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A tour of DWARSKERSBOS, South Africa - Blooming Streets and Rich History!
Hi everyone! In this video, I explore the beautiful, tranquil town of Dwarskersbos, situated in the Western Cape of South Africa. Dwarskersbos is a holiday destination and fishing village approximately 11 kilometres north of Laaiplek and less than two hours drive from Cape Town. It also forms part of the iconic West Coast, in my view one of the best areas of South Africa - but then again, I would be biased as someone who grew up in Lambert's Bay!
The vlog starts off with me driving towards the town, before spotting the welcome sign. I immediately notice a trend with the side streets that are named after flowers. I decide to walk down some of the streets (which are also all cul-de-saqs) as well as the various entrances to the beach.
I admire the distinct flora and beautiful nature in the area. Rumour has it that Dwarskersbos forms part of the longest uninterrupted sandy beach in South Africa - a sight to behold!
Dwarskersbos is also situated in the area where the famous Portuguese sailor and navigator, Vasco da Gama, first set foot on South African soil in search of water in November 1497. Nearby Paternoster is also the site where the first "Pater Noster" (Latin for the prayer "Our Father") was prayed. So lots of history in the area!
Throughout the vlog, I mention the book written by Johnnie Eigelaar, namely "As die Skipper op die voorstewe staan!" (first edition & print 1999). The first chapter contains details of Eigelaar's experience in Dwarskersbos, where he grew up, as well as noteworthy details about the history of the town. This book gives us a flavour of what life was like in the 1920s and 1930s around the area, in contrast to modern times. The book also tells wonderful stories about the individuals involved at the time in various aspects of life, and helps to bring that period to life.
After visiting a few streets and beaches, I visit the area near Soverby Lapa, where I talk about transport limitations in the area during the 1920s and 1930s, as well as the natural disasters of 1969 in the Western Cape. It has never been confirmed, but some people claim there may be a connection between the storm surge in Dwarskersbos and the earthquake near Tulbach and Ceres.
I decide it is time for lunch and a coffee at Soverby Lapa, which is also situated in a prominent fishing area that attracts thousands of visitors to Dwarskersbos every year. The menu also contains more about the local history as well as the meaning behind the town's name! Currency converter: 1 British Pound = c. R23.85
I return to Dwarskersbos town and explore more streets, as well as the area around the private school, business center and mini mart (or mini mark). I also stumble upon a beer garden, a residential complex and an area that is seemingly part of a farm, before walking to the caravan park and more nearby beaches. Though there are pockets of activity, most of the businesses and shops are closed, as this vlog was filmed on a Sunday. Not that I am complaining - in a way, the silence makes the Sunday stroll in the town even more tranquil!
I hope you enjoy this tour of Dwarskersbos on the West Coast of South Africa. If you haven't done it yet, please hit the LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE to the channel and leave a COMMENT for me in the comments section. This really helps to promote and build the channel and it is free to do so - you would really help me out big time with these small acts of kindness and will continue to help me create content for you, to watch for free!
I also mention my vlog I did in nearby Aurora, which you can view here: czcams.com/video/uiNR8t6q6Bk/video.html
And this is the collab I did with another content creator (No Soy Ribio) that I mention in the mini mark: czcams.com/video/8HJBpER5eOE/video.html
Disclaimer - Please note that I have not been sponsored by anyone in the production of this video.
Happy exploring!
Willie
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Komentáře

  • @mariebotha8893
    @mariebotha8893 Před 6 hodinami

    Ek en my oorlede man het n paar jaar terug daar vir die mense n hoenderhok opgesit en lekker pannekoek geeet

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před hodinou

      Klink na goeie herinneringe, Marie! Dankie vir die saamkyk!

  • @panlomito
    @panlomito Před 12 hodinami

    Had to wait again for transfer to hotel... this time you really could walk the 2 km to the hotel (compared to the 11 km distance at Curaçao).

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před hodinou

      I got some good footage for my channel. So thank you.

  • @johndewey6358
    @johndewey6358 Před 13 hodinami

    That is not a lot of snow! When you wake up in the morning, and overnight you have received 4 feet of snow and you cannot find your car on the street, that is lots of snow :)

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před hodinou

      Cheers John. When you are used to 40 degrees Celsius weather, that is a lot of snow :)

  • @johndewey6358
    @johndewey6358 Před 13 hodinami

    Thank you for a great review.

  • @oskar6747
    @oskar6747 Před 20 hodinami

    8:00 I start my day with 12-16 cups of filter coffee and then go out and buy some takeaway coffee and when I get back I make another 6-12 cups. I use about one liter of milk daily and I only drink it in coffee. And I'm a Finn obviously. 9:12 Behind you is the oldest house in Helsinki. The blue/grey one. 33:30 I like to go early in bed and wake up before everyone else and have my own time in the morning instead of the evening when I'm tired. And the sun rises at around 4:00 - 5:00 and I can't sleep after that. 43:00 Most Finns even don't know this. You can open that Tupla by just bending it. There is even a line in the middle of the wrapper. But it makes a huge bang. 52:20 You can get cheaper prices if you know where to look. I pay 1,50 for a large coffee and a cold can of coke is 1 euro. A 24-pack would be around 13e. Two metro stations away from the one where you were. 52:50 True. I can sit with a friend in complete silence for hours without it being uncomfortable. But if I had to talk the whole time it would be uncomfortable. And please don't sit next to me in public transportation if there are empty seats. I might just have to jump off and take the next one. But if I have my dog with me you are welcome to come and talk about it.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 20 hodinami

      I don't know how you do it! Cheers for watching, I am grateful!

  • @panlomito
    @panlomito Před dnem

    While you were waiting on that 2 dollar bus, I was having breakfast at la Boheme in Punda. You saved 28 dollar, I saved 2 precious hours of my life... The difference: you are young thinking you have all the time of the world while I am old(er), lost my parents and knowing my time is running out.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 23 hodinami

      Sounds like we are both happy with our choice of transport. Cheers for watching!

  • @wandabaartman7485
    @wandabaartman7485 Před dnem

    i would not live in this town even if you paid me. people need to ask ABBA Yah to give you spiritual eyes to see all the sun worship

  • @LynetteGerber
    @LynetteGerber Před dnem

    You should not have skipped Iris Str, from their Cul de sac you step right onto the beach.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před dnem

      Hi Lynette, I'm sure I missed a few gems in this beautiful town. Enough reason to visit again at some point. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel!

  • @bevieayson6761
    @bevieayson6761 Před dnem

    CAPTIONS INCORRECTLY DESCRIBED. NOT NICE AT ALL.

  • @martynarmitage2928

    hey willie very informative . i.ve travelled that road through dwarskerbos many times from lamberts to cape town and never stopped, next time we will, great work

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před dnem

      Hi Martyn, hope all is well on your side! Yep, same here. I think we might have stopped once for a soft drink many years ago, but certainly no "explore". Worth a visit next time you're in the area. Send regards!

    • @martynarmitage2928
      @martynarmitage2928 Před dnem

      @@willieexplore will do willie , rene sends regards

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 23 hodinami

      @@martynarmitage2928 Weskus groete!

  • @AZqyc
    @AZqyc Před dnem

    Willie, great to see you back and walking and sharing your knowledge!! Didn't have time tonight to view all, but I'll be back! Got to that neat first restaurant. What nice views, nice menu, good prices! Just the kind of experience that makes you famous, Mr WE!! [Again, greetings from Tucson]

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před dnem

      Always a pleasure, Jim! Hope all is good on your side. I'm having a great time visiting family and friends, albeit on a brief trip. Really enjoyed the restaurant. All the best!

  • @RainmakerLTU
    @RainmakerLTU Před dnem

    Nice notice of separate bell tower. Now when I think about that, most churches are connected with their bell towers and separate ones are rare.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před dnem

      Definitely! Thanks for watching, I appreciate your support!

  • @mayousimon1
    @mayousimon1 Před dnem

    He's back! Very excited awesome video once again thank you for your wonderful time regarding efforts to put these videos together and show others what to view and what happened to Willie travelling?

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před dnem

      Nice to hear from you Simon! I am visiting family in South Africa on a short trip, but planning a big trip on my sabbatical from work. So lots of travelling coming shortly. Hope all is well with you!

  • @travel_and_explore_with_bip

    WOWWW Nice to see you back travelling Willie! Specially in SA , what a nice part of the world! How different from the areas I saw when I was in SA. I can imagine how nice it must be there on a sunny day! What’s the load shedding like there? Do you prefer the west coast to the east coast? Please make many more of these videos from SA, these are not places ordinarily people will get to see! Cheers 🍺🍺

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před dnem

      Hi Bip! Lovely to hear from you, as always! Hope all is well. Yes, I am in South Africa but only for a brief time. I am visiting family in the area so I thought I'd make a vlog about this beautiful town. As for loadshedding, I haven't experienced any on this particular trip, so fingers crossed for the future! I've not been to many places on the East Coast, and I will always have a soft spot for the West Coast, but I'm planning a huge trip in SA in 2025 when I'm taking some time off work. So I'll definitely be in a position to show more places off the beaten track. Have a good one! Willie

  • @davidwilliamson2115

    very well presented

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Thanks for watching David! Appreciate the support

  • @cecilysharrock678
    @cecilysharrock678 Před 2 dny

    Most of the towns you've been through seem very deserted. Also nobody would dream you are from England . YOU sound like a proper African errors.

  • @davidwilliamson2115

    the church was swept away and eighteen people together with a Pastor climbed on to the roof and were the pn;y people of the congregation tat survived

  • @lydiajohnson4467
    @lydiajohnson4467 Před 2 dny

    Thank you. Beautiful parts of our country we have seen or been to. Love this program. 😊

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Your comment brought a smile to my face, Lydia! Thank you so much for your support!

  • @sheilam4525
    @sheilam4525 Před 2 dny

    Hi Willie! Enjoyed seeing and learning about another beautiful town in SA😊. This one seemed very different with the wide cul de sacs and all the beach paths. Always like to see the artwork people have made😊 Loved the memorial to the cat❤. Hope you are enjoying the time with your family!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Hi Sheila! Always great to hear from you. I'm having a great (albeit short) time in SA and it is great to see family and friends. The weather in SA is almost on par to that of the UK this time of the year :) Nonetheless, I really enjoyed my visit to Dwarskersbos and I'm glad you found it interesting. This is a really special part of the world for me as I grew up not too far from here. The cat memorial was very special. Hope your week is going well!

  • @7CHURCHSTREET
    @7CHURCHSTREET Před 2 dny

    The Karos Guest House is 5 star in the middle of the town (Corner of Margaretha Prinsloo and Probert )and it makes Loxton a much better stop than Victoria West- if travelling north/south-We are aware that they are renovating another building to be similar to Karos-this enterprise will be a seed for the town to grow as guests become property buyers...the dirt road to Beaufort is a stunning drive and can be done in a normal car-The lei water works and the central electric poles are great-In July we'll be there for the 4th time-cheers Mike 'n' May

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Cheers for the comment and additional information! I would love to return one day to drive that dirt road you mentioned. I've heard good things about the guest house!

  • @OdenvanderWesthuizen

    Dankie Willie. Dwarskersbos is 'n wonderlike plek met 'n baie interessante geskiedenis. Daar bly nou nog familie van my en ons het vir meer as 40 jaar elke Desember vakansie daar gekamp. Die beste weer in die Weskus.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Jy is baie welkom, Oden! Waardeer die saamkyk en ondersteuning. Dit was my eerste keer in Dwarskersbos maar ek kan sien hoekom mense die plek wil besoek of hulself daar wil vestig. Groete

  • @anettevanderwesthuizen5180

    Hi Willie👋Thank you for your interesting video of our little town Dwarskersbos . 👌But you did not show the caravanpark,library and the new white houses of kersbosstrand a km away to Elandsbay. Please make another video showing our beautiful white houses with high A-frame roofs. Your video is great.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Thanks for your kind words and encouragement, Anette! Much appreciated. I'm sure I missed a number of things, but with limited time that was always going to be the case. Is there a different caravan park to the one I tried to enter, but with no one present at the entrance? Hopefully one day I can return to the beautiful town and show more.

  • @sherryhendricks7864

    I love the blommiejie straate 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭

  • @sherryhendricks7864

    Oh my word I love this ek trek somer nou Baie dankie ne ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦my great grandmother was from st Helena Bay 🙏🏼

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Lekker om van jou te hoor, Sherry! A beautiful part of the world for sure!

  • @mariwolmarans4973
    @mariwolmarans4973 Před 2 dny

    Dit het ek nou baie enjoy, Thanx Willie

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Baie dankie, Mari! Ek waardeer jou aanmoediging en ondersteuning vir my kanaal!

  • @phillipleboa5251
    @phillipleboa5251 Před 2 dny

    Pragtig. ❤❤❤

  • @ratel8598
    @ratel8598 Před 2 dny

    Love your raw and very real content! Always so informative and interesting without the need for music or fancy editing.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Glad you enjoy it and thank you for the kind words! Yes, I like to keep it as raw as possible to showcase the places in an authentic way. I guess some people would prefer fancy editing, music and a different presentation style, but there are plenty of other videos for them to watch. Appreciate your support!

  • @_el.guapo_
    @_el.guapo_ Před 2 dny

    Dude you've got a collection that might be worth something to the collectors some day. I've heard that LP has become rubbish recently. For instance in the new edition of Sicily they only mention 3 restaurants in Catania whereas in previous editions they would mention pure hidden gems like the kind of restaurants run by the grandma. Apparently it's turned into instagram format. Is there a decent alternative to LP? I've heard of Rough guide. And also Fodor's. Any recommendation?

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      I really love my collection! It has grown a little bit since I made this video too. As for alternatives, I really couldn't tell. It depends on what you are interested in. To be honest, you can probably find better and more up-to-date information online than in many books.

    • @_el.guapo_
      @_el.guapo_ Před 2 dny

      @@willieexplore Yes but you don't find the little gems online anymore.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      @@_el.guapo_ my best advice is to get lost in a place, you find some real gems then!

  • @garethwright899
    @garethwright899 Před 2 dny

    Awesome, bought a house there on the northern end of DKB in 2021, at the end of this month we are moving there permanently, my happy place 😀

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Nice one Gareth, I'm sure you will make a lot of memories in Dwarskersbos! A wonderful part of the world. Cheers for the support!

  • @thomasdonker1055
    @thomasdonker1055 Před 2 dny

    It's lekker to see you back in the Cape, opening my eyes to places I've never heard of, Willie. I do hope you do the Gordon's Bay - Rooi Els - Betty's Bay - Kleinmond - Hermanus route. Would love to hear your commentary on that. Daars hy...

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Cheers Thomas, thanks for the kind words and encouragement! The plan is to do a massive SA trip in 2025, when I will take a sabbatical from work. So watch this space! I know that suggested coastal route very well as I went to school in Hermanus and university in Stellenbosch. So I've driven it a fair few times but not in a long time. So, it would be very interesting to do it again after several years! Really appreciate your support!

  • @seamus9750
    @seamus9750 Před 2 dny

    Great to see a lack off electric fences

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Absolutely. Hopefully insightful for some overseas viewers too, to show them we don't all live in gated communities!

  • @hanneliewiese3477
    @hanneliewiese3477 Před 2 dny

    Loved it Willie - thank you very much. What a special little coastal town.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Glad you enjoyed it Hannelie! And thank you for your kind words - it certainly is a great place to visit.

  • @user-nd8vn6fm8j
    @user-nd8vn6fm8j Před 2 dny

    Thank you Willie, so interesting and inciteful. SA has so many interesting and historical places and such a pleasure to get to know some of them through your travels

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Really appreciate your kind words! There are definitely some wonderful places to visit in South Africa. Thanks for tagging along!

  • @Johan-wi8ig
    @Johan-wi8ig Před 2 dny

    Kalkoentje is ñ vetplant 🌵

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Dankie Johan, my plante-kennis het die hoogte ingeskiet na hierdie besoek! Waardeer die saamkyk

  • @HanlieMyburgh-bn8yb

    Copies of the Eigelaar’s book is available at Ahter’s Studio in Laaiplek (next to Laaiplek Hotel in Jameson street)

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 2 dny

      Thank you, Hanlie! I really enjoyed reading his story

  • @bobovanzyl3008
    @bobovanzyl3008 Před 2 dny

    Pragtige deel van ons land! Mooi mooi mense.

  • @errol-zs1aci
    @errol-zs1aci Před 3 dny

    Dankie weereens, Willie. Ek het die stap saam met jou geniet. Ons sal beslis 'n draai daar moet maak.❤

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 3 dny

      Hallo Errol, dankie vir die saamkyk! Karoo en Weskus altwee baie spesiaal. Groete!

  • @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj
    @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj Před 3 dny

    That delapedated house is a typical fisherman's house. Original buildings of Velddrif ,Laaiplek and Dwarskersbos.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 3 dny

      That is interesting - thanks for letting us know!

  • @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj
    @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj Před 3 dny

    There is a caravan park as well.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 3 dny

      Yes indeed, it is a pity that I could not go in that day

  • @andybaker2456
    @andybaker2456 Před 3 dny

    Welcome back Willie! What a shame about the weather, I'm sure this is a completely different place on a bustling, sunny summer's day. Thanks for showing us a part of the world that many of us are probably unfamiliar with. 😊

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 3 dny

      Nice to hear from you, Andy! A former work colleague of mine used to say that there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing. Many people visit the West Coast during summer but it does have a tranquil appeal during winter months too. I'm glad the rain stayed away for most part. Appreciate your continued support and encouragement!

  • @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj
    @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj Před 3 dny

    Tannie Bettie se mini Mark.

  • @toscabrutus1781
    @toscabrutus1781 Před 3 dny

    Willie Jy het n nuwe SA program dis baie exciting! Groete Lima!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 3 dny

      Hallo Tosca! Altyd lekker om van jou te hoor. Suid-Afrika het mooi plekke. Hoop dit gaan goed daar in Suid-Amerika!

  • @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj
    @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj Před 3 dny

    Reservoirs and no electricity.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 3 dny

      I've not had any loadshedding during my visit so far, let's hope it continues that way!

  • @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj
    @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj Před 3 dny

    Ons het die boek! Daar is nog n boek met die geskiedenis van Velddrif met die die Naam van Velddrif se stories deur tannie Lokkie van Zyl. Sy lewe nog oor die 80 Jaar oud.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 3 dny

      Ek het tannie Lokkie se boek ook onlangs gelees, Petra. Sy het uitstekende werk gedoen. Terloops, ek behoort more in Bokkomlaan rond te loop, laat weet per epos as jy wil koffie gaan drink! Groete

    • @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj
      @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj Před 3 dny

      Ek Gaan more Bokkomlaan toe. Sal vir jou aan die bokkommanne bekendstel.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 3 dny

      @@PetraMyburgh-vr1kj dit sal great wees! dankie!

  • @jaspervanzyl6212
    @jaspervanzyl6212 Před 3 dny

    Again a winner, Willie! Thanks for taking us along on your travels. Dwarskersbos is a special place indeed.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 3 dny

      Appreciate the kind words and your unwavering support, Jasper! Always a pleasure taking you on some virtual travels. Keep safe!

  • @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj
    @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj Před 3 dny

    Mooi man!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 3 dny

      Daarsy Petra! Dankie vir die saamkyk en kommentaar!

  • @paolosantiago3163
    @paolosantiago3163 Před 3 dny

    Never knew how Latvia 🇱🇻🇱🇻 is truly a beautiful country to try both visit and live in somehow coming from the Philippines. 😊❤

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 3 dny

      Definitely a very interesting place, might be too cold for some people in winter though. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel!

  • @118Shadow118
    @118Shadow118 Před 3 dny

    You usually drink kefir with the grey peas (it's a fermented milk drink, which is a bit sour and quite thick)

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 3 dny

      Thanks for the additional information and for watching my video! I appreciate the support

  • @ladydiana1855
    @ladydiana1855 Před 3 dny

    Hi Willie, ja ek het sommar onmiddelik gehoor jy moet van Suid Afrika wees, ek het lank in Pretoria gewoon en nou bly ek al 19jaar hierso, 'n bakgat video mooibly en lekkerbly🤘

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore Před 3 dny

      Hallo Lady Diana! Dankie vir die terugvoering en dat jy die video gekyk het, ek waardeer dit! Was nog altyd 'n droom om Willemstad te sien. Ek kan sien hoekom jy daar sal wil bly! Beste groete

    • @ladydiana1855
      @ladydiana1855 Před 2 dny

      @@willieexplore Hi Willie,baie dankie vir jou vinnige antwoord, ja Willemstad lyk 'n bietjie op Suid Afrika ook die buite lewe, nou jy moet mooibly en bly gesond🤘🤘

  • @doyoumind.atall.stopspying5572

    Going in october