The Adventure begins | VAN LIFE | FRANCE & BELGIUM | Le Shuttle [Ep 139]

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  • @exsubmariner
    @exsubmariner 9 місяців тому +57

    Big respect for the French for remembering the lads who gave their today for our tomorrow ❤

  • @watersrising8044
    @watersrising8044 3 місяці тому +1

    Love your adventures by water and land. I am enjoying the glimpse of Belgium as my mother was born and raised there and my father fought in the Ardennes, and I, sadly, will never get to see it. How moving that Belgium continues to honor those who fell in her defense.

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  3 місяці тому

      It was wonderful that last post, made my hairs stand on end 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

  • @lovelyskull3483
    @lovelyskull3483 9 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful adventures ahead. Thank you for taking me along. Bonny is such a good girl.

  • @janwaller3585
    @janwaller3585 9 місяців тому +1

    I’m glad you’re teaming up with another traveler. Safe travels ❤️

  • @karenjaques3937
    @karenjaques3937 9 місяців тому +31

    So so sweet to be able to join in your excellent adventure. I miss many friends I had in England and you help me to fill that void. All my relatives are now gone from my own adventures but I feel like Europe is still with me. The fallen are never left behind, Christmas still stirs the soul and adventurous lady pirates help curb the defeated spirit. Lots of love❤ and best wishes from a winter storm in Arizona 🇺🇸. Have a wonderful time. ❤ from Blue Moon Barn.

    • @GregPodster133
      @GregPodster133 9 місяців тому

      🫶🫶🫶🫶❤️❤️❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  9 місяців тому

      Thank you ☺️

  • @PoliticalRegality
    @PoliticalRegality 9 місяців тому +1

    It is VERY important to remember the Fallen. Young men 17 to mid 20s who gave their lives. It makes me cry when I think about them. May they be blessed and remembered eternally. They were just young lads. 💖

  • @rikkiharcourt3868
    @rikkiharcourt3868 9 місяців тому +9

    I am so glad you are taking us with you on your adventure. Was missing you already. I am so impressed that you have got everything planned to a tee. Bon Voyage…….it will be a great experience and now we cab be with you. Whoopee!!!

  • @umbertoyltp
    @umbertoyltp 9 місяців тому +3

    Just wetting the lips with glühwein, what an exciting adventure!
    I am impressed Heidi❤

  • @MadBeeRC
    @MadBeeRC 9 місяців тому +7

    Love your videos Heidi you are a delight! My wife and l look forward to every vid and so well balanced between fun and educational you are a star! Have fun stay safe you two and we look forward to next weeks vid/adventure! Cheers James and Shelly xx.

  • @ellencaswick3131
    @ellencaswick3131 9 місяців тому +16

    Admire you ladies for doing this van trip and thanks for taking us along. Took the day off for new breaks today and got to watch you early today 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🏴‍☠️

  • @stanholt684
    @stanholt684 10 місяців тому +16

    I'm loving this tour through history. Keep it up. The French music was great. Big cannons, eh?? Thanks so much for taking us along this ride

  • @PhilipPress-l8m
    @PhilipPress-l8m 9 місяців тому +1

    Two bigins, and the dogs. Heehee!
    Thanks for the joy you always share. XOXO

  • @garyheap3780
    @garyheap3780 9 місяців тому +11

    Good luck and safe travels. Wow, Bonnie was so good with all those dogs at Dover. Well done with all the training to get her to that stage. Shame its so cold here in France for your trip.

  • @lucillecash3046
    @lucillecash3046 9 місяців тому +9

    ❤ what an exciting adventure with your best friend. Quite emotional seeing the WWII scenes at Dunkirk and in Belgium. Looking forward to next weeks episode on your European travels.

  • @StevesRepairs
    @StevesRepairs 9 місяців тому

    Thanks Lovely Heidi and little Bonny for taking us along on the first leg of this fantastic adventure over to Europe. Take care and all the best. Stevie ❤

  • @karenhellmann7707
    @karenhellmann7707 9 місяців тому +1

    You tend to forget how young those guys were back then, moving thx for reminding us

  • @sarahwakelin9248
    @sarahwakelin9248 17 днів тому

    Again, this is not just a great fun watch, but it's packed with such useful information. I'd forgotten Bonny was French 😂......what a fantastic life you are giving that girl, I love to watch her taking everything in ❤

  • @dingnextstop
    @dingnextstop 9 місяців тому +6

    Great to see you, Bonny and friend enjoying yourselves Heidi, I drove Tour Coaches through Europe in the 1980’s covering Franc, Holland, Germany, Austria and Italy, I know what it feels like to drive a R/H steered vehicle on the other side of the road! and I had 45 passengers 😂…I did that for 5 years and loved every minute. Be safe 👍🏻

  • @terencechapman8006
    @terencechapman8006 9 місяців тому

    Have a great time Heidi and Bonny thanks for letting us follow your journey 😊😊😊

  • @orchidhouse297
    @orchidhouse297 9 місяців тому +3

    Pro tip ---- if you go to the toilet at the front of the train you will find an observation area. In twenty years of tunnelling I never saw a fish. Appreciate the tribute to the lads and lasses in the war. Dad missed out - too late to get a boat - so he worked his way into Norway, avoided capture, got a lift across the North Sea, then was posted to Burma.

  • @jayoneill1533
    @jayoneill1533 9 місяців тому +7

    Brilliant episode ladies! This is going to be a grand adventure.

  • @franktuckwell196
    @franktuckwell196 9 місяців тому +5

    Great to see you all having fun on Le Continent, take care.

  • @swirlgalaxy
    @swirlgalaxy 9 місяців тому +3

    Howdy Heidi!!! Safe travels & have a grand time on your of your life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big hugs from Kenny Ohio USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @carriewoodburry8923
    @carriewoodburry8923 9 місяців тому +1

    Weee! Thanks for taking us along.

  • @TheKyvin
    @TheKyvin 9 місяців тому +10

    It was Lovely seeing this, especially that you have started your journey & that you are enjoying yourself!
    Many Thanks for taking us with you!
    Warmth Wishes from Venice Italy!

  • @clarkindee
    @clarkindee 9 місяців тому +6

    Wonderful! Love love love it. I've always wondered what the channel tunnel was like. You guys are amazing!

  • @MaryannDeming
    @MaryannDeming 9 місяців тому +1

    How wonderful to be able to travel with you and Bonny. Christmas market how awesome. thank you for sharing..

  • @Minikisses20000
    @Minikisses20000 9 місяців тому +3

    Oh Heidi and Sandra and Bonnie and her two fur big babies, I am so happy your getting to do this and be a part of your journey. I am already excited for next weeks video. All 5 of you have fun galavanting on your European holiday. See Heidi, not so hard driving on the right hand side. When i use to be a mail carrier we had to learn how to drive the mail trucks and of course the steering wheels are on the right hand side. It took some getting used to. Be safe ladies and the fur babies . Sending hugs from Las Vegas NV 🩷🩷

  • @cotcottage2788
    @cotcottage2788 10 місяців тому +3

    We're both watching this on a phone in Belgium

  • @CatherineDavies-j1t
    @CatherineDavies-j1t 9 місяців тому +5

    19:54
    Safe travels.
    Too you and your friend and your precious dogs to.
    It’s good to see the places you’re visiting and learn about the history of each place.
    Thanks for sharing!
    😊

  • @jimmyjohnstone5878
    @jimmyjohnstone5878 9 місяців тому +6

    I used the tunnel many times when it was newly opened as a way to get to Lake Garda. The drive from Aberdeenshire was a pain though so in recent years the ferry from Newcastle to The Netherlands has been used. It has a late afternoon departure time and arrives the next morning.
    Your trip will hopefully get you to warmer places. It's been grey and misty all day here.

  • @williamoconnell4696
    @williamoconnell4696 9 місяців тому +1

    I love this video Heidi thank you for sharing your life and your friend. Safe travels ♥️

  • @glendahughes-fo4zk
    @glendahughes-fo4zk 9 місяців тому

    Heidi, my husband and I watch you all the time . We started at your begining and are almost caught up to this year. Your adventures are so awesome. I always said if I could I would spend a whole day with you. You are an amazing person. We love watching and will keep up with you as long as you vlog. Stay safe stay happy and stay true to yourself. We love you Heidi

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  9 місяців тому

      Awww bless you and thank you Glenda 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

  • @dancallaghan3314
    @dancallaghan3314 9 місяців тому +1

    Get a couple of portable radios, walkie-talkie style that way it’s easy communications between you and Sandra while driving or just van to van communicating. There cheap and can also be used on your boats

  • @RevAnnaCGheen
    @RevAnnaCGheen 9 місяців тому

    Love Bonnie’s expression. Like “Really? Can you believe she’s doing this to me? Do you see what I have to put up with?”

  • @lakeshoregraduate
    @lakeshoregraduate 9 місяців тому

    Thinking about Bonny and how she does w/other dogs around her... how wonderful for you and her.

  • @mk1photography62
    @mk1photography62 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the video it shows us Symbol owners how easy it is to get to France!

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  9 місяців тому

      Aww thanks - they are amazing vans 😄❤️🏴‍☠️

  • @garylydement5020
    @garylydement5020 9 місяців тому +1

    Last post always tears me up😢

  • @Glyn001
    @Glyn001 9 місяців тому +1

    Stay save lovely I miss you already 👍👍👍

  • @AngelaJames-x7h
    @AngelaJames-x7h 9 місяців тому +4

    Thank you both for sharing your fab adventure💞, The last post was emotional eh!🌄 . Glad the pooches are having a blast as well🐕🦮🦮. Looking forward to your next video. 😊 Mostly have a fabulous time 👭🐕🦮🦮

  • @CelestialGemma
    @CelestialGemma 9 місяців тому +3

    Hope you liked your little stay in milton keynes (my home town) the cathedral of trees is beautiful in summer , also I bet bonny loved being there

  • @caroleketelsen5445
    @caroleketelsen5445 9 місяців тому +1

    so glad you are posting the videos of your trip I am enjoying seeing places I would never se without you.

  • @petermastenbroek7719
    @petermastenbroek7719 9 місяців тому +4

    Excellent to see that you girls and the dogs have managed to do the crossing of the Channel through the tunnel, which of course is far better when you are travelling with dogs.
    Also very good to have done you preparations properly like the dogs papers and you Autoroute passage boxes to avoid the hassle at the toll booths.
    BTW in case you haven't noticed, you are going North, and Spain and Portugal are in the opposite direction, but never mind Belgium, and if you continue the Netherlands are beautiful too, only don't expect it to be warm, apart from inside your beatiful campervans.
    23 and 24 years old vans are normally far more reliable than all the modern ones where most thing are electronicly controled, and that means a LOT MORE to go wrong, your old ones are simple, so less likely to go wrong, and if they do, you don't need the expensive garages with their computerised tests, there is no substitude for K.I.S.S.
    Have fun ladies, looking forward to your next vlog.
    Peter.

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  9 місяців тому

      Thanks Peter, we will eventually be heading south but we wanted to pop into Belgium first as were so close to the border 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

  • @juditharcher1481
    @juditharcher1481 9 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful video!! Can't wait for the next one----stay safe! xx 🙂

  • @PoliticalRegality
    @PoliticalRegality 9 місяців тому

    Love this! 💘💝💖💗💓❤ All the hearts for this!

  • @_Tiamat_.
    @_Tiamat_. 8 місяців тому +1

    💜💙💚

  • @Celeste0415
    @Celeste0415 9 місяців тому

    ❤. Truly one of modern days man made wonders of the world.

  • @susanhill9166
    @susanhill9166 9 місяців тому +2

    Hi to you both, i love your friends hat.
    Have fun Heidi, love 💕 and kisses 😘😘😘 to Bonnie ❤❤❤ X X X

  • @keithwatkins7908
    @keithwatkins7908 9 місяців тому +1

    Went to Ypres when I was in the RAF. Did a road marching event there. Also got to attend a Last Post ceremony in uniform. Had a wonderful time there.

  • @noodlesisjustwatching
    @noodlesisjustwatching 9 місяців тому

    You're amazing, so adventurous and brave! Thank you SO much for taking us along on your family visits, as well as on the boat and on the occasional vacation as well. I love seeing all the various attractions along the way, can't wait until the next episode.

  • @groutmanalan5156
    @groutmanalan5156 9 місяців тому +1

    Heidi hi, and Bonny & Sandra. Another great vlog.

  • @penelopecrichlow7238
    @penelopecrichlow7238 9 місяців тому +5

    I travelled down the Somme and visited all the historic places, it was lovely to see Ypres and the bridge where they play the last post again, enjoy your trip(I did) xx

  • @mariem5990
    @mariem5990 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your adventures. Hope you have a great time !

  • @isobelchapman9548
    @isobelchapman9548 9 місяців тому +2

    Spent the night in Watten on 15 December in our way to Maastricht for Andre Rieu Concert. A great stopover…..only us and another van that night. Next time we’re going to stop for another night and pop up into the town. It’s a great stop off.

  • @davidcragg2550
    @davidcragg2550 9 місяців тому +1

    Glad your having a great time stay safe xx

  • @AndrewReynoldFord
    @AndrewReynoldFord 12 днів тому +1

    I've done the toll dash many times, trying to get back to the drivers seat before the barrier goes back down lol.
    Once near Barcelona on the AP7 i got out to pay and the drivers door locked. I was in panic mode because it was in rush hour and i didn't know what to do then i realised I'd taken the key out of the ignition and put it in my pocket without thinking and it set the lock off.

  • @kathrynschauf1784
    @kathrynschauf1784 9 місяців тому

    We were thrilled to see you *off* on your adventure! Have lots of fun! Hugs-Ron and Kathy!

  • @cbeuck5024
    @cbeuck5024 9 місяців тому +1

    Memories ...not quite as interesting but the same emotion taking car to Tasmania. Travelling with two! GR's! Sandra! an adventure- Bonny travelling well? Love the Bundy hat ( ex Queenslander)
    Thank you❤ - safe,happy adventures to everyone Jan Adelaide❤

  • @sheilajoseph9953
    @sheilajoseph9953 9 місяців тому +2

    Hi Heidi glad your travelling with your best mate Sandra, good to have company.
    Looked like Bonnie is a beach bum.
    Both have great adventures, go explore.💚

  • @terrystevens5261
    @terrystevens5261 9 місяців тому

    My grandfather fought at Ypres in the first world war, thankfully he came back ok. i went there a few years ago and was amazed at all the names of the lost soldiers on the walls inside the Menin Gate. Have a safe adventure all of you.

  • @glennalillpop3590
    @glennalillpop3590 9 місяців тому +2

    Hello Heidi and Bonny and Sandra and Sandra's furry kids -- what a lovely video. I am super excited to be taking this trip with you. I made it through passport check - Subscriber Passports are good anywhere it seems. Dunkirk was amazing and you could sort of feel the history there - so many gave so much to keep us free - God bless them and their families. We in the US don't really know about a lot of this because we don't live there so I am am grateful for you taking us along and sharing all of this with use. See you next week ... Hugs to you all from Gramma Lainee and may we all come to know peace in our world

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for joining me Gramma Lainee 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

  • @mikef5189
    @mikef5189 Місяць тому

    Wait, wait... hear me out! Doggin'...
    In a van...
    In a train...
    Under the sea. 🤷‍♂️
    Love your vids!

  • @ainsliejones3764
    @ainsliejones3764 9 місяців тому +1

    Bonjore, very excited to be with you. We are now too old to travel to Europe and you are invoking so many memories, Thankyou and enjoy yourselves. X

  • @lablackzed
    @lablackzed 9 місяців тому

    Be safe always be aware of your surroundings especially at night .Have a good trip.👍

  • @augabby7
    @augabby7 9 місяців тому +2

    Bonjour ladies, and all your pets How wonderful, wonderful, wonderful that you are sharing your adventures with us. It's nice that you can be flexible to change your Itinerary & let your spirit guide you. Usually it's the unexpected or unplanned detour that is the most amazing & fun part of traveling. I'm SOOOOOO excited for you girls! Stay safe, & joyful, and of course always listen to your gut. HAVE A BLAST🎉🎇🦮🥳💖🦮🐕

  • @bethwiles8214
    @bethwiles8214 9 місяців тому

    Fabulous, enjoyed watching Heidi. Can’t wait for more

  • @annjarvis9300
    @annjarvis9300 9 місяців тому

    Awww grand so goid you have a friend with you all the dogs look happy tc now enjoy the adventure 👍👍🤗🤗

  • @stephane7012
    @stephane7012 9 місяців тому +2

    Welcome in my country : Belgium! You will love Bruges. For me, it's the most beautiful town i know. Thank you for your videos each week and have a nice trip.

  • @Vinylrob
    @Vinylrob 9 місяців тому +3

    So excited to joy you on your European adventure.

  • @jodiesadler3250
    @jodiesadler3250 9 місяців тому

    Last post gave me chills ❤

  • @kellyheywood503
    @kellyheywood503 9 місяців тому +1

    Not seeing your notifications on Facebook ? But got video now❤

  • @chrismis2062
    @chrismis2062 9 місяців тому +5

    I think you're very brave for taking that train under the Channel. I'm not sure I could do it, just thinking about all that water over my head! This was a great beginning to your epic European journey and I'm really looking forward to seeing all that is to come!

  • @loraineh59
    @loraineh59 9 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant vlog as always....thanks for sharing xxxxx you take care xxx

  • @raydebbiemcdonald3208
    @raydebbiemcdonald3208 9 місяців тому +1

    Great to see you got there safe and lovely seeing your travels and thank you for taking us with you. Xx

  • @Julie-g3u
    @Julie-g3u 9 місяців тому

    I know what the tunnels look like now. And what France looks like parts of it. Enjoy your adventures with Sandra. I enjoyed the Last post, Thanks to 🇫🇷 France
    .

  • @patf167
    @patf167 9 місяців тому +1

    Hi just started watching your videos keep it up , they fantastic

  • @christinebessah871
    @christinebessah871 9 місяців тому +1

    Ah!! Great vlog enjoy your travels.. your lucky your not in Paris this week as it’s freezing 🥶 here at the moment. ❤😊

  • @markrant1460
    @markrant1460 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Heidi for sharing your adventures on the Continent. Looking forward to next weeks journey.
    Mark
    Alberta, Canada

  • @clairepapadatos1116
    @clairepapadatos1116 9 місяців тому

    Hello my darlings!
    I truly hope that you and the dogs have a wonderful time in Belgium!
    Please, however, take them safely home with you!
    ❤❤❤

  • @7000bass
    @7000bass 9 місяців тому

    Sooo exciting on your amazing journey. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. We love you 🥰

  • @pauldavison7393
    @pauldavison7393 9 місяців тому +3

    Wow, great to see you and little Bonnie having a great time. The part about Dunkirk especially poignant for me as my grandad was one of the last soldiers to be rescued from there only to go back again on D day and luckily get back in one piece. Enjoy the rest of your trip and can't wait for the next installment.

  • @nigelmorgan3449
    @nigelmorgan3449 9 місяців тому

    Heidi and Bonny have a cracking holiday

  • @kellyheywood503
    @kellyheywood503 9 місяців тому +1

    Love the tune

  • @chriskeevers9913
    @chriskeevers9913 9 місяців тому

    Love the Bundy beanie, my favourite drop!

  • @suebt8794
    @suebt8794 9 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant stuff xx just the job for our post Christmas blues x

  • @user-br2bf1hl6n
    @user-br2bf1hl6n 9 місяців тому +3

    Safe travels ladies. Thanks for taking us along. Best wishes, Deb

  • @animallover4955
    @animallover4955 9 місяців тому +2

    Heidi, your my role model & my hero❤🎉

  • @jillchew-tetlaw3388
    @jillchew-tetlaw3388 9 місяців тому +1

    So enjoyed this video. Enjoy your trip and take care.

  • @Chr.U.Cas1622
    @Chr.U.Cas1622 7 місяців тому

    👍👌👏 2) Your friend looks sooo cute with her Bommelmütze (bobble hat?). Best regards, luck and especially health to all 5 of you.

  • @rogerwhite-hi5fk
    @rogerwhite-hi5fk 9 місяців тому +1

    Have a great adventure love the flog I’m a ex continental lorry driver and watching were you are going is great Brugg is lovely drive safe you two Bonjour 😂

  • @petersanner4667
    @petersanner4667 9 місяців тому +1

    Heidi, wrong side of the road, no !!! now you are on the right side , i wish you a nice trip, please take care, regards from germany

  • @paulinehiggins8239
    @paulinehiggins8239 9 місяців тому

    I was holding my breath for you Heidi, arriving in France in the dark, on the wrong side of the road and where to go. We were scared arriving in the light. Belgium was the first time we saw REAL war damage, very sad. Have a great time mate I’ll be watching for more adventures. Take care lovely and Bonny. 💕

  • @christopherbutler7588
    @christopherbutler7588 9 місяців тому

    My mum is in hospital and so a showed her your new video and that Cheered her up thank you so much have a safe journey. 😊

  • @philipsloan6344
    @philipsloan6344 9 місяців тому

    So pleased you decide to film your adventures on the continent, Heidi - really enjoyed the episode. Hope you all have a ‘rum’ old time on the rest of your road trip !

  • @pilpelet100
    @pilpelet100 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to seeing the continuation of your trip. Enjoy!!

  • @finnoldman9348
    @finnoldman9348 9 місяців тому +1

    Happy & safe road trip

  • @christineprice5463
    @christineprice5463 9 місяців тому

    Quite interesting! So nice you have friends to travel with and enjoy the journey.

  • @karendwyer5841
    @karendwyer5841 9 місяців тому

    Going to love watching all your journey!!
    Enjoy every minute!! 😊😊xx

  • @GaliSinatra
    @GaliSinatra 9 місяців тому

    What an adventure! Can't wait to see the next one.

  • @carolinesmith2634
    @carolinesmith2634 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for your video seeing Dunkirk was emotional because my dad was one of the last to leave on a little boat xxxx