S1 – Ep 339 – Komani / Queenstown – The Sight of the Beautiful Town Hall!

During our trip to Komani / Queenstown, we were captivated by the town's grandeur, surpassing our expectations of a typical destination. Upon arrival, our hearts sank at the sight of the beautiful town hall, once an emblem of history and pride, now a charred ruin due to unfortunate protests. It was a painful reminder of the fragility of cherished landmarks. However, our spirits were uplifted as we discovered numerous well-preserved historic buildings, particularly the awe-inspiring churches. Fortunate enough to set foot inside one, we were greeted by an architectural marvel. Driving through the town, we encountered old war memorials in the park, where people were joyously immersed in their activities. Our accommodation proved to be a delightful haven, meticulously maintained and inviting. The following morning, after a hearty breakfast, we delved deeper into the town, uncovering more of its hidden treasures, amongst which quite a few educational ones, before bidding farewell and embarking on our long journey back home. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #easterncape #komani #queenstown

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[Antz_]

I was born and bred in Queenstown and left there i 2001. Sad to see some of the places burnt down, but thanks for the memories.

[munesumangava]

Stunning Dutch Reformed! Love the churches

[markdyer]

Thanks for the videos, really enjoy them. You guys really get around.

[pepeugene]

We lived in Queenstown from 1975 to 1980 and 90% of our friends were the farmers in the district, as we played sport at the Sandringham and Greydene Tennis club. Sadly, all the facilities have been destroyed. We still have friends who farm in the district.

[kosievandenberg]

I deliberately stopped commenting on the Eastern Cape trip because I knew my comments would be the same after every town visited would be exactly the same. Just WOW...WOW..WOW.... I would otherwise never have seen all the beautiful and VERY historic little towns that you visited on this very long trip.

[tillabezuidenhout]

So sorry about the beautiful burnt buildings.

[ingeborgvanderveer]

Machinist Curtis achter het stuur, oh what a ride 🥳🚂. Als er een stoomfluit had gehangen om mee te ‘blazen’, had je die vast niet kunnen weerstaan! In die prachtige Luxe Molen hotelkamer was het goed vertoeven met sweet Dutch Dreams waarin je treintjes, molens en tulpen telde 🌷🚂🌷🇳🇱🚂😁. Wat een episode was dit, geweldig! Al snel had ik pen en papier bij de hand nodig om alles bij te houden. Zo apart van vorm die eerste 2 kerken, wonderbaarlijk. Tussen alle Britten heeft zich toch ook de NG kerk genesteld, met prachtig Voortrekkers monument met fraaie details rondom en de hoeksteen uit 1924 in keurig Nederlands. Inderdaad Curtis, de details are in de columns. Heel mooi dat orgel in de kerk waar je binnen was en het houten plafond, wow. Gelukkig bleek de vervallen City Hall geheel geen voorteken van wat volgde (nou ja behalve de sportvelden en zwembad). Deze stad ziet er keurig onderhouden uit. Zelfs het trein station heeft een goede volgende bestemming gekregen. Ook nog steeds duidelijk ‘liefdevolle zorgen’ voor de gesneuvelden uit vele oorlogen. Door de Boer-Anglo oorlogen en daarna de 2 wereld oorlogen zou je bijna vergeten dat voorheen ook velen stierven in plaatselijke (grens)conflicten. Ontspanningsgronde…. prachtig Afrikaans woord, die kende ik nog niet. DustBugs films zijn 100% ontspanningsbelevenissen 👍😍 Dat blijkt uit de inmiddels 17.000 abonnees, gefeliciteerd! Ticket vanuit Nederland voor jullie volgende reis is alvast geboekt dus tot morgen ziens 🎉. En uiteraard: veel dank aan jullie beiden voor alle prachtige avonturen van de afgelopen reis & altijd fijn dat jullie weer behouden thuis zijn gekomen!

[charlietreston]

Hi guys that's some driving glad to see you arrived safely. A lovely Well established town. With an amazing amount of schools I think it's fantastic to see these schools thriving with work being done on already impressive sports fields. The drive in was interesting with all the car dealerships big private hospital the town hall was amazing imagine how it looked before the fire really loved the lamp post ( in the City of London there is a lamp post that supplied with gas from the sewerage!) The RC cathedral was strange architecture? Loved the steam train and how you could jump in the drivers compartment amazing. The Presbyterian church st calumba was the guy who brought Christianity to Scotland. Loved stone tower the war memorials are so interesting I'm going to find out more about the frontier wars st Michael's amazing interior and stone structure always surprises me in these towns the hotel was uber modern breakfast looked great 👍 DRF church was again an amazing stone building with ionic columns great to see the voortrekker monument! . Train station to bus station that's recycling well done always a record in these biggest dam wall in SA. After the last video I bought some biltong from my local supermarket so it is available in ordinary shops now!! .thanks for all the work you put into these videos. You have inspired me to start going out again and tomorrow I'm going to a village where one of my wife's ancestors came from. Amazing video thanks for taking me along cheerio till the next one

[desh]

This truly was a fantastic trip, Curtis and Sonia! Hats off to you both for making it so enjoyable from start to finish and wow! What a long journey back home! I don’t know how you do it!

I’m sure you speak for a great many of us when you say you are “beyond sad” at the wilful desecration of those beautiful old buildings, Sonia. None of us can comprehend the rationale.

[likejinx]

what better way to start my Saturday morning with a cup of coffee and touring Komani, thank you

[rosemarymoolman]

Thank you for talking me on the trip to Queenstown! Oh Sonia, I could feel how sad you were about the town hall 😔 They have beautiful churches and educational facilities. In a way, that makes up for the burnt down town hall. Congratulations on the amount of subscribers you have now. So happy I am one of them ❤

[teresagillmer]

I never heard that name before.Beautiful Road and that's something because my husband built roads and bridges (civil Engineer

[dawn]

Thanks so much for the memories. Went to the Girls High School. Married at the St Michaels Anglican church 52 yrs ago this month.

[Ar.]

Awesome. Are you guys heading through Elliot/Rhodes/Barkley East? If so, please take lots of videos on the Barkley Pass!

[mzoxolomdiza]

Unfortunately the town is so rundown a victim of political squables

[CM-tozp]

Queen's College is a beautiful school, first time seeing it. Very big also

[rudiekeyser]

Ek het die selfde probleem as ek een van my eie sien 5.07 en op n vrydag kuier hul graag in die Strand se omgewing. Dankie vir al die lekker videos. Have a good one and keep safe. Cheers Strand.😂😂😂😂💯

[LolaEngelbrecht]

Thank you so much for this great video of Queenstown. I am secretary at the Wesley Methodist church and was so glad you were able to get inside.

[stevbrkr]

I live in Australia. I went to school at Queen's College in the 1970s. I love Queenstown.

[shadleyjansen]

It's heartwarming how you still appreciate the beauty and majesty of our town. We as residents see only the destruction, corruption, neglect and dilapidation.