Despite some tough weather conditions, we had a wonderful experience in Giethoorn, Netherlands riding a whisper boat through the canals of this charming village. This is the start of a 9-month and 22 country adventure across Europe. Hope you can follow along! John and Bev
Thank you for yet another great video John and Bev!!! I watched it during my lunchbreak at work and I couldn't stop smiling! Too many points that I loved, but I'll list a few: 1. John playing classical piano! Wow! 2. Bev looking at the camera saying "it's not your fault honey" LOL! 3. John: "The snow is tickling my eyeballs!" LOL! 4. And the panic that set in me when your boat died! Thank you, thank you thank you for all the joy you bring and those infectious smiles of yours!
Thank you so much. Your comments put the biggest smile in the world on our faces. So glad you are enjoying our channel. Have a wonderful day. John and Bev
This was a fun video. This was a beautiful place to visit. Getting lost, then finding your way home is one of the lessons of life. I’m proud of you! Mom ]
Such a fun time with all the grandkids! Love the piano playing…takes me back to the old days dancing to it. Such a beautiful village. Reminds me of a story book!
Thanks and great to hear from you. We were actually a bit worried when the boat kept shutting off every few minutes, but it was an overall positive experience in this cute little village. Hope 2022 is treating you and your family well. John and Bev
Never heard of swimming with pigs. Excellent piano playing. Thank you for braving the cold for us. Never grow up, John! You make me want to visit Geithoorn, during the summer months.
We've had some similar weather of late so I could feel that April cold and snow -- brrr! We've found that the stories in our travels that go like this are the ones that continue to stand out. A sense of accomplishment after adversity! You made it back following a swan! How cool is that!! Looking forward to seeing more adventures.
Thanks. It was much colder than planned in the Netherlands, but that is indeed part of the adventure. We are loving Greece now as well. Hope all is ramping up for you at the lodge. It is such a beautiful place and you guys have done a great job getting it ready. John and Bev
Thank you for the vlog, what a lovely back drop, even if you did get lost ha ha ha. I must admit John did have a worried look on his face when you came across those boats all tied up, blocking your way....what an experience to retell the family 😂🤣😅
Thanks guys. The concern was real 😳. The battery power was going out and we were moving at a snails pace through terrible weather thinking we would get stuck on the lake!! Amazingly, the weather cleared, the swan landed in front of us and we inched our way back. Yes, fun story to tell. Hope all is well down under. ❤️ John and Bev
A bit of a change from your warm tropical weather! Man, I want to swim with some pigs! Wow, so many people rowing there. I would have thought those channels to be too narrow for so many people to want to paddle there - especially those racing kayaks. Doesn't seem like those boats have very much umph behind them, lol. Looks like that swan was sent to help guide you back home! What an amazing (and cold) adventure! You're right, a story telling moment indeed.
A big weather change for sure!! Netherlands is an interesting place. The rowers we’re doing some sort of competition and had to cut through the narrow sections to connect to bigger lake areas. Thanks as always for watching. John and Bev
Wait a minute...John can play the piano? You are so good, even if you broke the bench! DId you already reveal this secret talent? I'm late to the party. Also, I loved seeing your kids and grandkids; you guys have the sweetest family. You guys navigated that canal mishap so well, and the swan was the silver lining! Thanks for sharing!
What a memorable adventure!!! The snow really did start to accumulate on your jackets too! We are the same get lost, but who cares almost always makes for a new experience! Great video guys wish we were in The Netherlands one of our favorite places! ~Cara 💕
Hi Guys, we were there in May, 2018. It is by far one of the most unique and memorable places we have traveled to. We trespassed on a bridge to take a photo and the owner of the house invited us in for a visit and a boat ride. He said he loves 'bold Americans.' I love your positive attitude, especially when things are not going so well. Can't wait to see where you are headed next.
Thanks for note. Giethoorn is a really cool place, but we could have used a little south Florida weather. 😉 We were frozen after 3 hours on the water. Glad you are following along and hope you will enjoy our adventures in Greece and Italy next. Safe travels and many blessings for you guys. John and Bev
You out did yourselves on this video. Loved the piano playing and other music. What a fun itinerary. What is your routine for settling in, getting groceries, etc.? How did you decide on this location rather than the more popular locations? It’s the mistakes that help make experiences rememberable.
Thanks for following along and the kind words of encouragement. We typically do some exploring near our Airbnb and make a grocery store trip for morning snacks. We usually eat just one meal out a day in the afternoon. We chose Giethoorn for a few reasons. We were flying into Amsterdam and have been there a few times. Giethoorn was only a couple hours away and looked so charming. Also, a few days in the Netherlands allowed us to adjust to the time change before we started our island hopping adventure in Greece. Hope you will enjoy our European adventure this year. John and Bev
Thanks. Win some and lose some! We still had a nice time and will certainly remember the visit. We do hope to return in warmer weather at some point. We are now in Greece and hope you can follow along on our journey. Safe travels and hope you have a wonderful 2022. John and Bev
Hello John & Bev! New subscriber here! I love your story! What an amazing lifestyle you've chosen. Excellent musical choices. Professional editing. I want to go swimming with the pigs! Great video, keep it up!
Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed the video. We are enjoying this crazy lifestyle and can’t wait to see what unfolds the next 10 years. Many blessings and have a great day. John and Bev
You two are always smiling. You have the best positive attitudes, at least on camera haha, that I have ever seen !!! Thanks for sharing your experiences. I am getting so motivated that I have talked with my wife about doing this type of thing after we retire but before we downsize to a different home.
Thanks for the kind words and pleased that our videos are inspiring you. Our full downsizing was a several year process, but we have no regrets. Let us know if we can help you guys in any way as you work through the many facets of retiring, downsizing and travel. John and Bev
thank you for your great video, its some great things to do with couple and it reminds me to be cheerful in every circumstances as a couple, just like how you all did it
I am with you on the pronunciation challenge 😉… I lived in Geleen Netherlands. It is three hours south of where you are, in the southernmost part of the Netherlands. And equally difficult to pronounce 🤣
Despite some tough weather conditions, we had a wonderful experience in Giethoorn, Netherlands riding a whisper boat through the canals of this charming village. This is the start of a 9-month and 22 country adventure across Europe. Hope you can follow along! John and Bev
Thank you for yet another great video John and Bev!!! I watched it during my lunchbreak at work and I couldn't stop smiling! Too many points that I loved, but I'll list a few:
1. John playing classical piano! Wow!
2. Bev looking at the camera saying "it's not your fault honey" LOL!
3. John: "The snow is tickling my eyeballs!" LOL!
4. And the panic that set in me when your boat died!
Thank you, thank you thank you for all the joy you bring and those infectious smiles of yours!
Thank you so much. Your comments put the biggest smile in the world on our faces. So glad you are enjoying our channel. Have a wonderful day. John and Bev
This was a fun video. This was a beautiful place to visit. Getting lost, then finding your way home is one of the lessons of life. I’m proud of you! Mom
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Thanks for following along. It was a fun adventure with many lessons learned.
Beautiful video guys. The photography, music and your humor was all great. We will need to visit Giethoorn now.
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it and hope you can follow along on our adventures. John and Bev
Bev, you NAILED IT again with the song choice. Great lyrics about getting lost 👍👍
Thanks so much. We love trying to match up the music to each vlog. It is so fun for us! 😊 John and Bev
Such a fun time with all the grandkids! Love the piano playing…takes me back to the old days dancing to it. Such a beautiful village. Reminds me of a story book!
Thanks. It was great seeing all the grandkids and big kids 😊. Giethoorn is very much like a story book place.
Also, the swan was beautiful and loved the song!
Thanks. The swan was a nice ending to a cold afternoon!
Beautiful Airbnb! What a beautiful bike ride! Love the boat ride. Nice music and scenery. Nice to meet you John & Bev.
Thanks so much and nice to meet you as well. We are enjoying our European adventure so far! John and Bev
I would have been quite worried….glad you made it back and the swan was beautiful!
Thanks and great to hear from you. We were actually a bit worried when the boat kept shutting off every few minutes, but it was an overall positive experience in this cute little village. Hope 2022 is treating you and your family well. John and Bev
Never heard of swimming with pigs. Excellent piano playing. Thank you for braving the cold for us. Never grow up, John! You make me want to visit Geithoorn, during the summer months.
Thanks for following along. We just love the journey and never want to grow up! 😊 Keep having fun on your RV adventures! John and Bev
We've had some similar weather of late so I could feel that April cold and snow -- brrr! We've found that the stories in our travels that go like this are the ones that continue to stand out. A sense of accomplishment after adversity! You made it back following a swan! How cool is that!! Looking forward to seeing more adventures.
Thanks. It was much colder than planned in the Netherlands, but that is indeed part of the adventure. We are loving Greece now as well.
Hope all is ramping up for you at the lodge. It is such a beautiful place and you guys have done a great job getting it ready.
John and Bev
Dat was veel te spannend. Ik hoop dat je een warme chocolademelk en een warme douche hebt gekregen.
Bedankt. We hebben het verdiend. 🤣 John and Bev
Thank you for the vlog, what a lovely back drop, even if you did get lost ha ha ha. I must admit John did have a worried look on his face when you came across those boats all tied up, blocking your way....what an experience to retell the family 😂🤣😅
Thanks guys. The concern was real 😳. The battery power was going out and we were moving at a snails pace through terrible weather thinking we would get stuck on the lake!! Amazingly, the weather cleared, the swan landed in front of us and we inched our way back. Yes, fun story to tell. Hope all is well down under. ❤️ John and Bev
A bit of a change from your warm tropical weather! Man, I want to swim with some pigs! Wow, so many people rowing there. I would have thought those channels to be too narrow for so many people to want to paddle there - especially those racing kayaks. Doesn't seem like those boats have very much umph behind them, lol. Looks like that swan was sent to help guide you back home! What an amazing (and cold) adventure! You're right, a story telling moment indeed.
A big weather change for sure!! Netherlands is an interesting place. The rowers we’re doing some sort of competition and had to cut through the narrow sections to connect to bigger lake areas. Thanks as always for watching. John and Bev
Wait a minute...John can play the piano? You are so good, even if you broke the bench! DId you already reveal this secret talent? I'm late to the party. Also, I loved seeing your kids and grandkids; you guys have the sweetest family. You guys navigated that canal mishap so well, and the swan was the silver lining! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks. He has a few talents. 🤣 Giethoorn was a great start to our 9-month European adventure. Thanks for following along. John and Bev
Awesome my friend
Thanks so much! John and Bev
Wonderful losing your way yet still making a journey out of it. Love you two!!!
Thanks so much. Miss you guys. John and Bev
What a memorable adventure!!! The snow really did start to accumulate on your jackets too! We are the same get lost, but who cares almost always makes for a new experience! Great video guys wish we were in The Netherlands one of our favorite places! ~Cara 💕
It was a memorable experience. We were frozen to the bone. 🥶 Thanks for following along on our crazy adventures. John and Bev
Hi Guys, we were there in May, 2018. It is by far one of the most unique and memorable places we have traveled to. We trespassed on a bridge to take a photo and the owner of the house invited us in for a visit and a boat ride. He said he loves 'bold Americans.'
I love your positive attitude, especially when things are not going so well. Can't wait to see where you are headed next.
Thanks for note. Giethoorn is a really cool place, but we could have used a little south Florida weather. 😉 We were frozen after 3 hours on the water. Glad you are following along and hope you will enjoy our adventures in Greece and Italy next. Safe travels and many blessings for you guys. John and Bev
You out did yourselves on this video. Loved the piano playing and other music. What a fun itinerary. What is your routine for settling in, getting groceries, etc.? How did you decide on this location rather than the more popular locations? It’s the mistakes that help make experiences rememberable.
Thanks for following along and the kind words of encouragement. We typically do some exploring near our Airbnb and make a grocery store trip for morning snacks. We usually eat just one meal out a day in the afternoon. We chose Giethoorn for a few reasons. We were flying into Amsterdam and have been there a few times. Giethoorn was only a couple hours away and looked so charming. Also, a few days in the Netherlands allowed us to adjust to the time change before we started our island hopping adventure in Greece. Hope you will enjoy our European adventure this year. John and Bev
Such a shame for the weather! It usually never snows in April here. Hope you are still around now as it is now 15 degrees warmer 😊
Thanks. Win some and lose some! We still had a nice time and will certainly remember the visit. We do hope to return in warmer weather at some point. We are now in Greece and hope you can follow along on our journey. Safe travels and hope you have a wonderful 2022. John and Bev
Nice piano accompaniment John!
He is so out of practice. Being on the road for 2 years doesn’t help!
Hello John & Bev! New subscriber here!
I love your story! What an amazing lifestyle you've chosen.
Excellent musical choices. Professional editing. I want to go swimming with the pigs! Great video, keep it up!
Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed the video. We are enjoying this crazy lifestyle and can’t wait to see what unfolds the next 10 years. Many blessings and have a great day. John and Bev
You guys have such a great attitude. Thanks for sharing the mishaps of your journey.
Thanks for watching! It will be a memory we will always cherish.
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Lost on the canal 🤣 happens to the best of us ! Weather the same in the UK it's a bit brrrrrr ..great vid 👍
Thanks so much. We still had a blast despite the cold weather! Have a great day! John and Bev
Grandkid fun!! I’m so glad you got some time with your grandchildren 💕… and I definitely want to swim with those pigs some day!
It was so great seeing them. We had a blast on the cruise and in the Bahamas.
You two are always smiling. You have the best positive attitudes, at least on camera haha, that I have ever seen !!! Thanks for sharing your experiences. I am getting so motivated that I have talked with my wife about doing this type of thing after we retire but before we downsize to a different home.
Thanks for the kind words and pleased that our videos are inspiring you. Our full downsizing was a several year process, but we have no regrets. Let us know if we can help you guys in any way as you work through the many facets of retiring, downsizing and travel. John and Bev
It’s hard to pack for all seasons of weather when you are travelling so light and for so long!
It really is much more difficult than people would imagine.
@@RetirementTravelers I believe you!
thank you for your great video, its some great things to do with couple and it reminds me to be cheerful in every circumstances as a couple, just like how you all did it
Thanks so much for following along! Glad you enjoyed the video. John and Bev
Beautiful swan with the feathers out, I've never seen then with the feather out life that
Thanks. It was a great experience.
Safe travels,
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I lived by there for few years and now live 30mins from there its such a beautiful place the whole year but be warn in the summer months so busy
It is so beautiful. Thanks for the tips about the summer season.
Happy journeys,
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What an adventure you had! I am sure at times it was scary! But you made it! Good on you!
Yes it was! We were so cold. 🥶
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BEAUTIFUL
Thanks so much! John and Bev
You survived 😊💪👍
We did indeed. Thanks. John and Bev
You guys are awesome! Love it. 💯💯💯
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the video and hope you can join us on our journey around the world. John and Bev
I am with you on the pronunciation challenge 😉… I lived in Geleen Netherlands. It is three hours south of where you are, in the southernmost part of the Netherlands. And equally difficult to pronounce 🤣
Very difficult. And now we are in Greece. 😳 Yikes!
@@RetirementTravelers oh yeah, that’s like Greek to me!
*Now THIS is a video to wach !*
Congratulations ❤
Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed it.
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Beautiful
Thanks so much. We really enjoyed the Netherlands! John and Bev
You are so brave to rent a boat!!
No, just a little crazy in that weather.
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Great vlog
I fully support New UA-camrs.
Thank you so much!! It is so appreciated. John and Bev
Interesting video ❤️
Thanks and glad you found it interesting.
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What a crazy adventure getting lost and then the boat not working properly. So cool seeing the swan. How was the hot chocolate after your boat trip?
The hot chocolate was amazing and much needed. A cold, but memorable day out in the canals.
Happy journeys,
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Yes, is the little things 👌🏾😊
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Great retirement traveling, Do you have a plan to visit Thailand?
Welcome to Thailand 🌸🌹🌸
Thanks so much. Yes, we plan to travel there next year. John and Bev
We've caught up to your 7th decade! But wait, you're both still in your 5th decade. Honey hubby, can we go stay in that air bnb?
Giethoorn is a cool place. Highly recommended.
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I've researched G but it seems so difficult to reach it. Will you share the transportation steps? Great video
We took a train from Amsterdam to Steenwijk and then took a taxi to Giethoorn.
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“It’s not your fault, Babe!”😂
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How do you select your music? I love it
Lots of listening to potential songs that provide the perfect match to our videos.
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Great videos and content. But please turn down the music when you are talking. Tx
Thanks for watching and the feedback. Hope you can follow along on our journey around the world. John and Bev
Why is it called a whisper boat?
It has a small electric motor and us very quiet, but, the motor was running out of power most of the way back!!
@@RetirementTravelers oh no! Another reason to be worried in that stormy weather!
🙋💕💕💖👍
Thank you. John and Bev
Awesome beautiful video 🤗🤗
Thank you so much.😊 Glad you liked it. Many blessings, John and Bev