Revealing an ABANDONED mining Town in Africa Luderitz Namibia

[@TheNewbys]

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[@coletteaubert9702]

There is a herd of wild horses in Hermanus. The Rooisand horses. Legend has it they could have been left from the Boer War or belonged to a farmer who just left them there. We love your show by the way and inspire us to travel.

[@eelcowalraven8437]

Who needs a Discovery Channel, when we all got you guys to show us around and make us feel that we are all there with you. Absolutely mind blowing .

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks dad, that’s such a lovely comment. ❤️❤️💎

[@valchung296]

It really is mind blowing! Well said.

[@hughprice2310]

I am so glad that you visited Kolmanskop. We went there in 1984 and in those days you needed to buy a permit in Luderitz. We had a guide called Gunther who kept teasing us about snakes! I remember the bowling alley in one of the buildings. Luderitz was a town in those days with a frontier type atmosphere and we had thick early morning fog, typical of the Namibian coast. The locals like to drink chasers with a beer and I recall drinking schnapps in the bar where we were staying! It was very German. Another excellent film well put together.

[@TheNewbys]

Always such a treat to share your memories with you Hugh, we absolutely love hearing them so thank you so much for sharing. It was without doubt one of our favourite parts of Namibia and we were so excited to share this weeks video. Have a great week and we will see you on Sunday, we’re headed for Sossusvlei!

[@carolbulmer8253]

Thank you, Newbys, for this fascinating tour😊

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Carol! Lovely to hear from you friend. 👍🙏❤️

[@l_alvarez_1k]

Such an amazing surprise to see the herd of horses. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheNewbys]

It was an epic surprise and we were very lucky. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. 👍👍❤️

[@johnallen148]

Hi Tara John and Crusoe,very interesting lost town pity you did not find any Diamonds ♦️we could all be rich lol 😝,see Crusoe was taking it all in ,,the Town you arrived next what some beautiful buildings the house 🏠 are huge stunning, even Crusoe agreed with me ,how is the sleeping going dose Crusoe sleep ok at night is it cold ,wild horses 🐴 look a bit thine no food for them poor things ,the Germans get everywhere lol 😆.very interesting blog till next time take care keep safe, John 🔥⛈👀🤷‍♂️😝🙌🤷‍♂️🎉🧑‍🎄🙏👍🌬🌬🎉🎉🎄

[@TheNewbys]

Always so great to hear from you John, thanks for writing to us. Yes, wouldn’t a diamond find be amazing 🤩 maybe next time 😉 we’re getting some sleep, but the little man isn’t quite sleeping through the night just yet! 🥱 it does cool down at night which is a welcome respite after the hot sunny days! Have a super week and we will see you on Sunday 😊

[@angiem2873]

Wow that was both incredible and spooky! Gave me goosebumps! Fascinating episode and Crusoe taking it all in is just adorable

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Angie! Crusoe always taking in everything, that little mind must be fizzing. We can’t wait until you see how he reacts to elephants!! Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🐘

[@leehamilton3361]

Another absolutely awesome vlog in Namibia, the mining town was fantastic seeing the sand take over the houses and the followed by the horses was 2 sights i would love to see for myself.Really enjoying the tour of Africa and the sights that you have seen and done.And Crusoe looks like he is liking the travelling around Africa.looking forward as usual to next weeks vlog keep up the good work you both are doing.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Lee, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. So far Africa has exceeded all expectations, it’s been fantastic and of course the little man has been loving it! More to come next Sunday for sure, we are climbing the worlds highest sand dunes!! Thanks so much for taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🌍💎

[@billbartlett3149]

Amazing video of the ghost town...Stimulates my imagination about the people who once occupied the town and about their individual lives.....Thank you for the experience. Greatly appreciated as I learned a lot today.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Bill, cool visit hey! We were super excited to be there. Loved every minute. Thanks as always for watching and for your support friend. 👍❤️🙏

[@Stephanie-Gillespie]

Amazing vlog guys!! That ghost town was truly fascinating, thank you for sharing 😃

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Stephanie, great to have you with us!

[@bevtrue6937]

How fascinating. Fancy ghost houses. Diamonds to be found way back when and soooo much sand. No wonder you were getting the creeps. The wild horses are amazing. There are some to be found on the coast of N.C. in the U.S. too.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Bev! We loved the ghost town and we hope to get to that part of the world soon!

[@PostcardAndAPint]

We watched this last night! Loved it. What an incredible place. I’d so have been scrabbling in the sand for diamonds though!!! So glad you got to see the horses. Loving this series, I just wish we had more time to keep kore up to date with you! 🍻

[@TheNewbys]

Hi post card and a pint! Always terrific to hear from you. What an adventure we had there. The horses were certainly a real highlight for us. As always thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🐘🦒🌍

[@toddbonin6926]

Fascinating. I've worked as a tour guide ... and I fully appreciate that creating these videos doesn't "just happen" in a few minutes. Thank you so much for your hard work to bring the world to ... well ... the world. Loving this trip!!!

[@TheNewbys]

Ahh thank you Todd, that’s so kind and yes, these videos are a lot of work but we love making them so it’s all good 😊 we really appreciate your support and encouragement 🙏🏼

[@sylviapage8572]

That was so interesting. Two of my grandfather’s brothers went to Africa to search for diamonds but I don’t think they found anything! They eventually came home. Your video made me wonder where they were and what their lives were like. I’ll have to try to find out where they went. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Sylvia! We love that this story has inspired you to delve into your families history, let us know what you discover! Thanks for being here, we so appreciate it.

[@tripmood365]

Thank you so much guys for the exciting trip. It was a really photographic ghost town where you would want to be with the camera no matter how long. Just watch and meditate ... huh huh .. I can imagine its wind howling in the buildings and the ghostly atmosphere. At night, the pants could get wet when the imagination takes over. Towards new adventures ... Greetings from cold Helsinki 🇫🇮🎅🏼

[@TheNewbys]

Hello Suomi!! 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮 what a week it’s been, the desert is starting to ease its way into us, quite literally! Next week we are heading to the worlds largest sand dunes! Thank you, Kiitos, for watching. Great to have you along for the journey🙏👍💎

[@tripmood365]

@@TheNewbys Rock and Roll 🎅🏼🌴

[@lindamesa5122]

I'm so surprised those horses are still surviving in that desert! I heard there are some really amazing wild horses in Portugal closer to the coast! Great adventure Newbys!!

[@OverlandingwithBruce]

Brilliant trip! Can’t wait for the next episode

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Bruce, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. 👍🙏🌍

[@michelleraupert8832]

I lived in Luderitz for 9 years opposite where the Nest Hotel is and 38 years in Windhoek beautiful place….miss it terribly. Enjoyed your video. UK

[@avaland4626]

Really lovely video, loved the ghost town. Tara is so beautiful and you make such a wholesome family unit! I was amazed by the sand in the rooms, quite eerie indeed. Can you imagine what must be hidden in deserts all over the world!! Would make a great movie scene

[@TheNewbys]

Ahh thank you Ava, what a lovely comment 😊 we so appreciate your support. Have a super week and we will see you next Sunday ☀️ 🙏🏼

[@avaland4626]

@@TheNewbys thank you :) have a lovely week too, i look forward to the next video 🌍🙏😎

[@TheNewbys]

@@avaland4626 thank you Ava!

[@Sarahandlee]

Another great vlog guys. The Ghost town looks amazing and the history you shared was fantastic (Thank-you) just noticed how many subscribers you now have, well done that’s amazing. Take care Sarah and Lee x

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Sarah and Lee, we massively appreciate that, means the world to have you with us. Have a super week! ☀️

[@anjavonpfeil4312]

I am watching this many months later, so you might not see this comment. But I had to add my voice. Namibia is truly one of the magical places in this world. It is so hard to put into words what it feels like in that desert. I was there in 2009, and also visited Kolmanskop. That feeling you both had in the hospital was there when I walked into it. It was so eerie, such a weird vibe to it, and I also got goosebumps walking in there. In fact, I felt off-kilter for the rest of that day. Beautiful video and so nice to see it through your eyes. Sending lots of love to your family from South Africa. 💜

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Anja! You are quite right friend, it is such a magical place! Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍😊❤️

[@ceciliagrave1807]

Your footeg is so amazing 💗💗💗 Thanks so much for all your bits of history of these oncehapened a time thriving places. Stay well 🌹🌹🌹

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Cecilia!! We lived that video, one of our favourites. Thanks for watching friend. 🙏❤️🏡

[@joiejarvis4461]

I loved this one so much so much history. First John explored then you did and I wanted so much to be there in person. The sand is taken it all back like the jungle does. It’s amazing. If the walls could talk what stories it would tell. Thank you so much for explaining so much so we who can’t travel can imagine being there in person.. Blessings and love on your journeys 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@ritala7391]

Hello lovely Newbys, I found your channel about your phantastic two van tours! … and now I can‘t stop looking your great vlog adventures. Each one is special, but this is one of my favourite. Thank you for telling us the story of this ghost town - with a bit German history. So interesting! We’re planning to visit Africa (in a car like yours) and your vlogs inspire us! This town is now definitely on our list. Sorry for my Englisch, I’m a little bit out of practice. Thank you so much for sharing your travel👍- and family 👏 adventures with us. All the best from Germany, Rita, Pete and little Len

[@TheNewbys]

Hello Rita, Pete and little Len! It’s so wonderful to hear from you, and thanks so much for tuning in - and for saying this was one of your favourites, it’s one of ours too! Excited to hear about your Africa travel plans and if we can help at all then please do let us know. Great to be in touch and have a great week friends! 😊

[@Helen78SouthAfrica]

Hello Newbys sweetie 🌺👋👋👋👋👋

[@LeeNovotny1972]

Haunting yet beautiful and full of history Kolmanskop. Thank you for the vlog, guys! I first knew of and saw the ghost town on TV during one of Professor Brian Cox program on BBC. Fascinating! and the wild horses of Namibia were cool too! love the colourful houses of that town (can't remember the name now lol) xxxx

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks MakLeemah, we’ve had a few people mention that documentary, we will have to check it out. Hope you’re having a happy week 😊🙏🏼❤️

[@LeeNovotny1972]

@@TheNewbys Thank you guys! Have a brilliant time exploring Africa. Can't wait for more vlogs :) hugs and kisses to Crusoe! p/s yes that Brian Cox "Universe" program if I'm not mistaken..he used Kolmanskop to explain the concept of "time" as I remember it lol

[@TheNewbys]

@@LeeNovotny1972 will need to watch that. Brian Cox did an amazing pod cast called the infinite monkey cage. Worth a listen. :)

[@LeeNovotny1972]

@@TheNewbys oooooo a podcast! I'm ashamed to say I have never listened to any podcast ever in my life lol!!! :P I'll try find Brian Cox's then :) Thank you v much for the info :) Have fun guys xxx

[@TheNewbys]

@@LeeNovotny1972 Happy Christmas friend!! 🎄🙏❤️

[@zaklinablazevski7510]

Thanks for showing us this beautiful exploring Love the story and your view off the experience on the road 🤗❤️😀 Love you all ❤️🤗🥰

[@sharonoldham4374]

The abandoned buildings were really interesting. How long has the town been abandoned? So unique! Thank you for taking us with you. Till next video.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Sharon, the town was abandoned in 1956, it was fascinating and one of our favourite places we’ve explored. Thanks for being a part of our adventure, we so appreciate it. 😊🙏🏼❤️

[@louiseupton1501]

Tara you'll find beautiful wild Horses in Kaapschehoop just outside Nelspruit in Mpumalanga. They're remnants of the gold rush era. I lived up there for a year or so, it was truly amazing.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Louise, will keep that in mind. Sounds amazing 😊🙏🏼❤️

[@peterwhite9261]

Wow, I am just soaking up all of your videos. This was also smazing. Crusoe and the hospital and then the horses! Wow!

[@TheNewbys]

Very cool trip. Thanks Peter, we are pleased you are enjoying them. 👍👍

[@Latexhandske]

We loved this video. What a trip, what a town....just amazing!

[@TheNewbys]

Yay thanks guys! Hope you’re all well 😊

[@davidjones4456]

Great footage again and some of the roads look in a very good condition. Stay safe and a very happy Christmas to you all.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much David, and a very happy Christmas to you too!

[@Helen78SouthAfrica]

Ok love it gyro be so exciting 🌺👋👋👋

[@anniewalden9697]

Epic! LOVED this video!Thank You!

[@doriamoreira158]

Great job on this video, enjoyed it very much. Very historical and exciting scenery, thank you. Love you guys, I am watching from Orlando Florida, USA. See you next time, take care! Give Crusoe a kiss for me😘❤️💐

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Doria! A great adventure for sure! Crusoe sends lots of hugs and we all send our thanks for watching. great to have you along for this adventure. 🇵🇹❤️🙏

[@thesiestanomads7188]

Fascinating ! More wild horses !

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for leaving us a comment and for watching. The horses were awesome to watch! What a week!!

[@iJSabelle007]

Thank you thank you! Your travels show us so many different things and places that are very Historic and we have never heard before! This ghost town is soooo fascinating and amazing to learn about! Wow!

[@TheNewbys]

We are so glad you could learn something from our videos friend. Thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️❤️

[@nievesv8166]

I absolutely loved this video, loved the history and narrations about the ghost town and I'm most impressed with the quality of all of it, really of all the videos, I'm totally hooked and follow every Sunday!. Can't wait for the next one...👍

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Nieves, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. What a lovely comment, we try so hard with these vlogs it’s great to hear you enjoy watching! Thank you so much. 🙏👍❤️

[@Azia222]

Krankenhaus was a hospital :) it is amazing how in some rooms the color of walls preserved

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Azia222, good to hear from you friend, thanks for always checking in and leaving us a comment. Cool video this week, we loved exploring that town, so much has been preserved by the dryness. Thanks for watching 🙏👍❤️

[@doreenmaclauchlan6697]

Enjoying this vicarious travel with you, excellent photography and history too!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Doreen, we so appreciate that 😊 🙏🏼

[@clairetolmie3247]

I have a complaint to make... your videos are too short! 😁 Fascinating look at that atmospheric ghost town, would of liked to have seen more of the seaside town too! Would it be possible to include more of your domestic side too, setting up camp and campsites? See, definitely need longer videos! Hope you're all well and travelling safe. ❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Claire! Complaints like that are just fine!!! We are working hard on making sure we get as much content and filming done as possible, you are probably right too about the more domestic aspects of our videos. We don’t often put much of that type of stuff in, and we should. Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏❤️

[@clairetolmie5640]

I shouldn't complain, even in fun! I know it takes a lot of time and effort to produce these quality videos for us stay at homes so thank you for letting us share in your adventures!

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Thank you once again .👋👋👋🧡🧡🧡😀

[@TheNewbys]

We appreciate you Glenys 🙏❤️

[@Emma-ke7nw]

Another fascinating video. Better than travel programmes on terrestrial tv. Thanks 💚

[@TheNewbys]

Wow Emma that’s a lovely thing to say, thanks so much. 😊🙏🏼❤️

[@hixxyted1244]

My favourite KZbin family really enjoying this adventure your on feels like I'm there with you!!

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Hixxy, thanks again for joining us. Such a lovely comment!! 😊🙏🏼

[@cathydavis7041]

How spectacular... Is Namibia all desert? I saw a special on tv about that ghost town... fascinating. The small section of town for contractors (black folks) was kept further away from the Germans. As John was doing his little tour, I concentrated on watching Crusoe. His eyes were soaking it all up, almost like he was seeing the ghosts. My granddaughter can see a ghost... her Pappa Shorty comes to visit her. We never press too much, we don't want to make her feel like a freak. People say that babies and children can be visited by spirits. That cold chill you got would be interpreted by a medium as a spirit passing by you. I agree, your vlogs are too short. They are highly educational and entertaining seeing the little man grow. One thought I had was what could those poor horses be eating. They looked skinny. Love to you three, stay safe.

[@TheNewbys]

Hello Cathy! Great to hear from you as always, how are you? Namibia is all desert in the south, but as you head north it definitely gets greener and more lush. Yes, you’re quite right about the accommodation for the contractors, they slept 48 people to a room, appalling to think that went on with such opulence just across the sand. Crusoe grows more and more curious and has just started crawling so it’s all fun and games over here 😂 Tara had a similar experience as your granddaughter when she was little and her grandfather passed away, there’s certainly a lot about the world that goes on without us being able to see or quite fully understand it. There’s magic and mystery everywhere. The horses are remarkable for surviving where they do, hard to know how but they’ve been roaming the desert for over 100 years now. Amazing. and thank you, that’s so kind and we will work on some longer vlogs for sure, it’s feedback we are getting often and it’s amazing! Have a super week and see you next Sunday. 😊

[@major7328]

I stumbled upon this. From Cape Town living in Ireland for 15 years. Beautiful content , I love it. I have a few questions though if you don’t mind. Is the vehicle you’re using a rental?Which company and what was the cost? We appreciate you guys. Cheers!

[@TheNewbys]

Hello Les! Brilliant to hear from you and thank you for your kind comments 🙏🏼 yes we rented the vehicle from a company called Bushlore who are based in joburg, they’ve been completely brilliant. It works out at about US$80 a day 👍🏼

[@martinethevenau69]

Kolmanskoppe is a dream to visit. Amazing to still see that wallpaper, tiles and a beautiful carved staircase are preserved. The encounter with the desert horses was pure magic. 🏜💗🐎

[@TheNewbys]

We absolutely loved it there Martine, was beautiful! Thanks so much for watching friend ❤️❤️❤️

[@Cariad69]

Your my favourite KZbin channel I love your content . I wish I was in Brecon when you came to Wales your such an inspirational couple . Love your channel x

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Heidi, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. We will almost certainly be back in Wales in 2022 so perhaps we will be able to drop by and go for a hike together or something. That would be ace. Thanks so much for taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🚐 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ToastandJam52]

Great video!! Loved it!!! Glad to see you are enjoying your travels and staying safe and healthy.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Mike, hope all is well your end, brilliant to hear from you ❤️🙏🏼😊

[@mariatheresaencallado7366]

Very nice

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Maria!!

[@بنرائج]

I wish visit namibia thank for video

[@lindaerasmus2868]

Enjoyed the video's of your tours! Just loving it! If you ever come to South Africa again - there is another lot of wild horses roaming around 'Kaapse Hoop' which is near the town of Nelspruit in the Mpumalanga province - also apparently left by miners from the gold rush two centuries ago.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Linda! Ah more wild horses! Love it!! Thanks for sharing friend. Definitely going to add it to the list. Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏❤️❤️

[@mariatheresaencallado7366]

A very nice video. I surely watch your next video

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Maria. We are so greatly appreciative that you are watching and joining our adventure. Thank you friend. Our favourite video so far from Namibia is Damaraland. Look out for that one. We loved it! 👍🙏🦒🐘

[@beatawodnicka9925]

Great film gays .

[@violainemarty3052]

Love your BIG adventures!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for watching Violaine 😊🙏🏼❤️

[@gailcripps3667]

Loving the video and your amazing visits and tours and explanations. A random question how do you cope with washing clothes etc in the middle of the dessert?

[@TheNewbys]

Hello Gail! Great to hear from you, how are you doing? We’ve been really lucky that most campsites offer a laundry service at the main lodge, but we’re being very careful with only getting things washed when they really need to be. Sending love your way 😊

[@iffatzabin177]

Today i saw your frst van tour video and now this one.I'm sure I'm gonna follow your channel❤️❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Iffat, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend, and thanks for subscribing, it means the world to us. 🙏🌍❤️

[@jeannebaine5884]

Thank you for sharing with us!♥️

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you for watching Jeanne ❤️😊👍🏼

[@fatimanaqvi2976]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing....

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Fatima! 👍🙏💎

[@juliaarnold890]

Yes epic, gave me goosebumps, thank you

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Julia! 👍🙏💎

[@alinavanputten3816]

Wauw geweldig, wat mooi🤩

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you!!!

[@daveeldridge117]

I really enjoyed this video and I am so intrigued by the ghost town I am going to google it to find out more information on it. Great video, good to see you all are in good health, stay safe and I look forward to next weeks adventures!! Big like from me!!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Dave, this was one of our favourite videos so we’re thrilled that you enjoyed it. Have a happy week and we will see you next Sunday! 😊 🙏🏼

[@shamimaakter967]

You are really amazing people and i loved the video you share. I wish i could visit that place .Its nice to hear the history behind of the town. Thank you and be safe😇😇😇😇

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Shamima, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. it was a very cool week of exploring, we hope you get to visit one day too!! Thanks so much for taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🌍

[@patricialouise7311]

Wow this is fantastic thank you for sharing I'm just new to your page ☺️

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Patricia! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend, and thank you for subscribing. We loved this trip, it was great fun!! 🙏🌍❤️

[@srigging]

Daunting & haunting 😳😵‍💫😱

[@TheNewbys]

Agreed!! Thank you friend.

[@celiapereira5223]

Amazing video, thanks guys 🤗👍💯

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for watching 😊🙏🏼❤️

[@valchung296]

Wow! This is beautiful !

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Val!! ❤️🙏👍

[@juliatarantino4869]

Hello again and wow wow wow wow how amazing this video is 👍🏻you captured everything down to every detail ,,,, I had the goosebumps and felt the emotion what an amazing place , your video and commentary was amazing it stayed in my mind for hrs after loved it so much ❤️even though it made me feel sad in parts ( seeing the old photographs of the men who would have worked so hard for so little and the conditions they lived in 😢,,, but what a piece of history well done guys on the video you give us so much and more ❤️❤️❤️Crusoe was so mesmerised when you were looking round Jon ( I think he sensed things we couldn’t ) wow he’s growing so fast your both amazing parents and the best travellers ever 🥰stay safe stay well love hugs and kindness Julia Chris and yogi 🐶see you next Sunday 😊

[@TheNewbys]

Oh guys WOW!! We think this is probably our favourite comment ever, it means so so much to us! We hope you all have a superb week and we will see you next Sunday! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@juliedowning7782]

Fascinating. Thanks 😍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Julie, Great to hear from you and thanks for watching friend. 🙏👍

[@hanspronk2749]

Indeed amazing, thanks

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Hans! 👍🙏

[@karenwiltshire4311]

Great video 👍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Karen, we have really enjoyed this week. Been terrific fun. Thanks for leaving us a comment 🙏👍❤️

[@annwalraven4080]

Wow another epic video what a wonderful way for us, who are unable to travel, to travel around the world. You guys are the best. I only have one complaint, your videos are way too short.

[@TheNewbys]

Hey mum, thanks for leaving a comment ❤️💎. Lots more content on the way. We will try to make the vlogs a little longer. 👍🙏😂

[@MamaKim.]

Enjoyed that! I was named after the Kimberley diamond mines, Kimberley being my name proper. Those horses look very thin, what on earth do they eat?

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Mama Kim!! Cool name, in the contexts of the mines your name is one that sparkles and we love it! No idea what the horses eat, it’s certainly a mystery how they survive, great to see though. Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏💎✨

[@MamaKim.]

@@TheNewbys I’m really enjoying your videos, they’re very informative about the places you visit. Your narration is excellent. I’ve made this comment on your Safari van tour video but it’s got so many comments you’ll probably miss it. For a way to convert your dining area into a sofa, and a future bed for Crusoe, you could create a pull out lidded drawer in the section where you currently store his clothes, that would fill the gap between the two seats, and slide away, complete with cushion, when you need to use the table. Much less faff than dropping a piece of wood into the gap and gives you storage too. This couple have done it in their van build.. Forward to 19:30 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2asmopvlNiojNE If you rolled out a children’s Duvalay on top it’d be a comfy bed in seconds. If you‘ve not discovered a Duvalay yet they’re brilliant! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3OVl56NaMZ_rLM

[@sigisoltau6073]

They eat the grass and bushes near Aus. Some extra fodder is grown near Luderitz for the dry season. We try to help them as best we can considering they've become wild over the decades. During wet seasons like during this year, the whole area between Aus and Luderitz is a sea of grass. We had some excellent rain in the area this year, so they've been having a ton of grass so they're not that thin anymore.

[@christhe812]

So the 'spooky' place called the Krankenhaus actually means hospital in German 👻 Perhaps something weird did happen there 😁

[@petro3441]

I can't believe that people just left those beautiful houses to become a cost town. I think the houses are strongly built so they just need some diy😢

[@kathyritchey9526]

❤❤❤

[@katj8120]

🖤🖤🖤

[@مصطفىابوالصوف-ز1م]

سلام عليكم تابعك على اليوتيوب انا من العراق👍

[@karenv525]

You know listening to the story of this town, something that really bugged me was that the poor African man who found the diamonds on the platform and handed them to his employer didn't even get a share. So typical of how other nations everywhere exploit the local people, I felt really sad for that man.

[@TheNewbys]

I think we all do Karen. That’s a sad story friend. Thanks for watching. 🙏❤️

[@shirleyrice7093]

The horses looks as if they have never had enough to eat and I suppose it is true. As a former horse person, the sight hurts.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Shirley! They have lived like that for many many decades and generations. I guess it looks bad, but they are wild horses and they seemed happy enough. I guess they would leave if they weren’t? Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend.

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Spooky village it’s makes you feel awful when you say the man who discovered the diamonds got nothing.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Glenys! Totally agree. Wonderful adventure. 👍👍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Glenys! Totally agree. Wonderful adventure. 👍👍

[@valeriefinlay8748]

Care so much wheres the apples for a treat

[@TheNewbys]

Wild horses. That would be deeply inappropriate. You don’t feed wild animals. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend.

[@chiloa1505]

I was born there

[@TheNewbys]

Very cool Chilo! What an amazing place. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend.

[@sofijatrivunac5798]

Great, but I am missing your older son.

[@TheNewbys]

❤️❤️❤️

[@notoriousuk]

I'm Namibian by the way, why dont they corrode

[@cathydavis7041]

Hello Newby's... this is totally off topic. I know your family is trying to keep a plant based diet plan. When you settle down in Portugal, there's a KZbin channel you might want to investigate. The guy is into growing microgreens and hydroponics. May not have the name exactly right, Keep on Growin' with Mike.

[@TheNewbys]

Ooo thanks Cathy! That’s a brilliant recommendation, we will definitely check it out. 🙏🏼