S1 - Ep 220 - Philippolis - A Little Town Situated in the Middle of South Africa!
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- Опубліковано 9 гру 2022
- The gravel road I had planned to take from Vanderkloof Dam to Philippolis was closed to the public so we had to take a detour of almost 200km to reach our destination, which meant we would only arrive in the dark. This actually gave us the opportunity to see this little town in a different light to how we normally see the places we visit. Since we arrived too late to explore, we booked into our accommodation at the Philippolis Hotel for the night, enjoyed pizza for supper and woke up ready for a day to explore. Situated in the middle of South Africa, this amazing town has a rich history and so many places of interest. We made it our mission to try and find as many as possible! #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #philippolis #freestate #orangeriver #northerncape
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This place is really awesome. I think with being able to work remotely these days .... it makes these gorgeous little towns a possibility. Lets hope people get out the big towns and go settle in these lovely old towns
I agree. Driving down the streets of the town, we could easily imagine ourselves sitting on the porch with our laptops and watching Philippolis go by. We thought that that would be so cool! It was fun to be in town on a Sunday morning and the local residents we spoke to, were all very friendly. We didn't drive past any medical facility, but could easily have missed that. I would imagine that would be an important factor for most thinking of relocating to a smaller town. Thank you for jumping on board and exploring Philippolis with us! 🤩🚗
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I'm truly speechless 😍 How amazing. Those beautiful old houses with their wrap around verandahs, sigh. The hotel is so tasteful and classy. The church is simply stunning. Thanks DustBugs you light up my life!
Arriving in town on that Saturday evening was really special and to see the main road in the soft light of the street lamps, was a special experience. As usual, we were ready for bed early that evening and our room at the hotel was a lovely place to just chill and relax. I imagine you can also see yourself sitting on one of those wraparound porches, that was certainly on our minds as we drove through. We appreciate you joining us as we explore these smaller places. 😊🚗
That church is amazing.
We loved it too. And it looked super impressive that evening when we arrived. 💒 I was fortunate to be able to film the inside on the Sunday morning before the service started. 👌🏻🚗
Maar net God kom nooit daarin die veld is waar God tuis voel
Baie Dankie. Ek verlang so na die Land van my geboerte. Vanaf 🇺🇸
We appreciate you watching all the way from the US, thank you! 👌 We hope you'll travel to many more places with us. 🇿🇦🚗
Absolutely. Look forward to seeing more. Haven't been home since '99. Came to the USA with my son after retirement from the SADF.
I am so glad I have several episodes still to enjoy!!!
My sister het n huis in Phillipolis . Op die Main Street voor die Hotel en die slag huis . Sys daar op die oom blik . Julle het verby haar huis gery . So ou withuis . ek dink persoonlik daai Phillipolis is n pragtige plekkie.
We thought it was a great town too, it has a typical small-town vibe which we love! Your sister must have a ball whenever she gets to spend time there. We were there on a Saturday evening / Sunday morning, so it was obviously quieter than during the week, but we got the feeling that the town is a calm and tranquil one. We're delighted that you visited Philippolis virtually with us and no doubt you'll visit in person again next year! ✈️🇿🇦
Beautiful Antelope loved it. A pretty town pity they stole the one canon. Funny thing to do. Interesting jail sorry you couldn't get inside to take a few photo's of it. I have never been there so thank you for this episcode.
I would've loved to see the inside of the jail guesthouse too, I bet that's fascinating! Those cannons are heavy, it must've been quite a mission to get it down from the hill. I'm glad you also enjoyed seeing the sable, it's one of our favourite antelope and so very beautiful. 🦌😍
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😁 Thank you, it means so much that you enjoy watching our videos! 🚗👌🏻
Another fantastic video, these small towns are amazing.
They are indeed and so well worth visiting! Thank you for coming along with us again! 😁🚗
Look at that view in the beginning .I love the Karoo.Thanks yet again
Hi you two! This must be the first time you took me on a trip into the night, sunset and all. Grand hotel!
The small town gems in our beloved country seem endless, and you discover them all!
You really managed to bring the atmosphere of Philippolis and surrounds to my heart, not only with your visuals but also the music!
I can hardly wait two days for our next trip!
Keep safe!
Yup, we don't often drive that late in the evening, but there has been a time or two that we just ran out of daylight hours and had to. The drive down the main road of Philippolis after dark was something special though, so I'm glad that we arrived late here of all places. It means so much that you felt the atmosphere (or the 'vibe' as Sonia would say) of Philippolis by driving through the town with us. It's a tranquil place and we found the exploring calming and relaxing, probably also because of the two cuppas that morning, which I'm sure you must've smiled at. ☕ I hope you're buckled up for the next trip, it's a completely change in scenery. We look so forward to taking you with us! 😁🚗
@@DustBugsTravel The cuppas indeed made my day start!
Ah! At last Philippolis! This sudden privatisation of some areas and thoroughfares makes me so mad, its rich overseas moguls who are buying up tracts of land, a lot of them are Chinese.....a lot of South Africa actually no longer belongs to South Africa! Isnt this just a new form of colonisation? But let me stop there. At least you saw a beautiful sable! And the Free State evening is so amazing, and Philippolis by night! So special! Yep! That slide is the way I remember them. So glad you visited the Emily Hobhouse memorial. Such a lovely peaceful little garden, can almost sense her spirit there. You will certainly feel safe staying at the Old Jail, actually doesnt look too different to the average house in Cape Town these days. High walls, razor wire, electric fence...hummmmm
We often get to roads which Google Maps included in our proposed route and they end up closed, so this is not a new occurrence for us. I also totally understand that farmers have to protect their properties, crops and especially their livestock from theft and have to ensure that no-one passes through and I have no problem with that. What was different this time around, was that there was no detour of similar or slightly longer length than the original route and we had to travel much, much further than we originally intended. But that's all part of travelling the backroads and we get that. 🚗😁 That sable was gorgeous, it has always been one of our favourite antelope and they're elusive in the Kruger National Park, let alone anywhere else! The Old Jail was actually quite amazing and I believe the accommodation is quite luxurious. I think it would be an experience staying there! Thank you for joining us for our last day in the Free State! 😊
Oldest town and NG Church in the Free State, first dominee was Colin Fraser (1837-1911) from 1863-1907. Then Ds SJ Perold from 1907-1916, thirdly Tobie Muller 1916-1918....the first dominee who held a church service in Afrikaans in Stellenbosch before moved to Philippolis. Lourens van der Post was inaugurated in the NG Church as a young man in 1915 by Dr. Tobie Muller. Colin Fraser was the father of Rachel (Tibbie) the wife of President Steyn. Tibby and Emily Hobhouse started a "sewing school" for women after ABW2. Interesting graves in the cemetery......my favorite town in the Free State
Thank you, appreciate the interesting info so much. 👍🏻
In my youth it was on the main route from Cape Town to Jhb
I believe so, that's quite interesting to know. 🛣️👍🏻
54 years ago my parents were traveling through Philippolis on their way to Paarl. They stopped at the Hotel in the main road to change my nappy but I had other plans. I took off into the deserted street with nothing on my body cover it. My mom later told my that story and I still remember it.
😁 What a great story! If I had a pic of that, I may have just used it as the thumbnail for this video (with your permission of course) and I"m sure the hotel would've had it hanging in the foyer. It's a great town, you should go back one day to check it out again, if you haven't done so already. The hotel was recently renovated and made for a very comfortable stay. 🤩🚗
That bouquet of fresh flowers in the Church is an encouraging sign. God Bless the people of Philippolis.
What a great observation. 👌🏻 The members of the congregation were preparing the church for the Sunday service. It's a really beautiful building, inside and out. I found the organ and woodwork exceptionally beautiful. 💒🚗
Especially the pulpit👌👌👌
My Late Brother and Cycling Team from Bloemfontein would Cycle to Philippolis for a practice Cycle run before The Argus Cycle Tour .
Your brother must've seen a fair bit of the town then. That's quite a stretch from Bloem! I always marvel at the fitness and stamina levels of those cyclists. We've hung around the finish line of the Argus a few times and some of those guys look like they haven't cycled 10km's, let alone over 100! 😨🚴🏻
Hi again
I was so hoping you would visit Philipolis and then got very excited when it popped up on my screen earlier. It certainly didn't disappoint. What a lovely neat town. I love all the variety of animals and birds you come across on your journeys . Thanks for driving us all so safely through these towns. The back seat is getting pretty full now with all your passengers. The more the merrier : )
Hello there! 😁 It's great that you joined us as we explored Philippolis and I agree with you that it's a great town. We really enjoyed driving around. We also love the birds, animals and wildlife we get to see on especially the gravel roads which connect all these towns, it just wouldn't be the same without these special creatures. 🐑🦌🦜 Our backseat is pretty big, you should know. You were one of the first ones to join us there! 🚗
Must have been in around 2007 that I did a ride to the Desolation Rally in Graaff-Rienet and we went via Trompsburg and Philippolis. Whist Trompsburg’s hotel was buzzing, Philippolis was very rundown. Poor maintenance, abandoned buildings and the like. Great to see how it’s improved since then.
What an interesting memory! The Desolation Rally must be an experience of a lifetime! 🤩🏍️ If I remember correctly, the current owners of the Philippolis Hotel have owned the property for four years and have spruced up the place nicely. We had a lovely stay there.👌🏻We visited Trompsburg earlier on in our trip too. We didn't quite make it to the hotel though. If you'd like to check out the town, it's in Episode 213. Thank you for watching! 😁🚗
@@DustBugsTravel Yup, did watch it. Seemed that Trompsburg’s fortunes had waned compared to those of Philippolis. The Rally was special. Unfortunately my Harley had to go. Age, health, road conditions and too many lunatics out there.
Hi guys amazing gem of a town so interesting as you drove down the streets it felt like going back in time church bells ringing people going to church really historic vibe immaculate church your accommodation looked spot on the two cannon very interesting I wouldn't won't to chase the guy who stole the third one warmed me up on a cold winter morning in kent minus five really loved this little town cheerio till the next one thanks for the video
Glad your visit to the charming town of Philippolis could warm you up! -5 is freezing! 🥶 I was also wondering about the third cannon and can't even imagine how someone would want to remove a part of history like that. Luckily they still have the two that people can go and see, albeit after a stiff climb! 😁 We thoroughly enjoyed driving through the streets of this town, it has such a tranquil and relaxed vibe. Now you need to get ready for our next trip! 🚗
Lol Sonia and Curtis I love your sense of humour. Doing your own thing not a care in the world lol. Free spirited and young at heart❤
Oh my! I'm only 23, and lol I already would love to retire in a small town like this. Thank you for sharing these experiences. What a beautiful country we have.🇿🇦❤️
We're so happy to have a 23-year old watch and enjoy our videos, thank you! We're a little closer to retirement age than you (😉) and we could also retire in any one of these smaller towns, we just won't be able to decide on just one of them. And you hit the nail on the head, this country is absolutely stunningly beautiful. We hope to take you to more places with us.! 🚗🇿🇦
Lovely place.
Another very enjoyable “look-see” of a most interesting historical town. Sir Laurens van der Post was a “spiritual mentor” to Prince (King) Charles and godfather to Prince William.
I wonder who pays for the upkeep of the very pretty garden surrounding the Emily Hobhouse Memorial?
The many historical homes in Phillipolis are delightful.
Thanks for the info on Sir Laurens van der Post. 👌🏻 I don't know for sure, but I think the staff of the nearby Transgariep Museum may have a hand in the maintenance of the garden at the Emily Hobhouse Memorial since they've dedicated quite a few rooms to her life and work as well. Philippolis is a chilled and tranquil town as far as we could tell and it was wonderful to drive through the streets with those wonderful houses that could all tell loads of stories I'm sure! 🏡🤩
Sorry to disillusion about L vander Post who was what be politely describes as a royal arse creeper.His " spiritual " mentoring led to a pair of self indulgent brats who have not improved with age one of which is a licentious sexual pervert and the other a befuddled dope.
Big church that!!!
What a lovely town. Everything seems so well maintained.😍
It was a great town to visit. We found the houses almost all worthy of national monument status, they were so well preserved. We appreciate you exploring Philippolis with us! 😁🚗
O I just love this not so little town.. Hello Sonja and Curtis.. what a beautiful little town.. I'm so impressed at how beautifully the old house's and buildings are maintained.. just loved exploring it with you . I could easily live in this town.. Thank you for taking us there.. everything just looks clean and well kept.. I'm in love, I'm going to have to make it my mission to go and visit it . Stunningly beautiful .. take care, happy travels 🎉🚗✨💖
Hello again! 😁🚗 We loved having you along for the ride! It really is a fabulous small town with streets full of characterful little houses. We were so happy that we had the opportunity to see it at nighttime too with the soft flow of the street lamps, that was a special experience. You'll have a great time just sitting on one of those verandahs and watching the world go by. 🌳😊
@@DustBugsTravel I agree, it was so beautiful as you drove in. The twinkling lights upon a stunning pink sunset you'd just driven through.. yes can just imagine sitting on one of those wrap around verandahs, so pretty. 🥰
On the outskirts of town as you come in from the North there is a school with an impressive domed hall. Would have been worth a visit !
Thank you for the info. We may have missed that, but fortunately we managed to see a lot of other things that were worth seeing. 🙂
A HUGE thank you to Sonia for giving us the street names! It helps me so much when adding the points of interest to my bucket list! Safe travels!
We're just too happy to hear Philippolis is on your bucket list! 👌🏻 Sonia says you're very welcome, she was happy to oblige! 🛣️ Thank you for watching our videos! 😁🚗
I heard an “old bullet” stole the third canon! 🤣
The more you show these little town of South Africa, the more I get into the past and get an impression of what life was then. These were beautiful places albeit dying. I believe they can be rejuvated and preserved. Wonderful content as usual. You make look like I m with you in that car as you explore. Amazing episode.
Thank you so much, we actually feel like you're in the car with us too! 🚗😁 We're glad you're enjoying our visits to the smaller towns. We loved our visit to Philippolis, we found it such a charming town. . Although there are signs of decline in almost all of these smaller places, I wouldn't say they're dying. Lots of people still live happily there and are trying to build communities who will work together with the local authorities to do exactly what you wish for, preserve and rejuvenate. Folks like these have to be commended. They also need more tourists to visit their towns and spend money locally to help them make a decent living.
@@DustBugsTravel Absolutely
We have family on a farm between Philippolis and Luckhoff that borders on the Van der Kloof dam. Travelled that road between the two dorpies a few times without any issues, never knew it was a private road. Love your videos
Thank you so much, I'm happy to hear you enjoy our videos. 😁🚗 Those farms in the Vanderkloof area must be gorgeous, the natural beauty in that vicinity is quite stunning.
I was so sad when I saw you heading back home.
Don't you worry! We're back from another trip already and hard at work editing those videos. You'll see the first one in two days! We hope you'll enjoy our visits to a brand new area! 🚗😁
My Mom an Dad were born in Philippolis in 1933. My Dad strew Mom's ashes on the "kanon koppie" next to the canon facing east in 1998 and us children his in 2019. My one Uncles also. Not sure when. They could never stop talking on how they enjoyed playing on that koppie as kids around the 40's. My Grandpa owned a garage which was on the now open space in front of the koppie. I have a pic. There were 4 garages in town at that stage because of it being on the main route. My other Grandpa was a teacher at the original one room school which is now a restaurant as far as i understand.
The Fiis family currently still living there own a very successful guesthouse called Groenhuis Gastehuis. They play a huge role in keeping the town together. Jens Friis wrote a book "Philippolis. Die oudste nedersetting in die Vrystaat" which explains most of the history of the town and surrounding area.
Thank you for sharing those special memories with us. I wonder if you guys struggled as much as I did to climb that koppie. What an amazing story that three family members' ashes were scattered at that site. 🤗 It amazed me when I read that there were four garages in town at one time! When we were there about two months ago, the only remaining one had closed down and we couldn't get petrol in town! Thank you for the info about the book by Jens Friis, it certainly is a town with a very rich history. 👌🏻
@@DustBugsTravel We did struggle aswell😊 Looks much easier than it is.
Loved that Sable and his surroundings!!!! Beautiful 👌👍
I am so very much enjoying your video in the Free State what I used to call the OFS. I was born in Winberg in 1946!!!! Can I be cheeky an recommend a good book on Emily Hobhouse by Elsebe Brits. It is wonderfully researched and well written. The book covers Emily Hobhouse's entire life. The South African part of her life is fascinating. She tried so hard to help women and children in the concentration camps. Elsebe Britis is a journalist from Cape Town.
Thank you! I'm not much of a reader, but perhaps my darling wife would be interested. I also lived in the Free State for a very long time, so am always happy to hear when someone enjoys the Free State with us. 🚙😁 I'm sure you've seen our recent video on Winburg too (Episode 360 if you haven't yet).
I just yesterday come across your channel... Its so enjoyble guys... Good editing, voice overs music... Well done... I love the dorpies
Welcome to our channel! 🤩 We're so happy you've joined us and that you enjoy our videos. We also love the small towns and just can't get enough of them! 😁🚗
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The Bushman was first people in Town yes the Adam Kok 2 was a danger Criminals for San People for the genocide in South Africa in Philippolls from
The Traditional Leader Toetie Dow of the /Xam Bushman People of South Africa
The little house on the prairie…….gun powder storage! Quaint!!!
We had a steel slide like that in Texas when I was young.
So hopefully our video took you back to when you were also going down it over and over again! It certainly took me back a long time, I haven't been on a slide in many moons! 😁🚗
Amazing again!
Thank you so much, it is indeed a lovely place! 🤩🚗
Absolutely beautiful! I absolutely love the beautiful little Karoo houses and the town looks well maintained which warmed my heart ♥️
We're so happy that you enjoyed exploring Philippolis with us. It was indeed fantastic to see so many houses in such good shape. We enjoyed our visit to this charming town tremendously! 🏡🤩
😉 cheers😂😂, jul moes van Luckhoff af die R704 gevat het Polis toe die pads net 84kms, nee dit is n publieke pad.
Cheers to you and Riaan! 🍻 On my map, the R704 runs from Trompsburg to Fauresmith to Koffiefontein and we did that route earlier on in our trip. Thanks for checking out our video of Philippolis! 😁🚗
@@DustBugsTravel aah dis jamer google maps is nie glued up op die R rural roads nie, die 85kms pad is ook 704 onderom en daars groot wild reservate en leeukampe langs die pad. Ek geniet jul vids baie veral dat jul die less traveled pad vat dankie, ekt self vroeer baie rond gery maar nou is ek bed leend so nou ry ek saam met julle!!! Mooi ry alles van die BESTE👋😎
Love this town. Thanks for this, my 2nd, visit. Lots of early history here. These towns grow on one.
So glad you enjoyed! Philippolis is such a charming town and those streets with all the gorgeous buildings. So much history there! 🤩🚗
I was visit Phillipolis every holiday by the DuPlesiss family from the orphanage in the 60 ties.Retha their daughter is still living there.She was dosent on the university of Bloemfontein
A beautifull and historical town. Thank you for this video. It was so nice as we drove throught the town. Well done guys
It's always fantastic when you join us. We loved this pretty town too, we could almost feel the history as we drove around! 👌🏻🚗
Dit is n stunning dorpie. Jip moet se die laaste 3 jaar bars ons dorpie uit sy nate. Ek is seker as joh suster se mini by haar huis gestaan het sou hulle dit herken het. Ons as inwoners spring in om skoon en netjies te hou . Wat n fees om hier te kan bly.
We absolutely loved visiting your hometown! The community is doing a great job of keeping the town clean and tidy, well done! Thank you for watching our video. 🚗😁
Love your videos, please Sir Lauren's van der Post was a writer, philosopher, explorer, farmer, soldier, humanitarian etc.
Glad to hear you enjoy watching our videos. 😁🚗
My father was born at Philippolis (1914)😀😃😄
A special view of the church from that hill yhoooo but who steals a canon🤷♀️🙆♀️
You ask exactly the same questions I do! 😁 I also want to know how they got it down from that little hill, because it's a tough climb! ⛰️😨 It must've been a group of friends who thought they were funny and now have an irreplacable historical artefact stashed somewhere or hopefully on display. That's my theory anyway! 🤷🏼♂️💣
There is a Labarint at the back of Laurens vd Post & the church.
Rina Coetzee, an artist live in Philllpolis. Her artwork is in oom Japie se Huis. Lovely paintings.
Thanks for the info. 👍🏻
Ek geniet die toer dis so in my lyn og so intresant ken al die name maar was nog nooit daar nie dankie dis so mooi Ria Namibia Walvis
Ek het nog nooit wit Tarentaale gesien nie ek ken net die gewoones my ma het met hulle in die Soutkalaharie in Namibia geboer maar dis so mooi nou kan ek vir my kinders wys waar ons moet ry ag julle is dierbaar en wys so baie die Liewe Here seen julle dankie pragtig
Ek het nog nooit wit Tarentaale gesien nie ek ken net die gewoones my ma het met hulle in die Soutkalaharie in Namibia geboer maar dis so mooi nou kan ek vir my kinders wys waar ons moet ry ag julle is dierbaar en wys so baie die Liewe Here seen julle dankie pragtig
The sign at the gun powder storage building was not taken off, it was stolen off. Also, Emily Hobhouse did not take care of people, in South Africa, she fought against the atrocity of the British Empire with their concentration camps where thousands of women an children died. Call a spade a spade. Great video for the rest.
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to write this comment. However, we will not take instructions from you about what to say or how to say it in our videos. We'll continue doing what we feel comfortable with. That is just how it is. 🤷🏻♂️
@@DustBugsTravel hmmm Uncomfortable with the facts of history? WHY?
Not uncomfortable at all. 😁 I just don't fact-check every single thing we read online. We travel for fun and ours isn't a history channel.
@@DustBugsTravel I agree 100 % that it is not a history channel, yet in the Springbok video you went at length to explain the history of where the name of Spektakelpas originated from. Emily Hobhouse is in the class of an Anne Frank or a Florence Nightingale. She was brave British woman that stood up against the atrocities of her own government. She ended up on the right side of history. I will be surprised if she was not part of your history curriculum at school. i.e no real reason to fact check anything. Playing her contribution to humanity down to "good things " is absolutely disrespectful of what she achieved. Picking up others garbage or dishing out water bottles at a local marathon are also "good things to many people". That is the reason why I commented. For the rest you doing a good job with these videos
While I appreciate your input, I really don't want to enter into a long back-and-forth about this and this will be my last response on this topic. History is amongst a multitude of things we enjoy and read up on while we're travelling and no two of the 390 videos on our channel follows exactly the same format or variety of information. It depends entirely on the town or place we're visiting at the time and what info we happen upon. Since we travel for enjoyment and ours is a travelling vlog for fun, we don't take any info too seriously and don't ever claim the content online to be 100% accurate. In the thousands of comments we've had in the last almost two years, our viewers have corrected information often and we have absolutely no problem with that. Your initial comment was different in that you insinuated that we deliberately sugarcoat info, which is not our goal. We have a specific way of speaking and will always be authentic to ourselves, so will continue on our merry way. Thank you for watching our videos. 🚙🙂
Could someone explain as to why Phillipolis has not sunk into the cess pit of civilisation in RSA.?
Philippolis was actually one of a few towns during this trip that seemed to be in good shape still. We actually chatted to some locals in town about this and, while they have the odd complaint about the local authorities, they feel that their town still functions well for the most part, which was great to hear. 👍🏻 They did express the hope that this will continue and that the ever-present threats of depopulation and lack of funding don't cause deterioration in the short to medium term. We hope for that too.
Nice town, not without our problems. Water only every second day for about 3 hours. That's it. Otherwise our little town is quite nice.
First time I have seen Philippolis in the dark. I checked on my Tracks4Africa maps and the gravel road from Luckoff to Philippolis show as a private road...so must have been a private road for some time and your map probably not updated? But what I also see on T4A is that there is a gravel road from Luckhoff to Fauresmith so you did not have to drive via Koffifontein. What I would like to know is the condition of the tar road from where you left Vanderkloof over Luckhoff to Koffiefontain please. The last time I heard it was in very bad shape but that they were going to fix theroad soon. Thanx
Philippolis was quite a sight after dark, we loved the look of the church and the main road by the light of the street lamps. 👌🏻 I have experienced before that some roads which Google Maps includes in a specific route, are indeed closed or private when we arrive. Detours of a similar distance are normally available though, but not this time around. I saw the gravel road between Luckhoff and Fauresmith on the map, but because it was already late and we slow down quite dramatically on gravel, especially after dark, and I knew that we already had a long stretch of gravel from Fauresmith to Philippolis, I opted against this. The road you asked about, was in fair condition I'd say. The stretch between Vanderkloof and Luckhoff was in better shape than the piece between Luckhoff and Koffiefontein. There were sections of roadworks on this particular stretch and temporary road surfaces have been created in two places to the left of the main road while they're working on the roads. I hope this helps. 🚗🛣️
@@DustBugsTravel Thanx for the information.
Wat het in 1860 met die breinmense daar gebeur moet nie se die bruinmense het verkoop aan wie en waarom
I'm not familiar with the history. 🤷🏻♂️
I am of Jewish /Afrikaner descent.Would I be welcome as a citizen in Orania as I have been brought under the impression that there is a race based admission?
You posted your question about Orania under our Philippolis video. Let's hope someone who knows the answer, sees it. 🤷🏼♂️
It is not race based, it is afrikaans culture based. During one of the Voetspore episodes the actually invited the afrikaans speaking mixed race member of the team to move to Orania.
Does your wife ever get out the car to walk around with you.🙃
She does indeed, when and where necessary. You may not be aware, but she has major knee issues after several failed surgeries, so getting in and out of a vehicle, is hard for her. 🙂🚗