S1 - Ep 382 - Dundee - From Battles Fought to the Town's Origin!

Our recent visit to Dundee exceeded all expectations. Little did we realise the depth of history awaiting us as we set out on our journey. Our first stop at the Battle of Blood River site, where the historic events of 16 December 1838 unfolded, left us in awe as we walked through the area and contemplated the past. The following morning, as we explored the town, we were deeply impressed by the commitment to preserving its rich history. The informative markers and well-preserved buildings allowed us to immerse ourselves in the town's storied past. A visit to the Talana Museum was a must, and it proved to be a treasure trove of historical knowledge. There was so much to take in, from the tales of battles fought to the tales of farms established and the town's origin, that we couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the incredible history that Dundee had to offer. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #kwazulunatal #dundee #bloodriver
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[@dorothyparker8328]

These towns, with their history, are very interesting. Thank you, Sonia, for sharing their history with us.

[@DustBugsTravel]

We happen to love history and it gives us great joy to share the little that we uncover while we're travelling. I'm so glad you enjoy it too! 🚙😁

[@runoncoffee-nicolameyer2426]

So glad that you visited Dundee. My father was transferred there in 1981 and we spent very happy 6 years there. My Mom was excited to live in Dundee as we had ancestors there during the boer war and 1st world war.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Your old hometown! 😍 It for sure is a very interesting place, I can only imagine that you guys must've been very happy there. I'm glad you were reminded of special times in your life. 😊

[@LornaDeLange]

I Sonia's words "Love it, love it"... The preservation of SA history is amazing.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Indeed. History is just one of the many things we enjoy tremendously on our travels and we fortunately got to see quite a bit of it on this trip. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🚙😁

[@doraduplessis2727]

Outstanding! This was absolutely the highlight of all your visits. So glad you drove around the Bloedrivier wagons, it made one realise how big the "later" really was. Thank you x 100.

[@DustBugsTravel]

The drive around the laager was a must for me, so I'm glad you enjoyed that part. Our visit to this site was also a highlight of our trip for me. 🚙😊

[@robertpitcher6018]

I'm an ex PPC manager from Vryheid, 1985 era. Your Vryheid and Dundee videos, and Pongola, etc, we're fantastic...Particularly seeing I now live in Plymouth UK. Long story, don't ask! So many memories flooding in. I'm hoping you'll be doing Newcastle soon, again tons of memories from all over there. Your attention to detail, is Very much appreciated, Thank you for taking, the time. 👏👏👏 👌👌

[@DustBugsTravel]

Greetings to you in the UK! 🙋🏻‍♂️ Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed the videos of these KZN towns, we loved visiting the area and history is always one of the things we love learning about. 🚙🇿🇦 Newcastle was initially on our route, but we ran out of time and had to get back home to do some work for a change! 😁 We hope to explore that town / city on a possible future trip back to the area. I appreciate you watching!

[@llewellyndalton6085]

As an artist the beginning of this episode was great food for reflection and a source of inspiration. Seeing the bronze laager monument to "The Battle at Blood River". Especially the drone views and the drone views of the river cutting deep into dry late winter landscape of the area. the song " With God on Our Side" from the early sixties came to mind. Thanks! Curtis and Sonya.

[@DustBugsTravel]

I'm glad that our visit to the Blood River Battlefield moved you. I also thought the drone shots put the place into perspective. Thank you for watching. 🚙😊

[@user-rv2et1yk8l]

Amazing place thanks for the tour into Dundee ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DustBugsTravel]

Sure! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🚙😍

[@mariusroos]

I have never been to Dundee but, thaks to you, now I have. Wow Blood River, so prominent in our history. The kraal, or "laer" as it is called in Afrikaans, of oxen wagons as if it happened yesterday! Absolutely stunning and amazing to see it so close - you experience it in your veins!. Things like "Ou Grietjie" made the boers quite strong and that is the reason why they won the battle. The shop is big and sell nice things to remember the war. I said to myself "Start up the drone" and there it happened - thanks you drone footage well done!! I am impressed with the town and the CBD. Really a town of great historical value. You showed us so many historical buildings and heritage sites. Wow what a history do we find here. I loved the gallery/museum of Zulu craft. They manufacture such nice items from practically nothing.Thank you so much for this trip I really enjoyed it. On the next one my seat is booked.

[@DustBugsTravel]

That laager also blew our minds, especially that the formation is an exact replica of what it was on the actual day. We were super lucky to get in there. If those incredible caretakers of the site weren't kind enough to open for us, we would've missed out on it and I'm not sure when we'll be back to the area. At one point I thought the only footage would be from the drone, until the gates opened! 🚙😁 The town is a treasure trove of historical monuments, buildings and facts and we didn't even scratch the surface! I think for any history buff, Dundee would be a must-visit! I'm glad you came along with us. Make sure the biltong is packed for the next one, we're going to need it! 🥓

[@Neil1952100]

Great video of a fascinating place. I'm now very sorry that I never went there. Thanks for all your videos.

[@DustBugsTravel]

I'm glad you enjoyed this one. If you're ever in that area again, the town and surrounding area are definitely worth a visit. 🚙👌🏻

[@1812nico]

Hi you two! The visit to Bloedrivier was gripping, both historically and visually. Your drone view with its beautiful music capped it all, followed by a stunning sunset drive to town. I am glad to see that you could start your departure the next morning with cuppas! I don't think there are many places where history is so appreciated and preserved as in Dundee. The information boards with the detail of each site illustrates this. The Talana museum is out of this world, displaying San history from thousands of years ago to the coal (and railway!) industry of the last century. This was truly one of the most interesting trips you've taken me on. Thank you both for all your effort, not only your traveling but the editing of the visuals and sound, and more. We all appreciate that. I'll be at the roadside for the next trip -- Keep safe!

[@DustBugsTravel]

I'm glad you enjoyed the drone footage over the Blood River site. When we arrived at the locked gate, I thought that that might be the only footage I get. We were super lucky to get inside that day! That sunset was beyond spectacular. We often drive into sunsets, but this one was particularly beautiful. I'm glad you enjoyed it too. 😍🌄 The town of Dundee is any history lover's paradise. It was unbelievable for us as folks who love exploring on our own without a guide, to still be guided by those boards that are put up at the places of historical significance. 💒🏛 They did a sterling job! Talana Museum is a treasure trove of information and artefacts and an incredible place to visit. 👌 Editing is a huge task, but totally worth it when viewers like you enjoy and appreciate the end result. Thank you for coming to Dundee with us! 🚙🤩

[@nicoliroos4865]

This was such a great visit! The footage from Bloodriver is amazing. Thanks very much!

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you very much. It was really a great visit and I was super happy that the folks in charge of the site were kind enough to open for us and other visitors. Our timing was, after all, just perfect that day. 🚙🤩

[@lindenhardy9021]

Living in Babanango, about 1.5 hours away from Dundee, I went there often. Pam McFadden was responsible for the great tourism site. I am not sure if she still lives there. The Royal Hotel back in the 1980s was awesome. I never stayed over in the hotel but had quite a few good lunches there. As always, a great video and for me, a walk down memory lane. Thank you!

[@runoncoffee-nicolameyer2426]

The carvery at the hotel was fabulous

[@DustBugsTravel]

@lindenhardy9021 I appreciate you watching our video of an area you're very familiar with. As first-time visitors to Dundee and the surrounding area, we were blown away by all the history there. We knew there was some, but quite how much, we never expected. 😳 The local Tourism Office certainly does a sterling job to help folks like us find the historical places, that was very helpful! 😍🏛️💒 The Royal Hotel does look like another historical place and I was rather keen to check out the inside. Hopefully they open their doors again soon. Thanks for returning to Dundee with the two of us! 🚙😁

[@rosettawyngaardt7294]

GBU looking forward for.many more of these clips

[@danielprinsloo2917]

That there was BRIIIIIIILIANT thank for the efforts -

[@DustBugsTravel]

Always a pleasure. Thank you for always watching our videos! 🚙😊

[@shaunmatthews6889]

Another great video, not going to lie, I was a bit sad when you guys left PMB and went up the North Coast thinking you're going to miss the Battlefields and Midlands Meander etc. with all the history on offer. I presumed you guys were doing an outside lap of the country. So happy that I was soooo wrong. I love the KZN Midlands. Thank you and keep up the wonderful content.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you! We were so far away from home and had a limited amount of time in KZN, so we decided to visit as many places as time allowed on the coast and then also visit some places inland. I'm glad that we managed to fit in some of the places you wanted to see and that you enjoyed watching those videos. 🚙😁

[@rudiekeyser2495]

True words.

[@RyanDH]

Your tour of KZN has been really interesting so far...Dundee is certainly 1 of my next places to visit

[@DustBugsTravel]

And it deserves to be! It's a super interesting place, rich in history. 🏛️💒 You'll have a fantastic time there. 🚙👌🏻I'm glad you've enjoyed our KZN trip thus far.

[@gregorycotton1]

Outstanding. I'm really loving the history on this trip, Mahalo!

[@DustBugsTravel]

Happy to hear! 🚙😁

[@rosettawyngaardt7294]

GBU years of m emories Looking forward for much more i

[@sabihadoolarkhan9152]

Haunting sound track , very effective ...

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you. 😊 I actually had quite a hard time picking an appropriate track for the drone footage.

[@ronnykenny3965]

Oh my goodness, love histort so that was just up my alley, simply " sights yo behold ", many thanks Curtis & Sonja. 🚙🥰

[@DustBugsTravel]

Our pleasure! All the things and places we saw were certainly right up our alley too, so we share your excitement! 🚙😁

[@terrimeyer3815]

Ok you guys blew my head today. At the risk of sounding stupid.....I had no idea this was out there. Not even a clue. Thank you for showing us... Now I also want to go see this. ❤❤❤❤

[@terrimeyer3815]

The sunset was awesome. I not seen a DRC building like this one. Not typical architecture. The Talana site is also spectacular. Museum so beautiful 🎉🎉

[@DustBugsTravel]

Nope, not sounding stupid at all. I can't even begin to tell you all the places we had no clue about until we started travelling. 🚙😁 If you can, do it! It's an interesting place and The Ncome Museum should also be cool to see.That sunset blew my mind! 😍🌄

[@terrimeyer3815]

@@DustBugsTravel So much respect for what you doing Please tell me what got you started doing this....mote than 2 years ago

[@DustBugsTravel]

We had lost our last feline child (😢) and were free to travel again. We had long before this realised that life was about so much more than working all the time and we started running away every fifth week. 🚙😁 What prompted me to start making videos, was my elderly mom who is unable to travel anymore. She wanted to see all the places we travel to and now she, and everyone else who wants to, can! That's really all there is to it. Oh, and we're having a ball! If you didn't know that already! 🤩

[@terrimeyer3815]

@@DustBugsTravel no I know you having a ball with all the cheerful banter and oohs and aahs and Sonia shouting...⚠️stop⚠️....lots of giggling this side of the phone....I'm having a ball too Beep beep🚗💕🚗💕

[@susannaemmerich1166]

In that narrow little space, the wagon, life happened, unreal. Thank you. Soooo very much. Take care.🙃🙏🤗🤍

[@DustBugsTravel]

Beautifully put.👌🏻 That is so true. Thank you for watching. 🚙😊

[@lee-anneadams9222]

Fantasmagories 🎉🎉, loved every single second, the Day of the Vow, memorable ❤

[@DustBugsTravel]

Indeed a memorable event in history. Thank you for watching, it's awesome that you enjoyed this episode. 🚙🏛️

[@metalbird8992]

Amazing visit. Hats off to Dundee for preserving its heritage so meticulously - even providing information boards with QR codes at places of interest. Have never been there, but will be making a plan!

[@DustBugsTravel]

Dundee is well worth a visit, you will love it! 🚙👌🏻

[@volksieza]

Stunning, was a kid when we did the battlefield trips. Because of this Stunning episode, going to set a trip there later this year, thank you!!! And will stay at Bloodriver, just because they hosted you after 16:00 and treated you with respect unlike those other idiots Durbsn way! Awesome episode ❤

[@DustBugsTravel]

That sounds incredible! If we had known we could overnight there, we would've definitely done the same. You'll not only be spoilt with rich history and great hospitality, but hopefully also some stunning sunsets like we were fortunate to experience on the drive out. 🚙🌄 I'm happy to hear you enjoyed this episode, thank you! 😁

[@leonivanstaden7242]

Great to see Dundee again. I grew up in Glencoe, moved away in '99. Just had to show my kids, my eldest actually watched till the end, but the other 2 didn't show much interest 😂. Thank you so much, we love all your visits. Safe travels!

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you for sharing our video with your youngsters, I'm so chuffed that one of the three watched until the end. That's good enough for me! 🚙😁 I'm glad the two of you came to check out present-day Dundee with us, we appreciate your company.

[@charlietreston4035]

Hi guys I have now moved forward with technology and watched this video on my TV!!! Unbelievable how lucky to get into the battle field so interesting the vastness of the area one could only imagine being surrounded by Zulus every man a hero I now understand what the vow is and I'm convinced that our Lord was looking down on them 🙏 the voortrekker monument has more relevance to me now I'm just sorry I was not able to see it when I was in SA I loved the children's dolls house and the artifacts in the shop the drone showed how alone they were amazing to top it off a stunning African sunset!!! .I love the drive in the dark brings back memories and you were lucky again to get a pizza!!! Khaya 4 u looked great. Love tree lined streets the shopping area looks busy with plenty of choice great how you can U turn on the wide street nice to see how well kept the war memorials are kept also the artillery piece I bet the Royal Hotel would have been great inside the DRF church in the cape Dutch style is fitting for the place plus the battle memorial. I suppose there was going to be a Presbyterian church in a town called Dundee and what a interesting story of the minister and the torpedo boat .amazing memorial hall and ww 2 tank the Talana Park and museum out standing loved every thing about it definitely my cup of tea. It amazes me how the settlers tried to make their houses so up to date even a inside bath ( when I returned to the UK from SA stayed at my uncles house in tooting in London and they still didn't have a inside bath 1978 ) absolutely enjoyed this video so much history and watching it on my TV really was great thank you for taking me along cheerio till the next one

[@DustBugsTravel]

Look at you! 😁🖥️ I'm not sure how much smaller your previous screen was, but it's so much better watching on a bigger screen. It sounds like you really enjoyed this episode and I'm so happy to hear that. The history is deep and intense in this area and such incredible efforts have been made to preserve the sites and the remnants. It was a joy exploring the town of Dundee with how their Tourism Office has marked out all the places of especially historical interest. 😍💒🏛️ We haven't been to the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria in many, many years. I would like to see it again someday. That sunset blew our minds, it was absolutely gorgeous! 🚙🌄 I'm sure the hotel has a lot of interesting history and I hope it opens again soon. I knew you would enjoy the tank as much as I did! 😁 I didn't realise that you've been back in the UK for that long, wow! 😳 And your memories of your time in SA are still so vivid. That's incredible. I was rather interested to read that some UK homes didn't have indoor bathtubs as late as 1978! 🛁 Thanks for coming along to Dundee, all the way from the UK!

[@ronaldabuezubane7397]

As a person who believes in the God of Love and Peace, I think they won because of their superior weaponry and not God!

[@charlietreston4035]

@@ronaldabuezubane7397 hi Ronald I must agree that you have a point there all the best from Kent England

[@kiewietahlfeldt8665]

Sjoe baie dankie vir die geskitkundige geskiedenis van die boere dit is abseluut fantastiese inligting,ek geniet dit terdee.❤

[@DustBugsTravel]

You're so welcome! 🚙👌🏻 I'm very glad to hear you enjoyed the little bit of history we shared in this video. There is so much in the area and we were happy to share some of it.

[@kiewietahlfeldt8665]

Ek is so bly julle besoek al die ou historise plekke dit os ontstend intresant het self in Utrecht gebly vir 37 jaar.Dit is n awesome dorpie,net jammer julle het nie die club gaan besoek nie.Dit was en is nou nog n pragtige dorpie,baie van my vriende bly nog daar,ek het julle gevolg in Dundee ook mooi historie plekke net ek weet nie presies waar om te gaan kyk nie,is maar kort hier,maar glo n my ek gaan dit nog besoek.Baie dankie vir julle twee wat die boere se trek volg dit word hoog wardeer.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 A

[@leswalter7555]

Thanks for the documentary on Bloodriver. I was there but had tick fever in an advanced stage so I don't remember miuch.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Tick fever in an advanced stage doesn't sound like fun! You must've been extremely ill! 😨 It was a very interesting place to visit and I'm happy that we could share it with you. 😊

[@Mankind0112]

Wow 😮. So much history in Dundee

[@tonynz9954]

Wow !! What an incredible visit to Dundee. From the Battle of Blood River site to the historic churches and buildings in Dundee. Just amazing. But the cherry on the top was the Talana Museum. That just blew me away !! Another wonderful steam engine and a lovingly restored carriage. As Curtis said , you could easily spend a day there. What a fantastic place and thankfully still so well preserved. Thanks for showing us the history of the Boer War, Zulu Wars , First and Second World Wars. A memorial to the Indians who worked in the coal mines .I did not realise that Indians worked those mines. We won't say too much about the accommodation, Sonia. The less said the better. The noise from that generator. Maybe stay at Bloedrivier next time. As for those tasty looking pizzas. All I can say is "YUM".🍕As you pulled up outside the Royal Hotel , I could not help but think of David Kramer singing "Hier sit die manne in die Royal Hotel ek ken mos vir almal ,ek is almal se pal ".I wonder if that Royal Hotel is still in business ?

[@DustBugsTravel]

Yup, the folks in Dundee and surrounds know how to preserve history, that's for sure! 👌🏻 It was an absolute honour to visit the Blood River Battlefield, Talana Museum and the town of Dundee. Talana was an eye-opener, firstly in terms of its size and I was quite taken aback that an incredible facility is still operational in the South Africa of 2023. That really warmed our hearts. And secondly the detailed displays were amazing! The same is true for the folks who are the custodians of the Blood River Battlefield site. They have such passion for the preservation of history, which was really great to see and experience first-hand. 🏛️ If we knew we could overnight at Blood River, that would've been our first choice. I think that must be an awesome experience. The generator at our accommodation was adjacent to our room and fortunately loadshedding ended shortly after our arrival, otherwise my darling wife wouldn't have been as happy as she normally is when we're travelling. 😨 I'm not sure about the Royal Hotel, I do hope they reopen again soon. 🚙🏨 I'm glad you enjoyed this instalment of our KZN trip!

[@mk-xq1tt]

Wow! lot of my family history in the area. My Father was born in the Biggar`s Berg area 1904 and buried from the big chuch in Utrecht that you visited. So much history and beautiful scenery too!

[@DustBugsTravel]

Those are indeed strong ties to the region. We were truly privileged and honoured to visit some of the historical sites in the greater Utrecht - Dundee area, we enjoyed it tremendously. And of course nature never disappoints! 🌳⛰️🌄 Thank you for watching our video.

[@cherylpruss3677]

Lovely focus on history. Really fascinating. Thank you

[@johangouws8855]

Very interesting episode, thank you

[@DustBugsTravel]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you for travelling to Dundee with us. 🚙👌🏻

[@hendrienel2259]

Abloomingmazing. Thanks we enjoyed it all. Especially the length of the video.

[@DustBugsTravel]

I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed this episode. This was our longest one yet! 🚙😁

[@jennyramsay8565]

Amazing video it’s so nice to see all our history . Thx for sharing ❤Enjoy your future travels 🎉

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed this episode. It was certainly a very interesting area to visit. 🚙🤩

[@sharonmeier7688]

Thank you, very interesting!!

[@DustBugsTravel]

I'm glad you enjoyed this episode. 🚙🙂

[@annawitter5161]

How wonderful of them to let you in to see Blood River site. Amazing to see the wagons just as they were in the laager., though they could do with a good polish! On those flat plains they would have seen those Zulu impis coming from far away. I can only imagine their thoughts watching them approach. Oh dear! I do hate war but i do find that Geloftedag still gets honoured in the country very impressive. What an amazing visit, must have felt some vibes out there! Glorious sunset. Uh oh! I feel a painting coming on!! Mmmm...those pizzas look good! You better both have some garlic! Otherwise, fumes!!! Interesting to see all the monuments to remember those who have gone. Aha! Royal Hotel...ja, hier sit die manne!! Would be nice to see inside this old building. The church is another amazing old building, and my favourite architect is co designer! I bet he designed the clock tower, thats typical Moerdijk! Dundee truly understands the value of preserving history, which might otherwise be lost. Just wish you had shown more of that lovely old locomotive.

[@DustBugsTravel]

It was indeed a special experience visiting the Blood River battlesite. I have no doubt that, on the actual day, the wagons were dusty, rusty and unpolished and I again appreciate the authenticity of the laager. 👌🏻 As much as we love loco's, we've shown them many times, but there is only one Talana and it is huge! I didn't even include a quarter of the footage I took, so I decided to focus on the other things too which we seldom get to see. I do hope the Royal Hotel opens its doors again soon, I bet it's stunning inside. If the sunset painting turns out anything like the real deal, it will be a masterpiece! 😍🌄

[@annawitter5161]

@@DustBugsTravel I am doi g three paintings of that sunset. Wish I could show you result

[@siziwedakada-mkosana2720]

My friend is from Dundee.Iv never been there,thank u so much for.the clip

[@majbudricks5404]

@MajJ Gemmell1927-Thank You for the visit to Dundee - Our Father Andrew Gemmell was born 9 December 1924 to Thomas & Grace Craig Gemmell from Scotland 1914 . I have never visited Dundee to my own disgrace - Mid 1960 Our Parents & younger Siblings visited Dundee , recently my Younger Brother Enlighted myself on their Visit spent several days on a Farm , Farmer 's Parents were Known friends to Our Father's Parents , my Brother can not recall their Names as he was 8 years old at the time . Our Grandfather was a Coal Miner.

[@tonygrant06]

Hi guys Just finished watching your Dundee visit , Your costing me a fortune in that now as I’m staying with relatives in Howick I’ve now booked a nights stay in Dundee With Rorkes drift and other great things to see I had to. Thanks to your great videos I’ve now booked four different places to stay it’s a good job I’m on holiday for three months in January . Once again thanks guys.😊😊

[@logannaidoo9667]

amazing that the historic sites are meticulously preserved - vandals are kept at bay -

[@DustBugsTravel]

In this area, the folks try super hard to protect and preserve. It was awesome to see and experience! 👌🏻🏛️💒

[@rosettawyngaardt7294]

GBU I'm watching history of many years ago asi am81 years old now

[@rosettawyngaardt7294]

GBU looking forward for more of these. Memories

[@rosettawyngaardt7294]

GBU I. Very excited 2day

[@MrMaich75]

Hi guys! I'm watching from Dundee Scotland,the original Dundee from which all others worldwide are named after,including where you are here. Peter Smith was from a little village just outside Dundee Scotland. Our history goes back millenia. Our more recent history is absolutely jam packed with battles and seiges and a ton of history. Our little city has 5 castles,3 of which are from the late 1400's. Our oldest building in the town centre is mid 1400's. Love your video! So interesting to hear of other Dundee's around the world! Thank you! Oh and just a wee side note,the number of this episode (382) is strangely similar to the Dundee Scotland phone dialling code(01382) ❤

[@I_LOVE_THE_SUNCOAST]

Hello from USA, thank you for sharing...very nice drive.

[@michalf6460]

Thenks to you i red this History!

[@silverfox2957]

We have a Dundee in Scotland uk 🇬🇧 great video guy's thanks for sharing 👍

[@lizellejacksonbrown]

We took so many school trips to Blood rivier and Talana museum

[@sicko_the_ew]

I know Dundee (not terribly well, but have been there several times for all sorts of things, and know people from the area) but I had no idea just how extensive the museum at Talana Hill was. Wow! They do a battle reenactment every year. Actually I think it might be more Zulu War related (or they do both), because the guys who get to be "British" wear the old redcoats. It's quite a civic-minded town, as you noticed. (I know some of the people who provide the propulsion for said civic mindedness. It doesn't just happen by accident. You have to make it happen, and they do.)

[@DustBugsTravel]

Talana is an incredible facility. The Tourism Office of the town has to be commended for making it so easy for first-time visitors like us to find historical landmarks in town. 🚙🏛️💒

[@rosettawyngaardt7294]

GBU I'm watching frm Mitchell's plain seen😊

[@RorkeNoel]

I’m worried that you no longer have rusks in the morning with your coffee!😊🥰

[@user-oi6ln4eq7b]

Thank you - I may go there.

[@DustBugsTravel]

You'll enjoy it. 👌

[@frederikbrits9559]

Your best video....Bloedrivier is like holy ground for the Afrikaners, same as Amujuba and Magersfontein. A few men died in battle a couple days later in the Battle of the White Umfolozi....my ggg grandfather Lukas M Jansen van Rensburg was one of the burgers, he was also a Vegkop -, Mosega -, and Kapain veteren against Mzilikatse. His grave near Leeudoringstad

[@HarrySingh-bm3eg]

Getting close to me, I was from Glencoe thats about 7km from Dundee and now I'm living Newcastle. These areas of Northern KZN is deep in History. When you get to Glencoe if you do the history of Rachel de Beer and the Biggars Berg Mountain.

[@koosvonlandsberg5353]

Waardeer!

[@DustBugsTravel]

Our pleasure. 🚙🙂

[@dawnbarnes1361]

I didn't see any Crocodiles 😂 Lots of history in Dundee so interesting . i loved the Laager, it must have been so uncomfortable traveling those days😢 and very dangerous 😳 I loved the Sunset, would love pics in my lounge😊❤ God bless, Take Care!!

[@DustBugsTravel]

I was waiting for a crocodile to show up in Dundee the entire time! 😁🐊 I'm so happy that you enjoyed this visit. Those wagons are very narrow, I can't even imagine them moving around on such rough terrain. That sunset was spectacular! 😍🌄

[@reggieletswalo631]

please also visit Mkhonto Piet Retief

[@DustBugsTravel]

Perhaps another time. 🚙

[@user-wl7br4jq3e]

Great video. The first full-feature South African film was the historical melodrama "De Voortrekkers" (1916). I remember years ago hearing at a lecture that the local people were enlisted as extras for the filming of the attack on the wagen lager. Tthe only problem was that they charged for real and the crew and others had to bolt for their lives. Next time round, they used urban people and police for the retake.🤣

[@sweersable]

There were only men at the battle. The women and children were looked after by the elderly men were the stayed at the Tugela river.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Noted. 👍

[@ThandekaJafta-zl6rg]

❤❤❤👌

[@DustBugsTravel]

🚙😍

[@rudiekeyser2495]

Daar word bereken dat ongeveer 48 000 werpassegaaie op die laer neergereen het en nie een is dood nie. Ons kerke sal moet oopkom op 16 December, anders is ons in die moeilikheid. Baie dankie, dit was groot van julle. Groete Strand.❤

[@DustBugsTravel]

It was a rather special experience visiting the Blood River site. I appreciate you watching our video. 🚙😊

[@anthoniejoubert]

Boer war battle of tallana in Dundee

[@DustBugsTravel]

Yup, I visited the Talana Museum too. I don't think you watched the entire video. 😁

[@anthoniejoubert]

Aim busy now love your program osem

[@AlexiaBrooklynMasonBrylee]

Amazing place,could you please tell me the make and model of the camera you used in this video.

[@DustBugsTravel]

I always film.with my regular everyday cellphone, a Samsung S22 Ultra. Glad you enjoyed! 🚙😁

[@glynnsmithers1194]

Interesting - who protects this place from vandals

[@DustBugsTravel]

The entire Blood River Heritage Site is fenced and access is through an automated gate. The custodians of the site live there too. They do fantastic work. 👌🏼

[@thehikingmonk.1164]

Hi, What camera gear do you use?

[@DustBugsTravel]

I film with my everyday cellphone, a Samsung S22 Ultra, mounted on a selfie-stick.📱 My drone is a DJI Mini SE.

[@thehikingmonk.1164]

Thanks! Love your videos@@DustBugsTravel

[@lizellejacksonbrown]

Pls drive slower. I have so many memories of these places.

[@keenansmith9316]

U got to go to blood river on the 16 of December