So true! So many van lifers only want to talk about themselves, "look at me!" 😴. Christian, with your vids I feel I really get a sense of what Van life is like....not just the daily life, but the sense of awe at the places you visit. Your photos and vids...beyond compare to anyone else! I'll keep watching as long as you keep doing it.
The mere thought of being there right now in that van whilst it’s raining is just phenomenally soothing. I could watch the rain drops slipping down over the glass whole my life.
Yes I agree! I love this video for that reason ! Such beautiful landcapes! Even more beautiful in the rain where the vegetation is consuming it's life energy!
I grew up in the mountains but ended up living in flat old Florida working a lot of stressful hours for a big company. When I miss my mountains and need to decompress I watch one of Christian's videos and get 15 minutes of total Zen. Her cinematography is better than most feature movies. I feel totally transported to wherever she is recording. And her music choices are spot on. Keep up the amazing work. It's truly one of the best 1% of all things on the internet.
I agree, the pine trees in fog is like a feature movie (twilight comes to mind). Might be a new career path in the future. Perfect to have a van on location too, getting away for alone time, or nature shots. Thank you Christian! ❤️from a fan in Sweden, soon on my way to Italy in my mobile home.
When I watch your videos I am reminded of the saying "The worst day fishing is better than the best day working". To paraphrase - your worst day is no doubt better than the best days of most of us "out here". Keep doing what you do as long as you want and we will be here to watch.
Your artistry allows your viewers to enjoy some beautiful moments of what some would see as a dreary uninteresting rain at the beach. The music switches your attention from the gloomy rain, to a scene that has great content, and provides peacefulness. Another example of your storytelling, that mesmerizes your viewers!
haha yes, having a warm place to retreat (and hot shower!) can definitely elevate the experience. although tbh, if I did have a shower in my van - the steam from all the hot water would probably have made everything even more wet 😅
@@ChristianSchaffer I have a shower. The showe rhead has a button you push to shut the water off while you soap up, then you push it to rinse off. It doesn't really get the van all steamy. You'd need a giant water tank to take a shower that actually steam things up.
The way you embrace the non-ideal parts of your creative process are so refreshingly honest in a world increasing overcome with veneer. Thank you for another peaceful escape to the PNW!
Кадры, где ты бегаешь по пляжу от догоняющих тебя волн, как ребёнок, аж самого заставляют вспомнить каким я был в детстве и как всё вокруг меня иначе воспринималось, чем сейчас. Люблю твои видео, и оставайся в душе ребенком как можно дольше. 😊
It was nice to see you just being yourself so comfortable and relaxed talking to us.. Just one of those days where everything doesn't go the way you would like..
I’m sorry but it’s a little unfair how much talent you have. One person alone shouldn’t have all the great instincts it takes to capture dreary weather and make people envy you for being out there to enjoy it. I hate rain, but watching you go through so much to create such captivating content makes me appreciate it. It’s too bad the weather and conditions hampered your attempts to get a great shot of the eclipse, but can I just say the clip you showed of last year’s eclipse was just mind numbingly perfect. Don’t get me wrong I think music plays a role too, but how you manage to take advantage of angles and imperfections to set up a shot and create a mood is just mind blowing. When I first clicked on your videos years ago, it was a thumbnail of the view from the back of your van. How much do you wanna bet that you’re pretty much a pioneer for vanlifers today who saw that same video and thought “now that’s how you should live - out in the open and on your own timeline”. Bet no one expected to come across a UA-camr who shares her skills and talent with a camera. I’ve lost track of how many screenshots I take per video to use as my laptop iPad and phone backgrounds. You really can’t find a bad angle huh? Please don’t hesitate in putting content out there- any short video of a brief footage or montage is better than waiting weeks and months. Even if you think it doesn’t live up to your expectations, pretty sure it’s still gonna leave people in awe. I know you probably share short clips on other platforms but I only have instagram and open the app about once or twice a year so I rely mostly on your videos for screen grabs. Being able to rotate and see all the different places you’ve been makes me feel like I’m on a constant virtual tour of the best views and places. 😊
Ha! I like how you caught yourself going into the details of Starlink, where it works, how cumbersome to set up, where the connection works best, the cost…. and then faded it out as you brought us back to what’s important, your art in the beauty around you. Great insight on your music choices too, you work a finer degree… yeah. Love those chocolate espresso 🫘 a delicious way to get a little wired. A nice way to endure this episode’s string of gray and honest hiccups. As always Christian, thanks for what you do. ✌🏼♥️🙂
You know what's really amazing? You're giving us the superpower that you talked abt through your videos. I, a fund manager working in financial district of Korea, can live vicariously through you, and experience what it's like to live as a van lifer / film maker/photographer half across the globe. Thank you for the superpower :)
Hi Christian! I've only just discovered your channel very recently and have been binge watching your videos for several days now. Your channel is really wonderful and very inspiring. Your videos are very subtle (and I mean that as a compliment). So many people in your situation take themselves very seriously and seem starved for attention. You, however are the exact opposite. Your videos are so soothing and nurturing. My wife (51) and myself (53) had traveled the country extensively before finally settling down on the East Coast. Wanderlust was a huge part of our lives for years and I don't think it ever truly leaves you. So, your channel has been a breath of fresh are. Your voice, your whole style in fact, is very comforting. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Keep doing what you're doing and we'll keep watching. :) 🙏💓
Sometimes more often than not I imagine an acoustical guitar solo by Christian on a soft rainy day. Quenched much like the parse dry ground that has been patiently waiting for moisture ❤
falling asleep to the sound of the ocean is definitely one of The Best Things Ever. while i really like your more polished videos, these candid ones are fantastic. you come across as somehow even more relatable, which i think is what we humans need... to feel that we're not alone. which is really important for an introvert.
I just found your channel recently & I'm so in love with how you put so much magic in your video's. I can see allll the work you do to make them come alive. Thank you 🌙🌻
Just watched you and Timmy enjoying some rafting and biking . . . it was truly enjoyable ! I'd watched your channel many times and finding you and Timmy doing something together was, well, really SWEET ! You do beautiful work young Lady !!!
@@ChristianSchaffer I get so deep into your films. Lost, Captured and I feel like I am truly there. So amazing and beautiful. Thank you, excited for what’s next beautiful soul. ❤️🤗🌹
@@ChristianSchaffer I just stumbled across something now and thought of you!!! Flat Mount Starlink Solutions!!! Mount it on your roof, it lays flush with the roof of your van !!! I remembered you discussing this in one of your films recently. 🙃😊🤗❤️🌹
I laughed out loud when you spotted the guy filming on the side of the road, and said it would be kreepy to stop. That was a small bit of honesty and I am glad you left it in. Also, I can tell you that there is nothing kreepy about a beautiful woman stopping to talk to me.
Geyser shower systems is the bomb. The camping version is what I've used for the last 3 years for myself and family when we were mostly in a tent. Now that we have a campervan, Geyser now makes a shower head adapter with the same type of sponge. Uses 1 gallon of water per 7 minute shower. Inside the van during the winter I'll use an expandable shower bowl with my old Geyser. Can boil 1 part water to 2 parts cold or hook in via 12 volt.
Nice area, but if you get tired of rain then come hang out in So. Utah. It’s warm and sunny here! You can ride your bike all over down here. Enjoy wherever you travel. 😎
Nearly all the van dwellers are leaving YT and buying houses. And while I think it's great for them, and eventually you, it makes your remaining time on YT in your van so much inspiring to watch.
@ChristianSchaffer Check out the Vanwives if you get a chance. They have been in the process of building a compound in Canada off grid. Really got lucky price on 10 acres.
The biggest problem l see for you in van life is stalkers and marriage proposals. But that has nothing to do with the unbelievable quality and beauty of nature in your videos. Keep up the entertaining work.
Dear Christian, In your last video you asked for people to give you ideas of what they want to see as you feel that your life is predictable. I can imagine that after living it so long it may feel like that to you however please allow me to assure you it does not feel like that to others ( I know it does not feel like that to me, I love my home and have lived most of my life in two places in the world and I explore and travel however not van life style just usual after work/ weekend / holidays stuff which makes even the most mundane elements of your life no matter how repetitive- charming and interesting to see, you make your coffee at different angles, in different weathers , in different places, in different clothes and it makes me feel like I am there with you in your journey, and I can smell it😊). I follow your channel for more then couple of years now and I eagerly anticipate every video you post long or short as you have rarest gift on this planet - you make heart and soul feel deep, beautiful emotions ( I know I feel these when I watch your videos and I am sure others do too). The way you show the nature, the light, the way you put images and movement together and the music you choose and the words you share are so beautiful, inspiring and enchanting and calming and profound sometimes that I am mesmerised and can watch your content over and over again and also reliving those feelings every time. It also allows me to think about my life and expand my horizons. You are not only beautiful as a human being and a woman, you also have immense depth and beauty in you which shows in the content you create. Your videos are art, and your unique way of finding the most atmospheric shots and highlighting the beauty of these with epic music and your thoughts on life in general or what you are going through makes you stand out from the sea of other creators. For me I would love for you to please continue doing what you do which is showing us the magnificence of the nature in all seasons and weathers with beautiful music and your thoughts on life as every video you post leaves me with wanting more. I would love for your videos to be longer with longer moments of just nature and music and your thoughts as its not only making me feel deep beautiful emotions but also calms my anxieties and inspires me to look at the world through the eyes which notice its beauty. I admire how you can so skilfully pick up on and beautifully film and show all the faces of nature and how it changes and how it feels with different light, different time of day or season, sometimes calm sometimes wild and powerful. What you do in the videos you post shows your immense talent for taking what you see and experience in life and making it into a beautiful, meaningful, engaging story through your hard work and dedication and determination to fight obstacles which is appreciated and for many I am sure life changing. Without sounding like I do not appreciate your hard work and heart you put into these videos , if at all possible I would love to please ask you for longer and more frequent videos of exactly what you created thus far as you are incredible in what you do and you have no competition in my eyes despite like you say many who also live that lifestyle and film it. Listen to yourself as you have a great gift which I hope you will continue sharing with us and I know I will continue to share your channel with people who come into my life as it is so inspiring and full of wisdom, artistry, depth and calm. Thank you so much for this gift.
Christian, I have to say it over and over I LOVE your videos!!!! I could rewatch every one I’ve seen because they are so beautiful and you are so expressive with your words!!! Thank you so much for sharing your work with us!!!!♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
There's so much great stuff going on in your videos! For me, what I admire most is your ability to capture beauty, of sound, nature, the thought process of filming and selecting your background tracks, to gesture to a few examples. Really nice work.
Pacific Northwest ocean steel blue/grey….nothing else like it. What a joy. It’s what I love about our little place in the trees in Canon Beach. The smell of ocean/forest wet…it’s intoxicating!
Hey Christian. Seeing a new video from you just made my day a whole lot better. I have written it before your stories and videos just get to me in so many ways. Thank you for keep giving me these feelings and emotions 😊. Stay safe all ❤ Michael 🇩🇰.
Ha! I was in my Promaster van on the Oregon Coast during this same time period. At Cape Lookout I thought of going out to emulate the people who do those weather spots during hurricanes. The wind & rain were crazy. But I loved it. So grateful to have my little home on wheels in such conditions where I am somewhere awesome, but warm, dry and having a cup of tea while I catch up on my reading. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Christian for putting yourself in so much more of the video than usual. I enjoyed it much more and it kept me engaged all the way to the end. You are very enjoyable to see and hear. I know it's not as natural for you to do that because you're more introverted. But it really does make a difference. We are here for you first, and second for the scenery and your beautiful camera work. You bring the scenery to life with you in it. You are pleasant to listen to and pretty to look at. Don't underestimate your appeal to your viewers.
This canvas was created for all of us. Christian has photographed many angles on it. She must stay on the canvas to give it life and reality. She is a signature. She will gain even more prosperity as she grows. Amazing! I for one love everything she does even if mundane, a real artist and real actor.
Thanks for bringing us down to the coast in the cold and rain and getting into you van 3 times for us. Amazing storytelling, thanks for sharing the amazing moments even cold and raining.
Thanks for going out in the rain. For talking music. Your films cheer up a wet England. So they can be short, keep them coming and a green and pleasant land happy.
You made my evening!!! I used to watch a multitude of van videos leading up to and during the build of my van. You were one of the select people I craved videos from. I decided to check in after months of UA-cam viewing hiatus, and your video location is where my son and I had our first van adventure together a few weeks ago!!! It was an unplanned and magical. Thanks for the inspiration. I can't be thankful enough that the experiences you and others share are now my reality.
As usual, some of the best landscape videography! I want to do the same thing you’re doing! Take landscape photos and videos. Thanks Christian for the pick-me-up.
I love rain. Even though I learned the hard way how extreme rainfall (a.k.a flooding) can totally and literally ruin ones life (at least temporary 🙃) . Your videos are giving me a lot of joy. Thank you, Christian. I learn a lot from you. Take care!
Thanks for being real. It's not all rainbows and unicorns out on the Peninsula. The gray, rainy West End days can sure get old after a while. You made the best of it and weren't afraid to go out and get soaked. You also seem to appreciate the peace and relative solitude that happens before the sunny days of July and August. I can hardly wait to see where you head off to next.
After four months of mostly rain in Washington, I am more than ready for some warmer weather! 🤗 Something tells me I’ll be missing the moody days again before long, though. I absolutely love the solitude of those months, as you said - it lets the mind wander and dream
Great video - you seem to be able to get great images even in the wettest of weather when most of us would have given up. An nice dramatic piece of music is always good to cover up audio issues! Thanks.
That video made me feel right at home since I live on the Oregon Coast (Bandon). The recent eclipse didn't change the amount of daylight by much here, and it was cloudy too. By now I am tired of the rain, but your video showed how peaceful life can be even in the rain!
I was doing a photoshoot in the pouring rain last week. Got some amazing pics but the next day I wanted to do another shoot but my sigma 1.4 lens had fog on the inside of it. And I couldn't do the shoot. But eventually the fog cleared. I put some moisture silica packs into the camera bag and they seem to have worked for getting the moisture out of the lens.
Thank You for the upload. The trip to the PNW was a welcome addition to my cup of coffee and my aromatic mid-day smoke. Excellent video, foggy ocean waves and rain soaked trees. Stay Safe, You keep posting and I'll keep watching 🙏👍😎
Christian, we love all your videos and adventures! It's so much like watching nature poetry come to life! Stay safe on your adventures while you are living your best life! cheers! Skål! Yeah, keep that Van dry spirit sister! 💖 🙏🏼
Wow you watch Christian!! I watch you too! I guess Washington's the place to right now. Beautiful but wet. Thanks Christian love your vids. You always find a way to tell the story with a touch of wit!! Did you get that shower? Catherine has a shower if you two meet. ❤️❤️❤️
Christian Schaffer's videos are like the Mercedes Benz of vanlife vids. A little more rare but the top of the line in quality.
you are TOO kind! 🥹🙏🏻
Dude, you nailed it! Our girl Christian is the best! ❤️
So true! So many van lifers only want to talk about themselves, "look at me!" 😴. Christian, with your vids I feel I really get a sense of what Van life is like....not just the daily life, but the sense of awe at the places you visit. Your photos and vids...beyond compare to anyone else! I'll keep watching as long as you keep doing it.
I concur 🎉
100%
The mere thought of being there right now in that van whilst it’s raining is just phenomenally soothing.
I could watch the rain drops slipping down over the glass whole my life.
it can be really peaceful 😌🍃
@@ChristianSchaffer Yeah,😴 but I'd take a nap under blanket
Yes I agree! I love this video for that reason ! Such beautiful landcapes! Even more beautiful in the rain where the vegetation is consuming it's life energy!
I grew up in the mountains but ended up living in flat old Florida working a lot of stressful hours for a big company. When I miss my mountains and need to decompress I watch one of Christian's videos and get 15 minutes of total Zen. Her cinematography is better than most feature movies. I feel totally transported to wherever she is recording. And her music choices are spot on. Keep up the amazing work. It's truly one of the best 1% of all things on the internet.
Wow, thank you 🥹🙏🏻 You are too kind!
I agree, the pine trees in fog is like a feature movie (twilight comes to mind). Might be a new career path in the future. Perfect to have a van on location too, getting away for alone time, or nature shots. Thank you Christian! ❤️from a fan in Sweden, soon on my way to Italy in my mobile home.
When I watch your videos I am reminded of the saying "The worst day fishing is better than the best day working". To paraphrase - your worst day is no doubt better than the best days of most of us "out here". Keep doing what you do as long as you want and we will be here to watch.
😊🙌🏻
Those 5 shots of the Alpine canopy with the mist rolling through... pure PNW gold !!!
Stunning views of the PNW, the fog in those trees, a favorite view! This is the time for peace, tranquility and reflection.
The fog and the clouds hug the trees nice right!
Your artistry allows your viewers to enjoy some beautiful moments of what some would see as a dreary uninteresting rain at the beach. The music switches your attention from the gloomy rain, to a scene that has great content, and provides peacefulness.
Another example of your storytelling, that mesmerizes your viewers!
Love a rainy day… when I’m inside, warm, dry, and can relax and consider the good things.
haha yes, having a warm place to retreat (and hot shower!) can definitely elevate the experience. although tbh, if I did have a shower in my van - the steam from all the hot water would probably have made everything even more wet 😅
I thought you loved a rainy night? 🤣😊😅
@@mastandstars LOL. I love rainy nights too. Nostalgia for wet mid-watches in Mayport, FL.
@@ChristianSchaffer I have a shower. The showe rhead has a button you push to shut the water off while you soap up, then you push it to rinse off. It doesn't really get the van all steamy. You'd need a giant water tank to take a shower that actually steam things up.
Нет надобности в гигантском баке, нужна система рециркуляции и фильтрации воды, и 100 литров воды превратится в 1000 литров, или даже больше. 😊
The way you film the scenery, combined with the music you choose, is always so magical! I always look forward to your videos.
Thank you! 😊🙌🏻
The way you embrace the non-ideal parts of your creative process are so refreshingly honest in a world increasing overcome with veneer. Thank you for another peaceful escape to the PNW!
Appreciate you 🥲🙏🏻
You’re amazing… I love your independence
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The way you capture nature is so beautiful. Thank you!
🥲🙏🏻
Sound of waves in the Ocean and raindrops on the glass windows - I can die peacefully!
Thank you for sharing the experience 🤗💕🕊
it’s such a relaxing sound 🍃
Hollywood needs young talent like you! Your smile lights up a room! Thanks for the videos!
No editing needed just real life being authentic to who you are !
Кадры, где ты бегаешь по пляжу от догоняющих тебя волн, как ребёнок, аж самого заставляют вспомнить каким я был в детстве и как всё вокруг меня иначе воспринималось, чем сейчас. Люблю твои видео, и оставайся в душе ребенком как можно дольше. 😊
forever young 😊
You strike me as someone so strong, so intelligent, so vulnerable, so beautiful!
So true. this is what makes life a bit complicated though. it's hard to find a matching counterpart. Don't ask how I know. :)
It was nice to see you just being yourself so comfortable and relaxed talking to us.. Just one of those days where everything doesn't go the way you would like..
trying to get more comfortable in front of the camera 🙈☺️
You seem totally comfortable and at ease in front of the camera and I you showing all sides of your self.. I love genuine people
I’m sorry but it’s a little unfair how much talent you have. One person alone shouldn’t have all the great instincts it takes to capture dreary weather and make people envy you for being out there to enjoy it. I hate rain, but watching you go through so much to create such captivating content makes me appreciate it. It’s too bad the weather and conditions hampered your attempts to get a great shot of the eclipse, but can I just say the clip you showed of last year’s eclipse was just mind numbingly perfect.
Don’t get me wrong I think music plays a role too, but how you manage to take advantage of angles and imperfections to set up a shot and create a mood is just mind blowing. When I first clicked on your videos years ago, it was a thumbnail of the view from the back of your van. How much do you wanna bet that you’re pretty much a pioneer for vanlifers today who saw that same video and thought “now that’s how you should live - out in the open and on your own timeline”. Bet no one expected to come across a UA-camr who shares her skills and talent with a camera. I’ve lost track of how many screenshots I take per video to use as my laptop iPad and phone backgrounds. You really can’t find a bad angle huh? Please don’t hesitate in putting content out there- any short video of a brief footage or montage is better than waiting weeks and months. Even if you think it doesn’t live up to your expectations, pretty sure it’s still gonna leave people in awe.
I know you probably share short clips on other platforms but I only have instagram and open the app about once or twice a year so I rely mostly on your videos for screen grabs. Being able to rotate and see all the different places you’ve been makes me feel like I’m on a constant virtual tour of the best views and places. 😊
Her vids are better than real life
Love the speed-up/slow-down with blowing fog/clouds! Very cool effect!
And so enjoy your stories!
Ha! I like how you caught yourself going into the details of Starlink, where it works, how cumbersome to set up, where the connection works best, the cost…. and then faded it out as you brought us back to what’s important, your art in the beauty around you.
Great insight on your music choices too, you work a finer degree… yeah.
Love those chocolate espresso 🫘 a delicious way to get a little wired. A nice way to endure this episode’s string of gray and honest hiccups.
As always Christian, thanks for what you do. ✌🏼♥️🙂
I appreciate you, Wayne ☺️
You know what's really amazing? You're giving us the superpower that you talked abt through your videos. I, a fund manager working in financial district of Korea, can live vicariously through you, and experience what it's like to live as a van lifer / film maker/photographer half across the globe. Thank you for the superpower :)
6:19 Aha, the audio transition is cool, when what is not very important turns into what is important - into nature.
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Yeah, and I was genuinely interested in what she was talking about...
Hi Christian! I've only just discovered your channel very recently and have been binge watching your videos for several days now. Your channel is really wonderful and very inspiring. Your videos are very subtle (and I mean that as a compliment). So many people in your situation take themselves very seriously and seem starved for attention. You, however are the exact opposite. Your videos are so soothing and nurturing. My wife (51) and myself (53) had traveled the country extensively before finally settling down on the East Coast. Wanderlust was a huge part of our lives for years and I don't think it ever truly leaves you. So, your channel has been a breath of fresh are. Your voice, your whole style in fact, is very comforting. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Keep doing what you're doing and we'll keep watching. :) 🙏💓
I never get tired of your videos . The cinematography, and storytelling are awesome!
Thank you so much 😊🙏🏻
You look lovely on a rainy day.
It’s still enjoyable to watch you work even when things go wrong.
How wonderful to able to spend a few moments with you again. Thank you!❤
Glad you’re here! 😊
Sometimes more often than not I imagine an acoustical guitar solo by Christian on a soft rainy day. Quenched much like the parse dry ground that has been patiently waiting for moisture ❤
Once again, beautifully shot, fun, and most importantly... real. ❤
Thanks Margo 🤍🙏🏻
falling asleep to the sound of the ocean is definitely one of The Best Things Ever.
while i really like your more polished videos, these candid ones are fantastic. you come across as somehow even more relatable, which i think is what we humans need... to feel that we're not alone. which is really important for an introvert.
I just found your channel recently & I'm so in love with how you put so much magic in your video's. I can see allll the work you do to make them come alive. Thank you 🌙🌻
Thank you so much!! 😊
Just watched you and Timmy enjoying some rafting and biking . . . it was truly enjoyable ! I'd watched your channel many times and finding you and Timmy doing something together was, well, really SWEET ! You do beautiful work young Lady !!!
Beautiful rain. There´s a saying: Rain for today, whisky for tomorrow . :))
It's always good to see and hear from you. I'm glad you are safe and healthy. ❤️ 🙏 Hope you get some dry, sunny days.
it takes quite a bit of talent and courage to turn a mostly failed day into an entertaining, informative video. keep 'em coming.
always an adventure, that’s for sure 🤓
Always so blessed to watch your video, even with all the chaos.
Amazing!!!
I have been hoping for this beautiful day to come.
Thank you Beautiful Soul
❤️🤗🙏🏾🌹
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@@ChristianSchaffer
I get so deep into your films.
Lost, Captured and I feel like I am truly there.
So amazing and beautiful.
Thank you, excited for what’s next beautiful soul.
❤️🤗🌹
@@ChristianSchaffer
I just stumbled across something now and thought of you!!!
Flat Mount Starlink Solutions!!!
Mount it on your roof, it lays flush with the roof of your van !!!
I remembered you discussing this in one of your films recently.
🙃😊🤗❤️🌹
I laughed out loud when you spotted the guy filming on the side of the road, and said it would be kreepy to stop. That was a small bit of honesty and I am glad you left it in. Also, I can tell you that there is nothing kreepy about a beautiful woman stopping to talk to me.
haha
I'm ready for a string of sunny days.
You're an inspiration to all who are compelled to live a rewarding life in harmony with nature.
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Christian thank you for the escape from the dull and mundane of my life :)
thanks for being here 😊
Rainy morning on the coast - paradise!
Christian you need to know you are so so talented! This video gave me literal goosebumps! Good for you! I love this so much
Thank you! 🥹 So glad you liked it
Geyser shower systems is the bomb. The camping version is what I've used for the last 3 years for myself and family when we were mostly in a tent. Now that we have a campervan, Geyser now makes a shower head adapter with the same type of sponge. Uses 1 gallon of water per 7 minute shower. Inside the van during the winter I'll use an expandable shower bowl with my old Geyser. Can boil 1 part water to 2 parts cold or hook in via 12 volt.
Nice area, but if you get tired of rain then come hang out in So. Utah. It’s warm and sunny here! You can ride your bike all over down here. Enjoy wherever you travel. 😎
I love Utah 🥲
Nearly all the van dwellers are leaving YT and buying houses. And while I think it's great for them, and eventually you, it makes your remaining time on YT in your van so much inspiring to watch.
That was the direction I was leaning in for sure…but just wasn’t feeling right. And so, the road goes on ☺️
Don't forget that most people living in vans do so out of necessity and not by choice.
@ChristianSchaffer Check out the Vanwives if you get a chance. They have been in the process of building a compound in Canada off grid. Really got lucky price on 10 acres.
I have no words so just this. ILY thank you!
I moved to Oregon and was hooked on fog pictures amongst the trees, especially along the coast. Im enjoying your vlog !
Aye, the PNW has some truly majestic views 🍃
When I hit the road in my Sprinter from Montana I'm going to be looking for a tiny home Community somewhere in Oregon hopefully close to the ocean🎉
The dovetail of you describing star link and all its issues to fading to nature sounds was unique! Welcome change. Very refreshing😊.
I sure miss the coast. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Thank you Jessie! 😊🙏🏻
I love when you give tips on filming, the music and how you set up! So helpful!
Yay! Glad to hear that 😊🙏🏻
The biggest problem l see for you in van life is stalkers and marriage proposals. But that has nothing to do with the unbelievable quality and beauty of nature in your videos. Keep up the entertaining work.
Stormy weather while van lifing is real good fun.
Haha, love the 6:20 rant transition. I wish I could do that to myself in real life multiple times a day.
😅
Few can do what you can do with a rainy day. Even with all the missteps with equipment you made great content.
appreciate you ☺️🙏🏻
Dear Christian, In your last video you asked for people to give you ideas of what they want to see as you feel that your life is predictable. I can imagine that after living it so long it may feel like that to you however please allow me to assure you it does not feel like that to others ( I know it does not feel like that to me, I love my home and have lived most of my life in two places in the world and I explore and travel however not van life style just usual after work/ weekend / holidays stuff which makes even the most mundane elements of your life no matter how repetitive- charming and interesting to see, you make your coffee at different angles, in different weathers , in different places, in different clothes and it makes me feel like I am there with you in your journey, and I can smell it😊). I follow your channel for more then couple of years now and I eagerly anticipate every video you post long or short as you have rarest gift on this planet - you make heart and soul feel deep, beautiful emotions ( I know I feel these when I watch your videos and I am sure others do too). The way you show the nature, the light, the way you put images and movement together and the music you choose and the words you share are so beautiful, inspiring and enchanting and calming and profound sometimes that I am mesmerised and can watch your content over and over again and also reliving those feelings every time. It also allows me to think about my life and expand my horizons. You are not only beautiful as a human being and a woman, you also have immense depth and beauty in you which shows in the content you create. Your videos are art, and your unique way of finding the most atmospheric shots and highlighting the beauty of these with epic music and your thoughts on life in general or what you are going through makes you stand out from the sea of other creators. For me I would love for you to please continue doing what you do which is showing us the magnificence of the nature in all seasons and weathers with beautiful music and your thoughts on life as every video you post leaves me with wanting more. I would love for your videos to be longer with longer moments of just nature and music and your thoughts as its not only making me feel deep beautiful emotions but also calms my anxieties and inspires me to look at the world through the eyes which notice its beauty. I admire how you can so skilfully pick up on and beautifully film and show all the faces of nature and how it changes and how it feels with different light, different time of day or season, sometimes calm sometimes wild and powerful. What you do in the videos you post shows your immense talent for taking what you see and experience in life and making it into a beautiful, meaningful, engaging story through your hard work and dedication and determination to fight obstacles which is appreciated and for many I am sure life changing. Without sounding like I do not appreciate your hard work and heart you put into these videos , if at all possible I would love to please ask you for longer and more frequent videos of exactly what you created thus far as you are incredible in what you do and you have no competition in my eyes despite like you say many who also live that lifestyle and film it. Listen to yourself as you have a great gift which I hope you will continue sharing with us and I know I will continue to share your channel with people who come into my life as it is so inspiring and full of wisdom, artistry, depth and calm. Thank you so much for this gift.
thank you so much 🥹🙏🏻
Christian, I have to say it over and over I LOVE your videos!!!! I could rewatch every one I’ve seen because they are so beautiful and you are so expressive with your words!!! Thank you so much for sharing your work with us!!!!♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
Thank you so much, Tammy 🥹💕
@@ChristianSchaffer you’re very welcome 💕
I love what you did with the fadeout of nerd talk around 6min... I realise this is what is must be like for my wife and kids when we are hiking.
haha yeah sometimes I get really bored reviewing my own footage and I’m like, what am I even talking about? let’s skip to the good part 😅
There's so much great stuff going on in your videos! For me, what I admire most is your ability to capture beauty, of sound, nature, the thought process of filming and selecting your background tracks, to gesture to a few examples. Really nice work.
The transition to the music at 6:20 gave me goosebumps. Loved this episode
thank you 🥲🙏🏻
Pacific Northwest ocean steel blue/grey….nothing else like it. What a joy. It’s what I love about our little place in the trees in Canon Beach. The smell of ocean/forest wet…it’s intoxicating!
Such a beautiful place indeed 😊
The rain plus the ocean sounds is a perfect combo! Amazing video as always Christian! ❤
Thank you 😊🙏🏻
You're always worth waiting for! My favourite type of weather, if a little damp...
Appreciate you 😊🙏🏻
Excellent editing, you feel like your in a movie...beautiful outdoors and the ocean WOW!
great light-hearted video. Ms. Schaffer has the best stories to share with us.
Thanks for watching 😊🙌🏻
Nice day in the life. Appreciate your good coffee priority! Lovely location capture. Thanks for sharing.
coffee always 🤓
Hey Christian.
Seeing a new video from you just made my day a whole lot better. I have written it before your stories and videos just get to me in so many ways.
Thank you for keep giving me these feelings and emotions 😊. Stay safe all ❤ Michael 🇩🇰.
😊🙏🏻
Thanks for another excellent video. It's all about the power...and water.
haha indeed 🙌🏻
Christian....Your choice of music nailed it !!! The beach shot was totally amazing....Unrivaled job !!! thank you ! ♥ D.
This Makes me want to go to the coast ❤ .. I love the rain.
me tooo ☺️
Ha! I was in my Promaster van on the Oregon Coast during this same time period. At Cape Lookout I thought of going out to emulate the people who do those weather spots during hurricanes. The wind & rain were crazy. But I loved it. So grateful to have my little home on wheels in such conditions where I am somewhere awesome, but warm, dry and having a cup of tea while I catch up on my reading. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Christian for putting yourself in so much more of the video than usual. I enjoyed it much more and it kept me engaged all the way to the end. You are very enjoyable to see and hear. I know it's not as natural for you to do that because you're more introverted. But it really does make a difference. We are here for you first, and second for the scenery and your beautiful camera work. You bring the scenery to life with you in it. You are pleasant to listen to and pretty to look at. Don't underestimate your appeal to your viewers.
This canvas was created for all of us. Christian has photographed many angles on it. She must stay on the canvas to give it life and reality. She is a signature. She will gain even more prosperity as she grows.
Amazing! I for one love everything she does even if mundane, a real artist and real actor.
Thanks for bringing us down to the coast in the cold and rain and getting into you van 3 times for us. Amazing storytelling, thanks for sharing the amazing moments even cold and raining.
Haha thanks for watching! I appreciate you 😊
My gosh, the inside of your home is so dope.
Love the camera spot! Something about those darker cloudy rainy PNW coastal days I just love, maybe my favorite atmosphere.
Me too…oddly life giving 😊
HAAAPPY BIRTHDAAAAYYY super-Schaffer!!!🎉🥳✨🎂😄
I hope the world gives you back today as much love as you give!
Thanks for going out in the rain. For talking music. Your films cheer up a wet England. So they can be short, keep them coming and a green and pleasant land happy.
Thanks for watching ☺️
The most beautiful scenery I have ever seen. You have amazing talent young lady 😊
lived in the NW for 15 yrs and love the rain, not to mention with the ocean waves. Beautiful video!
It’s such a peaceful combo 😊☔️
You made my evening!!! I used to watch a multitude of van videos leading up to and during the build of my van. You were one of the select people I craved videos from. I decided to check in after months of UA-cam viewing hiatus, and your video location is where my son and I had our first van adventure together a few weeks ago!!! It was an unplanned and magical. Thanks for the inspiration. I can't be thankful enough that the experiences you and others share are now my reality.
As usual, some of the best landscape videography! I want to do the same thing you’re doing! Take landscape photos and videos. Thanks Christian for the pick-me-up.
I love rain. Even though I learned the hard way how extreme rainfall (a.k.a flooding) can totally and literally ruin ones life (at least temporary 🙃) .
Your videos are giving me a lot of joy. Thank you, Christian. I learn a lot from you. Take care!
oh no, flooding would not be good 😳
Thanks for being real. It's not all rainbows and unicorns out on the Peninsula. The gray, rainy West End days can sure get old after a while. You made the best of it and weren't afraid to go out and get soaked. You also seem to appreciate the peace and relative solitude that happens before the sunny days of July and August. I can hardly wait to see where you head off to next.
After four months of mostly rain in Washington, I am more than ready for some warmer weather! 🤗 Something tells me I’ll be missing the moody days again before long, though. I absolutely love the solitude of those months, as you said - it lets the mind wander and dream
Wow! Really liked the way your voice faded out and the nature shot and sounds moved in! The impact it had!
a real life depiction of how my brain usually works - forever distracted by nature 🤓
@@ChristianSchaffer Totally came through. 👌
Beautiful
Great video - you seem to be able to get great images even in the wettest of weather when most of us would have given up. An nice dramatic piece of music is always good to cover up audio issues! Thanks.
Thanks for watching 😊🙏🏻
Thx, for being there👍
Just one of those days, and still a terrific post. You are the epitome of "excellent quality over quantity". Always look forward to your posts.
Thank you! ☺️🙏🏻
I love the sound and silence of the rain... beautiful story. Wishing I could rather take part in 🙂
That beach is my phone lock screen...it's stunning. Thank you for taking me back there.
it’s such a beautiful place 😊
Can’t believe Timmy let you get away. Keep doing what you’re doing, Wow
I like seeing the pack up.
I have a giant 5 bedroom house with a basement.
I use to live in a camper, and thinking about it again.
Nice work again. Salute to your courage, Christian. Keep going.
That video made me feel right at home since I live on the Oregon Coast (Bandon). The recent eclipse didn't change the amount of daylight by much here, and it was cloudy too. By now I am tired of the rain,
but your video showed how peaceful life can be even in the rain!
Bandon is one of my favorite places 🥲 that whole stretch of Oregon coast is just beautiful
@@ChristianSchaffer I could live anywhere, but feel that Bandon is the best fit for me. Unfortunately, Bandon is very popular and is growing fast!
You have such an artists eye. Gorgeous videos. Thanks!
Always a pleasure watching you face your challenges and still be able to produce quality videos. Best of luck on the (wet) coast.
Thanks Richard 😊🙌🏻
I was doing a photoshoot in the pouring rain last week. Got some amazing pics but the next day I wanted to do another shoot but my sigma 1.4 lens had fog on the inside of it. And I couldn't do the shoot. But eventually the fog cleared. I put some moisture silica packs into the camera bag and they seem to have worked for getting the moisture out of the lens.
Thank You for the upload. The trip to the PNW was a welcome addition to my cup of coffee and my aromatic mid-day smoke. Excellent video, foggy ocean waves and rain soaked trees. Stay Safe, You keep posting and I'll keep watching 🙏👍😎
Thanks for being here 😊🙌🏻
Christian, we love all your videos and adventures! It's so much like watching nature poetry come to life! Stay safe on your adventures while you are living your best life! cheers! Skål! Yeah, keep that Van dry spirit sister! 💖 🙏🏼
Thank you Renee ☺️🤍
I’m watching your video of you camping on the Washington coast while I’m camping on the Washington coast. lol Gorgeous shots as always.
Wow you watch Christian!! I watch you too! I guess Washington's the place to right now. Beautiful but wet. Thanks Christian love your vids. You always find a way to tell the story with a touch of wit!! Did you get that shower? Catherine has a shower if you two meet. ❤️❤️❤️
We just missed each other! 🙈
That coastline is epic. I think I will wait till summer to visit though.