S1 - Ep 531 - The Company’s Garden, Cape Town!

We decided it was time to visit The Company's Garden in Cape Town and we were excited to see it again after many years. As we approached the entrance, we were surrounded by magnificent, historic buildings. Walking along the tree-lined lane to reach the gardens is such a beautiful experience, and the garden itself with the stunning backdrop of Table Mountain is even more enchanting. Monuments, memorials, and statues are scattered throughout this amazing place, with birds and squirrels everywhere, creating a tranquil atmosphere. We ended this fantastic outing with a light lunch at the tea garden, which was the perfect finishing touch.
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[@thewanderer58]

Just absolutely spectacular. I can say no more. Cape Town is truly one of the most beautiful cities in the world with an abundance of history thrown in. This is what one would refer to as a world-class African city 🤗. So proud to be a South African! 😏

[@andatoleni3603]

Thank you for the history of this Garden - enjoy!

[@charlietreston4035]

Hi guys another awesome video right up my alley from the slave house to the children in native dress dancing loved all the history and my Jan Smuts connection the statue near the Parliament reminds me of the statue in particular square in London right next to the one of Churchill. The garden could be in London. but you see table Mountain in the background mind blowing lovely to listen to your memories of the garden and as always the banter and laughter. Great it's well used by both locals and tourists. Very enjoyable stroll the history of Cape Town. Thanks for taking me along cheerio till the next one

[@phillipleboa5251]

THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO EDIT AND SHARE THESE VIDEOS WITH US.

[@johanmaass4687]

So beautiful! One forgets New York City began in the same fashion as Cape Town - as a Dutch town called "New Amsterdam" with a fort called "Fort Amsterdam". When the English took over, they changed the name to "New York". Luckily more of Cape Town's history survives to tell the story!

[@tshephorailo6025]

Indeed Cape Town is got beautiful gardens

[@samsonkjoseph6087]

Baie dankie vriende.

[@terrimeyer3815]

Oh wow 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 What a stunning place this is. I had no idea. I never been there. I have to go now. Thank you so much for this trip into history. You 4 are too cute....💋💋💋💋

[@emmerentiagroenewald3694]

Thanks for taking me along through the Garden!! Used to walk from Jan van Riebeeck High School to the City Hall on Thursday mornings for the final rehearsals of the Symphony Orchestra concerts... And always stopped to feed the squirrels on the way back!!🐿🐿🐿🐿❤❤

[@Hongaars1969]

Hello again Thank you for this video edit and upload. I’ve been to the company gardens several times in the past and it’s great seeing that it seems to be well tended. As with all your previous videos, thank you and safe travels. Regards from Dubrovnik Zoltán

[@lisaomahoney4182]

What a splendid Video! Thank you! May our history always be preserved ❤

[@davidoliverentwistle6431]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us, of a garden that was established almost 400 years ago.

[@frederickmurray5766]

I used to take my kids to the gardens/museum at least once a month back in the 1980/90's. My youngest daughter was fascinated by the "rabbits in a tree" (squirrels) 😅.

[@kennethdshort]

Hi Curtis , Sonia, Dusty, and Sandy. Loved !! Loved, this video of the Gardens. I was there 35 odd years ago. Must have seen only a small part of it as I don't remember much. Glad to see this extensive view, which was so enjoyable. Thanks for a comprehensive view of the gardens . .

[@aislingbooks]

Very nice - thanks for the tour

[@lee-anneadams9222]

Hi Curtis, Sonia, Dusty and Sandy what an interesting, amazing and beautiful visit to the gardens, I really enjoyed it, haven't been that side of town in a while, will definitely add it to the list, safe travels 🥾🥾

[@mariusroos]

Who don't like to scroll down the Gardens. So beautiful and well kept. Such a rich history buried there. Thank you for taking us there It was stunning. Next trip I will jump up

[@DustBugsTravel]

I can't even begin to imagine how many folks spent many a happy time in this beautiful place. It's good to know you were also one of them! 😍🌳

[@CHibb217]

Sometimes small things can make me laugh 😊 like when Curtis said sugar instead of salt. Thoroughly enjoyed this video en sommer net julle twee se menswees❤

[@nankadutoit1635]

Wauw thx for sharing, I was there many many moons ago and was amaaazed at how they have extended and beautified the garden I truely enjoyed walking through with you. My mouth watered for that cheesecake and coffee, yum. God bless you both for taking us to all these beautiful places in SA❤

[@annaatkins2971]

Great video - again! I have memories of feeding peanuts to squirrels and having scones and tea...on a school tour, many moons ago ❤

[@lizledbitter6711]

It was the South African Heavy Artillery and there are similar memorials in other cities. Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Kimberley. Six Guns were brought back from Europe.

[@lizledbitter6711]

One Source says there's a SAHA Memorial in Bloemfontein rather than Port Elizabeth

[@sicko_the_ew]

The Dutch called Indonesia, " India" in the old days, so I think the "Indian" slaves came from the Dutch "India" - i.e. the place called "Indonesia" after 1947 or so (" The Indian Islands" - just like Polynesia is The Many Islands). Another word that has changed meanings over the year is "garden" (especially when you talk about Ancient Mesopotamia). The early meaning is closer to what we'd call a "market garden" today (so we still keep the old word in some sayings). There's a fair chance that the Company Garden started out as a veggie patch, rather than a flower bed, in other words. And right after I say that, you hit the VOC vegetable garden... Anyway, its life as a modern garden matters much more. Yes, so nice to see all the people walking there, or sitting down to think, and unwind, maybe. So full of life. Yes, I agree, it warms the heart to see it.

[@josengel1958]

That garden are neglected?? Was in a much needed stage in the 90's🤨

[@DustBugsTravel]

It's the easiest thing in the world to criticise and that's just not our vibe. We thought it was incredibly beautiful and we saw many workers hard at work keeping the garden as beautiful as it is. 🇿🇦🌳

[@InJouHande]

@@josengel1958 wait, are you saying the gardens are bad?