in this episode I take a walk around Harare central and then go looking for the infamous "Mermaids Pools" I then end up in the Eastern Highlands and try and conquer my biggest fear.
Hello Bruce , I am a 64 yo women who grew up in Harare but left in 1981. I live in beautiful Canada but my heart will always belong in Zim. Thankyou for your videos, they mean a lot.
Oh. I am trying to watch as many ads as I possibly can on this channel and I encourage everyone to watch at least 3 ads. Bruce is doing great for our country Zim and for Africa. He needs all the help we can give him.
Thank you so much Raymond. Having subscribers, people watching the episodes and adverts definitely helps. Thank you for watching and supporting the channel.
I certainly agree with you! A solar water pump for the natural slide if its dry season, the pond/pool - I know it’s at its natural state but even a net in the pond/pool to help filter the landing area of those sliding down (then the rest of the pond/pool can remain at its natural state), grass cleared and a few updates here and there I really do believe it can be revived to its former glory! 🎉 I think I want to visit and see this place for sure and see where to go from there! Thank you Bruce for sharing this video. Keep it up!
Thanks again Bruce for more spectacular views of Zimbabwe. I loved the Eastern Highlands when we used to visit as kids. It was there for the first time that I saw ice on the windscreen of the car in the morning. Beautiful country and wonderful people.
Thank you Andrew. Not yet 😂 just been so busy at work and with this weekend being a long weekend I was able to spend lots of time editing it. Hope you enjoy and thank you 🙏
Love that you don’t travel the normal roads. Ill be adding Zimbabwe to my travels one day as you have shown me so many amazing site to see thanks Bruce
I discovered this channel last month and I love it Zim has tremendously beautiful landscapes but my Province Manicaland is out of this world with its Breathtaking scenarios I call it the world's best kept secret 😆 Thanks Bruce your channel is very exciting
Oh Bruce thank you. It’s true as you say in the video. Those of us from zim have fond memories about little things like the icecream sellers, or the old milk and bread deliveries in the mornings. Those were the days.
That ice--cream bell was just so nostalgic and brought back many memories growing up in Belvedere. I always tell kids about it. The smiles on those kids is just out of this world.
I love your explanations. I love your choice of routes too. So much countryside to adore. Thank you for your kind stops and the soccer balls.This is such a thoughtful gesture.
20:20 I almost cried, the kid is very happy and so grateful, the never expected it. I miss home even more. Keep up the great works. Zim will rise again ❤
My eyes welled up when I saw the footage of Mermaids Pool. What it was then, and what it is now. It brought back some fond memories. Thank you for your authenticity, and telling the story like it is. No ulterior motives. Respect!👊🏽👏🏽
Thank you Shingi. I agree very sad but maybe an opportunity for someone to fix it up again. I would love to do it but just need to win the lottery first😂 Thank you so much for commenting and watching
Your new mission is forget mermaids pool operating again! how good would that be 😊 so many jobs too, just waiting to be developed again Zim is truly my fave country!
Flip if I could just win the lottery, buy that property and fix it up, I would be really happy to live there. Thanks so much for commenting and watching
Thanks for sharing Bruce. Was indeed Les Brown Pool situated behind Monomatapa. Mermaids certainly brought back memories, our joll back in the 60’s. Mike
I love your videos Bruce and everytime I am watching your videos ,its like I ma there with you. My view of Africa has drastically increased. Now, this vid of your Zim visit totally make me homesick 😢. But I enjoyed it and it was like I was walking with you the streets of Zimbabwe and I enjoyed the tour. Thank you!!!!!!
Bruce, Harare looks cleaner and safer than Toronto. There is no way in hell I would walk that bridge like you I do not like Heights . The problem is if you get across you have to come back.
Really wow? Yes the problem with that bridge is they are both one way so when you come back you have to do the higher longer one. I couldn’t as much as I wanted to. 😂 Thank you for watching and commenting
I am on a binge-watching mission of your videos. Thanks for representing Zimbabwe in a positive light. You earned yourself a subscriber. Edit: What's the name of the song at 39:55 😁
Thank you Clem. Hope you like and share too……isn’t that what I supposed to say? 😂😂 The hat song is called Ice and Fire by King Canyon. Thank you so much for subscribing 🤙
Hi Bruce. Thank you for going back and showing us Mermaids Pool. I too spent happy days sliding down the rock and sailing across the water on the foofy slide I was born in Harare, spent several years in the bush of the Zambezi valley and at the base of Mavuradonha mountain beyond Mount Darwin.I then went to school in Harare. My times at Mermaids pool were in the late 50s. So many good memories. I’m now 82. Wish I could go back. Thanks for reviving those memories.
Exceptional video Bruce, manicaland is my home area and your drive brought back lots of memories. I should explore Harare when I go back for a visit hopefully next year after 10 years. You have shown me a lot of places and good routes to drive and explore.
Thank you Bruce for a wonderful trip down memory lane, even though it is many years since I was last there. I can so relate to your fear of heights..... I wouldn't even have set foot on that bridge. Well done for even trying. Keep on Chasing Smiles. 😀
Thank you very much Stephan. I am going to repeat the trip in the rainy season one day. It must be absolutely spectacular Thank you for watching and commenting
We used to try sliding that rock standing up remember there was a pub there after few beers and the folly of youth.I heard there was croc resident in the pool one time
Thank you so much for the kind words. You really should go back and please let me know if you walked across the bridge. The first one is ok but that second one is what stopped me doing the first one 😂 Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment
Great video Bruce as usual. You challenge me to go and explore more of Zimbabwe. I am so happy that you have dispelled some of the myths that social media will make you believe about Harare too.
Just amazing. Born in Bulawayo left 1969. Never went to the Highlands which I had. Been back to Bulawayo and Vic Falls and hwange 2017. Amazing. Your videos are wonderful. Thank you for showing people what an amazing country it is and the fabulous people.
Thank you Mandy. One of the reasons I started and carried on trying to make RUclips videos was to show the side that media does not show. There is so much more than the negative media exposure and it is a truly amazing country and people. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Such a great video Bruce, keep them coming! So wonderful to see Harare and wonderful you're able to visit where you grew up. Thanks for sharing where you go, I cannot wait to explore Zimbabwe.
Thanks so much Karan. Glad you enjoyed it. Im very lucky that I can visit fairly easily, the only problem is work and responsibilities keep me from traveling full time ....hahaha Thank you for watching and commenting
The ice cream vendors haven’t changed since 1985! Did you ever have green mamba ice creams from the Dairy Den, or ice cream birthday cakes at Putt Putt? I can’t remember what the ice cream in Coca Cola was called but loved that too. The simple things!
Yes of course. 😂 The coke and ice cream was called “brown cows” . Dairy Den was such a treat to go to. My favorite was an icecream with a flake chocolate bar 😂 Thank you for watching and commenting Brian.
Gosh Bruce, I sympathize. I am too absolutely terrified of heights. It is something that has evolved over time. I think my nervous system is ageing and cannot cope any more. I actually got high anxiety just by watching the video!😫 Please stay on Terra firma from now on if you want me as a viewer!😂
Well done Bruce, absolutely spectacular, no need to be embarrassed with your fear of heights, I was as well, then became a Paratrooper. Brilliant episode. Keep this up. I'm now inspired to visit Zimbabwe.
Thanks so much Rory. Scared of heights and you became a paratrooper! Wow that takes a brave person 😂 Hank you so much for the support and very happy you enjoyed it
Beautiful country, awesome people with a heart of gold. There are some petty crimes in the congested part of town but nothing violent like SA, Harare is generally safe unless you’re looking for trouble, Every big city in the world has safety issue in certain areas, Harare is much safer than a lot of big cities in the developed world like USA and UK.
Isn’t that the case for many if not all countries? Perhaps it’s time to focus on the positives and hopefully then we can make a positive difference. Positivity breeds positivity. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Dean I don’t quite know what you mean by that but judging from the crucifix in your profile that is not inverted, I will assume that you are a good person, so I will just assume you are being positive. All the best and thank you for your comments.
@@OverlandingwithBruce I'm being positive. I saw you are struggling with heights. Look at the positives and it will help you bridge the gap. I enjoy your videos. I'm ex Zim farmer who lost my home, farm and livelihood. Brings back good and bad memories. But the harsh reality is, the people are suffering in Zim. Everyday is a struggle to survive. It is a beautiful country that is mourning and it is sad to see.
@@deanhatty 😂😂😂no amount of positivity would help me do that 😂😂😂 No denying people are battling-people are battling everywhere not just in zim. I’m sorry for your loss but looking at the positive side it could be worse if you were in one of the current war torn countries. We have all lost and lost big, but I cannot do anything about that and cannot keep dwelling on the past as it won’t help. I would also definitly want to stay away from politics - we all have our beliefs. The only thing I can do is spread a bit of positivity while traveling in a country I love and hopefully that will make a difference even if it’s in a small way. Thanks for the messages. All the best.
I am going home to Zimbabwe after 23 yrs in Canada. Taking my kids and my Canadian partner with me (their first time). This video made me want to get a good camera!
.......and plan some time to do some exploring. If you need a hire vehicle please email me on my channel name at gmail and I will help you out. Have a great trip and thank you for watching.
😂😂😂 Hopefully you get inspiration from your wife and daughter's for the zipline next time the adventure leads you that side of the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe.
Thank you Bruce I'm missing home so much always looking forward to your videos though this time episode 2 came late.Harare is the safest place you can be don't worry about being robbed.
Bruce, thanks for sharing this fascinating video! Yea, the swimming pool adjacent Monomatapa Hotel is known as ‘Les Brown’…you’ve just made me so damn nostalgic with this video of the sunshine city ❤! Sadly, the Mermaids Pool is now just a derelict shell of its former glory! Remember enjoying a live show hosted by Don Gumbo & Ilanga Band during the musical outfit’s heydays ❤!
@@OverlandingwithBruce yea, can’t wait to fly back to Zim 🇿🇼! My dream is to one day roam around the dirty roads, villages, rivers & ravines just the perfect way that you do Bruce…kudos to you matey 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽!
Wow Bruce, my heart was in my mouth when you were on the 'Sky Bridge', I had to stop and have a break! Wonderful pics of downtown Harare and Mermaid's Pool. Well done ❤❤
Thank you Shaun. Yeah seeing those children react like that to a simple soccer ball is priceless. That bridge is very high 😂 Thank you for watching and commenting
Well put together Vlog , I really enjoyed the content and thanks for showing Zimbabwe as it is. Patiently waiting for more much love all the way from 🇬🇧
It’s a pleasure Reg and thank you so much for watching and commenting. I am busy with the next episode now. Hopefully out within the next two weeks. All the best and thank you for the support.
Really enjoy your video’s Bruce, always interesting. Just took delivery of a Defender. Would be great to get a walk around of your Defender and gear you use, including camera’s.
Thanks for upload. I'm watching here in Botswana. Zimbabwe is such a beautiful country. Have you ever been to Victoria falls and do you have any episode of it?
Thank you. Yes I have but that was before I started making videos. Will visit there again for sure and will film it. Thank you for watching and commenting
Oh man, this channel is a gem. I'm glad to have come across it and kudos to attempting the bridge walk. I've had issues with heights and struggle to go up high-rise buildings. Triggered my nostalgia. Loved seeing the community and, above all, the civility. Hope something does happen with that pool resort before the vegetation overwhelms it to a point of no return.
Thank you so much Ralph. I would love to win the lotto, by it and do something with it. So many years of great memories for many people as well as the opportunity for more memories. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. Really appreciate the feedback.
Thank you so much for the Super Thanks Andrea. Your super thanks will buy you at least two soccer balls and pumps for #chasingsmiles . Thank you so much again for this amazing gesture and for your support
Hello Bruce , I am a 64 yo women who grew up in Harare but left in 1981. I live in beautiful Canada but my heart will always belong in Zim. Thankyou for your videos, they mean a lot.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to write to me. Really appreciate that and I hope to continue entertaining.
All the best
Zimbabwe will always be home! Absolute beauty and we will be exposing and moving back 💜
I would love to move back one day too
Oh. I am trying to watch as many ads as I possibly can on this channel and I encourage everyone to watch at least 3 ads. Bruce is doing great for our country Zim and for Africa. He needs all the help we can give him.
Thank you so much Raymond. Having subscribers, people watching the episodes and adverts definitely helps.
Thank you for watching and supporting the channel.
Those kids at the borehole, that clapping of hands gesture they gave you is a sign of heartfelt gratitude in the Shona culture.
Yes isn’t it wonderful. It always amazes me how a little soccer ball and pump can bring so much happiness.
Thank you again for your support
Thanks Bruce. Mermaids pool is a business opportunity for any Zimbos. The place needs to be revived to its former glory
I agree and boy do I wish I had the property and funds to do it
So is Lake Chivero! Absolute Beauty 💜🙏
I certainly agree with you! A solar water pump for the natural slide if its dry season, the pond/pool - I know it’s at its natural state but even a net in the pond/pool to help filter the landing area of those sliding down (then the rest of the pond/pool can remain at its natural state), grass cleared and a few updates here and there I really do believe it can be revived to its former glory! 🎉 I think I want to visit and see this place for sure and see where to go from there!
Thank you Bruce for sharing this video. Keep it up!
Thanks again Bruce for more spectacular views of Zimbabwe. I loved the Eastern Highlands when we used to visit as kids. It was there for the first time that I saw ice on the windscreen of the car in the morning. Beautiful country and wonderful people.
What a great memory. Thank you for watching John
That lady playing netball with her boys could have easily saved Zimbabwe at the world cup in Cape Town😂😂😂. Thanks so much Bruce
😂😂 thank you for watching Tinashe
Nice one , you are a great ambassador for Zim. Like all places you need to travel there to really understand what is going on.
Thants so true. Thanks so much mate and thank you for watching.
Yes 👍
Thought you fell off the earth 😁
Will watch it later.
Thank you Andrew. Not yet 😂 just been so busy at work and with this weekend being a long weekend I was able to spend lots of time editing it.
Hope you enjoy and thank you 🙏
@@OverlandingwithBruce Filming is easy the editing is the worst and time consuming.
@@LandRoverDS2020 that’s very true
Love that you don’t travel the normal roads. Ill be adding Zimbabwe to my travels one day as you have shown me so many amazing site to see thanks Bruce
It’s a pleasure. Please let me know when you do I would love to hear about it. Thank you for watching and commenting
I absolutely LOOOVE how considerate and respectful you are Bruce for the fact someone is human, regardless of who they are and what they have ❤
Aah thanks so much but I believe that's how it's meant to be.
Thanks so much for the compliment and for watching
I discovered this channel last month and I love it
Zim has tremendously beautiful landscapes but my Province Manicaland is out of this world with its Breathtaking scenarios
I call it the world's best kept secret 😆
Thanks Bruce your channel is very exciting
Thank you again for watching
Oh yes!! Manicaland is absolutely beautiful i went to a boarding school in that region and the pineapples + Bananas 😍
Oh Bruce thank you. It’s true as you say in the video. Those of us from zim have fond memories about little things like the icecream sellers, or the old milk and bread deliveries in the mornings. Those were the days.
Tell me that bell didnt bring back great memories? :)
Thank you for your support Jack
Glories of old
And the milk tokens. Eish one can but cry from those memories.
Hi Bruce. I love your channel, showing us not only the Overlanding but the everyday life in Zim. Thank you Heinrich.
Hi Heinrich. Thank you so much. Really appreciate that.
Have a great weekend and thank you for watching and commenting
That ice--cream bell was just so nostalgic and brought back many memories growing up in Belvedere. I always tell kids about it. The smiles on those kids is just out of this world.
Lool i know right! 👏
Thank you. It’s funny how we all miss the little things. Thank you for watching
Hi Bruce, I have not been back to the land of my birth since 1990. You have made me very nostalgic! Great channel. Thank you.
Thank you very much. Wow that’s a long time. You should visit sometime.
Thank you for watching and commenting
The Hotel is still named as Monomutapa and the swimming pool is Les Brown and operating up to now!!!!
thank you Mr BRUCE for insight on HARARE
Thanks very much Charles and thank you for your support by watching and commenting
I love your explanations. I love your choice of routes too. So much countryside to adore. Thank you for your kind stops and the soccer balls.This is such a thoughtful gesture.
It’s a pleasure and thank you very much.
Very well done video , not a dull moment ,👍
Thank you 🙏
20:20 I almost cried, the kid is very happy and so grateful, the never expected it. I miss home even more. Keep up the great works. Zim will rise again ❤
Shame it’s so rewarding to see these children’s excitement for these soccer balls.
Thank you for watching and commenting
My eyes welled up when I saw the footage of Mermaids Pool. What it was then, and what it is now. It brought back some fond memories. Thank you for your authenticity, and telling the story like it is. No ulterior motives. Respect!👊🏽👏🏽
Thank you Shingi. I agree very sad but maybe an opportunity for someone to fix it up again. I would love to do it but just need to win the lottery first😂
Thank you so much for commenting and watching
@@OverlandingwithBruce Let's do this. I am willing to push whoever involved to have you win the lottery
That’s a deal 😂 😂
Fungai is such a lovely chap! 👏
Absolutely but I think inside he was laughing at this big chicken 😂
Thank you for watching
Thank you, Bruce. This is amazing. So a lot the tribes clap hands like they did to say Thank you.
Thanks so much. Yes that’s true. Thank you for watching and commenting
Your new mission is forget mermaids pool operating again!
how good would that be 😊 so many jobs too, just waiting to be developed again
Zim is truly my fave country!
Flip if I could just win the lottery, buy that property and fix it up, I would be really happy to live there.
Thanks so much for commenting and watching
Bruce, you are correct - Les Brown was the Olympic size pool that we all had inter-school swimming galas at, at the bottom of the Monumotapa Hotel
Thank you. Such good memories. Also remember the Christmas lights in the park nearby.
Thank you for watching and commenting
Thanks for sharing Bruce. Was indeed Les Brown Pool situated behind Monomatapa. Mermaids certainly brought back memories, our joll back in the 60’s. Mike
It’s a pleasure Mike. Very happy to hear it bought back memories. Thank you for confirming Les Brown and thank you for watching
Keep it up Brother chase more smiles 🇿🇦🇿🇼
Thank you and thank you for watching and commenting
By supporting each other Zimbabwe can be a great again.
I love your videos Bruce and everytime I am watching your videos ,its like I ma there with you. My view of Africa has drastically increased. Now, this vid of your Zim visit totally make me homesick 😢. But I enjoyed it and it was like I was walking with you the streets of Zimbabwe and I enjoyed the tour. Thank you!!!!!!
Thank you so much Tsitsi. I appreciate the comment and sorry to make you homesick.
Thank you for watching and commenting
Bruce, Harare looks cleaner and safer than Toronto.
There is no way in hell I would walk that bridge like you I do not like Heights .
The problem is if you get across you have to come back.
Really wow? Yes the problem with that bridge is they are both one way so when you come back you have to do the higher longer one. I couldn’t as much as I wanted to. 😂
Thank you for watching and commenting
Stunning,Bruce! Harare looks really well kept. I am really looking forward to my upcoming return trip 👌
Thank you Craig. Hope you have an awesome trip
Thank you for watching and commenting
Well done Bruce for a such a brilliant channel. Zimbabwe is an absolute paradise and the people are superkind
Thank you Jeffery and thank you for your support.
You are so right. The people in Zim are always so friendly
Great videos and great memories. Keep them coming. So emotional. My beautiful Zimbabwe
Thanks so much Bernard and thank you for watching
I am on a binge-watching mission of your videos. Thanks for representing Zimbabwe in a positive light. You earned yourself a subscriber.
Edit: What's the name of the song at 39:55
😁
Thank you Clem. Hope you like and share too……isn’t that what I supposed to say? 😂😂
The hat song is called Ice and Fire by King Canyon.
Thank you so much for subscribing 🤙
Nice work, Bruce. Beautiful country. We have only been from Vic Fall to Hwange. Nice to see more of Zimbabwe.
Zim never stops amazing me. There are so many beautiful places.
Thank you for watching and commenting
I don’t think I can ever do Mutarazi falls as well. That guide is so brave😅. 600metres high🙌🙌.
You have a new subbie. I am addicted to your content. ❤
Haha I agree. Thank you so much for the support.
Beautiful country with really good potential for greatness
Absolutely!
Thank you for watching
wow wow.. so refreshing. Thank you..
Thank you Loreen. 🙏
hello Bruce thanks for a caring heart
my pleasure ands thank you for watching :)
Hi Bruce. Thank you for going back and showing us Mermaids Pool. I too spent happy days sliding down the rock and sailing across the water on the foofy slide
I was born in Harare, spent several years in the bush of the Zambezi valley and at the base of Mavuradonha mountain beyond Mount Darwin.I then went to school in Harare. My times at Mermaids pool were in the late 50s. So many good memories. I’m now 82. Wish I could go back. Thanks for reviving those memories.
Wow what awesome memories. Thank you for sharing them and thank you for watching
Exceptional video Bruce, manicaland is my home area and your drive brought back lots of memories. I should explore Harare when I go back for a visit hopefully next year after 10 years. You have shown me a lot of places and good routes to drive and explore.
Thanks very much. I’m so happy to hear that.
Have a great trip back and thank you for watching and commenting
Thank you Bruce for a wonderful trip down memory lane, even though it is many years since I was last there. I can so relate to your fear of heights..... I wouldn't even have set foot on that bridge. Well done for even trying. Keep on Chasing Smiles. 😀
Thank you Chantal. It took me a lot of focus to walk there. I spent about 3 hours doing the 30min walk 😂
Thank you for watching and commenting
Love your videos. Zimbabwe is such a beautiful place. Hopefully more people venture there
I hope so too! Thank you for watching and commenting Joseph
Fantastic video Bruce
Definitely more interesting to take the back roads & roads less travelled.
Beautiful scenery. 👍
Thank you very much Stephan. I am going to repeat the trip in the rainy season one day. It must be absolutely spectacular
Thank you for watching and commenting
We used to try sliding that rock standing up remember there was a pub there after few beers and the folly of youth.I heard there was croc resident in the pool one time
Wow you far braver than me. I heard there have been some people badly hurt there.
Thank you for commenting and watching
Ohh this was amazing. Seeing the Mutarazi falls and sky walk really made me want to go back. Thank you
Thank you so much for the kind words. You really should go back and please let me know if you walked across the bridge. The first one is ok but that second one is what stopped me doing the first one 😂
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment
Just beautiful!
Thank you for this amazing video.
Thank you and it’s a pleasure. Thank you for the compliment and for watching
U surely get my smile even though sometimes I get emotional reminiscing
Very happy to hear I got you to smile at least. Thank you for watching and commenting
Great video Bruce as usual. You challenge me to go and explore more of Zimbabwe. I am so happy that you have dispelled some of the myths that social media will make you believe about Harare too.
Thank you Lucky. All the best with the travels. Zim has so much to offer
Thank you for watching and commenting
I have wonderful memories from Mermaids pools almost 50 years ago.
Wow. Any idea when it was first built/used
Thank you for watching and commenting Kevin
@@OverlandingwithBruce unfortunately not we were on holiday from Chingola Zambia
Thank you
😂😅 comedian Bruce 🤣 u could have walked half way #bridge!!! 😅 Awesome adventure, u never disappoint 😁👌
My brain wanted to but my body didnt want to listen. 8) thanks so much Thabiso
Bruce you are a bigger man than most admitting your fears sir
Thank you and thank you for watching
Just amazing. Born in Bulawayo left 1969. Never went to the Highlands which I had. Been back to Bulawayo and Vic Falls and hwange 2017. Amazing. Your videos are wonderful. Thank you for showing people what an amazing country it is and the fabulous people.
Thank you Mandy. One of the reasons I started and carried on trying to make RUclips videos was to show the side that media does not show. There is so much more than the negative media exposure and it is a truly amazing country and people.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thumbs up
Will watch later though ive watched a lil 😂
Happy holidays sir
Thank you and same to you. Let me know if you enjoy it
Keep up the good work you are amazing.l always enjoy watching your videos 🙏
Thanks so much Leeroy. Really appreciate that
Thank you for watching
It's always a pleasure blessings
Beautiful I'm happy to see episode 2
Thank you Grace and thank you for watching it.
Breathtaking
Thank you 🙏
Such a great video Bruce, keep them coming! So wonderful to see Harare and wonderful you're able to visit where you grew up. Thanks for sharing where you go, I cannot wait to explore Zimbabwe.
Thanks so much Karan. Glad you enjoyed it. Im very lucky that I can visit fairly easily, the only problem is work and responsibilities keep me from traveling full time ....hahaha
Thank you for watching and commenting
The ice cream vendors haven’t changed since 1985! Did you ever have green mamba ice creams from the Dairy Den, or ice cream birthday cakes at Putt Putt? I can’t remember what the ice cream in Coca Cola was called but loved that too. The simple things!
Yes of course. 😂
The coke and ice cream was called “brown cows” . Dairy Den was such a treat to go to. My favorite was an icecream with a flake chocolate bar 😂
Thank you for watching and commenting Brian.
@@OverlandingwithBruce That was it! 😀
Thanks Bruce for showing us our country ❤❤❤
its a pleasure
Gosh Bruce, I sympathize. I am too absolutely terrified of heights. It is something that has evolved over time. I think my nervous system is ageing and cannot cope any more. I actually got high anxiety just by watching the video!😫 Please stay on Terra firma from now on if you want me as a viewer!😂
😂😂😂 don’t worry after that I plan to. 😂
Thank you for your support
Well done Bruce, absolutely spectacular, no need to be embarrassed with your fear of heights, I was as well, then became a Paratrooper. Brilliant episode. Keep this up. I'm now inspired to visit Zimbabwe.
Thanks so much Rory. Scared of heights and you became a paratrooper! Wow that takes a brave person 😂
Hank you so much for the support and very happy you enjoyed it
Please go it’s beautiful absolute gem! Have a high clearance vehicle 4x4 and enjoy 😊
Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe is beautiful.
They sure are and so little visitors go there it seems.
Thank you for watching
Great Bruce. I hope to follow in your tracks one day. Looking forward to the next episode
Thank you Malcolm.
Good show Bruce! Keep representing the land of hard workers
Thank you Rhodie and thank you for watching
Another nice video. Thank you 😊
Thank you Shelly Im glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful country, awesome people with a heart of gold.
There are some petty crimes in the congested part of town but nothing violent like SA,
Harare is generally safe unless you’re looking for trouble,
Every big city in the world has safety issue in certain areas, Harare is much safer than a lot of big cities in the developed world like USA and UK.
Yes I agree. Thank you for watching
Behind all the beauty and adventure lies a harsh reality for the people who have suffered much.
Isn’t that the case for many if not all countries? Perhaps it’s time to focus on the positives and hopefully then we can make a positive difference. Positivity breeds positivity.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@OverlandingwithBrucebe positive and you will make it across the bridge.
Dean I don’t quite know what you mean by that but judging from the crucifix in your profile that is not inverted, I will assume that you are a good person, so I will just assume you are being positive.
All the best and thank you for your comments.
@@OverlandingwithBruce I'm being positive. I saw you are struggling with heights. Look at the positives and it will help you bridge the gap. I enjoy your videos. I'm ex Zim farmer who lost my home, farm and livelihood. Brings back good and bad memories. But the harsh reality is, the people are suffering in Zim. Everyday is a struggle to survive. It is a beautiful country that is mourning and it is sad to see.
@@deanhatty 😂😂😂no amount of positivity would help me do that 😂😂😂
No denying people are battling-people are battling everywhere not just in zim.
I’m sorry for your loss but looking at the positive side it could be worse if you were in one of the current war torn countries. We have all lost and lost big, but I cannot do anything about that and cannot keep dwelling on the past as it won’t help. I would also definitly want to stay away from politics - we all have our beliefs.
The only thing I can do is spread a bit of positivity while traveling in a country I love and hopefully that will make a difference even if it’s in a small way.
Thanks for the messages.
All the best.
Hi Bruce, really enjoying these episodes, as an old Bulawayo boy, but now living in New Zealand. Keep them coming.
Hi. That’s so nice to hear thank you for the feedback and support. Next one should be loaded at about 6pm our time. Thank you again for the support
Great video bruce! Loving our #chasingsmiles caps in CPT!
Thanks so much for your support Paul. Really appreciated mate.
Please send pictures/selfies or tag me on social media.
Thank you for watching
Harare is looking good. thanks for showing
its a pleasure and thank you for watching and commenting
I am going home to Zimbabwe after 23 yrs in Canada. Taking my kids and my Canadian partner with me (their first time). This video made me want to get a good camera!
.......and plan some time to do some exploring. If you need a hire vehicle please email me on my channel name at gmail and I will help you out.
Have a great trip and thank you for watching.
You are a Legend & Treasure boet.
Keep making us proud & happy when we watch.
Thank you Kelvin you are too kind and thank you for making me smile.
Well done Bruce. I was really impressed by the clean streets of Harare as well as the roads around those crazy “bridges”. Cheers ian 🍻
Haha those bridges are crazy 😂
Thank you for watching Ian 🙏
Thank you Bruce, give us more from motherland. My heart is in Zimbabwe. At the moment I am working overseas in the United Arab Emirates ❤️❤️
You are welcome. I am currently on a trip through Zim which I will be sharing over the next few months. Stick around and I hope you enjoy
😂😂😂 Hopefully you get inspiration from your wife and daughter's for the zipline next time the adventure leads you that side of the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe.
No one can inspire me to do that crazy stuff :) :)
Me encantan tus vídeos Bruce siempre me relajan y divierten mucho, gracias.👍🙏
That’s so great to hear. Thank you very much for the support and praises
Thank you Bruce I'm missing home so much always looking forward to your videos though this time episode 2 came late.Harare is the safest place you can be don't worry about being robbed.
I agree and sorry you are missing home. You need to visit.
Thank you for watching and commenting
Bruce, thanks for sharing this fascinating video! Yea, the swimming pool adjacent Monomatapa Hotel is known as ‘Les Brown’…you’ve just made me so damn nostalgic with this video of the sunshine city ❤! Sadly, the Mermaids Pool is now just a derelict shell of its former glory! Remember enjoying a live show hosted by Don Gumbo & Ilanga Band during the musical outfit’s heydays ❤!
It’s a pleasure Doug. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. What great memories. Hope you get to visit again soon
@@OverlandingwithBruce yea, can’t wait to fly back to Zim 🇿🇼! My dream is to one day roam around the dirty roads, villages, rivers & ravines just the perfect way that you do Bruce…kudos to you matey 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽!
Wow Bruce, my heart was in my mouth when you were on the 'Sky Bridge', I had to stop and have a break! Wonderful pics of downtown Harare and Mermaid's Pool. Well done ❤❤
Thank you. My heart too 😂 thank you for watching and commenting 🙏
Another great Episode the kidz smile priceless daai brug baie hoog thanks for sharing Zim delivers
Thank you Shaun. Yeah seeing those children react like that to a simple soccer ball is priceless. That bridge is very high 😂
Thank you for watching and commenting
Well put together Vlog , I really enjoyed the content and thanks for showing Zimbabwe as it is. Patiently waiting for more much love all the way from 🇬🇧
It’s a pleasure Reg and thank you so much for watching and commenting. I am busy with the next episode now. Hopefully out within the next two weeks.
All the best and thank you for the support.
You were not sweating because it was too hot Bruce, you were sweating because you were too scared of walking on that bridge 😂😂😂
Yes that’s also true but don’t tell anyone please 😂😂
@@OverlandingwithBruce 🤣🤣🤣🤣
i love my country
It’s a great country. Thank you for watching and commenting
Really enjoyable video great seeing around the city then off into the bush. Keep up the good work.🚙
Thank you very much Ken. very happy to hear you enjoyed it. Im learning every episode.
Thank you for watching and commenting
Very well done Bruce, shot👍
Thank you very much Fergus and thank you for watching
Really enjoy your video’s Bruce, always interesting. Just took delivery of a Defender. Would be great to get a walk around of your Defender and gear you use, including camera’s.
Thank you Andrew. Congratulations mate. Hope you have many adventures in it. I have been thinking of doing one. Will put something together soon
16:18 😂yes Bruce, yes yes yes. Film it!!
We will prepare our laughs
You tried🙏🙏
I couldn’t actually laugh 😢
Haha thank you
Brilliant!
Thank you and thank you for watching ❤️
BEAUTIFUL
Thank you
Thanks for upload. I'm watching here in Botswana. Zimbabwe is such a beautiful country. Have you ever been to Victoria falls and do you have any episode of it?
Thank you. Yes I have but that was before I started making videos. Will visit there again for sure and will film it.
Thank you for watching and commenting
Oh man, this channel is a gem. I'm glad to have come across it and kudos to attempting the bridge walk. I've had issues with heights and struggle to go up high-rise buildings. Triggered my nostalgia. Loved seeing the community and, above all, the civility. Hope something does happen with that pool resort before the vegetation overwhelms it to a point of no return.
Thank you so much Ralph. I would love to win the lotto, by it and do something with it. So many years of great memories for many people as well as the opportunity for more memories.
Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. Really appreciate the feedback.
The laughter 😂😂
😂 thank you for watching
Great episode .
Thank you very much .
Loving every episode !🎉
Thanks very much Cameron. Really appreciably the support and kind words
Absolutely stunning.Keep up the good work Bruce!
Thanks so much Tafadzwa. Will try to do so. :)
@@OverlandingwithBruce This episode is a special one for me as you actually passed by my rural home along the Nyanga Mutare Highway.
How the new Deffender manages low quality oil in Africa ?
I haven’t had an issues in over 60k kms so not sure if I am just lucky or what
great show thanks
Thank you and thanks for watching Jeremy. You need to do one for your travels. Would be amazing
Thanks
Thank you so much for the Super Thanks Andrea. Your super thanks will buy you at least two soccer balls and pumps for #chasingsmiles . Thank you so much again for this amazing gesture and for your support
My namesake Fungai is an absolute rock star...good content Bruce
I ageee. Thanks so much Fungai
Blast Off 🚀 Back to Victory falls Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 Coming Up. Best Place on the Planet 🌍🥳🐘🎪🏖️🛖🍻🏊🥰🌞🦏👍🤩😍🥰
Have a great trip and thank you for watching
The mermaid pool really looks great and needs some touch up to restore it back in order
What an awesome project it would be. I need to win the lottery so I can do it 😂
Thank you for watching
Great episode haha.
Hope you not laughing at me. :) Thank you for watching and commenting