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@@HotubHobos hey guys, thanks for watching and for the lovely comment! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I definitely will be visiting more historical sites going forward as it really interests me too 👍🏻 thanks for subscribing, I hope I can continue to bring content that interests you 😊 all the best, JMR

That's so true! No way!? Those Romans sure knew what they were doing when it came to construction. They were way ahead of their time. I agree, the amphitheatre would definitely be a cool place for a concert. Especially in the evening with a nice lighting setup facing the trees!

Thanks!

@@andrewbrad6359 thanks! I agree, it's definitely way more chill. That's cool, do you plan on going further in the future?

@@JayMacRay Yep, we have definitely caught the French bug, the driving is so much less stressful in France than the UK in my opinion. (Have driven loads in Europe over the years)

@@andrewbrad6359 Amazing! Yeah I agree 👍🏻 brilliant! We plan to do the same going forward, we'd like to drive all over Europe!

@@angelgreer2470 thanks angel! Ah you are most welcome, thanks for joining me on the journey! Haha, aren't they just! Lucky doggos for sure, living the life! 🐶

@@BlissAtthebay hey, thanks for watching! It was my pleasure to share my experience there. I will definitely be doing more in France in the future and hope to share more hikes and exploration other than surfing 👍🏻 and I will definitely make the most of the surfing back home, thanks!

@@rogerwileman9965 awesome! It was a nice drive I agree!

@@barrybennett2544 thanks, I appreciate that. I hope you are right 😊 yes I agree, the car is great, I'm very happy with it 😁

@@BlissAtthebay yeah you're dead right. A lot of work but rewarding work nonetheless 👍🏻

@@howardcook5416 thanks for the comment, please can you advise what made my video boring and how it can be improved?

That's great! Lucky you! I will be sure to make a note, thanks 👍🏻 ah yes you are right! I did cross the Dordogne just before the Garonne, I think that's what threw me off 🤣

@JayMacRay No problem , my better half just gave me a lecture on how to spell Île d'Oléron properly ! 😀

@@mac760 haha, such is life 🤣

Yeah it spreads way too fast 😅

Also, the selfie stick for peages is genius!!

@@user-ru8tp4sh8b haha thanks! It definitely saves a lot of faffing around! Thanks for subscribing 😊

@@gcrichards1 thanks! It really is a wonderful place, I highly recommend 👍🏻

@@arthurbezuidenhout8636 haha thanks man! It really wasn't as bad as it looks though, it was pretty shallow so not too dangerous. Would have been dangerous for small children though for sure! I was laughing because there were waves coming at me from all directions which was a little absurd 🤣

@@GoldenfamX thanks so much! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! These are the kinds of comments that keep me going so it's much appreciated 🙏🏻

Yeah, thankfully it blew over!

Cheers mate 👍🏻

@@PuisiRanie Hi! Yes it's very fun, thank you for watching 😊

Thanks Philip! It is an amazing place for sure!

@@davidturner4350 yeah they are definitely more pricey. I just wanted peace of mind that I had enough fuel to make the journey, time was ticking away and I needed to get past Bordeaux before rush hour. Which as you now know I failed to do 😅

@@gars1074 thanks for the feedback. The scenery was much the same as driving on the motorways can be a bit boring. I tried to show anything interesting that came up. If my video is mostly of the scenery I will name it something else. The purpose of this video was to showcase the experience of the drive to those who have not done it before as driving in another country on the other side of the road can be daunting. Anyway, thanks for the comment!

@@JayMacRay Thanks for your very polite reply. I feel bad tat my comment(s) was so "cranky".

@@gars1074 no problem! It's all good, I know it can be frustrating when you watch a video and it doesn't match your expectations. 👍🏻

@@jaket5322 oh that makes a lot of sense! The French were mainly defending from the East! Oh really!? That's cool I'll have to check that out sometime! Thanks for the information 😊

@@PhilipOlsen11 thanks! It's a difficult sport, I'm still a beginner and it's taken me a long time to get where I am. The hardest part is finding the time. I wish I had learnt as a kid. California is meant to be an amazing spot for that sort of thing. How did you almost die though!? I want to hear that story!

@@JayMacRay hi Jay. I was what they called ‘Body Surfing’ in a famous place, called ‘the wedge’. I was out quite far and waiting for the wave, and the waves are big there. The chap I was with was telling me when I had to lurch forward, but I went too soon. The wave then came and hit me pushing me down to the bottom of the bed, where I just remember seeing the water Sandwater as I was spinning around and around and amazingly it has an undercurrent which dragged me about 100 feet underwater and spewed me out on the beach. I genuinely thought I was going to die as it was happening. my mate told me to get straight back out otherwise I’ll never get back out in the water which I did, even though it was very nerve racking. I still have photos from the 90s of it taken by a friend. Anyway, there’s my story.😁👍

@@PhilipOlsen11 haha that's an epic story! I totally get why it scared the crap out of you. I hate getting caught under a wave, it's a nightmare. I try to avoid the big waves if I can but it's not always possible. The worse thing about it is not knowing when you'll pop back up and if you'll have enough air to last you 😅 glad you got popped out on the beach though, that was a result 👌🏻

@@elizabethjohnson4006 ahh yes I've heard of these, I will look into this next time for sure! Thanks!

@@alejandrayalanbowman367 oh that's a good shout! Thanks, I'll try that next time 👍🏻

@@angelgreer2470 Thanks Angel! It was bliss having the beach more or less to myself 👌🏻 yeah that's true, I'd never really thought about it but it's a great idea! It's quite steep in areas though so one might need a push up and down 😅

@@JamieHarding5 cheers mate! Will do 🏄🏻‍♂️

@@angelgreer2470 thanks angel! I was blown away by this too, no idea my camera would capture it. Thanks for watching! 😊

Thanks Sof!

@@angelgreer2470 thanks! I've had a lot of fun on it so far! Yes, the subs are coming gradually, thank you for your support! 😊

@@FumingFam It sure is! I think I'm total for the trip down it was about £45. So that's from Ouistreham to Ile De Ray and then from there to around the Dax area. So, not too bad 👍🏻

@@JayMacRay it's not too bad I guess. I am starting from Dumfries to marseille next month. Then all the way from south of france to Venice with few sleepovers, then heading to Serbia staying few night than Montenegro than Greece. I have a 3 weeks holiday so I am looking forward to see some places 😁

@@FumingFam wow! That's an epic road trip! I hope you have a great time 👍🏻

Thanks! It was fun!

@@JayMacRay your very welcome buddy :)

Hey! Thanks for watching and subscribing! Yeah you've got to do it man it's brilliant 👍🏻 it was fantastic thanks, had a blast! Definitely want to do some longer road trips in the future.

Cheers Jamie 👍🏻 it's a beautiful place!

@@JamieHarding5 thanks bro! 👍🏻

Hey, thanks! Yeah they definitely come in handy. Oh that's a good shout actually, I will have to look into that, thanks for the recommendation! We are planning to road trip again next year so I will definitely look into trying alternative routes for sure. What's your favourite part of France?

@@JayMacRay No problem! Works out of the box, linked to your UK credit card - saves a bit of hassle. I'm a big fan of my wines so I go down to Burgundy (normally base myself in Beaune) quite often, and for champagne to Reims - I'll actually be there next week! Short drive from the UK, only 2.5 hours or so from Calais. Driving to Beaune in one hit from London is do-able, but a bit of a long one. Road trip wise though - I would highly recommend Normandie and Mont Saint Michel, or separately maybe head down to the French alps regions for some of the mountain passes and do something like the Gorges du Cians. La Rochelle has been on my list of places to get to, so need to do that soon!

@@sansri88 Yeah for sure! Oh fantastic, sounds amazing, enjoy! Yeah I'd love to go to Mont Saint Michel, it's on my list. It was also be cool to travel along the coast of Normandie and into Brittany etc. At the moment it's easier to do stuff down south as we have a base of operations down there 😂 But, next time I drive over from that direction I'll definitely check out some of your recommendations, thanks!

@@dominicwalker810 Hi Dom, thanks for watching! It's beautiful down there isn't it!? You definitely get a lot more for your money property wise. I hope you enjoy your trip!

@@JayMacRay absolutely love it, we are in a very small village as well and wouldn't change it, it's amazing. We have been here every year for the last 15 years, it's much better than the typical tourist areas. You see the true France and experience the real culture. It's unbelievable how different it is but only 800 miles from home. If you ever want a good day out , visit a place called rocamadour, with your distance you may need to stay a night. That would make an awesome vid. All the best

@@dominicwalker810 yeah agreed, it's great being out in the sticks. Yeah, you meet with locals who are just getting on with life and not annoyed by tourists all day 😂 I think the most noticeable difference for me is the amount of space and the noticeably slower pace of life. Everyone is trampling over each other in the UK just to get by. Oh nice, thanks for the recommendation, I will add it to the list for sure! 👍

It's beautiful isn't it? There are so many stunning beaches along this coastline 👌🏻 thanks for watching!

@@angelgreer2470 it's stunning right? Thanks for watching! 😊

Haha well I'm glad I did too! Thanks for your kind words and I'm glad to have you onboard ☺

Thanks for the advice! Killing the shoots isn't the issue, as taking the tops off them kills them easily enough. It's the web of roots underneath the grass that cause the repeated growth! Good to know there are other methods of getting rid of the shoots though 👍

Will do, thanks!

@@JayMacRay I would do that myself, But I am in Rehab for now. It's hard to get the INFORMATION I need. I live in Florida. On the East coast there's so much erosion the wildlife is losing its HABITAT. SAVE THE EARTH, SAVE THE ANIMALS. 👌

@@ms.sylviawilliams9739 I'm sorry to hear that, I hope you get better soon! Oh is there really? That's not good! They need to plant more trees, the roots hold the soil. Definitely need to look after our natural habitat 🌳

@@JayMacRay Thank You for caring. I Don't give up easily. EVERYDAY I get a little better. But I stay involved with my research. And more trees is the answer. Which trees, where. PEOPLE SAVE THE EARTH. ❤

@@ms.sylviawilliams9739 Good for you, keep battling 💪Yeah I agree, just got to figure out the best trees for the job!

Thanks mate! 👍🏻

Haha thanks Jamie!

Agreed! 👍🏻

@JayMacRay Have a look tell me if it's crap😂

@@JamieHarding5 have a look at your shorts?

@JayMacRay Yeah if you think they are crap, feel free to say. I'm pretty new to UA-cam but having a good go and fun on the way😁

@@JamieHarding5 yeah same mate, hence my low subscriber count 🤣 I watched a few earlier and they were good tbh, are you not worried about the songs getting copyright claimed though?

Thanks Jamie! It was tough but great fun. Blimey, fair play to ya! Must have been epic to camp there. Will do 👍🏻

@JayMacRay I loved. Got a few places planned now. I try to go when it's really sunny. Where you going next?

@@JamieHarding5 oh nice! What have you got planned? Yeah it's always nice when it's sunny. Hard to predict the weather in this country though 🤣 well I got back from 4 weeks in France recently so I have a load of those videos scheduled in and then I'll hopefully be visiting some surf locations over the summer 👍🏻

@@JayMacRay France and UK surfing sounds good. For me camping on the lake at Snowdon in August, September-Oct few days Lake District Scafell Pike and Helvellyn. Next ones the Shropshire Hills and Lyn y Fan Fach. All that will last me quite sometime. Tomorrow I'm walking and not filming place called Skirrid. Sometimes I just like to walk. All the best mate👋

@@JamieHarding5 Yeah man, should be fun. Oh brilliant, sounds like you've got lots ahead. Good to have stuff to look forward to. Lake district is on my list of things to do as well. And got a trip to NZ planned next year so that should be epic. Yeah I know what you mean. Filming can often take the fun out so it's nice to just enjoy the moment sometimes 👍🏻 take it easy!

Kia ora Will, thanks for the feedback! I'm actually planning a trip back to your beautiful country some time next year and I'll be documenting the whole trip so look out for that. As for stories about my time overseas I have plenty, perhaps I'll release a few vlogs on that subject in the near future, it'll be good practice for telling stories off the cuff! Thanks again for the comment, JMR

It was stunning!