2m (6ft) waves in a river... is that even possible? Cruising Europe's Inland Waterways [Ep 3]

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  • @jacekgrudzinski133
    @jacekgrudzinski133 4 роки тому +32

    For a reason I cannot logically understand, the videos of you guys travelling inland France in gloomy november feels more interesting than the summer sailing. Is it the charm of stone medieval cities combined with the off-season solitude, is it your poetic commentary or maybe it is just my inner nostalgia that your story is awaking? Don't care, but cannot wait for more. Keep it safe!

    • @grahamcifuentes4451
      @grahamcifuentes4451 4 роки тому +2

      I agree! Very deep! I think she might just have found her niche! Mesmerising!

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  4 роки тому +8

      Jacek Grudziński thank you so much Jacek. I too feel like I’ve found my groove with these videos, for a number of reasons I think. I think the most important reason is that we now have obstacles, and any good story requires an obstacle to overcome. The cold, the wind, the currents - they all lend themselves towards a story of adventure. Sailing around Sicily from one nice anchorage to another in the summer was beautiful, but it was more difficult to pull a real story out of those events, because it didn’t have that same beginning/middle/end. The other reason, I think, is that this whole series is now based on an end goal: to reach the North Sea. That puts every episode into a larger context, and I think adds a lot to the overall story. Again, when sailing in the summer, we didn’t have that larger end goal so the episodes stood more alone. I’ve learned from this that having an end goal, with some conflict along the way, is essential for a good adventure story, and I’ll continue to keep that in mind for all future episodes!

    • @philgray1023
      @philgray1023 4 роки тому

      @@SailingMagicCarpet I do like your commentary. Your voice is mesmerising and the content is great. I think some silence and space adds gravitas and sometimes your pace moves too quickly. I'm taken in by a wonderful thought or concept and while I'm still enjoying that the next one has arrived and almost gone. I feel Aladino's cold weather, even though we have 24 degrees here now.

  • @docles5326
    @docles5326 4 роки тому +21

    Your story telling takes us by the hand and lead us away from these hard days. Your words and pictures are filled with beautiful descriptions and thoughts. Their descriptions let us feel the whisper of the ancient towns, the slowly floating river and hear the sound of the water passing along the boat. We all can feel the cold and see how the sipinnig leaves forecast the coming winter. Magic words and stories.

  • @trongod2000
    @trongod2000 4 роки тому +73

    You must have had straight A's in your writing classes in college. Your narration makes the Magic Carpet channel truly magical.

    • @wilkeather7260
      @wilkeather7260 4 роки тому +1

      I agree. High school teachers should use these videos to provide examples of exceptional narration and writing skills.

    • @chankwong9911
      @chankwong9911 4 роки тому

      I think Maya had straight A's in every subject , not just writings😃

  • @carloslopez3365
    @carloslopez3365 4 роки тому +32

    When I see your videos I feel I am been told a poem. Nice!

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  4 роки тому +2

      That's so wonderful Carlos, thank you so much for commenting!

  • @clayfarnet970
    @clayfarnet970 4 роки тому +13

    Magic Carpet is the best story teller on UA-cam.

    • @luizcorreia1932
      @luizcorreia1932 4 роки тому

      Maia and Aladino. Thanks for the great experience. U R the best. Good luck keep doing it. Inspiration

  • @Just_Your_Average_Guy
    @Just_Your_Average_Guy 4 роки тому +1

    Maya, your gift with words is as magical as the surroundings you are describing. The soft lilt of your voice, the poetic measure, and your gentle spirit are truly amazing. Dino; you’re a very lucky man to have found such a jewel.

  • @andrewhowie1605
    @andrewhowie1605 4 роки тому +3

    Ah, beautiful story matched with photography, sewn together by beautiful poetry.

  • @corviswood
    @corviswood 2 роки тому

    Beautiful and starkly empty times. The intentional learning of story craft is a resounding success.

  • @escoladeitaliano
    @escoladeitaliano 2 роки тому

    I never don't be tired of watch and listen you

  • @paulgallagher9734
    @paulgallagher9734 4 роки тому +3

    I was so uplifted to watch and listen to this video. There is certainly a tension between the cold and miserable Mistral and the beauty of the Rhone, especially the ancient towns. Your commentary is always poetic in its descriptiveness, Maya.

  • @peterreynolds6609
    @peterreynolds6609 4 роки тому +5

    Excellent! You have such an amazing command of the English language & a beautiful “signature” in your voice. Look forward to possibly purchasing an audio book or all your travels. I can listen to your voice and story telling all day. Best. Peter Reynolds Australia

  • @thetessellater9163
    @thetessellater9163 4 роки тому

    This is a beautiful film with beautiful narration, you deserve an Oscar

  • @Olgan53laz
    @Olgan53laz 4 роки тому

    Excellent to watch. Thank you guys. Stay safe and warm.

  • @williammyers6766
    @williammyers6766 4 роки тому +3

    Your narration was absolutely wonderful. Make me wish I could be there with you. It is great that someone of your generation has presented the past to others. THANK YOU!!!!

  • @SailingSquib
    @SailingSquib 4 роки тому +6

    Your passage up the river Rhone is the highlight of my friday´s evenings

  • @tonycollins7965
    @tonycollins7965 4 роки тому +1

    Your videos make your journey so real to those of us at home. I admire your fortitude, your endless optimism and good attitude. I applaud that no matter how tired you are you take time to look at the places that you pass through. Thank you Mia and Dina for making so much more than a vlog, each one gives a real flavour of France , both industrial and cultural. As a pensioner, I only wish I could become a patreon, but sadly that is not possible. Looking at your proposed route I anticipate you will pass through Verdon sur la Doubs, if so you will pass my friend's house at a commune near there. Happy boating.

  • @RoyClare
    @RoyClare 4 роки тому

    Beautifully crafted, as always. Stylishly narrated ... and lovely to hear so much from Aladino too (his gift of humour a clue to the fun times you enjoy chatting together). Thanks for sharing ... months ago, I know, but a timeless story! Go well, hope you can get underway again soon. Roy

  • @robertbaker8077
    @robertbaker8077 2 роки тому

    I've been watching your videos with my daughter. We love the Maya's story telling. Inspired by your stories, my daughter longs to spend her life sailing. We are watching your current videos, and while waiting for new episodes we are watching your videos from the beginning.

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  2 роки тому

      That's so exciting to hear Robert! I hope your daughter will spearhead the next generation of women sailors and adventurers! WOOHOO!!!

  • @curtisfoster4687
    @curtisfoster4687 4 роки тому +3

    Really enjoy your videos... And I love your comments. When you talk about the town's you video and go into you make me feel like I there walking along with the two of you... Thanks for letting me come along..

  • @53goforit
    @53goforit 4 роки тому +1

    Maya if you ever do a audio novel , I’ll be the first buyer, I can listen to you all day

  • @deanjones2525
    @deanjones2525 4 роки тому

    Your beautiful narration earned you my subscription. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

  • @VinniePepperoni
    @VinniePepperoni 4 роки тому

    Love her voice, very calming

  • @cultivatepod
    @cultivatepod 4 роки тому

    Ssssslowly catching up on your videos, as slowly (but surely!) as you're doing the same on the river! Maya, your narration keeps on inspiring with each new video―you've certainly got the heart of an adventurer and the soul of an artist! Journeying onto the rest of your series now!

  • @mds-lf3kl
    @mds-lf3kl 4 роки тому +22

    November 2019.... when all of us still had plans for 2020 🤦‍♂️😅
    Little did we know...

    • @charlesduzzie9811
      @charlesduzzie9811 4 роки тому

      My plans are changing daily lately, after sitting for 180 days 😲. I might be buying a boat this week and starting my voyage soon after that.
      I thank you for your beautiful and inspiring videos.

  • @domenicodellaporta71
    @domenicodellaporta71 4 роки тому

    Ciao Maya ciao Aladino. Buon viaggio e buona navigazione

  • @craigkaschan4822
    @craigkaschan4822 4 роки тому +2

    I love your videos and adventures. Those towns and old buildings are amazing. I can only dream of going to places like that. I could sit here all night telling you what I love about your videos but I think you get it. Stay safe and warm. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @johnmiglautsch4587
    @johnmiglautsch4587 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the heater update - glad you're keeping warm! Well at least not frozen :)

  • @georgepaget5748
    @georgepaget5748 4 роки тому

    Thank you for beautiful interlude. I too have vivid memories of traveling in winter in Deutschland and Austria. Tramping about, discovering warm places and drinking in smokey bars is so much better in winter.

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  4 роки тому

      I agree George, it feels more like an adventure than a vacation, and I love that!

  • @OmarSher
    @OmarSher 4 роки тому

    This episode is one of very much liked. Very good story telling.

  • @gorway7
    @gorway7 4 роки тому

    I love your beautiful narration, it is a true joy to listen. You have a unique style and personality, that makes this so much more than just another sailing channel. I often listen on my wireless headphones as I putter around the house doing daily chores and the audio narrative is totally compelling in it's own right. I then have the pleasure in hearing it again when I watch the video.

  • @tomas5376
    @tomas5376 4 роки тому +3

    Very enjoyable. You are such a wonderful wordsmith! When listening to your colorful descriptions I’m reminded of Jack London and Farley Mowat. You need to write a book.👍✌️😊🙏🏼⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️

    • @davidljt3725
      @davidljt3725 4 роки тому

      Yes, agree, and I have an M.A. in English. No other sailor channels on UA-cam so articulate, and poetic. Certainly captivating. 😊🌷🌷🌷

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  4 роки тому

      T thank you so much 🙏🏼💙🗺

  • @christineminer2117
    @christineminer2117 4 роки тому +1

    Love your ending comments! Great perspective and reminder to look for the adventure! Awesome. Thank you!

  • @nick.caffrey
    @nick.caffrey 4 роки тому +3

    One of your best videos yet. I used to visit a town (Livron) on this route. I don't rememember Viviers, but I remember Avignon, Montélimar, La Voulte and Valence. Hope you enjoy this part of France of which I have such fond memories. I wish I could revisit and put right some of the mistakes I made there fifty years ago...

  • @johannmendelsohn6365
    @johannmendelsohn6365 4 роки тому

    Beautiful, the way you tell it all. Thank you for sharing it with us all! Bon voyage!

  • @ChrisDavidsonUK
    @ChrisDavidsonUK 4 роки тому +1

    I like how you've dropped the guardrails midships - so much easier rope handling while docking, etc. Nice detail and well worth the effort.

  • @ghrey8282
    @ghrey8282 4 роки тому

    Delightful as always.
    Stay safe, stay healthy.

  • @richardwagner1366
    @richardwagner1366 4 роки тому

    Such a wonderful story. Thank you, Maya and Aladino sharing your adventures. Stay well, stay safe.

  • @vraymond108
    @vraymond108 4 роки тому +1

    Can’t wait! Beautiful narrative and visuals. True poetry. The deserted towns remind of what it is must be like right now with stay in place orders or at least enough concern about one’s health to limit exposure to the streets. Enjoy, stay healthy and most importantly happy.

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  4 роки тому

      Thank you Victor! And yes you’re right, I’m sure Viviers looks much the same today with the lockdown in place. What a strange time to live in!

  • @vanjo7190
    @vanjo7190 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks much Maya and Aladino! Im from the Philippines. Finally catched up with your latest episode after ive started episode 1 in less than a week.
    Thanks for making me like a passenger/ guest in your soulful jpurney!🙌😊❤👍

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  4 роки тому

      So glad you found our channel, and thank you so much for watching all of our videos!! That's amazing!!

  • @Sailing_Antrice
    @Sailing_Antrice 4 роки тому

    Another excellent and poetic video and narrative. You are getting better and better at this.

  • @stevekinney7423
    @stevekinney7423 4 роки тому

    Thank you both very much. Simply lovely.

  • @zaclovesya
    @zaclovesya 4 роки тому

    Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful.

  • @Jmmondeau
    @Jmmondeau 4 роки тому

    Maya...you are such a great story teller. Those skills are priceless and very necessary for later years. Your audience will love you more when your hair turns grey and your stories come from a time long ago. (Personal experience). ❤️⛵️🐳

  • @SVImpavidus
    @SVImpavidus 4 роки тому

    We know we have said it before but it needs saying again. You just tell the most wonderful story. Excellent pro's, alliteration, simerly's and narrative that engages and draws one in to the video. Not blowing smoke, just loving your output. Now sharing on our FB. Sail Safe guys. Ant, Cid and the pooch crew.

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  4 роки тому +1

      SV Impavidus thank you so much guys, and thank you for always watching and commenting! We really appreciate it!

    • @SVImpavidus
      @SVImpavidus 4 роки тому

      @@SailingMagicCarpet Always been straight talkers. Say it how it is. Really, we wish we had your skills. Or could learn faster. Keep doing what your doing. Sail Safe guys. Ant, Cid and the pooch crew.

  • @tylerdiedrich1947
    @tylerdiedrich1947 4 роки тому

    These videos you 2 put out are awesome keep it up !

  • @rayeaglenz
    @rayeaglenz 4 роки тому

    Yes, smooth interesting narration, beautiful filming, perfect music, with creative editing, thank you :)

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much Ray, so nice of you to leave a comment. -Maya

  • @outdoorzfam
    @outdoorzfam 4 роки тому +1

    You two love birds are Legends! ✊💚💪🤙👌😎

  • @altacat9702
    @altacat9702 4 роки тому

    ...simply beautiful : )

  • @johndixon5097
    @johndixon5097 4 роки тому

    Another Great Video. Stay Safe and Warm.

  • @ABeriault
    @ABeriault 4 роки тому

    Vivier looks like the village where they might have filmed Chocolat (Juliette Binoche)...lol!
    Lovely images and texts...well done!
    Be Covid safe!
    Cheers

  • @Ricovandijk
    @Ricovandijk 4 роки тому +2

    I thought our local 5 meter lock was impressive, that 26m one would scare the crap out of me :') Awesome experience!!

  • @klouism1
    @klouism1 4 роки тому +1

    ⛵ Wonderful video. Thank you.

  • @antoniocruz8083
    @antoniocruz8083 4 роки тому

    Great video. I did catch larger than 1m waves on that same route, 30 years ago, with a 25ft sailboat and a 9.9hp outboard. We almost lost the mast overboard as it was not tied to support such banging. At times people walked faster than us on shore as we battled the current.

  • @timkiwi
    @timkiwi 4 роки тому +1

    A very good sailing channel. beautifully filmed, edited and produced

  • @mosca3289
    @mosca3289 4 роки тому

    Thanks guys 👍🏻

  • @christinegray2976
    @christinegray2976 4 роки тому

    Love watching you two sail, we have a 23 foot sailboat, we sail in Ottawa, Canada!

  • @DarwinianUniversal
    @DarwinianUniversal 4 роки тому

    Really nice video. Enjoyed it immensely

  • @bevtrue6937
    @bevtrue6937 4 роки тому

    You are such a divine story teller. This trip has been tres belle, non?

  • @charonstyxferryman
    @charonstyxferryman 4 роки тому

    7:17 That somehow got me a feeling of approaching a castle's entry gate
    Thank you for your video.

  • @trondbraadland813
    @trondbraadland813 4 роки тому

    Once again a great little travelvlog😊

  • @Graeme408
    @Graeme408 4 роки тому +1

    Hello, I am a new sub. Wonderful piece, and Maya what superb narration! I so appreciate the studio like voice over which adds clarity and another dimension to your video.

  • @outdoorzfam
    @outdoorzfam 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing. It’s very nice, and needed to get out, even if it’s in the eyes of others, in these strange times. 💙💚

  • @robbylafont
    @robbylafont 4 роки тому

    Absolutely great story telling...

  • @gromitdaddy
    @gromitdaddy 4 роки тому

    Beautiful boat

  • @Ragnvald-999
    @Ragnvald-999 4 роки тому

    Good storytelling,welcome to the North

  • @kristaready8812
    @kristaready8812 4 роки тому

    Love your story telling!

  • @randyowens2717
    @randyowens2717 4 роки тому

    Love the goggles and beautiful scenery!

  • @wampuscat1831
    @wampuscat1831 9 місяців тому

    I grew up on rivers and creeks , blue water sailors sometimes laugh at us brown water cousins. But as you are showing these inland water ways are
    full of surprise ,some can be deadly for the careless. Keep exploring the world

  • @scable-eq7bp
    @scable-eq7bp 4 роки тому

    Wonderful episode, congrats on reaching 50,000 subscribers......

  • @philipfreeman72
    @philipfreeman72 4 роки тому

    REALLY good idea to go when not crowded . When I was living in Alaska I slept in upper 50 f . Its good for your health .

  • @glassman51
    @glassman51 4 роки тому

    Hi guys, Maya, your writing is as beautiful as your music and I am always inspired by your melodic narrative. I am so enjoying this journey with you and I want to thank you again for sharing. I’m still hoping to hear from Maya As to where I might find her music. Safe travels to my beautiful young friends

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  4 роки тому

      glassman51 thank you so much! I have one song available on CD Baby or Spotify. The links are in all the video descriptions!

  • @outdoorzfam
    @outdoorzfam 4 роки тому +1

    Aladino looked like a fighter pilot 🤣😝

  • @jshrawder49
    @jshrawder49 4 роки тому

    I like your vlog style of story telling. Also very similar to the Rick Steves style. I love it you have a better voice HA HA and your on a sailboat! Double bonus points!!! Enjoy your trip!!

  • @bevtrue6937
    @bevtrue6937 4 роки тому

    SOO wonderful

  • @CheersWarren
    @CheersWarren 4 роки тому

    Despite the difficulties traveling on the river with a purpose makes a better story than sort of wandering around for lovely anchorage to another. The winter trip makes sense ( or did) to use the time to get to a new cruising area ( that I knew well). Let's hope you get to start moving after lock down soon. Further north the French canal System has regular free stopping docks/marinas for 10+ boats ,no other facilities but a start . Added in the 90's I think. Unfortunately many of the northern canals bypass the towns as the were built later and massively updated and standardized by Napoleon. But unlike Netherlands where the canal are integral with the towns and villages . You will enjoy it so much when you get there. Cheers Warren

  • @rasheedmasthan6779
    @rasheedmasthan6779 4 роки тому +1

    Very Nice

  • @JustMe-pp1mp
    @JustMe-pp1mp 4 роки тому +3

    Better heater for days like this? Cuddles and Snuggles, or course. Stay healthy (wherever you're at today) :-)

  • @faircompetition1203
    @faircompetition1203 4 роки тому +1

    You should see the flight locks on the Welland Canal in Canada . They raise massive 26,000 ton ships up to 226 metres in length , ascending 42.5 metres (139.5 ft) in only three lengths of the vessel, the world's largest flight locks are something to see .

  • @outdoorzfam
    @outdoorzfam 4 роки тому

    Perfect thumbnail 💚💙👌👍😎

  • @izaskok
    @izaskok 4 роки тому +2

    I really like music that you are using. A bit different from other channels like yours! :)

  • @frankd2301
    @frankd2301 4 роки тому

    Thumbs way up. I would love to do that perhaps in October or March. Viviers looked amazing if not deserted

  • @donaldvanvliet9039
    @donaldvanvliet9039 4 роки тому

    Here's the thing...they are still in the south of france, it's gonna get much colder up north!
    Charming vlog.

  • @fonhollohan2908
    @fonhollohan2908 3 роки тому

    I get a kick out of Alidino he often reminds me of a old soul, even though he's still a young man ..Especially when he say's things like " Holy levitated, like the bread in the pantry. " hahaha lol I love these old medieval cities from the ancient times. When I was in Croatia I visited a walled city from medieval period called Dubrovnik in 2oo4, the streets were made of marble and it was stunningly beautiful.

  • @californiakayaker
    @californiakayaker 4 роки тому

    Wow, considering your in one of the most comfy countries in Europe., your really roughing it. Of course, the cold changes everything, you would probably enjoy every second if it was warmer. I'll bet you'll be ready for some warmer weather soon. Its making it hard to have those deck concerts I enjoyed so much previously....

  • @pascalblotiau
    @pascalblotiau 4 роки тому +2

    Makes me miss my country

  • @shirleyboy8859
    @shirleyboy8859 4 роки тому

    I have driven up and down that Autoroute (A7) at least 100 times, a lot faster that the pace you are traveling at.... But I would swap in a heart beat, I love what you are doing. I have seen videos of people putting their tenders into Bin bags ( Trash bags) it helps reduce the friction and so the noise, might be worth a try for a good nights sleep... Stay safe and Happy :-)) xx

  • @thomaswhaley4024
    @thomaswhaley4024 4 роки тому

    Top notch narration ;- )

  • @nrk-pt1zl
    @nrk-pt1zl 4 роки тому

    The mistral is a very famous wind. It even was the inspiration of a brand of windsurfboards: Mistral.

  • @idesignsltd6983
    @idesignsltd6983 4 роки тому

    One tip if you have squeaky fenders at a nighttime someone told me once to just rub some fairy liquid over the fenders and it stops. It does actually work as we have a boat and tried this last year. Give it a try.

  • @gregwilson9035
    @gregwilson9035 4 роки тому

    It occurred to me while watching you battle the ‘mistral winds’ that if a Canadian and an Italian/Swiss say it’s cold.....then an Aussie would not stand a chance! Best wishes on your adventures from Sydney, Australia!

  • @GeannXD
    @GeannXD 4 роки тому

    Well done guys!!!

  • @kevinmcneill7
    @kevinmcneill7 4 роки тому

    I spent a number of years in minesweepers, they had open bridges, my condolences on the cold but at least you had cover over your head.

  • @Robin-wr8mv
    @Robin-wr8mv 4 роки тому

    Hi Maya and Aladino, I just discovered your channel and I’m enjoying every second of your adventures. I wish I just had done these kind of things when I was younger. All the best and keep the videos coming! Would be very interesting to learn more about how Aladino became a shipwright by the way. Cheers!

    • @SailingMagicCarpet
      @SailingMagicCarpet  4 роки тому

      Robin thank you Robin, so glad you discovered our channel! Aladino did a three year apprenticeship in Switzerland :)

  • @jeffgoldman1479
    @jeffgoldman1479 4 роки тому

    Just wondering, is there a charge for the use of the locks?

  • @rollinrock6696
    @rollinrock6696 4 роки тому

    Fantastic!

  • @nealmcdaniel2619
    @nealmcdaniel2619 4 роки тому +1

    Just curious - how do you like the layout of Magic Carpet - would you change anything if you could?

  • @sailingyoumeandjosapea6770
    @sailingyoumeandjosapea6770 4 роки тому

    You're narration is so nicely written, and getting better I think,
    Anyway I noticed when you jumped off the boat you didn't have to jump the wire, how do you set this up please ?
    Also did you not feel a little bit worried about leaving magic carpet on her own in that place and have you got any security tips for when you leave the boat In Places like that please?

  • @sailingyoumeandjosapea6770
    @sailingyoumeandjosapea6770 4 роки тому

    I really would like you to take a look at where I'm lucky to live, I think you would love it here in the summer, check out the River Blackwater Maldon Essex where the old Thames barges are still active. The whole area is a conservation area and deemed a national park because of its beauty and wildlife, Mersea Island is special as too is Maylandsea where I live, Tollesbury, Bradwell, these are all little villages with marinas all along the Blackwater, all with little English pubs, and a few pubs hidden away where they would love your fiddle playing,

  • @bharatikarandikar8028
    @bharatikarandikar8028 4 роки тому

    Love u gyes keep traveling

  • @woning9228
    @woning9228 4 роки тому +1

    amazing music choice in the old town, what song is it? It brings back some sweet memories from the past..