S1 - Ep 293 - Twee Riviere - A Small Village with a Backdrop of Mountains!

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Жыл бұрын

As we arrived in Twee Riviere, we were immediately struck by the beauty of the small village. The town is charming and picturesque, with a quaint old-world aqueduct system that carries fresh mountain water to every home. It's incredible to see how this ingenious system has been in place for so many years. We learned that Twee Riviere has been around since 1765, and it has grown into a thriving village with homes, barns, and paddocks. As we explored the village, we couldn't help but admire the natural surroundings. Situated in the Langkloof Valley, Twee Riviere is part of one of the most scenic sections of Route 62, with stunning mountains and valleys as a backdrop. The peacefulness and rural qualities of the area were so refreshing. We felt like we could just relax and breathe in the fresh country air. Overall, our travels through Twee Riviere were truly unforgettable, and we would highly recommend this charming town to anyone looking for a tranquil escape. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #easterncape #tweeriviere
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@frederikbrits9559 Жыл бұрын

The owner of farm Twee Riviere shortly before the Groot Trek was a Ockert Olivier x Anna Catharina Strydom, granddaughter of Matthijs. Ockert is listed as a warrior in the Slag van Bloedrivier

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the info! 👌🏻

@frederikbrits9559 Жыл бұрын

The Langkloof ends at Two Streams, the actual Kloof follow the Kouga river to Patensie. Great video Curtis

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed. 🚙😁

@munesumangava9751 9 ай бұрын

Omg!!! Can’t get over the beauty of this place especially seeing it from above! Aerial shots👌👌👌👌👌

@Weckewerk Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for showing us the real ZA most tourists never see. Show us more end never stop 👍🏼

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

We'll show you more and we'll never stop! 🚙😁 Thank you, it means so much to know that you enjoy our videos, we appreciate you watching! 🤩🇿🇦

@RSA692 Жыл бұрын

Childhood memories. The house you described as gorgeous is where I spent many holidays. It used to belong to my aunt, Lucy Olivier, (yes Olivier what else..). She was the widow of Gielie Olivier. She lived alone in that house for many years. Later my cousin, Patsy who was married to Eben, (you guessed it), Olivier, lived there until her untimely death. There is the pakstoor. On the left. That is where they used sort peaches. Then the road makes a right turn but not before you see the wooden doors of the double garage on your left. Although it is closer to the neighbour's house, it belongs to the big house on the right. The kids next door, Hannes and Madelein, (Olivier of course), were about my age. Oom Giel Olivier was the foreman way back when. Another oom Giel Olivier came to the house twice a day to milk the cow. That was a highlight in my day as I got to operate the separator. The house itself is huge. Rooms both sides of the large stoep. If my memory serves me right, there are five bedrooms inside the house. In the afternoon kids had to retire to their rooms and had no choice but to stare at the yellow wood ceiling. The yellow wood floors were a bit creaky so we could not sneak out while the old folks took a nap. It is only now that I appreciate the yellow wood interior. Back then I was too young. The smell of wood and apples though is unforgettable. I wish I had the maturity to ask questions, like was that the original farmhouse and was that the farm called Tweeriviere. It is the biggest, grandest house in the area, so it could well have been. The orchards are all over so it is difficult to tell which belongs to which of the houses. I think in the end all of the original farmland was sold. Only the house remained. Pity it is behind a wall now and I have no idea who owns it.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for that very interesting history, info and background! 👌🏻 As the highlight for you was operating the separator, the highlight of your comment for me was the gentleman who came to milk.the cow twice a day I just love that! 😍🐄 We've stayed at a few farmhouses with very creaky floorboards, so that resonated with me too! Those says you describe sound like the perfect childhood and, you're so right, we didn't think so at the time. 🤷🏼‍♂️

@zuanechallis4653 10 ай бұрын

Hi, we live in tweeriviere, the house you see before the river's bridge behind walls belong to the du toit family and the old farm house across the camelot sign belongs to eduard olivier, that is the original farm house from way back when....

@1812nico Жыл бұрын

Hi you two! Thank you for picking me up! Those mountain views in your drone footage took my breath away. Also in town you can hardly look anywhere without seeing the magnificent mountains. It is again wonderful to see a "small" place with a 250+ year history thriving and not losing its identity through the years. Beautiful green tree lined streets, not to mention the two giants reaching for heaven! The houses with their gables are magnificent. (The Transvaal town I was born in also had a channeled irrigation system along the streets, from which you could water your property by pushing down a handheld sluice). Just when I thought we might have to make do with the Express track crossing the tar road and a scant view of the old station: Voila!! The BRIDGE! Thank you for another beautiful and interesting trip. I'll wait patiently for the next one. Keep safe!

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

The magnificent surroundings had a deep impact on us as well and it was incredibly beautiful everywhere we looked. The drone shots really highlighted the beauty for me as well and I was quite happy with the result! 🤩⛰️ We've never seen palm trees quite as high as those two which you rightfully call giants, they were gorgeous! 🌴💚 How interesting that your birthtown also had the irrigation channels feeding each house, that is amazing! That train bridge was the crowning glory of our visit to fabulous Twee Riviere! 🚙😁

@kosievandenberg2145 Жыл бұрын

My kennis van die landelike Oos Kaap is maar skraal. So Anderse soort skoonheid. Ek sien uit daarna om saam met julle te verken. Dankie dat julle jul vlerke begin sprei.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

We spread our wings a long time ago and have travelled much further from home in previous videos, which you may not have seen yet. You have some catching up to do! 🚙😁 I hope you enjoy the places we got to see in the rest of this trip!

@annawitter5161 Жыл бұрын

Out here in rural New Zealand I share the road with tractors all the time. What a lovely area. When I lived in PE we took trips out here often. Was one of the happiest times. Well done for finding the station. And what a beautiful sky!!

@ingeborgvanderveer789 Жыл бұрын

Ha Anna, hopelijk blijft deze reactie staat, het blijft spannend met KZbin 😊. Binnenkort ga ik weer naar Deventer. Als u het fijn vindt, kan ik eens proberen om informatie over uw opa te achterhalen in onze archieven? Als ik zijn volledige voornamen, achternaam en geboortedatum te Deventer weet. Steeds als ik een privé e-mail hier vermeld wordt mijn reactie eraf gegooid dus dat mag kennelijk niet van KZbin. Even nadenken hoe we dat moeten doen als ik informatie vindt, misschien heeft Curtis een tip? Hartelijke groet van Ingeborg

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

@Anna Witter We were happy to finally see some identifiable pears being transported in a tractor, no less! 🍐🚜 Where we live, we never see tractors, so we love it when we drive down the roads in these little places and along comes a tractor! I'm glad you enjoyed a trip back to Twee Riviere, it's a fantastic little place! 🚙🤩

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

@Ingeborg Van der Veer If Anna would like to email the info you require to dustbugs1@gmail.com and you send an email to the same email address, I'm happy to forward Anna's email to you so that the two of you can communicate directly with each other thereafter. That's really the only suggestion I can come up with now, other than making your email address public, which you may not want to do. 🤷‍♂️📩

@flodillon991 Жыл бұрын

A very beautiful little town loved your drone footage. The mountains are so magnificent . Thank you.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed the beauty of Twee Riviere too! 🚙⛰️🌊 It's really a stunning little village with so much character and charm. I felt totally at peace and at home there and didn't want to leave!

@mariusroos Жыл бұрын

Once again the beauty of the Langkloof. It is so farm like and quiet. I long back to my farm days. Thank you so much for this footage and drone clips. I have never watched your videos and got bored - never. Well done and the back seat is mine please - for the next trip.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Farm-like is exactly what every village in the Langkloof was to us too, we just loved it! 🚜🍏🍐 For us, it's great fun to have you along and you're never too quiet on the backseat. I'm extra happy to hear that you also enjoyed every moment! You know you're booked for Thursday, we look forward to it! 🚙😁

@annatjielange4172 Жыл бұрын

Ek lief hierdie klein dorpies dis nog rustige lewe uit die stede. Maar ek sal 'n plaasboer moet soek om daar 'n lewe te kan geniet.😇❤

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

We also love the small towns so much! I do believe the quality of life is better in the outlying areas and the natural surroundings aren't bad either! 🚙⛰️🌊

@charlietreston4035 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys amazing video as you both said it's like a trip back in time Cape Dutch style houses neatly trimmed hedges I will be checking the glass of the windows after your interesting information I remember those little boxes in the post office the house you filmed with the road though it looks like a coach house to me shame you couldn't film inside the kitchen it looked interesting. I love the little channels and a sleuse in each house. I'm glad you were able to find the station even though it is being used as shelter for the cattle Twee Rivier had such a peaceful vibe and the tractor with pears topped it off thanks for taking me along cheerio till the next one

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

The little village of Twee Riviere was really captivating! We loved the drive through, as well as the incredible natural surroundings! 🚙🤩 I'm not surprised you found the info about the old windows interesting, I did too and always find myself looking for them now! I have no doubt that you'll find many more of them where you live! 🏡 You know we're always happy when we find the station in a place and even happier here to find cattle as a bonus! 🐂🚉

@ingeborgvanderveer789 Жыл бұрын

Wat een juweel van een brug in de laatste seconden. Yes, we all want the apple express back! Na zoveel episodes vol appels en peren, ga ik straks in de Albert Heijn toch ook eens wat fruit kopen, meestal zwicht ik voor zoeter spul 😊. In Den Haag is een restaurant met de naam ‘appels en peren’ met een geweldig menu, voor het geval jullie ooit nog eens in Nederland komen. Mooi dat de koeien hun weg vinden rondom de oude station gebouwen en wonderlijk dat de oude crossing signs nog steeds langs de weg staan. Je zou bijna hopen dat er ineens echt een trein voorbij komt. Wie weet, in een volgend dorp … 🚂

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

That train bridge was such a surprise and I was so happy to catch it on camera! 😁 I've made a note of 'Apples and Pears' in The Hague and will most certainly check it out if we're ever lucky enough to visit! 🍎🍐🇱🇺 We just loved those two calves standing in the shade of one of the old station buildings! Two of the things we love in one place, that was great! 🐂🚉 I hope you enjoy your fruit and we shall see you at the next stop! 🚙🤩

@kosievandenberg2145 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you Curtis. Twee Riviere had the same impression on me. Like I want to belong there.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear you also loved Twee Riviere! 🚙😍

@thepenelopejones Жыл бұрын

I feel so comfortable sitting in the backseat and thank you so much for avoiding those craters in the road as much as possible!!😂👍 Another wonderful adventure

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

We don't even notice poor roads anymore, there is just so much beauty and so many interesting things to always distract us! 🚙🤩 But we're always careful, so you'll always be safe with us. 😁 Thank you for coming along to Twee Riviere! 👌🏻

@thepenelopejones Жыл бұрын

@@DustBugsTravel 🙆‍♀🚗🤞

@mk-xq1tt Жыл бұрын

Lovely little town.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

The scenery is spectacular! 🚙🤩

@deonzar Жыл бұрын

It was nice visiting the Langkloof...have not been that way in a long time..thanx

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Well, now youve been to the Langkloof again, it was fun! 😁🚙

@RyanDH Жыл бұрын

Another great video, some very interesting buildings

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you, happy that you enjoyed Twee Riviere. This place really spoke to me! 🚙🤩

@ronnykenny3965 Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for that awesome vlog, we drove through probably a yr ago, also thought we would have lunch there were told the same thing. They did say we could do a booking but was basically for the campus, we drove through the campus grounds, very pretty. Stay safe & thank you for all the editing, sure that's a full time job

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

The campus and the cafe are really beautiful and I completely understand that they're mainly intended to serve the students. 👌🏻 Interesting to hear that you were there just a year ago, I hope our video reminded you of a good time in Twee Riviere! 😊 Editing is a huge job, but I love it almost as much as travelling, so I'm happy to do it! 🚙👨‍💻

@michalf6460 Жыл бұрын

loved it a lot

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear, thank you! 🚙👌🏻

@braamoberholzer9454 Жыл бұрын

nice video, great drone footage - thanx..!!

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed! We appreciate you watching! 🚙😁

@beatrixfourie9792 Жыл бұрын

Baie dankie.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

Only a pleasure! 🚙🤩

@janrehder627 Жыл бұрын

It is a pity that you could not film inside the restaurant and campus of the SA Institute for Heritage Science & Conservation. Beautiful place and work being done there...that road with the old entrance is called Campus Road...

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

I would've loved to film at the campus, but have to respect if it's not permitted. Not much I can do then. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Thank you for the info.

@flower723 Жыл бұрын

You should have stopped for tea or a meal in the Belfry. It's a remarkable eatery. You can AirbnB there as well. It's a little gem.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

You should've watched the entire video. We did stop there, but were told by the staff on duty that they don't serve the public, only the students. 🤷‍♂️

@flower723 Жыл бұрын

@@DustBugsTravel I watch most of your videos in full - I also do the road less travelled. In this instance, Ruben must have used his discretion. They are a delightful and very private family. So the thought of your cameras just closed the door. Go back without the camera and the PR (they don't need nor want it) and have the experience.

@DustBugsTravel Жыл бұрын

It is of course entirely their choice and I fully respect that. If you think the point of filming places for the videos on our channel is PR, you're completely off course. I started making these videos for my mom who is wheelchair-bound and unable to travel anymore. I will continue with my camera as I am now and where it isn't welcome, I'm happy not to go. 🤷‍♂️ We have plenty of incredible experiences exactly the way we travel now. There are too many other places left to explore and discover, we won't be back to the Langkloof for a long time.

@flower723 Жыл бұрын

@@DustBugsTravel Whew - now that's off your chest. Simply put, my experience was different. Your listenership may value another opinion. Happy and safe travels in this beautiful rich country. If your site motivates just one more road-less travelled traveller or armchair traveller- you will have made an impact.