Trouble with the Law | Van life Spain | Winter Adventure
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- Опубліковано 31 січ 2024
- I hope you are enjoying following two middle aged women travelling with their old vans across Spain. This week on our winter adventure we find a park up with some nice posh motorhomes on the outskirts of Alicante so think we are safe there as very different to all the remote park ups we have been on previously. However we are woken up very early in the morning by the Police who ask us all to move on. We spend most of the week searching for water points to fill up the vans as our hosepipes won't connect to the taps. Thankfully with help from new friends we solve all our future water problems.
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Winters in the UK can be miserable especially when living on a boat and with all the canal lock closures for maintenance, I began to feel a little trapped. So for the next 2 months I decided to join up with another fellow solo female traveller and set off across Europe in our two very old camper vans in search of sunshine and to experience Van life at it's best.
I hope you enjoy something a little different as I swap boat life for van life.
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Thank you so much for watching. If you are new here, I'm Heidi and I live aboard my Narrowboat The Rum Wench and travel the UK's Canals in search of Adventure. After selling my house to experience an alternative lifestyle I bought a canal boat and a camper van which as a solo female who loves to travel, gives me the best of both worlds. I have recently got myself a new addition to the crew, a fabulous companion - my little rescue dog Bonny who is an absolute joy and the perfect First Mate. I also work full time off grid from my tiny home and trade at canal festivals as The Narrowboat Pirate aboard The Pirate Boat.
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Arid regions don’t put threaded taps because water thieves will bring a tanker and fill it for ‘free’ at public expense and sell it or use it for irrigation. Sad but true…love your adventures and Sandra is the perfect traveling companion!!!
Aww thank you 😃❤️🏴☠️
Soy de la zona y la verdad me parece francamente difícil que un gran camión cisterna tenga suficiente tiempo los que se aprovechan del.agua para llenarlo y luego la vendan; a cuanto? no compensa no tiene sentido eso no ocurre otra cosa son los pozos de aguas subterraneas no declarados en las parcelas cultivadas ; un saludo
How beautiful of Vincent and Kathleen to help you out and show such hospitality and generosity. These values go back to ancient times and it's nice to see people still willing to open their homes and hearts to help travellers along their way.
I know, they were so so lovely 😄❤️🏴☠️
It looks like Bonnie is enjoying your big adventure just as much as you two girls appear to be. Well done for living your best life and thank you so much for sharing it with us all. This trip is a real inspiration and the scenery looks fantastic. (‘Maybe one day!’) 😉
Thank you 😄❤️🏴☠️
" 4000 years later " 🤭😂 // Gorgeous pictures! Nice editing.
Thank you 🏴☠️😄❤️
Thank you for your hospitality Vincent and Kathleen. ❤🇦🇺
I was wondering how you were able to fly the drone whilst driving the van…then I remembered your co-pilot Bonny. Tell her she did an amazing job 🤩 Can‘t wait to see you all high up on the mountains! 😊🚐🏴☠️
😂😂 a lot of faffing about
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I bought a watering can so I could fill my water tank up from those push flow taps ...its brilliant 😊
You are quickly becoming 1 of my favorites Heidi. Great to see your smiling face again.
Thank you 😄❤️🏴☠️
Hey Heidi, great vid as usual. The little orange you bit into ( naughty Sandra 🤭 ) is probably a Calamondin. They are mainly grown as ornamentals because they are exceedingly tart but they do make excellent marmalade. The other one is a kumquat, specifically a Nagami Kumquat. You can tell by the oblong shape. They are also used for marmalade and candied peel. The ones that are usually eaten skin and all are rounder ones called Meiwas. The rest of the citrus looked wonderful. 🍊🍋. Safe travels you two. 🧡🤗🧡
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
How lovely the couple in the house? Let you fill up with water and a shower. Have a great weekend.😊
Thank you! You too!
@@TheNarrowboatPirate 🤗🤗
What a fantastic video. I’m not sure why I enjoy them so much, I think it’s just watching people enjoying the simple things in life, travelling, good company and enjoying every minute of it. Wishing you both good health and safe travels👍
Thank you 🏴☠️😄❤️
Stunning views, and a gorgeous co-pirate 🐶. Your vlogs always make me laugh. Happy safe travels all of you ❤ 🌈
Thank you 😃🏴☠️❤️
It's amazing. You kept your cool despite the Police interferance. Scary as the laws in each country are all different. I noticed I was number 999 comment. Police not required thank you. Pirates and Guardian Angels must be looking after you. You got away! Where I live I used to work at a gas station & grocery store. Next door was a Biker Bar. I served Hells Angels and tattooed Pirates along with Bull Riding Rodeo Cowboys. All were and still are Guardian Angels now invisible but still active. It makes for interesting energies. Stay safe, enjoy the mountains and have a wonderful time. Lots of magic wafting your way me hearties, ❤ from Arizona. PS I was 999 comment on this vlog. 😮 We use 911 over here for emergency issues. 😊❤😊
Thanks so much and that’s fab with the 999 🏴☠️😄😂❤️
112 is the emergency number in Spain. You can talk to someone in English.
Vincent and Kathleen! What a wonderful, generous couple! Just lovely kindness! ❤❤❤. Really enjoy watching your travels. Love your channel. 💜💜💜🇬🇧🫶🏻🙏
Thank you 🏴☠️😄❤️
Beautiful scenery. Bonny looks so content and happy. Thank you Heidi.
Thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
👍👌👏 Congratulations 🎉 for having a trip of a lifetime!
Thanks a lot for making explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and especially health to all 5 of you.
Thank you for watching and commenting 🏴☠️😃❤️
Nice to see generous `neighbours`. Respect! Even if they were from outside Spain!
Lovely to see you having a great time Hiedi keep smiling, Nick🏴x
Thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
Hi there. We are motorhomers who live in the province of Cadiz. Obviously you are not aware that you cannot wild camp anywhere in Spain or Portugal now, only stay on authorised sites. You may find some local councils that have their own aires but wild camping in the country is a no, no. A lot of motorhomers have been fined and if you do not move when asked the Guardia Civil will confiscate your vehicle. Paul. Hope you continue to enjoy our lovely country.😁
What a grand time you are both having and what a grand couple to open their home and help you out grand that the dogs are so happy to all tc now the oldies 👍👍🤗🤗🌷🌺🌹
Thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
That was so cute how Bonny’s head popped out while Heidi was inside the 🍄
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Another great video, Heidi. Too bad the police had to give you a scare. Happy travels.
Grumpy Bill
Arizona USA
Thanks Bill 😄❤️🏴☠️
You beautiful ladies are living the dream. I'm so happy that you are sharing your quest with us. God Bless, and stay safe.
Thank you so much!
Maybe try a funnel with your hose on those taps? It may not be the best solution but I'd give it a try myself. Love your videos thanks for doing them.
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
Love you aunty Cathleen and uncle Vincent ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Godbless 🙏🏼❤️❤️
Lovely blog Heidi, thank you so much for sharing
Thank you xxx
I really enjoyed your trip down the Eastern side of Spain.
The Spanish police are quite proactive and unless you can speak Spanish it can be quite alarming being held by the fuzz. 😂
That's a huge water pipe you have acquired.
By the way, don't ask a Spaniard if you can take his picture as it loosely translates to a man's thingy. 😅
Have fun, stay safe. ❤
What a lovely vlog! It warms my heart to see such beauty in other parts of the world.
Aww thanks Stan 😄🏴☠️❤️
Recently found you on UA-cam, loving your clogs. Stunning scenery and great commentary. Safe travels 👍🚐
TYH❤
What an amazing video Heidi and Sandra! Loving seeing you tour Spain. Fantastic. 😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Really enjoying all your videos, had an idea for the water tap problem, if you have a funnel, take the fittings off the end of hose pipe and insert he funnel.nozzle into the hose and hold under the tap, hope it works😊 take care and best wishes
Hello Heidi, Sandra, Bonnie and Sandra's two fur kids ... thank you to Vincent and Kathleen for being a host to you. That was wonderful and I know you guys had a wonderful time visiting. I love the drone video portions and it is so nice to see sun and beautiful ocean scenery. Thank you for letting me ride along each week. Winter here in California (USA) has been dark and gloomy and riding along has made it so much more enjoyable. Please save me a seat for next week and give all the fur kids a scratch behind the ears. Hugs and best wishes to all ... Gramma Lainee ... may we know peace in our lifetime.
Awww thanks so much Gramma Lainee, there is always space here for you 😄❤️🏴☠️
Thank you. You make me laugh and smile , and yes, Sandra's snippets are fantastic. Safe travels, girls. ❤.
Thank you 🏴☠️😄❤️
Just loving your trip with Sandra and her boys. And how lovely to visit friends of Sandra ! I got a little bit of chills when you were saying your goodbyes. Lovely hospitality ❤
Stay safe have fun and I can’t wait for your next video. ❤
Thank you 🏴☠️❤️😄
Such intricate architecture
I'm loving this trip so so much Heidi!! You have a way of showing things and pairing the footage so well with just the right music. Always special :)
Thank you so much!!
What a great adventure, and Bonny's loving it too. Fantastic 🌞
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
Glad you both are safe and what a lovely couple you met ❤
Thank you! 😊
I am so loving your wonderful Spanish adventures Heidi & Sandra, what gorgeous scenery and wonderful generous and helpful people you are catching up with on your travels. I so look forward to my Friday mornings with you both, you are fulfilling my dream for me as I will now never be able to do the wonderful van-life trip you are doing, but I feel like I am now, in the company of two fabulous women and three beautiful dogies! Looking forward to next Friday.❤🦌❤️ x x x x
Aww thanks so much Janis, I’m so glad you are enjoying them 😄❤️🏴☠️
Great video again, as for the water all that is needed is a bucket and a bilge/stirrup pump connected to your hosepipe. Here's to having a cold Jamaican rum and coke with a sea view.😊
Can't wait till your back on the boat love your vids I've binge watched them,I particularly loved the llangollen ones being Welsh, I am contemplating this life😊
I’ll be back on the boat soon but no point rushing as so many winter stoppages at the moment so can’t go anywhere
Little Sandra facts are awesome
Ahoy intrepid adventurers, another fab vid! Stunning scenery, a fabulous Muttley impression from Sandra 😂 and a great escape from the law! Brilliant! Hope Polly makes it up those mountain roads, looking forward to seeing those incredible views, stay safe 🏴☠️🌈💖
Hahaha thank you 😄🏴☠️🌈❤️
love following the Rum Wench....loved watching Sandra going through Scotland with her narrowboat. love watching the two of you having a great time in Europe. thanks so much for all the adventures you're taking myself and my wife on as we watch you every Sunday morning with our coffee.
Aww thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
Glad you are having fun, Sandra is a hoot, great to have a friend like that.
She is, we have been pals for 10 years 😄🏴☠️
For those awkward taps to fill with water put a funnel in the opening of your container. enjoy your adventure
Thanks!
Thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
I like Sandra’s tee shirt with the sunflower on it. It looks cute. You guys are living the dream. Happy trails and be safe. Bottoms up 🍹
Cheers 😄🏴☠️
Love the camper van ! Much prefer the older ones more character would love one myself , Hopefully one day , Good luck on your adventures looks you're having a great time.
Thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
Hi both, loving the vlog.
A word of warning if you don't already know, the processionary caterpillars are leaving their nests this time of year, please keep yourself and the dogs out of harms way. ❤
Thank you, we are on the look out for them
Denia is stunning. Just back from 2 months in Spain. The booze so cheap. I am amazed coming back through UK comes Sunday just gone that we not pulled over by customs. The clinking in our car could be heard by all. Thank you for the adventure. ❤❤
😂😂 cheers 🍻
Heidi cut the bottom off one of you bottles turn it upside down and use it as a funnel under the water taps the necks should fit in your big bottles good luck you are having great time such a good change for you two Stay safe Ed 40 S of Vegas XX
Thanks Ed but the bottles fill fine … it’s how to get the water into the vans that was the problem but the water can with extended hose now works perfectly 😃😃
Beautiful video thank you for sharing.
Safe travels
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
Such beautiful Pirate views!!!!❤❤❤
Thanks Dawn 😄🏴☠️❤️
Seeing the road disruption in France and Spain I sincerely hope that you are not affected by the farmer actions, and that you manage to get home to Blighty safely.
Your mate Sandra seems to be a right hoot full of surprising facts. So glad that you and Bonnie are having a great time and living your best life. 🏴☠
Thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
Looks like you both are having a blast. Really enjoying watching your adventure. Stay safe.
Thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
Feel as i'm traveling with you ,enjoying it ,Keep it coming ,as i've never done that part of that world ,👍
Thank you, it’s gorgeous 😄❤️🏴☠️
I always carry a watering can….never a hose pipe and it works grand. So glad you are enjoying your adventures.
Thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
If you get a funnel, or cut off the top of a bottle, you could stick the thin part in your hose, and hold it up to the public taps with the wide funnelly part.
That would save splashing yourself too much..
could work..
You’re such a rebel! Maybe next time we’ll get a police chase in the vans. 😂😂
Thank you very much for sharing take care great video All the best
Thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
A funnel into the end of the hose pipe and a piece of string around the tap holding the funnel maybe...
What a great video, love seeing you guys having fun.
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
Tip for you heidi..
Remember when you used to have a rubber hose shower for the bath taps? They make perfect multi-fit connection for wierd shaped taps. Had one in my van for 25 years!
Thanks Lovely Heidi and Bonny for taking us along on this fantastic Spanish adventure with Sandra and her lovely doggies. It's a shame that the police sent you all away just to take the ancient caravan off the site. It's really nice to see that you're going through places that I've been on holiday at over 20 odd years. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Thanks Stevie 😄❤️🏴☠️
on ya girls , dont worry about the milage on the van , as long as you do the servicing , oil , filters etc 70,000 is nothing , my transits have over 200,000 miles on them .
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
Best things in life are free shame it took me in my 60s to realize it all the best to both 💯💯💯
Thanks so much 😄❤️🏴☠️
Looks like you are enjoying your big adventure.
Thank you, I’m loving it 😄🏴☠️❤️
I am loving your van trip! Hope you have more planned for this year. Love watching you live your life ❤.
Thanks so much 😄🏴☠️❤️
Good old vans NON TURBO will benefit from the following .Semisynthetic engine oil with WYNNS engineoil treatment added ,and when running in high temperature's coolant mix should be 30% max not 40/50% as used in UK .Hope this helps to keep you safe . Having owned several M/H and lived for yrs in them i really enjoy your take on van life fun,laugh,and easy going thanks for sharing your journey
Thanks for the tips 😄🏴☠️
it's wonderful sun.
hey this is great fun. I'm loving the travel.
I love the history and local color you both add.
Thanks so much!
Hola, welcome to the paradise that is Andalucia
You are so right 😄❤️🏴☠️
Another brilliant video Heidi xxx
Thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
You used one of my Nan’s famous sayings when mum would make anything for nan food etc she would always say quite nice Barb !
In North America we have something called a >>>"Camco Water Bandit"
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Loving these van life vlogs
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
You need a "Male thread" attachment so you can screw your attachment to your connection so you can screw your hose to the inside of the tap. I lived for 14 years in Spain, I can read, write, and speak Spanish I was also a Town councilor in my local town hall (Ayuntamiento). If you had gone inland from Alicante on the AP31 towards Madrid and stopped at Sax 03630 about 60 klms that is where I lived, I have so many friends in that area, I could have helped you, and any problems you could have phoned me, and I could have helped you out, Novelda is a wonderful place to visit as there is a Gouda inspired church on a hill.
Thanks so much - yes we visited the church …. Unfortunately those water points didn’t have the thread inside but we have found some that do since 😄❤️🏴☠️
At least you weren't picked up by the fuzz!
A decent funnel that fitted into your hose would help at the non hose connection taps.
I’m amazed as to how you got a drone shot of both your campervans driving down the road - now could you do both!
Lots of faffing 😂😂
Neighbourhood Watch is starting again in our area in Tasmania. Bill and I were in it for 20 years before we retired. It is a pity we need it, but if it gives some peace of mind, that's a good thing. More cameras also. Hope you are both recovering. ❤🇦🇺
Thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
Looks like Bonnie has decided to follow the lead of the big dogs and having a good time doing it.
Also, as you head into the mountains, try not to ride your brakes going downhill. If needed shift down to a lower gear and let the transmission do the work. Don’t worry too much about those sports cars that are in such a hurry. You are there to enjoy the beauty not to be anxious about those guys.
Thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
My dad loved driving mountain roads and made sure I knew how to do it. Good thing since I now live in the mountains of Colorado and have to drive mountain passes all the time. Loved Sandra’s kumquat. There is also something called a loquat but I don’t know what you can make of that,
Two ladies with the travel-blues
Teamed up for a continental cruise.
They did show Europe to their dogs
And ended up with a few nice vlogs!
Wonderful 🏴☠️❤️😄
I thought you would have informed us that you talked to other RVers, and they told you what kind of connecting hose you needed for your water problem. Glad you're having a great time.
Watering cans was the answer which we got but unfortunately couldn’t pour straight in as the handle was in the way but luckily we have Vincent’s floppy hose now
EYEEEEE.. GREAT FUN AND HAPPY HORIZONS. FINE FRIENDS TO SHARE THE WATER AND SHOWER HOSPITALIDY... GOD BLESS.😋😊👍👍🙏🙏🤙
Yes, thank you
Some lovely buildings in Alicante use to fly into Alicante stop a few nights and get the train to Valencia also a nice place the central market has nice for food .Worked on a villa up in the mountains above onda some stunning roads in the surrounding national parks further inland between Valencia and Alicante .
Sounds great!
you were so near to our shop and car park when you were in Javea /denia .... water fill etc would have enjoyed meeting you and being of help. Love your posts.
Aww that would have been lovely 🏴☠️😄
That is weird. Your van starting up sounds like your narrowboat starting up. Home from home aye. Thanks Heidi for another great video
My boats sounds completely different as it’s a 2 cylinder air cooled thumper 🤣 still a noisy old diesel though 😂
Nice one Heidi - safe travels!
Thank you! You too!
Nice one!
Lovely, lovely vlog what an adventure you gals are having. Keep safe & healthy & give some scratches to all the dogs for me.
Not your general music but very apt to where you are never been Spain hubby may have been
Use a funnel under the tap attached to a hose
Sharing now, you’re getting closer Purto de Mazaron. Ya. Campsite at Bolnueavo
just a thought on the water. do you remember the bath fitting showers what you pushed on the taps . also just feel inside the tap if they have a thread. Enjoying the trip have fun. HI HI Captain. 🏴☠
Thank you, we have one of them bath things but they don’t work with the push taps either 😂 we sorted now though hopefully 😄🏴☠️
You dropped character. :) Should have said, Yarrrr, breaking traffic laws like a boss. ;)
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I lived down In Mazaron and know the Costa Calida.
Those were some beautiful shots with the drone. You have really gotten good with that thing. Keep having fun!😊
Thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
Was fun watching you trying to fill up your van
Didn't know you were a squirter
Don't be rude..
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Please don't waste water at the water points. We are in desperate times in the South East of Spain, due to lack of rain for over a year. Huge bottles of water are very cheap in Aldi, Lidl or supermarkets. (Less than a euro for 5 litres). With a funnel you can just pour them directly into your water tank. Please check all the comments on Park for Night. There are very few legitimate places to camp near the Mediterrranean. If you go inland you can find many more wild camping spots, as long as you stay out of the National Parks. You will get the knock if you stop in any of those.