Oh Bruce! I got so emotional watching this...as a Zimbabwean myself i really hope things get better and all Zimbabweans including those that have left can live together in harmony 🇿🇼❤ By the way you've got such a sharp memory 🤗
Thank you for your objective and fair commentary it's hard to listen to the media exaggerating the challenges of our home. It robs our people of hope. Great stuff.
It’s a pleasure Dorothy. The people and the country deserve only the best. I can not wait to go back. This trip really touched my soul. Thank you for watching and commenting
Which challenges are exaggerated? A small minority have a great life but for the average citizen it's real. That little corner of H town that is the Northern Suburbs is not representative of the bigger picture.
@@vdotme I don’t doubt that at all as in any country but i did not see anyone sitting in a gutter starving to death like the media portrays is happening all over the place. I had the privilege of traveling in all sorts of areas while I was there, including Kuwadzana, Tyneald, Glaudina, Ruea etc and did not see anyone starving to death while sitting in a gutter but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen, all it means is it is not happening as much as media portrays. I met and talked to many many locals, in all sorts of areas and the thing that struck me was how positive people were. Wait until you see where Ryan and I traveling in the next episode. There is still a lot of light which doesn’t mean there is no one battling and I do believe Zim has so much potential and harping on about what was and what had happened is not going to maximise that potential. Negativity breeds negativity! All the best and thank you for your comment and support.
@@vdotme there is exaggeration and lies by most Zim media and some RUclipsrs. People want pity from foreigners I think. Pity will not improve the economic situation.
@@OverlandingwithBruce Definitely in agreement on media not living up to its calling and yes things could be so much worse, just saying media's coverage is more interests based (on both sides) but for the people in the middle - it is very real, especially if you look at where we once were and the optimism we all once had compared to what counts for optimism today. There was a time that only furious racist white people would openly say that the Smith era was the good old days. Now, staunch black African nationalists can only broach that argument in political terms because society, education, economy, civil rights, national cohesion and other measures of state well-being reveal a damning indictment of the state's sustained failure. That failure has vindicated arguments for Smith if not the man himself. The facts aren't exaggerated, just the assessment of the facts. Sorry for getting all political.
Thank you for "A trip down memory lane". I was born in Harare, and left in 1977. You did such a good job in bringing back so many memories. I can't thank you enough.
It’s my absolute pleasure and thank you for watching. Did you see the other episode where I visited mermaids pools and walked around Harare? Thank you for watching and commenting
Yes. I noticed how Mermaids pool has become abandoned. That was a shame. We used to go there regularly. 😪 Also, I loved Mana Pools. Another place we used to go. My Mum lived in Karoi, so we would go to Kariba Another. Thank you once again for ALL your videos. You do such a good job.
My pleasure Charles. Watch this space for a lot more. I have two trips already planned and they will be just as epic and I have at least 2 videos left of this series. Thank you for watching and commenting
This part 3 just did the job Bruce!! Brought back some childhood memories and I appreciate you for delivering this. You couldn’t have done it any better buddy. It’s just amazing as it is. 2 years later, you’ve just gained another subscriber.
Ooooh Man. Thank you Bruce. Funny how in this video nothing was really new because its routes I travel all the time, for me it was about you sharing your memories St Georges, Borrowdale primary and how you remember most of those places. Sheraton Hotel is now Rainbow Towers and the show ground is still operational lol. Harare has a lot of suicidal drivers and you definitely need to drive very defensively. 51:10 that was Gweru (where im from) you were passing right at the Boogie clock not Kwekwe. Who knew a place you see every other time can look so different and beautiful when someone else is telling the story and a history you didnt know of. looking forward for the next episode.
Thanks so much Tawanda. I really enjoyed this trip and can not wait to travel to Zim again and make some more videos. Very happy you enjoyed it and thank you for watching and commenting
Thank you Bruce for your awesome videos of Zimbabwe. I have particularly enjoyed this one as it was a trip down memory lane for me too, having lived in Zimbabwe most of my life until we came to the UK 19 years ago. I have been surprised too and so encouraged to see the positive side you have shown as we hear and read so much negative stuff.
Its been my pleasure Jane and I am back this weekend starting off another trip which I will be filming. I can't wait. Thank you for watching and commenting.
I work at Saint Georges College. So upset that I didn't see you there, could have gone on a full tour (re-tour) showing you the changes etc. Shasha, the security guard, is an absolute legend at the school. I had the privilege of going to the school and now teaching at the school.
Hi Michael. I kind of felt like I was trespassing as I had taken a chance. It was on a Saturday also. Shashe was awesome. Such a great guy and he did show me some of the changes at the back of the class rooms. I will be back in Harare 2nd week of October and will be arranging a get together, if you are interested? Watch my FB or Insta pages. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@OverlandingwithBruce I'm definitely interested. If time permits in your schedule we can go on a walk around of the school etc. Don't know if you have been up the tower before? Anyway will keep an eye on your social media etc. Will pm you on Instagram
@@michaelphilip4423 thank you Michael. Yes I was up there once. We actually abseiled off the top believe it or not. Please message me on Instagram . Will stay in touch. Thanks again for the support
You have taken me some foot steps back into the past, down memory lane. Zim is a Gem 💎 that just needs some cosmetic uplift and a good scrabble. I love my country Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Oh wow, what memories this brought back! Lived in Harare for 15 years. Left 10 yrs ago. We lived in Helensvale and Borrowdale and drove these roads daily. So good to see it again. Makes me want to go back & visit. THANX for sharing!!
Bruce thanks ..haha..i am Zimbabwean who have never been to Harare.gre up in the rural and just found myself overseas...so i am getting to know these great places (Mandara, Borrowdale, Samy Levy's etc). Absolutely fantastic King!!!!
I totally get your visit to your old school! I went to Chaplin High School in Gweru which is still going strong to this day. Chaplin's most famous old boy was none other than Ian Smith!! I left in 1977 when I was 15 but went back for a visit in 1989.
I LOVED this video! I am South African but was born in 1961, (Lady Chancellor Hospital, Salisbury). We came back to ZA when I was about 5 months old and I have never been back. Thank you.
Hi Bruce, Alan here Old Georgian class of 2019 so very recent! Although its only been 5 years for me this was a true trip down memory lane and all the things you mentioned about the school are exactly how they are now (first team fields, senior grasses, tear drop island etc.) As 6th form students we really try to keep the history of the school the exact way we found it. The school history test is there and im sure it will never leave. Mr Fernandes taught me as well which is ridiculous 🤣. The rugby field you're referring to at the entrance that you think is a cricket field is still the 1st team cricket field. Im assuming you were there during winter which is when it's converted into a rugby field (should be 2nd team). Cant forget Shasha the security guard, absolute LEGEND! Thanks for the video!
That’s amazing if you consider we are about 30 years apart. So great to hear the traditions have been kept. It’s truly a spectacular school and we are privileged to have gone there. Thank you so much for writing to me and watching. All the best.
Botanic Gardens is behind St George's school. The garden in the CBD is called Harare gardens. Sheraton still maintains the HICC title though its now called Rainbow Towers. Showground is still being used for Agricultural show
Enjoyed your Zimbabwe series especially driving around Harare. I also went back after 30 years and it was so cool to see all the old places. That was 10 years ago; so great to see it all again in your video.
Wow, Greenwood Park, St George’s College (I only got as far as Hartmann House, but swam many lengths of that pool), cross country runs in the Botanical Gardens, Borrowdale Road was the daily school run back home to Alex Park. Used to be able to hear the race course commentator from the garden. Many trips to the lion and cheetah park too. So many weekends at Lake Mac. I know this was a couple of years ago so you might not read this, but thank you so much for filming and sharing if you do. Stirred up so many emotions. Happiest days of my life.
@@OverlandingwithBruce I’m white Zimbabwean living in the U.K. , Zimbabwe is our country too regardless of we’re we reside now. Great video by the way ,you took us down memory lane 😊
Thank you Stuart. Since this episode I have been back again and I spent some time walking around Harare and also visiting some interesting places as well as the eastern highlands. I also made it to ZIM’s most southerly point. Looking forward to sharing that. Thank you for watching and commenting
Hi Neal. Thanks very much. I should have checked google earth before I went but will try again on the next visit. Thank you so much for watching and commenting
Thank you very much for very objective and fantastic videos, bringing back the memory lane especially Harare and Bulawayo. Beautiful country and her welcoming people!! Zimbabwe will rise up again!! Totally different from what the media has been portraying!
It will happen only when Zanupf relinquishes total power and there is a completely new government. Sadly, the country has been cursed for the unnecessary misery caused by Zanupf. 😓
Mr. Mayger was our Head master at Highlands Junior in the early 90s and he still had his trusty MG, a serious educator you would never want to cross. Mr Blake was our Hostel Master and he taught at Borrowdale School up the road, thank you for this trip down memory lane. Mr Mayger is retired now, lots of grey hair, he has mellowed a bit...lol A legend!
Thanks for visiting St. George’s. Brought back many memories. Wasn’t Mr Nichol’s known as Spike. Those bloody history tests got the better of me and I had to go the the prefect common rooms often 😄.
My pleasure Tony. I think you might be right as it does ring some bells but I don't know. I also battled with those tests :) :) Thank you for watching and commenting Tony
Mandara area has changed so much .... i remember it very well, especially that part that was your property as you say ....we used to tresspass through it to get to Acturus Road 🙈🙈, and it was beautiful when it had the Msasa tress and Mazhanje trees ....but i saw it change till 2013 and sadly so the bush that was there only those who saw it will understand the beauty of Mandara
Thanks for sharing your time in Zim. Came to study in Australia in the early 2000s with the view to go back home after graduation. Almost 20 years later I'm still here yet no day passes by without a thought of Zimbabwe. We have an amazing country, lots of amazing memories for some us. Taking my family for a holiday next month but I'm really considering moving back. Perhaps I can vlog other beautiful places that I think vloggers may not be aware.
Wow..stumbled across this...I had relatives in Borrowdale who I stayed with just after independence....b4 it all got a bit hairy there....the Bhundu Boys were on the radio. I was lucky enough to rough back pack to Vic falls, Hwange, Kariba, then finally made it to mana pools to canoe amongst hippo and Elephant...amazing amazing days.. thank you Bruce for your trip down memory lane...the people were all so friendly and full of smiles, the government it turned out not so much so...!!! So sad, such a wonderful country and people...thank you for bringing back some amazing memories for me too..x
Nice one Bruce especially Bulawayo & Matopos National Park. I lived near Churchill Arms Cresta along Matopos Road : Newton West. Now based in the UK. Lekker stuff boet.
I saved this one for my evening entertainment and I'm glad I did. Thanks again Bruce, most interesting having a look around Harare. Bulawayo immediately recognisable, with roads wide enough to turn a span of oxen. Looking forward to the next episode.
Thank you for your video, you took me down the memory lane ,i was a student at Oriel Boys from 1991 to 1994 and we use to do marathon down Pringle Road , I have beautiful memories studying at Oriel and we use to frequent Chisipite area a lot right up to Kamfinsa and Greendale , It was very nostalgic watching Mandara but i was not happy with the state of the roads and i been at Chikurubi farm as well It was very beautiful to watch ,and our school bus would drive past State House ,St Georges most of the places and schools you mentioned has students from the area i grew up and we would drive to most of these areas on our way home ,It's good to see that most of the areas are still looking good and hopefully the situation shall continue improving i have strong hope that Zimbabwe shall be great again ,I have been at Lake Chivero, and have driven along Bulawayo Road right to Bulawayo and have visited Kwekwe ,Gweru and Bulawayo and this was a beautiful moment watching your travel vlog and very nostalgic ,I wishes you the best in your vlogs and your content is very beautiful ,no music or noise and you make one wants watch all episodes ,tomorrow i shall attempt watch the rest of the episodes,Thank you for sharing the content,
@@OverlandingwithBruce Thank you ,i watch a lot of you tube content because i have also not been residing in Zimbabwe since 2007 and i often visit in every three years and the vlogs helps me to keep posted on all the developments happening in Zim,i liked what you said ,where you mentioned that the media paints a picture that is usually not a hundred percent true reflection of the way things are on the ground so i deliberately avoid the news and most of the negativity and likes seeing it for myself or watching vlogs and then making my own conclusions as often those who peddle the news has a lot of motives some political and am certainly not interested in politics and other issues that shapes the narrative that the media ,social commentators and other blog writers often reports.
@@michaelemmanuel2628 exactly and with me just being a guy who likes to explore Africa, with no sponsors or other motives I am hoping to add some honest perspectives. Thank you again for the comment and support. All the best
@@OverlandingwithBruce One day if you do another Zim vlog i would like join you and show you some of the areas of interest,i know you from Zim and you know but exploring the rural areas and peri urban could be an exciting experience as well.
@@michaelemmanuel2628 that would be great. There will be many more trips to Zim for sure. Please join my Instagram page or Facebook page, I normally announce my trips there. Oh and I have Matopos and the trip from Motopos to Gonarezhou still to share, so it maybe another two episodes. Not sure
A.M.D.G. Fantastic memories of the Weaver field, Feds and miss the diving board as well. Looks like they have paved the classroms as that was tarmac. Great Stuff!
Always love your well articulated videos and you sure did take me back to Zim from the comfort of my lounge,its kind of sad that your trip is about to come to an end as i thoroughly enjoyed every moment,God bless and safe travels.Great work!!!
Thank you very much Allen. There will definitely be more trips and with all the support I have received it is a major motivation to do more, and I have some brilliant trips planned. Thank you so much for watching again and commenting.
What a wonderful video watching you remember your childhood. Zimbabweans friendly as ever. Hopefully there are great things ahead for Zimbabwe. God bless and keep you safe on your travels.
Thank you Jongwe. There are great things ahead of Zim, and I can't wait to see them. I will be doing many trips there going forward and will be visiting many forgotten places so watch this space. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@OverlandingwithBruce Yip, they are and have always been very nice people! I went back to my old house and the garden boy let me in and took me around the whole house which was very nice of him.
Awesome video Bruce, thoroughly enjoyed the drive through Harare, St George's was a treat, we used attend many sports events & dances there. We were at Girls High School, my sister left in '76 and myself in '77. I left Zim in '81 Lake Mac brought back so many great memories from my youth (a little earlier than yours!) Lots of weekends spent there braaing, partying, chilling! Looking forward to seeing your next episode 👌🏻
Hi Bruce Fantastic going down memory lane especially school years of past. A friendly suggestion can you put a mic on yourself sometimes I can hear you sometimes your voice is muffled especially in the car. Just a thought. Thanks Andrew
Didn't realize the time that it was an hour long, man it was just worth it, short, of course, want more of these :-) . Hope one day I can be part of your adventure, that would be one of the best moments. Thanks for the video and well done!!
Thank you so much Amo. I will be in Harare in October and am thinking of arranging a get together if you are interested. Thank you for watching and commenting
Glad you walked on seniors lawn. I am still to do so. Many memories of St George’s and being asked to leave. Spike was still there when I was. Left in mid 2000.
Really beautiful videos Bruce and such warmth in your narrative. Any possibility of more trips down memory lane around Zim , perhaps comparing what was Rhodedesia and todays Zim. Nothing political of course just think it would make for awesome viewing. Best wishes mate 👍
Thank you so much. I grew up in the 80’s in zim and was too young to know the Rhodesian times so I couldn’t do that. Did you see the episode where I walked around Harare and went to Mermaids pools? Thank you for the kind words and for watching
Once again a fantastic trip for me by proxy Bruce! Glued to the screen and just wonderful to see what Zim is really like now, last time I went back was 2005. Thank you 🙏🏻 for taking the time and making such an excellent effort to provide us with this footage and commentary. Having grown up in Zim it’s awesome to view places I remember and also places I’d never been to like Bulawayo etc. I remember as a Peterhouse girl’s school boarder we had a special outing to a school in Harare to watch the Passion of the Christ production which was astounding, I think it was your old high school as “the castle” building seems so familiar. We also had a school history test at Peterhouse and Arundel! Some of the things we had to know were so silly for instance how many pebbles in the school pond 🤷🏼♀️. I’d love to go back now with my little girl and show her around and see what’s changed. What wonderful memories you have Bruce and hearing your stories reminded me of Zim experiences I’d forgotten about. Grateful ✨cheers 🍻
Thank you so much Erin. Reading messages like yours really motivates me to do more and make a massive effort to work on improving them. I am so grateful that my video’s are sparking positive responses rather than the normal Bruce stuff. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really hope you get to go back with your little girl again sometime.
Thankyou Bruce so enjoyed this video. My late6 folks used to live in Doveton Avenue Borrowdale just opposite the Police station. My sister in law teaches at St Georges. Feeling so home sick 😢
Oh wow that’s amazing. I can’t even remember where the Police station was. Saints is still an incredible and amazing school. What a great post it must be to teach at. Thank you for watching another episode
Thanks so much Fadzai. Sorry about the sound problems towards the end. Thanks so much for watching and commenting again. Im hoping to be in Zim in October again so watch my Insta and Facebook and look out for me. Take care
@@OverlandingwithBruce I am really liking your channel. I was born and bred in Bulawayo and now living in the Uk but hopefully soon relocating to Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 where my umbilical cord is buried ( umbilicals theory) I have a stand in Mount pleasant heights and only built a small cottage. Watching from your videos l now have a good idea what to build on the rest of my plot - a lodge. Haha 😂 I am planning to be in Zim in October if all goes well- will keep you posted maybe can meet you on your travels
@@Fayrwa06 awesome. I am more than likely also in Zim in October so I may organise a get together as there seems to be lots of interest to do so. Thank you again for your support
Hi Bruce thanks for the trip down memory lane. I think coz you’re going during second term the use of the fields changes to winter sports like rugby, soccer ⚽️ 😄. What was sad when I last visited was how Zim is one of the only countries in sadc that stood still but recently the citizens have decided not to wait but improve it themselves. Would love to do a trip with you
Yes that’s true about the fields. Zimbabwe has been struggling for many years but hopefully that is changing now Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thanks for producing the various very interesting videos about Zimbabwe. Have just finished watching the one where you visited Harare and suburbs. It meant a great deal to me, and I completely understand your feeling emotional when at places of your youth. I am a lot older than you and left the country when I was 11 in 1960. I visited with my late wife in 1992, including calling in at Alfred Beit junior school at the suburb of Mabelreign where we used to live. That's where the drive in cinema was built when I was about 8. I contemplate returning to visit what is still a marvellous country despite its problems. Do you have suggestions of who to contact to arrange a guided holiday where I would not have to drive myself? Thanks again for what you have done. Dennis (now in England)
I remember Mabelreign drive in. My father took me to see Star Wars there. We also saw Bud Spenser and Terrance Hill movies there Such great memories. Thank you for watching and commenting
@@OverlandingwithBruce Thank you Bruce! I Grew up in Mandara , I lived on 9 Terenure rd., I haven't seen the area for 22 years, your video brought back a lot of memories, I am planning on going back hopefully next year for a visit myself , I am very grateful for this video thanks again!
This is an excellent series Bruce and I really enjoy your commentary and advice. I was born and raised in Bullies and like yourself have so many fond memories of growing up there. I spent a lot of time (school holidays) in Matopos and at Malemi Dam so looking forward to your next episode. Keep up the good work 👍
Thank you so much Ross. I hope I can do Bullies and Motopos justice for you. Ryan and I did some great routes there. Amazing area. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Hearing all the positive feedback is really motivating. Thank you
Thank you for sharing this. I loved seeing St. George’s. I have cousins who went there but I never had a chance to visit the school and Sam Levy’s looks the same. I am really missing Zim and this video kinda brought me back. Thank you.
Thank you Stuart. Episode four is in production; sounds fancy hey 😂😂? it’s going to be a big one so I may have to do an episode 5 also. Thank you for watching and commenting
Thanks so much Jan. some are really good and others are really bad but Zimbabwe has far less litter than it’s neighbours which is awesome to see. Thanks for watching and commenting Jan.
@@OverlandingwithBruce his name was Joseph Ladds it was around 1990 he started there to around 1996 when he retired due to having poor health. Lovely watching your videos seeing what has and has not changed. 👍🏻
@@OverlandingwithBruce I was in grade one in 1992 but I have older siblings the oldest born in 1978 who had swimming sports activities during their primary schooling
Looooooool. Spike was not far off death's door when I was at Saints. That basement office that was between Neptune & Beit Hall became Lambourne's and he had a gym there - he was sports master at that time. He cut back on admin space so gym machines could be indoors - my first ever experience of a proper gym. Spike was the librarian and his wife ran the boarder's kitchen. They were now too old for big dogs and had one of those little shaggy dogs that are more aggressive than rottweilers 🤣🤣🤣🤣. We used to throw condom water bombs at it from the form one dorm which overlooked their back garden. Fun times.
Flip now I remember Mike Lambourne did have a gym there. Remember it clearly now. I also remember his son Vince, really good guy. Do you remember Spike and his St Bernard’s? Thanks so much for replying and helping jog the memory. Awesome!
@@OverlandingwithBruce Yes, you just jogged memory. Spike had the St Bernards. We only saw them from HH when he'd take it for walks. It was McDonald Lucas who was the librarian (I think - the faces are clear but the names get jumbled lol). Spike was one of those legendary OGs with rich history but was practically retired with nothing jobs (not meant disparagingly - just that it was very light work you couldn't get as a regular applicant) but lived on college accommodation.
Absolutely Craig. I tried to show a real experience and to show that all the press only concentrate on the negative. Thank you for watching and commenting
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Oh Bruce! I got so emotional watching this...as a Zimbabwean myself i really hope things get better and all Zimbabweans including those that have left can live together in harmony 🇿🇼❤
By the way you've got such a sharp memory 🤗
Thank you so glad you enjoyed it. Memory is a bit fuzzy as it’s been a long time.
Thank you for watching and commenting
Zimbabwe is gonna be great again.
I really hope so.
Thank you for watching and commenting
We aee already great.
Thank you for your objective and fair commentary it's hard to listen to the media exaggerating the challenges of our home. It robs our people of hope. Great stuff.
It’s a pleasure Dorothy. The people and the country deserve only the best. I can not wait to go back. This trip really touched my soul.
Thank you for watching and commenting
Which challenges are exaggerated? A small minority have a great life but for the average citizen it's real. That little corner of H town that is the Northern Suburbs is not representative of the bigger picture.
@@vdotme I don’t doubt that at all as in any country but i did not see anyone sitting in a gutter starving to death like the media portrays is happening all over the place. I had the privilege of traveling in all sorts of areas while I was there, including Kuwadzana, Tyneald, Glaudina, Ruea etc and did not see anyone starving to death while sitting in a gutter but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen, all it means is it is not happening as much as media portrays.
I met and talked to many many locals, in all sorts of areas and the thing that struck me was how positive people were. Wait until you see where Ryan and I traveling in the next episode.
There is still a lot of light which doesn’t mean there is no one battling and I do believe Zim has so much potential and harping on about what was and what had happened is not going to maximise that potential. Negativity breeds negativity!
All the best and thank you for your comment and support.
@@vdotme there is exaggeration and lies by most Zim media and some RUclipsrs. People want pity from foreigners I think. Pity will not improve the economic situation.
@@OverlandingwithBruce Definitely in agreement on media not living up to its calling and yes things could be so much worse, just saying media's coverage is more interests based (on both sides) but for the people in the middle - it is very real, especially if you look at where we once were and the optimism we all once had compared to what counts for optimism today.
There was a time that only furious racist white people would openly say that the Smith era was the good old days. Now, staunch black African nationalists can only broach that argument in political terms because society, education, economy, civil rights, national cohesion and other measures of state well-being reveal a damning indictment of the state's sustained failure. That failure has vindicated arguments for Smith if not the man himself.
The facts aren't exaggerated, just the assessment of the facts.
Sorry for getting all political.
Thank you for "A trip down memory lane". I was born in Harare, and left in 1977. You did such a good job in bringing back so many memories. I can't thank you enough.
It’s my absolute pleasure and thank you for watching. Did you see the other episode where I visited mermaids pools and walked around Harare?
Thank you for watching and commenting
Yes. I noticed how Mermaids pool has become abandoned. That was a shame. We used to go there regularly. 😪 Also, I loved Mana Pools. Another place we used to go. My Mum lived in Karoi, so we would go to Kariba Another.
Thank you once again for ALL your videos. You do such a good job.
@@desmondbelstead2307 it’s a pleasure. Glad I sparked some memories. All the best
Thank you Bruce and all the legends for putting Zim on the world map
My pleasure Charles. Watch this space for a lot more. I have two trips already planned and they will be just as epic and I have at least 2 videos left of this series.
Thank you for watching and commenting
This part 3 just did the job Bruce!! Brought back some childhood memories and I appreciate you for delivering this. You couldn’t have done it any better buddy. It’s just amazing as it is. 2 years later, you’ve just gained another subscriber.
Thanks very much really appreciate that and appreciate the support.
Thank you for watching and subscribing.
Loved this video. Never been to Zim but this changed my perspective for sure. Thanks Bruce! Looks like a great country.
Soon we will go there together. Can wait to take you guys so you can meet and see this wonderful place.
Thanks for watching T xx
Ooooh Man. Thank you Bruce. Funny how in this video nothing was really new because its routes I travel all the time, for me it was about you sharing your memories St Georges, Borrowdale primary and how you remember most of those places. Sheraton Hotel is now Rainbow Towers and the show ground is still operational lol. Harare has a lot of suicidal drivers and you definitely need to drive very defensively. 51:10 that was Gweru (where im from) you were passing right at the Boogie clock not Kwekwe. Who knew a place you see every other time can look so different and beautiful when someone else is telling the story and a history you didnt know of. looking forward for the next episode.
Thanks so much Tawanda. I really enjoyed this trip and can not wait to travel to Zim again and make some more videos.
Very happy you enjoyed it and thank you for watching and commenting
@@OverlandingwithBruce BTW last 10-15 minutes there is something wrong with the audio
@@TawandaKanengoni thank you. Not sure what happened
I am watching all your videos now like a netflix series i am on episode Botswana now, great content. pliz keep loading more. Great Videos👌
Thanks very much Sheunesu. Will try keep doing content as much as possible. Thank you so much for watching and commenting
Thank you Bruce for your awesome videos of Zimbabwe. I have particularly enjoyed this one as it was a trip down memory lane for me too, having lived in Zimbabwe most of my life until we came to the UK 19 years ago. I have been surprised too and so encouraged to see the positive side you have shown as we hear and read so much negative stuff.
Its been my pleasure Jane and I am back this weekend starting off another trip which I will be filming. I can't wait.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
I work at Saint Georges College. So upset that I didn't see you there, could have gone on a full tour (re-tour) showing you the changes etc. Shasha, the security guard, is an absolute legend at the school. I had the privilege of going to the school and now teaching at the school.
Hi Michael. I kind of felt like I was trespassing as I had taken a chance. It was on a Saturday also.
Shashe was awesome. Such a great guy and he did show me some of the changes at the back of the class rooms.
I will be back in Harare 2nd week of October and will be arranging a get together, if you are interested? Watch my FB or Insta pages.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@OverlandingwithBruce I'm definitely interested. If time permits in your schedule we can go on a walk around of the school etc. Don't know if you have been up the tower before? Anyway will keep an eye on your social media etc. Will pm you on Instagram
@@michaelphilip4423 thank you Michael. Yes I was up there once. We actually abseiled off the top believe it or not.
Please message me on Instagram . Will stay in touch.
Thanks again for the support
"It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission"-Bruce 2022
Hahaha yes true 😂
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@@OverlandingwithBruce watched the whole video. Tinotenda nevhidhiyo yenyu👌🏾👍🏾
Epic comment.
@@australianidoma 🤣 thank you
@@mtham4171 mufaro wangu shamwari
You have taken me some foot steps back into the past, down memory lane.
Zim is a Gem 💎 that just needs some cosmetic uplift and a good scrabble.
I love my country Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
So happy to hear that. I agree.
Thank you for watching and commenting Charlie
Oh wow, what memories this brought back! Lived in Harare for 15 years. Left 10 yrs ago. We lived in Helensvale and Borrowdale and drove these roads daily. So good to see it again. Makes me want to go back & visit. THANX for sharing!!
Bruce thanks ..haha..i am Zimbabwean who have never been to Harare.gre up in the rural and just found myself overseas...so i am getting to know these great places (Mandara, Borrowdale, Samy Levy's etc).
Absolutely fantastic King!!!!
Thank you In I ent and thank you for watching
I totally get your visit to your old school! I went to Chaplin High School in Gweru which is still going strong to this day. Chaplin's most famous old boy was none other than Ian Smith!! I left in 1977 when I was 15 but went back for a visit in 1989.
Awesome. You should try and visit again.
Thank you for sharing that with us and for watching
I LOVED this video! I am South African but was born in 1961, (Lady Chancellor Hospital, Salisbury). We came back to ZA when I was about 5 months old and I have never been back. Thank you.
Thanks very much Linden. Glad you enjoyed it.
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I was Also born at Lady chancellor... 1956
Hi Bruce, Alan here Old Georgian class of 2019 so very recent! Although its only been 5 years for me this was a true trip down memory lane and all the things you mentioned about the school are exactly how they are now (first team fields, senior grasses, tear drop island etc.) As 6th form students we really try to keep the history of the school the exact way we found it. The school history test is there and im sure it will never leave. Mr Fernandes taught me as well which is ridiculous 🤣. The rugby field you're referring to at the entrance that you think is a cricket field is still the 1st team cricket field. Im assuming you were there during winter which is when it's converted into a rugby field (should be 2nd team). Cant forget Shasha the security guard, absolute LEGEND! Thanks for the video!
That’s amazing if you consider we are about 30 years apart. So great to hear the traditions have been kept. It’s truly a spectacular school and we are privileged to have gone there.
Thank you so much for writing to me and watching. All the best.
Thank you for visiting Zimbabwe
Thank you for watching and commenting. Can’t wait to visit again
Botanic Gardens is behind St George's school. The garden in the CBD is called Harare gardens. Sheraton still maintains the HICC title though its now called Rainbow Towers. Showground is still being used for Agricultural show
Thank you 👍 I was back last week and more memories came flooding back. Especially walking around Harare centre
Thanks for posting and watching
Very interesting video. Things have changed a lot over the last 20 years. You had me in stiches when you walked across the Prefects' lawn. Well done!!
Hahaha thank you Andy. This was not an easy one to try keep interesting so very happy to read your comment.
Thank you for watching and commenting
Enjoyed your Zimbabwe series especially driving around Harare. I also went back after 30 years and it was so cool to see all the old places. That was 10 years ago; so great to see it all again in your video.
Thanks so much Eric very happy to hear that. In my next episode I walk around the streets a bit more.
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Amazing, hasn't been too long since I left but it was good to see so many familiar places, can't wait for episode 4
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Wow, Greenwood Park, St George’s College (I only got as far as Hartmann House, but swam many lengths of that pool), cross country runs in the Botanical Gardens, Borrowdale Road was the daily school run back home to Alex Park. Used to be able to hear the race course commentator from the garden. Many trips to the lion and cheetah park too. So many weekends at Lake Mac.
I know this was a couple of years ago so you might not read this, but thank you so much for filming and sharing if you do. Stirred up so many emotions. Happiest days of my life.
Hi Brian. Amazing memories for me too and very happy to read your memories.
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You guys are amazing thank you for marketing Zimbabwe
Thank you Spencer. It’s time for some positivity and there is so much if it that needs to be focused on
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Wonderful country , you can tell how safe and welcoming it is there.
Great content !
Thank you so much John. It truly is a wonderful country.
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@@OverlandingwithBruce it is your country too ,were you not born in Zim
@@brendonmartin9550 I was
@@OverlandingwithBruce I’m white Zimbabwean living in the U.K. , Zimbabwe is our country too regardless of we’re we reside now. Great video by the way ,you took us down memory lane 😊
Thank you Brendon. It did feel like home visiting there and I am longing to go back to be honest. Thank you
from Ireland been there 10 times wish i could take my children there good times
Do it David. I will be visiting there a lot more so watch this space.
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Zim is a gem thanks Bruce for a great video as always epic
It’s a pleasure and thank you for watching Shaun
aww Bruce you are zimbabwean,wonderful. no wonder u came back home. i loved you showcasing our beautiful country. God bless Zimbabwe
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Funny watching you drive around H-town and along roads I use every day. Great coverage. Thank you
Thank you Stuart. Since this episode I have been back again and I spent some time walking around Harare and also visiting some interesting places as well as the eastern highlands. I also made it to ZIM’s most southerly point.
Looking forward to sharing that.
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@@OverlandingwithBruce sure thing. If you ever need a local fella, give me a shout 👍
@@OverlandingwithBruce sure thing. If you ever need a local fella, give me a shout 👍
@@stub4928 thanks so much Stuart. Would be nice to meet next time I am there. (More than likely March)
Love watching this, a beautiful country, now I want to go and see it myself, thank you Bruce
Thank you Sebastian. It truly is.
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Although I have not been to Zim, I found your vid super interesting. Thank you, Bruce. Sorry you didn’t get to find/see your old home in Harare.
Hi Neal. Thanks very much. I should have checked google earth before I went but will try again on the next visit.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting
Thank you very much for very objective and fantastic videos, bringing back the memory lane especially Harare and Bulawayo. Beautiful country and her welcoming people!! Zimbabwe will rise up again!! Totally different from what the media has been portraying!
Absolutely. Thank you for watching and commenting. Lots more to come
It will happen only when Zanupf relinquishes total power and there is a completely new government. Sadly, the country has been cursed for the unnecessary misery caused by Zanupf. 😓
Mr. Mayger was our Head master at Highlands Junior in the early 90s and he still had his trusty MG, a serious educator you would never want to cross. Mr Blake was our Hostel Master and he taught at Borrowdale School up the road, thank you for this trip down memory lane. Mr Mayger is retired now, lots of grey hair, he has mellowed a bit...lol A legend!
Thank you for letting me know. Is he still in Zim?
Thanks for visiting St. George’s. Brought back many memories. Wasn’t Mr Nichol’s known as Spike. Those bloody history tests got the better of me and I had to go the the prefect common rooms often 😄.
My pleasure Tony. I think you might be right as it does ring some bells but I don't know. I also battled with those tests :) :)
Thank you for watching and commenting Tony
Mandara area has changed so much .... i remember it very well, especially that part that was your property as you say ....we used to tresspass through it to get to Acturus Road 🙈🙈, and it was beautiful when it had the Msasa tress and Mazhanje trees ....but i saw it change till 2013 and sadly so the bush that was there only those who saw it will understand the beauty of Mandara
What an awesome memory. There was also small game there. It was a beautiful place.
Thank you for sharing your memory and for watching
Thanks for sharing your time in Zim. Came to study in Australia in the early 2000s with the view to go back home after graduation. Almost 20 years later I'm still here yet no day passes by without a thought of Zimbabwe. We have an amazing country, lots of amazing memories for some us. Taking my family for a holiday next month but I'm really considering moving back. Perhaps I can vlog other beautiful places that I think vloggers may not be aware.
Munhu do it. If I can do it then anyone can.
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Wow..stumbled across this...I had relatives in Borrowdale who I stayed with just after independence....b4 it all got a bit hairy there....the Bhundu Boys were on the radio. I was lucky enough to rough back pack to Vic falls, Hwange, Kariba, then finally made it to mana pools to canoe amongst hippo and Elephant...amazing amazing days.. thank you Bruce for your trip down memory lane...the people were all so friendly and full of smiles, the government it turned out not so much so...!!! So sad, such a wonderful country and people...thank you for bringing back some amazing memories for me too..x
It’s a pleasure Paul and thank you for watching and commenting
Nice one Bruce especially Bulawayo & Matopos National Park. I lived near Churchill Arms Cresta along Matopos Road : Newton West. Now based in the UK. Lekker stuff boet.
wow I bet you miss home. Thank you for watching and commenting Temba
I saved this one for my evening entertainment and I'm glad I did. Thanks again Bruce, most interesting having a look around Harare. Bulawayo immediately recognisable, with roads wide enough to turn a span of oxen. Looking forward to the next episode.
Thank you Brian. Glad you enjoyed it although there were sound issues at the end.
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Thank you for your video, you took me down the memory lane ,i was a student at Oriel Boys from 1991 to 1994 and we use to do marathon down Pringle Road , I have beautiful memories studying at Oriel and we use to frequent Chisipite area a lot right up to Kamfinsa and Greendale , It was very nostalgic watching Mandara but i was not happy with the state of the roads and i been at Chikurubi farm as well It was very beautiful to watch ,and our school bus would drive past State House ,St Georges most of the places and schools you mentioned has students from the area i grew up and we would drive to most of these areas on our way home ,It's good to see that most of the areas are still looking good and hopefully the situation shall continue improving i have strong hope that Zimbabwe shall be great again ,I have been at Lake Chivero, and have driven along Bulawayo Road right to Bulawayo and have visited Kwekwe ,Gweru and Bulawayo and this was a beautiful moment watching your travel vlog and very nostalgic ,I wishes you the best in your vlogs and your content is very beautiful ,no music or noise and you make one wants watch all episodes ,tomorrow i shall attempt watch the rest of the episodes,Thank you for sharing the content,
Thank you Michael. I am so happy I sparked some good memories for you. Thank you for watching and commenting. All the best
@@OverlandingwithBruce Thank you ,i watch a lot of you tube content because i have also not been residing in Zimbabwe since 2007 and i often visit in every three years and the vlogs helps me to keep posted on all the developments happening in Zim,i liked what you said ,where you mentioned that the media paints a picture that is usually not a hundred percent true reflection of the way things are on the ground so i deliberately avoid the news and most of the negativity and likes seeing it for myself or watching vlogs and then making my own conclusions as often those who peddle the news has a lot of motives some political and am certainly not interested in politics and other issues that shapes the narrative that the media ,social commentators and other blog writers often reports.
@@michaelemmanuel2628 exactly and with me just being a guy who likes to explore Africa, with no sponsors or other motives I am hoping to add some honest perspectives.
Thank you again for the comment and support. All the best
@@OverlandingwithBruce One day if you do another Zim vlog i would like join you and show you some of the areas of interest,i know you from Zim and you know but exploring the rural areas and peri urban could be an exciting experience as well.
@@michaelemmanuel2628 that would be great. There will be many more trips to Zim for sure. Please join my Instagram page or Facebook page, I normally announce my trips there.
Oh and I have Matopos and the trip from Motopos to Gonarezhou still to share, so it maybe another two episodes. Not sure
Nice video man, thanks for showing us around Zimbabwe it is still beautiful and wonderful indeed
It’s a pleasure Admire and thank you for watching and commenting
A.M.D.G. Fantastic memories of the Weaver field, Feds and miss the diving board as well. Looks like they have paved the classroms as that was tarmac. Great Stuff!
Thank you. Feds 😂😂 I think that’s the first thing most of us remember.
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Thanks for your positive reporting on Zim Bruce. Be blessed.
My pleasure. Thank you for watching and commenting
Am usually here for your overlanding trips but I really enjoyed this clip maybe i just miss home! Great stuff.
Thanks very much. I hope you get to visit soon. Thank you for supporting the channel
Kkk I've spent the day binge watching your video on this amazing channel
I love it
You are the bets at what you do.
Thank you. So glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for your video Bruce, many memories, made me homesick.....will be back in Zim one day.
It’s a pleasure James and thank you for watching.
Always love your well articulated videos and you sure did take me back to Zim from the comfort of my lounge,its kind of sad that your trip is about to come to an end as i thoroughly enjoyed every moment,God bless and safe travels.Great work!!!
Thank you very much Allen. There will definitely be more trips and with all the support I have received it is a major motivation to do more, and I have some brilliant trips planned.
Thank you so much for watching again and commenting.
Thanks for the tour of Saints. Had a reunion in 2015 at the school. (Class of 75) Enjoyed going along with your memories.
Its a pleasure Rob and thank you for watching and commenting.
I am hooked and really enjoying watching your vids. I miss Zim ALOT!!
Glad you doing and seeing alot and showing us. Thank you guys!
Thank you so much for the support Stuart. Reading comments like yours is a great motivation for us
What a wonderful video watching you remember your childhood. Zimbabweans friendly as ever. Hopefully there are great things ahead for Zimbabwe. God bless and keep you safe on your travels.
Thank you Jongwe. There are great things ahead of Zim, and I can't wait to see them. I will be doing many trips there going forward and will be visiting many forgotten places so watch this space.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@OverlandingwithBruce looking forward to more great content.
Thank you so much
Awesome video down memory lane, it was the same for me, it look all the same but just rundown after 28years!
Thank you. Exactly but the people are still great and the scenery is still amazing
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@@OverlandingwithBruce Yip, they are and have always been very nice people! I went back to my old house and the garden boy let me in and took me around the whole house which was very nice of him.
Awesome video Bruce, thoroughly enjoyed the drive through Harare, St George's was a treat, we used attend many sports events & dances there. We were at Girls High School, my sister left in '76 and myself in '77. I left Zim in '81
Lake Mac brought back so many great memories from my youth (a little earlier than yours!) Lots of weekends spent there braaing, partying, chilling!
Looking forward to seeing your next episode 👌🏻
Thanks so much Dee. So glad this video sparks so many good memories for you.
All the best and thank you for watching and commenting
Hi Bruce
Fantastic going down memory lane especially school years of past.
A friendly suggestion can you put a mic on yourself sometimes I can hear you sometimes your voice is muffled especially in the car.
Just a thought.
Thanks
Andrew
Thank you Andrew. I am looking at options and will definitely get one now. Thank you for the feedback and support
Didn't realize the time that it was an hour long, man it was just worth it, short, of course, want more of these :-) . Hope one day I can be part of your adventure, that would be one of the best moments. Thanks for the video and well done!!
Thank you so much Amo. I will be in Harare in October and am thinking of arranging a get together if you are interested.
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@@OverlandingwithBruce hey Bruce I'm down mate will be in touch will share a contact privately
@@amonigel awesome. Also follow me on Instagram and I will post more details there too
I laughed, cried, said "Next Level" many times whilst joining you on your journey! Zim is very dear to my heart . Thanks
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching
Childhood memories we priceless.thanks
Absolutely. I was very fortunate. Thank you for watching and commenting
Great Episodes about Zim, I miss it so much, left in the year 2000, really good to look around thanks!
Thank you. You should go back and visit. Thank you for watching and commenting
Glad you walked on seniors lawn. I am still to do so. Many memories of St George’s and being asked to leave. Spike was still there when I was. Left in mid 2000.
Hahaha I think I am bigger than most seniors now so was very confident.
Thank you for commenting and watching Graydon.
Really beautiful videos Bruce and such warmth in your narrative.
Any possibility of more trips down memory lane around Zim , perhaps comparing what was Rhodedesia and todays Zim.
Nothing political of course just think it would make for awesome viewing.
Best wishes mate 👍
Thank you so much. I grew up in the 80’s in zim and was too young to know the Rhodesian times so I couldn’t do that.
Did you see the episode where I walked around Harare and went to Mermaids pools?
Thank you for the kind words and for watching
@OverlandingwithBruce just watched your episodes Chasing Smiles. Stunning filming Bruce.
Once again a fantastic trip for me by proxy Bruce! Glued to the screen and just wonderful to see what Zim is really like now, last time I went back was 2005. Thank you 🙏🏻 for taking the time and making such an excellent effort to provide us with this footage and commentary. Having grown up in Zim it’s awesome to view places I remember and also places I’d never been to like Bulawayo etc. I remember as a Peterhouse girl’s school boarder we had a special outing to a school in Harare to watch the Passion of the Christ production which was astounding, I think it was your old high school as “the castle” building seems so familiar. We also had a school history test at Peterhouse and Arundel! Some of the things we had to know were so silly for instance how many pebbles in the school pond 🤷🏼♀️. I’d love to go back now with my little girl and show her around and see what’s changed. What wonderful memories you have Bruce and hearing your stories reminded me of Zim experiences I’d forgotten about. Grateful ✨cheers 🍻
Thank you so much Erin. Reading messages like yours really motivates me to do more and make a massive effort to work on improving them. I am so grateful that my video’s are sparking positive responses rather than the normal Bruce stuff.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really hope you get to go back with your little girl again sometime.
Outstanding, so many memories, keep it up, happy days.
Thank you very much Tim. Very happy you enjoyed it.
Thank you for watching and commenting
Thanks mate was waiting for this😻
Hope you enjoy mate
Thanks Bruce that is interesting and awesome video
Thanks very much Hojack. Glad you enjoyed it.
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You brought me home...thank you, needed this
Ah I’m so glad I managed to do that. Thank you for watching and commenting
Love your videos can’t wait to be back home
Thank you so much and thanks for the support
It is still Chikurubi prison, Sheraton hotel is now Rainbow towers
Thank you Sheli.
Big up guys Zimbabwe is an awesome nation
Thank you
Great video and commentary. Many thanks Bruce, keep it up!
Thank you and thank you for watching and commenting
Awesomeness man , nice video cant wait for matopos vid bro 😎
Thanks so much for watching again. I can’t wait to share the final leg of the trip that Ryan and I did. Truly spectacular
Thankyou Bruce so enjoyed this video. My late6 folks used to live in Doveton Avenue Borrowdale just opposite the Police station. My sister in law teaches at St Georges. Feeling so home sick 😢
Oh wow that’s amazing. I can’t even remember where the Police station was. Saints is still an incredible and amazing school. What a great post it must be to teach at.
Thank you for watching another episode
Oh you made it to Bulawayo l drove with you all through the video
Thanks for putting Zimbabwe on the map
You doing a fantastic job
Fadzai
Thanks so much Fadzai. Sorry about the sound problems towards the end.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting again. Im hoping to be in Zim in October again so watch my Insta and Facebook and look out for me.
Take care
@@OverlandingwithBruce I am really liking your channel. I was born and bred in Bulawayo and now living in the Uk but hopefully soon relocating to Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 where my umbilical cord is buried ( umbilicals theory)
I have a stand in Mount pleasant heights and only built a small cottage.
Watching from your videos l now have a good idea what to build on the rest of my plot - a lodge. Haha 😂
I am planning to be in Zim in October if all goes well- will keep you posted maybe can meet you on your travels
@@Fayrwa06 awesome. I am more than likely also in Zim in October so I may organise a get together as there seems to be lots of interest to do so.
Thank you again for your support
Hi Bruce thanks for the trip down memory lane. I think coz you’re going during second term the use of the fields changes to winter sports like rugby, soccer ⚽️ 😄. What was sad when I last visited was how Zim is one of the only countries in sadc that stood still but recently the citizens have decided not to wait but improve it themselves. Would love to do a trip with you
Yes that’s true about the fields. Zimbabwe has been struggling for many years but hopefully that is changing now
Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@OverlandingwithBruce you’re welcome Bruce. Thanks for engaging
@@jamesgrahamclas5204 my pleasure.
I only spent three years at st George’s as well before moving. Watching this brought by a feeling of nostalgia.
That’s awesome. I was hoping this series will do that.
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Point of correction @51:17 you said that you were in Kwekwe but that was Gweru. But overall you did a nice job mate, keep it up.
What a chop! Sorry about that. 😂 thanks for letting me know. I will get better
Bruce you are doing a great job thank you for sharing this with out it shows that you love you old country keep it up
It’s a pleasure and thank you for watching
Thanks for producing the various very interesting videos about Zimbabwe. Have just finished watching the one where you visited Harare and suburbs. It meant a great deal to me, and I completely understand your feeling emotional when at places of your youth.
I am a lot older than you and left the country when I was 11 in 1960. I visited with my late wife in 1992, including calling in at Alfred Beit junior school at the suburb of Mabelreign where we used to live. That's where the drive in cinema was built when I was about 8.
I contemplate returning to visit what is still a marvellous country despite its problems. Do you have suggestions of who to contact to arrange a guided holiday where I would not have to drive myself? Thanks again for what you have done.
Dennis (now in England)
I remember Mabelreign drive in. My father took me to see Star Wars there. We also saw Bud Spenser and Terrance Hill movies there
Such great memories.
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I watched all of my beloved country Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Soon going home from 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 for keeps
Awesome. Thank you Fadzai
Finally been waiting. Great stuff
Hope you enjoy
Amazing! This my old school ! I left Zimbabwe in 2000
And what a school it is. Hope you enjoyed it and thank you for watching and commenting
@@OverlandingwithBruce Thank you Bruce! I Grew up in Mandara , I lived on 9 Terenure rd., I haven't seen the area for 22 years, your video brought back a lot of memories, I am planning on going back hopefully next year for a visit myself , I am very grateful for this video thanks again!
@@zimjammin6330 wow what are the chances? It’s a pleasure and glad you enjoyed it. Definitely go back and visit.
Home is home no matter what thanks for showing beautiful Zim
That’s true. Thank you for watching
This is an excellent series Bruce and I really enjoy your commentary and advice. I was born and raised in Bullies and like yourself have so many fond memories of growing up there. I spent a lot of time (school holidays) in Matopos and at Malemi Dam so looking forward to your next episode. Keep up the good work 👍
Thank you so much Ross. I hope I can do Bullies and Motopos justice for you. Ryan and I did some great routes there. Amazing area.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Hearing all the positive feedback is really motivating. Thank you
Thank you for sharing this. I loved seeing St. George’s. I have cousins who went there but I never had a chance to visit the school and Sam Levy’s looks the same. I am really missing Zim and this video kinda brought me back. Thank you.
It’s a pleasure and thank you for watching and commenting Thuli
I cant find episode 4 etc.... is it uploaded? Really been enjoying watching. Thanks
Thank you Stuart. Episode four is in production; sounds fancy hey 😂😂?
it’s going to be a big one so I may have to do an episode 5 also.
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@@OverlandingwithBruce yes please.!!!! even upto 12 we dont mind... lol. Ok look forward to it.
Haha thank you Stuart
GOD BLESS OUR ZIMBABWE,,,,,THANX BRUCE FOR THIS VIDEO
Its a pleasure and thank you for watching and commenting. Episode 4 will be up this Friday
Really loved this one. When flying into Harare the other day I wondered what it was like done there. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching . Wait until you see the next episode. Can’t wait to share the adventure
The roads look better than South Africa's roads. Very nice and informative video Bruce
Thanks so much Jan. some are really good and others are really bad but Zimbabwe has far less litter than it’s neighbours which is awesome to see.
Thanks for watching and commenting Jan.
This is really a great show - I ve gone through about five episodes already
Thanks so much. Very happy to hear you enjoying them. Thank you for your support
This was very nice to watch, so much nostalgia specially in Harare where I grew up thank you Bruce
My pleasure Simba. Thank you for watching and commenting
Molo Bruce, just across this video and I decided to watch ,this country is beautiful I mean beautiful ,is this really zimbabwe.
Absolutely. It’s a beautiful country, wait until you see where Ryan and I drove after Matopos. Thank you for watching and commenting
Great video
My grandfather was head grounds man at saint George’s in the mid late 90s
Thank you Mark. What was his name and when did he start there?
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@@OverlandingwithBruce his name was Joseph Ladds it was around 1990 he started there to around 1996 when he retired due to having poor health.
Lovely watching your videos seeing what has and has not changed. 👍🏻
@@marksmith6482 thank you. Appreciate the complement and thanks for the reply
Traveling with you. Enjoying the trip 😊
Thank you Inno. Hope you enjoy the next ones also.
Amazing channel, loving the series
Thank you. Can’t wait to visit again
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We love Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 come guys and built better Zimbabwe
Thank you
Thanks Bruce, got a good idea of the country after your videos. I'm heading that way next week. Excited😃Wish my car was that quiet inside😂
Haha awesome. Have a brilliant trip mate and can’t wait to see what you get up to. Thank you for watching and commenting
Hi Bruce, I went to Borrowdale school and both pools were fully functioning, learnt to swim there in the baby pool
Awesome. What year was that?
@@OverlandingwithBruce I was in grade one in 1992 but I have older siblings the oldest born in 1978 who had swimming sports activities during their primary schooling
@@thechosenqueen1 ok. I was there in 84
Thanks for the tour, Bruce. Enjoyable as ever! Cheers!
It’s a pleasure Andrew and thank you for watching again.
Looooooool. Spike was not far off death's door when I was at Saints. That basement office that was between Neptune & Beit Hall became Lambourne's and he had a gym there - he was sports master at that time. He cut back on admin space so gym machines could be indoors - my first ever experience of a proper gym.
Spike was the librarian and his wife ran the boarder's kitchen. They were now too old for big dogs and had one of those little shaggy dogs that are more aggressive than rottweilers 🤣🤣🤣🤣. We used to throw condom water bombs at it from the form one dorm which overlooked their back garden. Fun times.
Flip now I remember Mike Lambourne did have a gym there. Remember it clearly now. I also remember his son Vince, really good guy.
Do you remember Spike and his St Bernard’s?
Thanks so much for replying and helping jog the memory. Awesome!
@@OverlandingwithBruce Yes, you just jogged memory. Spike had the St Bernards. We only saw them from HH when he'd take it for walks. It was McDonald Lucas who was the librarian (I think - the faces are clear but the names get jumbled lol). Spike was one of those legendary OGs with rich history but was practically retired with nothing jobs (not meant disparagingly - just that it was very light work you couldn't get as a regular applicant) but lived on college accommodation.
Really nostalgic seeing you on St George's school grounds. Mr Fernandes was my boarding master during my time
It was surreal to walk around there. I remember Mr F being a great guy. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Wow - it does make me miss Zim, it is good to see aomething different to all the bad press.
Absolutely Craig. I tried to show a real experience and to show that all the press only concentrate on the negative.
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