Exploring the Vibrant Streets of Melrose Arch: An American experiencing a South African Adventure

[@tshepomogotsi]

Your ancestors, our cousins, did not volunteer for slavery, they were enslaved. Just as worse a fate as those who were offloaded at high seas to save ships from overturning. While you are in Afrika, don't call yourself "a foreigner in this land". I don't wanna be punished by mother Alkebulan for not guiding you and yours, the African norms. Honour those left this earth hoping to see the African sun again or for the first time, but could not, measure your words as they can be daggers that can hurt your gardians' spirits.

[@DiscoveringElise]

This made me tear up. It was so heartfelt and touching. Thank you for this meaningful comment 💜 🙏🏽

[@luckympilo7799]

Ur taste of music is on another level.....as a South African I can affirm that u know Amapiano....😊😊❤❤❤...enjoy our country 🎉

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you 😊

[@mfundo6619]

Thank you for playing South African music. This shows that you're embracing our culture. This is deeply appreciated

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you. I just love everything about your country from the music to the language. The landscape and the wonderful wonderful people ❤️

[@mfundo6619]

@@DiscoveringElise Awesome. I'm so glad you're enjoying our country. Welcome back home

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you 😊

[@Lerato_Lili]

We love you Elise as South African❤, you're not a foreigner this is your home the motherland❤❤

[@DiscoveringElise]

This made me tear 😢. I really appreciate that, thank you 😊

[@Lerato_Lili]

You're welcome Elise you don't ve an idea how much South African love American, don't even have doubts for anything just be free and enjoy yourself🇿🇦💗

[@zukilemaseko8001]

Yho the background music my favorite track Baya Pusha!!!! Woza!!! The seed has been planted my sista ❤

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you 😊

[@LionelEstree]

My sister don't come with your Western ideology this your land... welcome home...just remember we love you guys enjoy and make the most of it

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you

[@mariahkamogelomoloisane6276]

10:21 That is Royal Bafokeng Holdings, a company owned by the Bafokeng community all the way from Rustenburg, holds the largest platinum reserves in the world on their land in Rustenburg.

[@DiscoveringElise]

Wow platinum 😍 thank you for this. I love learning

[@romanussaal712]

The land and minerals wealth of the first Indegenous Songquas people welcome home....

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you!🧡

[@moelmangoegape6523]

Music on another level, literally dancing to the beats❤❤❤❤,playing my all time favourite by "something Soweto".

[@DiscoveringElise]

Ohhh thank you

[@sanelemwelase]

Absolutely beautiful vlog, accompanied by nice music 👌👌

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@thomasletsoalo6749]

Oh music 🎶. I'm south african and I'm like wats that mix

[@pusomogwera9260]

The only way the outside world can deliver message to us is though birds, You are blessed my sister

[@DiscoveringElise]

I have been seeing so many birds lately, blue Jay's and red Robins.

[@PabiMontwedi]

Nah sis you are gonna have to drop a playlist one of these days please, your music choice is perfect 👌🏼

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you

[@Thetalkwithshay]

I love this I am from Cape Town, South Africa the USA has a special place in my heart but I looove my country and to have you all here is absolutely amazing there's just something about it. Sending sooo much love to you

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you so much. I can't wait to come back to visit Cape Town! The beauty there is unreal in pictures and videos, I can't imagine when I see it with my own eyes!

[@Thetalkwithshay]

@@DiscoveringElise I would love to meet you, that's just a trait of mine love meeting new people

[@Thetalkwithshay]

I don't know if you've heard of Paarl that's where I am staying

[@DiscoveringElise]

Pearl? No, I have not heard of it. I will look it up 😊

[@Thetalkwithshay]

@@DiscoveringElise yes it gets very hot in summer over here and very cold in winter because Paarl(not pearl it means pearl in french ) is in a valley

[@therealpaul-xv6jz]

I ❤ Elise Channel 🎉

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you my friend 🧡

[@CalvinKunene-uv2jv]

Hey Elsie and your family we love you. Y'all are at home motherland. You belong here. From Mr Calvin in Pretoria South Africa.😊

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you for this 😊

[@MichaelMosae]

Two for joy❤❤

[@DiscoveringElise]

Yes, I receive that joy, my friend 🧡

[@keitungobeni4259]

Hi Elise. I love the acapella song on this video. You seem like someone who's spiritually gifted. I too believe that those 2 birds were your parents

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you. I believe that they were too. Thank you for the compliment ☺️

[@_theerealnono_7694]

🤦🏽‍♀️

[@mosamogotlane7853]

i love the soundtracks on this video

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you 😊

[@thomasletsoalo6749]

Welcome Home. 🎉🎉🎉

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you 😊

[@Tebogomar]

You must go to Melrose Arch at night during the day it is dull.

[@DiscoveringElise]

Ohhhh ok, noted

[@ReaonGroup]

Well done love to hear more of that voice.. keep it up.. vlog is engaging.

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you! Will do!

[@thomasletsoalo6749]

Loving the channel. 🎉🎉

[@DiscoveringElise]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you for your support 🙏🏽

[@shrifamudondo1081]

Winter will be approaching stay warm during that period.

[@DiscoveringElise]

How cold does it get in the winter in SA?

[@bongamkuyana3741]

​@@DiscoveringElise it gets dry, windy, and it occasionally snows. Cape Town rains right through winter. -6°c min to 18°c max

[@DiscoveringElise]

Ok, I can handle that! Where I live, it snows and gets even colder!

[@bafanatshabalala7655]

Two doves means "Two for joy"

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you, I have had nothing but joy since being in SA 🧡

[@samuellubisi1944]

I may be late on your channel but welcome to South Africa a country of possibilities, you're welcome enjoy 💕💕

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you for the warm welcome 🙏🏽

[@unathiniyabo]

I always automatically like your vlogs even before watching ❤ happy you’re enjoying our sunny South Africa ☀️ please consider staying or coming back again! Also love the music 💃🏾🕺🏾

[@DiscoveringElise]

Awww thank you! I appreciate your support. I'll be back very soon!

[@Karl3Lang]

Hey Elise, is there something you are not telling us, do you have a South African that is supplying you with all the top shelf SA music because this song selection is not a fluke. it's very specific 😊😂

[@DiscoveringElise]

No, I honestly just pick the songs I like. I'm so glad you like it

[@thulisaul_]

Your song selection noo you good ❤❤❤

[@Joe_Ndlozi]

You're not a foreigner in Africa. This is your home. New subscriber here. 😊❤️

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you for that! Also, thank you for your support. Welcome, my new friend 🧡

[@oompie8870]

Uyabheda,SA has proud black natives

[@thulisaul_]

Sis your home ❤❤❤I love your vlog

[@DiscoveringElise]

Yay! Thank you! I appreciate your support 🙏🏽 ❤️

[@TheHiltonblake]

Hey, Elise!.. Cape Townian, here.. I'm happy to see you guys enjoying your stay in our country.. Good to see you making memories, here!.. ☺

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thanks so much 😊. I can't wait to visit your side of the country 🧡

[@Sammy_SAA]

Welcome to the motherland sister

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thanks so much 😊

[@SbuAfrica]

😮your music always gets me

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you

[@zamekakaiser351]

God bless you my beautiful family ❤❤❤

[@DiscoveringElise]

Same to you! Thank you so much for your kindness ❤️

[@ThriftingwithJasmine]

Why am i watching this in the same Walmart pajamas as you in the beginning 😂❤

[@DiscoveringElise]

Ha ha. I love those pj's. So soft, right lol

[@tlwaelolawrence5812]

I am just happy you send the massage over there in the States about Africa and the wrong narative that was fed to our brother and sister over there and that South African looks like a lot op tops places that side. enjoy guys

[@DiscoveringElise]

😊

[@Seeta_sa_gauta]

You are living the life. Ohooo!

[@DiscoveringElise]

Omg I love it here so much 😍

[@MimshacTv]

Yo taste in music is on another level sis 😍

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank u 💓

[@mbusomhlongo579]

The tone of that @gifted song goes well with your action of grounding yourself.

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you

[@mbusomhlongo579]

​@@DiscoveringElise Another piece that came into my mind is by South African former President Mr Thabo Mbeki called I'm an African. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ3QfHmKlsmHoZosi=NMrZxhAV2kBEUgio

[@ndlovuhthandokuhle3247]

Listen beautiful, I am South African and I am so glad to tell you that you got it wrong when u say you are a foreigner here,no you are not

[@DiscoveringElise]

Awww this means so much ❤️ thank you for this compliment 💖

[@hopes9451]

🎉❤eating my favourite chutney Simba chips!!!

[@DiscoveringElise]

So good

[@1HourOf.]

NICE!

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@2ceejayJr]

We can do a piano song about that song you've just sing In jozi in jozi in jozi.. 😀🤗 Just enjoy guys

[@DiscoveringElise]

🎶🤸🏾‍♀️💃🏾

[@2ceejayJr]

🥰@@DiscoveringElise

[@johninjabuliso4356]

Enjoy yo stay in Our Country we love you

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you so much 🙏🏽

[@FionaAugust-v3q]

I so wanted to see that food 😢how long will you guys be in SA ? Wish someone would take you guys out dancing where are these American South Africans that are always meeting up Dr Asad ? Sbuda ? Take Elise and Tweedie to Katzys 💃

[@DiscoveringElise]

Is Katyz a club? I'll add it to my list of places to go.

[@FionaAugust-v3q]

@@DiscoveringElise Yes it's a club they have local bands and also play RnB from the 90s and early 2000s it's a nice club for a mature crowd

[@OnicaMatidze]

Hi dear sister welcome to SA,enjoy your stay n stay safe,❤❤❤❤

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you 😊

[@bluecouchpodcast24]

Awesome vid..also when you find time visit Steyn City..another city within city concept but in a grandeur scale..just smells of money..lol..from property,restaurants to retail

[@DiscoveringElise]

Ohhhh yes, ok, I'll add this to my list. Thank you 😊

[@bluecouchpodcast24]

@@DiscoveringElise ❤️❤️

[@PabiMontwedi]

26:29 oh girl I'm mad at you for that😂 but glad you enjoyed the food and made some new friends ❤

[@DiscoveringElise]

Sorry, I have plenty more to show 😉 I love food as you probably can tell lol

[@MimshacTv]

This is your home....anywhere where blacks are majority is your home. Im South afrucan, but the Caribbean my home too cos its majoirty black. SA loves black americans!

[@DiscoveringElise]

We love SA even more 🧡

[@MimshacTv]

@@DiscoveringElise ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@abiamogotsi5023]

For those hot flushes, you need to get A.Vogel Menoforce at any leading Pharmacies

[@DiscoveringElise]

Ok I'll look into that

[@leonkhunanemadihlaba1902]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@R1M1r1m1]

When are you guys leaving Joburg? We'll be arriving next week.

[@southernafricanboy4148]

Nice Where you from sis? Nigeria? Glad tou enjoying SA

[@DiscoveringElise]

I'm from America 🧡

[@melaninbotswana2474]

My sister am from Botswana 🇧🇼 and I can tell you this, you are not a foreigner

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you so much for this compliment 💗

[@mfundolek-mh1ve]

I can see you luv jozi and jozi ❤ u too

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you 😊

[@PabiMontwedi]

6:09 was that the bhebha dance move?😂

[@DiscoveringElise]

Ha ha. I tried it huh lol

[@LindaSibeko-j2v]

😅🎉 💃🥂🍾🏌️🔥🇿🇦

[@WorldbestDJDuoTV]

Melrose is more beautiful and romantic at night

[@DiscoveringElise]

I need to experience this

[@reantai7101]

You guys are lying you are south africans I mean wow you are just one of us....

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you! This is an honor for real 🥰

[@mariejones5524]

Why dont you learn some of the laguages.

[@DiscoveringElise]

I'm trying to learn Zulu

[@TheJakes2009]

A foreigner yet a native.

[@DiscoveringElise]

Thank you! What an honor

[@shisuiuchiha480]

There is no way you were not heavily invested in SA music before moving here coz your playlist selection is just over the top. You understand SA music. Unless you have a long background of House Music because thats the backbone of SA Music infused with other subgenres.

[@DiscoveringElise]

I really just pick the music I'm drawn to. I'm so glad you enjoy it ☺️

[@jasonlakin1971]

Maybe get a salad