Finding a Canal on Our Motorhome Wales Tour - Join us Vanlife Newbies - Pt. 2 - Episode 202

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  • @janiceblacow1728
    @janiceblacow1728 Місяць тому +9

    Thank you so much for taking us along on your journey, such stunning scenery we are blessed with and how much appreciated you both are by us

  • @Acapulc941
    @Acapulc941 Місяць тому +4

    Percy is a great idea and will help you expand all of our horizons.. Thank you for this.

  • @KathyGutierrezlythauslvr
    @KathyGutierrezlythauslvr Місяць тому +7

    Your new adventures with Percy are amazing! A really refreshing change up for you and the pups, thanks for taking us viewers along for the experience ❤

  • @brightstar586
    @brightstar586 Місяць тому +4

    Fabulous! What amazing memories you are making for yourselves, and for us who can never get there. Thank you so much xxx

  • @SoldiersDad
    @SoldiersDad Місяць тому +1

    Thanks!

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      As always thank you so much for being so kind and generous and helping us to continue making these videos

  • @karenpeterson5780
    @karenpeterson5780 Місяць тому +2

    Wow, such stunning views. Thank you! (I'm glad you took some time to just rest, too - it's important!)

  • @BarneyLeith
    @BarneyLeith Місяць тому +6

    This is the most stunningly beautiful scenery! Breathtaking! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      We feel very lucky to be able to explore our wonderful countryside and are very happy to share

  • @hazels27
    @hazels27 Місяць тому +3

    Lovely scenery. Glad you did the climb instead of me, as I would have been mega out of breath! Thank you for sharing these views.

  • @ttilmo
    @ttilmo Місяць тому +2

    Love your motor home videos, I love seeing all the places you visit ❤

  • @jamesforehan2809
    @jamesforehan2809 Місяць тому +4

    My mother kept camping log books. When I was being raised with my three brothers we did tenting and pull behind travel trailer. It is interesting today to read through them. So I like the idea of a travel log book.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      That must be amazing to read what is was like then. You are so lucky

  • @rogermorris6957
    @rogermorris6957 Місяць тому +2

    Another fantastic vlog, thank you from sharing your travels very interesting

  • @HellyAvard-xt6mz
    @HellyAvard-xt6mz Місяць тому +2

    Thank you I love your motor home Wales looks amazing

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      It is a perfect place to begin our exploring

  • @jacquelineryde7339
    @jacquelineryde7339 Місяць тому +2

    Fabulous trip so beautiful thank you for vlogging ❤

  • @richardskinner6804
    @richardskinner6804 Місяць тому +2

    Absolutely stunning place and views , you both look so well and happy ❤ ps loving Percy

  • @paulblythman7761
    @paulblythman7761 Місяць тому +5

    Well done Percy for showing them and us ❤ some new lovely sites.

  • @sandypeters6013
    @sandypeters6013 Місяць тому +2

    Love your Zepplin shirt!

  • @maggiesamuels2937
    @maggiesamuels2937 Місяць тому +5

    Thanks for taking us with you Rich and Fran. Oh! And thank you Percy.👍♥️

  • @layalabi1667
    @layalabi1667 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you!! That was beautiful!
    Bravo for completing all those steps!!😊😊

  • @colinb188
    @colinb188 Місяць тому +4

    I didn't think it was even possible for you two to get even MORE relaxed, great one yet again guys

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      We felt the same. Boat life is simple enough but this takes it a step further

  • @hughcarson6837
    @hughcarson6837 Місяць тому +4

    Good to see you are enjoying the van.

  • @73Prospect
    @73Prospect Місяць тому +3

    What a spectacular hike and view from the top.
    Thanks for letting us know about Jess and Archie.
    I always wonder when I don’t see them.
    Great video as always!
    Thank you!

  • @tasticola
    @tasticola Місяць тому +2

    Aww, beautiful guys. So relaxing (except those steps!)
    Thanks Fran and Rich x Nell.

  • @terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725
    @terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725 Місяць тому +3

    You look very relaxed sitting on the couches talking to us.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      Thank you. It is really relaxing and Percy is so comfortable to click back in

  • @annwagner5779
    @annwagner5779 Місяць тому +2

    What a gorgeous video! Percy is certainly being a great addition to your lives. Enjoy! 🎉

  • @emilecousineau1464
    @emilecousineau1464 Місяць тому +3

    Absolutly gorgeous The Eagles Nest. Stunning the walk up. Bravo to both of you.👍I agréé with you. We have a trailer but live in an apartment ( flat😘) So going to the trailer is our get-a-way. As you have your boat as your home and your Percy as your get away to land adventures. Enjoy your Percy. You looked so cozy and comy. Thank you for sharing your videos and travels. Regards from Québec
    Canada. 🍁❤️

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      Sounds great! This is what we may do if we re ever unable to boat anymore

  • @CarolWhite-il7ki
    @CarolWhite-il7ki Місяць тому +2

    I really enjoyed it nice to see you both and your new van , take care.

  • @elainefarr3155
    @elainefarr3155 Місяць тому +2

    What beautiful country!! It’s great to see canal and land views with you. We have a travel trailer, and this past summer drove 11,000 miles across America. So much fun and RVimg is a great way to travel

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      it is definitely a faster way of life which we are gradually getting used to

  • @live2skide1
    @live2skide1 Місяць тому +4

    Such a beautiful country to explore.

  • @TheJessierb
    @TheJessierb Місяць тому +4

    Fabulous journey today. Thanks so much!

  • @barbaralamson7450
    @barbaralamson7450 Місяць тому +2

    Wales is such a beautiful country. I'm very glad you are touring her. I must ask, did you see any Tree Nymphs? Wales is simply filled with magic. Thank you for taking us with you. It is fabulous.

  • @hallowther9735
    @hallowther9735 Місяць тому +2

    You both have continued to find just those spots that show the beauty of your country. Then you bring in the history. Thank you. All the best, Hal

  • @joysedgwick812
    @joysedgwick812 Місяць тому +3

    Fabulous walk, I’m really enjoying the camper van travels with you, thank you Percy!

  • @MissingLink-hb9ov
    @MissingLink-hb9ov Місяць тому +4

    brilliant as always, thanks for sharing

  • @AfterTheRains
    @AfterTheRains Місяць тому +2

    The magnificence of nature. Seeing the ancient tree roots growing through everything is wonderful.
    My scardy cat came out when I saw the old rocky steps….oh, what if you turned your ankle up there! 😅

  • @johnland5042
    @johnland5042 Місяць тому +1

    Loved this one..thanks again!!!

  • @sandihandi7831
    @sandihandi7831 Місяць тому +2

    I (also am sure others agree) am so glad you got Percy and can travel "elsewhere". I've been watching other videos of travels by vans going to Wales and it is absolutely beautiful. After a while, the weather (unfortunately) will get bad with winter coming and you'll be glad to get back on the canals and enjoying the warm fires, reading and relaxing. Thanks for sharing with all of us. Travel safe.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      That is true but we are lucky that we can choose the times that we go travelling!

  • @bindatek8801
    @bindatek8801 Місяць тому +4

    I really liked the Time Lapse, smashing!! Those steps were a gruel for you, but WE, the viewers did not get puffed at all!! Thanks for making this video, it really was lovely - John 😍

  • @roberthorsford4266
    @roberthorsford4266 Місяць тому +5

    Hi Rich, that looks like a Stairway to Heaven. 🤔

  • @markstjohn5885
    @markstjohn5885 Місяць тому +2

    Hey Rich, nice going. Keep the heart and lungs pumping. Gotta keep moving if you want to stay in the game. ✌

  • @DaveAppleton
    @DaveAppleton Місяць тому +2

    It definitely makes you think how many planets in the universe are as beautiful as this one and how lucky we are to be on it. Thanks for the vid

  • @GailBrown-np7bb
    @GailBrown-np7bb Місяць тому +3

    Stunning scenery, humbling isn’t it ?

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      It is. Hills and mountains always ground us.

  • @christinephillips9709
    @christinephillips9709 Місяць тому +2

    Love Percy, a lovely way to get around as well as the boat. Enjoy.x

  • @lakelady57
    @lakelady57 Місяць тому +2

    That was really impressive, great views and loving the new journey. 🙏🙏💕💕

  • @williamburgess4732
    @williamburgess4732 Місяць тому +3

    Life sure can be beautiful.

  • @CarolWhite-il7ki
    @CarolWhite-il7ki Місяць тому +2

    Lovely views, thankyou.

  • @carolrayk
    @carolrayk Місяць тому +2

    Rich, you should paint that sunset at the end of your vlog. What colors and Fran could incorporate the colors into a scarf. Loved the road trip. Maybe seeing your road trips will finally convince my hubby we need a camper van too. 😉😉

  • @maviscarless4304
    @maviscarless4304 Місяць тому +2

    hope you sketching Richard .sounds lovely happy day for you. Special moon tonight going out to look at it .

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому +1

      Rich does have an art pack on the van so hopefully he will find some inspiration

  • @elizabethmondulick8209
    @elizabethmondulick8209 Місяць тому +2

    Absolutely stunning. What a beautiful landscape.

  • @mbeaumont8499
    @mbeaumont8499 Місяць тому +1

    Love all your video either on the narrowboat or out in the countryside in Percy. Thanks for all the great content.

  • @peterclark2374
    @peterclark2374 Місяць тому +2

    Excellent video! Thanks!

  • @Frank-wb811
    @Frank-wb811 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for the video 😀

  • @pamelalambe1356
    @pamelalambe1356 Місяць тому +2

    Great video . Thanks Go Percy.

  • @mandyofmarymac
    @mandyofmarymac Місяць тому +3

    Hi~"They" say that Variety is the Spice of Life, and that's what Percy has given you. Terrific video. xx

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      Yes! Thank you! That is a favourite saying of ours “ they say…yes, them!” 😂

  • @johnhartley3596
    @johnhartley3596 Місяць тому +2

    Love Rick’s Teeshirt collection ✌️☮️

  • @wendybeaulieu9142
    @wendybeaulieu9142 Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful video, the view is amazing.

  • @Linda-uz5ki
    @Linda-uz5ki Місяць тому +2

    What beautiful views😊

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 Місяць тому +2

    good see you on travels in the van thanks lee

  • @JoeKent-q5d
    @JoeKent-q5d Місяць тому +1

    Great video, we did the entire 36 miles on mon and Brec canal earlier this year. Amazing views and fab wildlife. Keep up the great videos and thanks.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      It looks like a fantastic canal. Such a shape it isn’t linked o the main system

  • @marilynboling1164
    @marilynboling1164 Місяць тому +2

    Stunning!

  • @lizsaxe1390
    @lizsaxe1390 Місяць тому +2

    Fabulous!!!

  • @neildaly6787
    @neildaly6787 Місяць тому +1

    Wow! What beautiful countryside. And the Brecon-Abergavenny canal looks stunning. Thanks for sharing it with us..."if it wasn't for Percy"... Cheers.

  • @diannedutton6127
    @diannedutton6127 Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful!!❤❤

  • @JulianWatson-pi9kd
    @JulianWatson-pi9kd Місяць тому +2

    Well done you two, another great one!

  • @marianneeckertjensen4723
    @marianneeckertjensen4723 Місяць тому +2

    What an amazing, beautiful spot you found! And that sunrise.. 🤩

  • @lynettecoates4272
    @lynettecoates4272 Місяць тому +1

    Hi Fran and Rich, stunning landscapes!! Thanks for sharing!! Will you be finding a storage home for Percy nearer to your boat or will you Rich always have to travel a day to take Percy home after each break away ? Glad the dogs have settled well, it might have been badgers that they were barking at.... xx

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому +1

      We may look for something nearer if we are going to be in the same area for some time

  • @apekool3
    @apekool3 Місяць тому +2

    Very relaxing and stunning places. Enjoy your choices / life.

  • @lesleyrichardson2603
    @lesleyrichardson2603 Місяць тому +1

    Wow, what a beautiful walk and the view was amazing. Thanks Percy….😊

  • @sianwarwick633
    @sianwarwick633 Місяць тому +1

    Astonishingly beautiful. Somehow i have come across Guy Shrubsole too, and have the Lost Rainforests of Britain to read. Thanks for sharing your wonderful travels

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      I love reading his books. He really opens your eyes as to what is really going on

  • @davidmeissner9079
    @davidmeissner9079 Місяць тому +1

    Hi Fran & Rich! We've enjoyed your Narrow Boat vlogs for a few years, and now we get to follow along on your van journeys. We had the good fortune to live in the UK, for a few years and enjoy seeing places we've been and places we missed. Keep it up! We do have a Sprocker spaniel from Suffolk, where we lived. Lola is 6 years old this year.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      Thank you. We're glad we bring back some memories for you. Archie is also from Suffolk so maybe they are related😄

  • @lovelyskull3483
    @lovelyskull3483 Місяць тому +2

    Gorgeous, that’s all I can think to say, and of course thank you.

  • @siobhanomoore5194
    @siobhanomoore5194 Місяць тому +1

    Catching up on your podcasts. I think combining motorhome and boat life in the videos is a great idea. I follow mostly motorhomes but have been 'with' you for years. I'm not particularly into narrow boats or canal life, as some of your followers might be, but enjoy the banter, travel, and outdoorsy and arty vibe which will be the same whatever the means of transport. Keep doing what you're doing.

  • @joybader4035
    @joybader4035 Місяць тому

    Outstanding. Thank you! I love watching your travels !!!

  • @sandramuis7430
    @sandramuis7430 Місяць тому +2

    I am so very happy you have Percy. He has perked you up a bit…and us as well…🥰

  • @martinmarsters8581
    @martinmarsters8581 Місяць тому +3

    Thanks❤

  • @ChrisKing-f2j
    @ChrisKing-f2j Місяць тому +2

    Brilliant couple 😊

  • @lesleyhutchason6277
    @lesleyhutchason6277 Місяць тому +2

    Looks amazing!

  • @shirleyclose1538
    @shirleyclose1538 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for the walk loved it.😎

  • @CarolWhite-il7ki
    @CarolWhite-il7ki Місяць тому +2

    Like Percy.

  • @skyer3894
    @skyer3894 Місяць тому +1

    Just caught your latest podcast. Wasn’t aware you had the new van life part 2 up but now that I am will watch both.

  • @timlocke1548
    @timlocke1548 Місяць тому +2

    Lovely 🌞

  • @marilynpease8782
    @marilynpease8782 Місяць тому +2

    Retirement on the Monmouth sounds fab.

  • @RJ-444
    @RJ-444 Місяць тому +1

    I spent a week on the Mon & Brec last year on a hire boat... and yes, it's absolutely beautiful, as were your views from Percy. You've got the best of both worlds and it's great to have some adventures.

  • @tlsnana9539
    @tlsnana9539 26 днів тому

    Missing you. Hope you’re having lots of fun!

  • @Dyfhi
    @Dyfhi Місяць тому +2

    Nice 1 folks…

  • @shirleylynch7529
    @shirleylynch7529 Місяць тому +1

    Fab video. Views amazing. Percy looks great. You both look so relaxed. So glad the dogs have found their niche in Percy. Thank you for sharing your fun with us.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      It is amazing how quickly they adapted to new routine. I think they like being so close to us.

  • @christopherforster6555
    @christopherforster6555 Місяць тому +2

    Done most of Wales in camper van and caravan love Wales you haven't seen half yet Allen valleys nice .

  • @davidwoolf6948
    @davidwoolf6948 Місяць тому +2

    Hello, well how perfect 👌 best of both worlds 💙

  • @morgidvmw0mdv
    @morgidvmw0mdv Місяць тому +3

    My Wife, My two cousin's, their Husbands and I had a weeks holiday on the Mon and Breck some years back. we hired a boat from Beacon Park Boats. Their location then was Llanfoist Wharf, Llanfoist. We went from there as far as Brecon and back. What a wonderful holiday that was.

  • @lizpegden1635
    @lizpegden1635 Місяць тому +1

    Wow what a pleasure for you - literally the best of both worlds. You are all going to have an amazing life from now on. Love that area, the scenery is beautiful. Will never forget when we did a road trip from Herefordshire going to Chepstow Castle went round a bend and there was Tintern Abbey. Spectacular to say the least. The Wye river is so scenic from whatever angle you see it from. Oh such a wonderful time you are all going to have .

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much! It is such a beautiful area

  • @sarkybugger5009
    @sarkybugger5009 Місяць тому +2

    Hi guys!
    Are you sure that was Wales? It wasn't raining...
    All the best.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      It has rained plenty since. I think we fought their summer!

  • @shirleyneufeld3098
    @shirleyneufeld3098 Місяць тому +2

    I so enjoyed your chat while you sat looking out your van window looking at the beautiful vista. I have been in the Brycheiniog Park and went to a village that was so picturesque but only had one way into it….🇨🇦

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      Some of the roads are so narrow. We are lucky we haven’t got stuck yet.

  • @linfrisenfelds1195
    @linfrisenfelds1195 Місяць тому +1

    WOW, thank you both for sharing this video. 😊 😊xx

  • @fraserrowedianekincaid6988
    @fraserrowedianekincaid6988 Місяць тому +1

    We hired a boat on the M&B canal with canal boating friends of ours a few years back and it really is probably the most picturesque canal that there is. Maybe walking it will certainly give you a good experience of its beauty. What I do remember (the other three didn’t suffer) was the enormous Horse/March flies which left me with crater sized holes in my limbs for months.

  • @edtuckerartist
    @edtuckerartist Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful Wales - quite literally, Mae hen wlad fy nhadau.

  • @ruthmichigander
    @ruthmichigander Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful! The views after the hike was just amazing! Amazon has gauge that will stick to side of tank or one you use that is like you would use to lift a suitcase and weigh it. The latter one is super accurate; but I also used the others before and they worked.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you. In the end we bought a second bottle as we didn’t want to run out in the middle of the winter

  • @viewfrommylensjane
    @viewfrommylensjane Місяць тому +1

    Hellooo! I kept journeys for my trips OS and still read them now every so often. Its amazing the things you forgot. I love them as they are great to have and look back on. The prices of things is a real! Shocker! Percy looks delightful

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому

      Totally agree! We can see the changes on the canals in just 6 years

  • @lindawilliams5478
    @lindawilliams5478 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks.

  • @marionjohansson4235
    @marionjohansson4235 Місяць тому +2

    Hi there and already I’m envious. I really do want to travel back to Uk. Verner and I spent time in Wales. Super views. About your gas bottles. You probably have the steel canisters which weigh a ton, 2 would weigh over 50kg. We bought 2 lightweight canisters, which weigh 10 kg. Ie 2 weigh less than one steel one. Do yourselves a favour, buy 2 I found them when I was in Devon at a building centre. I unfortunately cannot fit my attachment into the British bottles. So if I need next time I’ll have to rent 2 bottles. Good on jer!

    • @marionjohansson4235
      @marionjohansson4235 Місяць тому

      PS the lightweight canisters are see through, so you shine a light through them to see how much is left

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you. We did look into the lightweight canisters but they are so expensive now. We decided to get a second bottle but we will only get a refill when we know the one in use is nearly empty.

    • @marionjohansson4235
      @marionjohansson4235 Місяць тому

      @@FloatingOurBoatcan you not find a second hand one?

  • @LornaT460
    @LornaT460 Місяць тому +2

    Lovely!🧡

  • @paulbennett4548
    @paulbennett4548 Місяць тому +1

    Hi Both, thank you for a wonderful video. Methinks you had taken us to Middle Earth a wonderful place to experience and appreciate and thanks for cleaning up after the Orcs. Stay safe and well.