om Weskus te verken. Verblyf op 1.2ha kleinhoewe. Wood fired hottub. Vind ons op AirBnB of Lekkeslaap 🚍🏕

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore 7 годин тому

      Voorspoed! Dankie vir die saamkyk

  • @safaasulaiman
    @safaasulaiman День тому

    Beautiful..looks very peacefully What is the price of property that side?

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore 12 годин тому

      Hi, unfortunately I have no idea but maybe someone else can help out. Thanks for watching!

  • @ugenegareth9339
    @ugenegareth9339 День тому

    2 Esdras 7:75 I answered and said, "If I have found favor in thy sight, O Lord, show this also to thy servant: whether after death, as soon as every one of us yields up his soul, we shall be kept in rest until those times come when thou wilt renew the creation, or whether we shall be tormented at once?" 76 He answered me and said, "I will show you that also, but do not be associated with those who have shown scorn, nor number yourself among those who are tormented. 77 For you have a treasure of works laid up with the Most High; but it will not be shown to you until the last times. 78 Now, concerning death, the teaching is: When the decisive decree has gone forth from the Most High that a man shall die, as the spirit leaves the body to return again to him who gave it, first of all it adores the glory of the Most High. 79 And if it is one of those who have shown scorn and have not kept the way of the Most High, and who have despised his law, and who have hated those who fear the Most High -- 80 such spirits shall not enter into habitations, but shall immediately wander about in torments, ever grieving and sad, in seven ways. 81 The first way, because they have scorned the law of the Most High. 82 The second way, because they cannot now make a good repentance that they may live. 83 The third way, they shall see the reward laid up for those who have trusted the covenants of the Most High. 84 The fourth way, they shall consider the torment laid up for themselves in the last days. 85 The fifth way, they shall see how the habitations of the others are guarded by angels in profound quiet. 86 The sixth way, they shall see how some of them will pass over into torments. 87 The seventh way, which is worse than all the ways that have been mentioned, because they shall utterly waste away in confusion and be consumed with shame, and shall wither with fear at seeing the glory of the Most High before whom they sinned while they were alive, and before whom they are to be judged in the last times. 88 "Now this is the order of those who have kept the ways of the Most High, when they shall be separated from their mortal body. 89 During the time that they lived in it, they laboriously served the Most High, and withstood danger every hour, that they might keep the law of the Lawgiver perfectly. 90 Therefore this is the teaching concerning them: 91 First of all, they shall see with great joy the glory of him who receives them, for they shall have rest in seven orders. 92 The first order, because they have striven with great effort to overcome the evil thought which was formed with them, that it might not lead them astray from life into death. 93 The second order, because they see the perplexity in which the souls of the unrighteous wander, and the punishment that awaits them. 94 The third order, they see the witness which he who formed them bears concerning them, that while they were alive they kept the law which was given them in trust. 95 The fourth order, they understand the rest which they now enjoy, being gathered into their chambers and guarded by angels in profound quiet, and the glory which awaits them in the last days. 96 The fifth order, they rejoice that they have now escaped what is corruptible, and shall inherit what is to come; and besides they see the straits and toil from which they have been delivered, and the spacious liberty which they are to receive and enjoy in immortality. 97 The sixth order, when it is shown to them how their face is to shine like the sun, and how they are to be made like the light of the stars, being incorruptible from then on. 98 The seventh order, which is greater than all that have been mentioned, because they shall rejoice with boldness, and shall be confident without confusion, and shall be glad without fear, for they hasten to behold the face of him whom they served in life and from whom they are to receive their reward when glorified. 99 This is the order of the souls of the righteous, as henceforth is announced; and the aforesaid are the ways of torment which those who would not give heed shall suffer hereafter." 100 I answered and said, "Will time therefore be given to the souls, after they have been separated from the bodies, to see what you have described to me?" 101 He said to me, "They shall have freedom for seven days, so that during these seven days they may see the things of which you have been told, and afterwards they shall be gathered in their habitations." 102 I answered and said, "If I have found favor in thy sight, show further to me, thy servant, whether on the day of judgment the righteous will be able to intercede for the unrighteous or to entreat the Most High for them, 103 fathers for sons or sons for parents, brothers for brothers, relatives for their kinsmen, or friends for those who are most dear." 104 He answered me and said, "Since you have found favor in my sight, I will show you this also. The day of judgment is decisive and displays to all the seal of truth. Just as now a father does not send his son, or a son his father, or a master his servant, or a friend his dearest friend, to be ill or sleep or eat or be healed in his stead, 105 so no one shall ever pray for another on that day, neither shall any one lay a burden on another; for then every one shall bear his own righteousness and unrighteousness." .....2 Esdras 7:75 ////////////////////////

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore 12 годин тому

      Thanks for the message, blessings!

  • @donovansurbanlinkwc
    @donovansurbanlinkwc День тому

    Thank you Willie, appreciate you making a video of Hopefield🙏🏼✅🚀

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore 12 годин тому

      Cheers Donovan, glad you enjoyed this video of your hometown! Greetings

  • @starsrhi2335
    @starsrhi2335 День тому

    Beautiful place, and I'll take the peace and creativity.

  • @starsrhi2335
    @starsrhi2335 День тому

    Beautiful town and buildings indeed. They should build it up❤😊

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore День тому

      Yes indeed, they can be very proud. Thanks for watching!

  • @starsrhi2335
    @starsrhi2335 День тому

    Very interesting video. History always important. Thank you for your time and work ❤😊

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore День тому

      Always a pleasure, thanks for watching and supporting my channel :)

  • @albertrodrigues3294
    @albertrodrigues3294 День тому

    Likewise, it happened in Nelspruit where a high way was built 2 buy pass the town, & all 4 politicians 2 fatten there bank accounts

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore День тому

      Each town has its own story to tell. Cheers for watching and engaging!

  • @errol-zs1aci
    @errol-zs1aci День тому

    As a local, it still amazes me how you present our towns in such a unique and informative way. It would have been nice to hear what that church organ sounds like! Hopefield is definitely a great tourist attraction. Groete.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore День тому

      Always wonderful to hear from you, Errol! I appreciate your continuous support and feedback. I'm sure that organ sounds brilliant! Dankie

  • @charljoubert7908
    @charljoubert7908 День тому

    I've been to the Valley but now I want to go again,, thank you!!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore День тому

      Cheers Charl, this was my first time visiting this part of SA, and I want to go again too to see more. Groete!

  • @LettieBreed
    @LettieBreed День тому

    Hello Willie ons geniet jou You tube kanaal Baie.Jy praat so mooi Afrikaans en jy het Baie mooi maniere ek love jou vriendelikheid. Dankie Vir jou program dis Baie interresant. Amanda en Martin

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore День тому

      Hallo Amanda en Martin, baie dankie vir julle mooi boodskap! Dit is wonderlik om te hoor julle geniet my videos. Dit is wonderlik om die videos met mense soos julle te deel. Groete daar!

  • @soidog659
    @soidog659 День тому

    Thanks Willie. Great presentation. Subscribed.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore День тому

      Awesome, thank you so much! I hope my channel brings you a lot of entertainment going forward :)

  • @pietervanbreda4360
    @pietervanbreda4360 День тому

    I have been travelling that road for 30+ years and never entered the town.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore День тому

      Same here, Pieter. Same here. So for me, this visit was a special, almost surreal experience. Thanks for watching!

  • @katherinebrookes5821
    @katherinebrookes5821 День тому

    This was so informative! We moved to Hopefield in August and we're completely obsessed with the lovely people and beautiful little town. Such an incredible community.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore День тому

      Thank you Katherine, I appreciate your feedback! I hope you enjoy your stay on the border of the Bay and the Swartland :)

  • @soidog659
    @soidog659 День тому

    Hull England

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore День тому

      Yes indeed! Yorkshire's maritime city :)

  • @cvanzylguntervanzylgunter6806

    Hi Willie, baie dankie vir die puik video. Baie rustige, skoon dorpie. Net jammer dat dit daar ook so warm word soos in die Karoo! Soveel eetplekke, baie netjies.❤

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore День тому

      Dankie Chris, mens moet maar die bitter met die beter vat! Warm ja, maar baie mooi. Ek was baie lus vir 'n swem by die hotel maar het nie tyd gehad nie :) Groete!

    • @cvanzylguntervanzylgunter6806
      @cvanzylguntervanzylgunter6806 День тому

      ​​@@willieexplore Nes jy daar sè, maak die beste daarvan. Toe ek daai helder "inviting" swembad sien, het ek gedink jy gaan ñ lekker swem geniet😉 Ek het self lus gehad vir ñ swem! Ten minste gaan jy terug U.K toe met ñ mooi bruin "tan".Baie groete!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore 12 годин тому

      @@cvanzylguntervanzylgunter6806 Ek sien dit is tien grade in die UK waar ek gaan, wens my sterkte toe haha! Groete

    • @cvanzylguntervanzylgunter6806
      @cvanzylguntervanzylgunter6806 6 годин тому

      ​Oh genade! Ek sal dit nie maak nie, hou glad nie van koue nie, my lyf net te dun, bloed ook😂 Ja nee, wens jou baie sterkte toe, maak maar die beste daarvan. My broer se seun en gesin iewers in die U.K hul kla vreeslik oor die weer! Baaaie groete!!​@@willieexplore

  • @SpencerCourtis
    @SpencerCourtis День тому

    A quaint peaceful away from all the hustle and bustle little town. I would think almost crime free too and not too far from Cape Town itself - 1 hour and 15 minute drive I see - and only 28 minute from the famous Club Mykonos Resort and sea side of Saldanah Bay. Wow! I think this place would be an ideal get away to live for folk who work on line and from home businesses' via their laptops and computers! It's also only 35 minutes from the huge town of Malmesbury too.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore День тому

      Hi Spencer, cheers for watching and engaging! You are right, this is an ideal remote working / hybrid working location. Great transport links (roads!) to the coast, bigger towns and indeed the Big Tablecloth :)

  • @nicolenebaard2302
    @nicolenebaard2302 День тому

    😂BAARD ARE EVERYWHERE IN THAT PART OF THE WORLD ❤

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore День тому

      Haha Nicolene!! That is for sure :) Thanks for watching!

  • @kateseverein7650
    @kateseverein7650 День тому

    Too much footage of just roads

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore День тому

      Roads are part of the story of this town and my vlogs are about exploring, so I will naturally walk down some roads. You are welcome to produce your own video of Hopefield without roads if you wish.

    • @kateseverein7650
      @kateseverein7650 День тому

      @willieexplore LOL

  • @KlaraEls-v5b
    @KlaraEls-v5b 2 дні тому

    I live in Saldanha

  • @piet8803
    @piet8803 2 дні тому

    Hoop om eendag 'n video van jou buurdorp Graafwater te sien. Dit is lekker om jou videos te kyk en die geskiedenis te leer.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore День тому

      Dankie Piet, dit sal beslis interessant wees om een van Graafwater te maak. Bly om te hoor jy geniet my videos en ek waardeer jou ondersteuning!