You're one of the very few utubers who doesn't make a scene to get attention. You're quiet, respectful and humble. It's really refreshing. Enjoy your stay here.
I enjoy how respectful and appreciative of American culture. There are several reactors that seem to take great joy in being overly critical and actually mock American culture.
You are so skilled at making videos I think I'm watching the Travel Channel. I also want to thank your hosts for letting you live the American way of life for the short time you were here.
I have to say it's very refreshing to see someone excited about our way of life here in America and the historical places. So glad you are enjoying our Republic. Stay safe and have fun 🙏🇺🇸
As an American myself, videos like this are great reminders of what we have here in the States. I love this young lady’s warmth and enthusiasm. She is a real gem. If you like videos like this, another great channel her on UA-cam is “Yoel and Mari.”
@@Fatty.D.McButterpantsoh Jesus, we all know why you’re making a big stink about it being a Republic. But I’d like to point out that it is a DEMOCRATIC Republic. “Representative democracy involves the election of government officials by the people being represented. If the head of state is also democratically elected then it is called a democratic republic.”. As someone with a BA in History that is halfway through my Masters degree - please stop trying to insinuate that we are not a democracy because a republic is just 1 form of democracy. I mean come on - Thomas Jefferson was the leader of the DEMOCRATIC-REPUBLICAN party! 🤦♀️
What's cool is I've been here all my life and you're seeing places I've never been before! And I really like that you're getting the full spectrum tour of the US in 2 short weeks. Country, city, COLORS, and everything in between. Really glad you got to do this Marie!
I feel compelled to point out that most people who hit deer and raccoons aren't being careless. The darned things run out in front of the car, giving no time for the drivers to stop. I've hit 3 raccoons in 25 years. The last one made it to the side of the road, looked at my lights and ran back in front of the car. Most times, you just can't miss them. 🦝
I’m really enjoying these American videos, Marie. You make America look so good! And I love your sense of joy and wonder at everything, especially animals. 👍
Impressed that the snake didn't scare you. That was surprising. I wonder if your exploration of American history ever had you comparing the relative brevity versus yours in France. Most of the oldest architecture we have remaining is less than 200 years old.
I grew up in Maryland in the 70's and 80's. So I've been to a lot of those places. Harpers Ferry being one of them. In fact, in about 1979 or 1980, I went with the Boy Scouts and went white water rafting down that river at 7:45, it was a blast. As a 10 or 11 year old, it was 'high adventure'! lol. That bridge repair, looking like it was repaired with plywood was probably just a plywood form for concrete behind it. Once the concrete is set, the plywood would be removed. If you ever come back to the U.S. and are on the east coast, let me suggest Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown. On a note about West Virginia, it was actually formed as a state, unconstitutionally (illegally), during the Civil War. All of West Virginia used to be part of Virginia, but West Virginia was torn away from Virginia and formed as a Union State (around 1863 if I recall correctly). It will never be reunited with Virginia to make a single state again, but it is an interesting footnote in history. What is 50 states, should (constitutionally), be 49.
Deer are the most dangerous animals in the US for human injuries or death. I have hit a full buck at 60 mph at dawn. I was very lucky, the deer was not. Animals are frequently moving at dawn and dusk when it is hard to see them.
Do you know what the most deadly animal is in the US? It's deer. Collisions with cars kill so many people. I was brought up in north central Pennsylvania. Once I began driving, I was told if a deer crosses in front of you, slow way down, and watch where it came from for the next deer to jump in front of you. People tend to "Oh look. A deer.", and watch the deer that ran across, and they never see the next one.
I hiked the entire Appalachian trail 2015. It was absolutely amazing. 2.1k miles and took about 4/5 months. Harpers ferry was one of my favorite towns on the trail. I hope you enjoyed our beautiful country 👋🏻
Wow! S - A - L - U - T - E !! The A.T. was my dream, back when walking 12-15 miles in a day was no big deal! Now? Doing 1/10 of that has me wishing for a codeine tablet!
Very impressive! For Europeans, the 2,178 miles of the Appalachian Trail is enough to walk from Paris to Moscow with enough left over to come back as far as Stockholm. And that's the narrow direction of the US.
You’re probably not going to see many live raccoons, I’m sorry to say. They avoid people, if possible, live in the trees tops often, and do a lot of moving around at night.
What a nice video! I love the Appalachian Trail, but haven’t been able to get back there for many years. You showed you are a true animal lover by your appreciative reaction to the Black Rat Snake( by the way, even though that was an adult, they get much larger).sadly , some people would not have had that reaction. I’m glad you got to see a very historic and at the same time very beautiful part of this country. Im so glad you’re having such a great time. Very happy for you! Thank you for making my Sunday much brighter!!!😎👍👍👍
I am really enjoying your videos of your trip to America. I am also glad that you got to see this part of the country. It is beautiful. You probably know by now but the AT is 3,430 km long. Hiked it many times.
I am lucky to live about 45 minutes from Harper's Ferry - you had such a beautiful day to be there! Also, that Bass Pro Shop is about 20 minutes from me - we're going to that mall tonight....
I’m so happy you got to see a piece of the Appalachian Trail. I am attempting it next year North bound or NOBO From Springer Mountain Georgia to Mt Katahdin Maine approximately 2180 miles . I wish you would have see an AT hiker , it would have been a cool interview. Love you video’s.
WV is truly God's country. I stayed there about 6 months hiking the mountains in the middle of winter in 1999-2000. Not the best time to hike mountains lol, but even then i really appreciated the true natural beauty and AWE of the state.
Another great video Marie ! You truly look right at home on the Appalachian Trail ! It’s really great that you got to experience this side of the US before Baltimore and NYC ! As for the hamburger 🍔: tu as évité un cauchemar récurrent au moins en utilisant pas la fourchette redoutée ! 😉🤯👍🥰 ( at least you avoided a recurrent nightmare by not using the dreaded fork ! 😉🤯👍🥰)
Ah, Bass Pro Shops....where you'll overpay for every firearm, but they'll probably have the one you're looking for or they'll call someone and get it. ;).
Hey Marie 🧢 ⛰️ 🐻 it's a Long comment again "Montani semper Liberi " hope you don't mind Such a glorious sunny day for a drive to one of West Virginia's most historical towns, how charming those houses are, I like how they've kept it all so well preserved with the personal items on display along with your informative commentary with some interesting firsts. It's remarkable learning about how willing John Brown was to take a stand & fight back against the injustice of slavery even before the civil war started, new visitors can find out more about the raid at the wax museum that's also there . That burger 🍔 for lunch looked sooo tasty & I'm glad there keeping all the oldie recipes ideas going, I don't think you got a chance to sample the old 'true treats' candy & chocolate they've been researching there, if I knew sooner I would have let you know. I did like the views of the creek & cliffside you went across, the bridge does has a rustic beauty about it. Trekking along the Appalachian trail did appear quite tranquil & less active then the summer months, it's a good opportunity to practice your animal tracking skills 🐾, it's funny that you could cross state lines without even knowing it , I not sure if signposts would matter or not, it's impressive that anyone would embark on such adventurous long journey it's probably best to do it in stages, it's sad talking about how animals lose their lives along the freeways , something I've come across with to many prayers to mention, anyway on a happy note the snake 🐍 was kinda cute & harmless, it doesn't surprise me your not afraid it is your ( native) American totem after all so it was probably meant to be. Going to the Bass Shop I can't say I was to thrilled about with all those stuffed animals but it does go with the territory & there was some cool kayaks , jackets & hats along with that plane , you wouldn't expect that at a store over here & buying anything bushcraft related is especially useful right now. On a finishing note I'm so glad that along this special journey you've gotten to see things from a different perspective on how American families live & it's opened up a new world of possibilities for you, what's coming next looks exciting, I found out recently if you turn down your fingers while making the peace sign it symbolises west Virginia. Thanks again, I'll keep on practice my french, have a blessed Sunday 💟 🤠✌️
This brought back some great memories. I got to visit Harper's Ferry on my first trip to the USA in February 2007. I managed to take some great photos, including one of a group of about nine eagles circling above the town and also of the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah. A very cold but memorable day.
Where are you from? Yes, Virginia is still rather north, and stays colder than places like Georgia or South Carolina. I am glad you enjoyed your time here and do hope you make it back!
Harpers Ferry, about an hours drive for me, been through there many times. You were on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia, but the bridge you crossed in Harpers Ferry was also the AT. There are many vloggers just like you that hike the entire AT and vlog about it every day for many months, some heading north, some heading south. Should be easy to find on the internet if you are interested.
I love how I'm learning about the region where I live (and new places to explore) from a French tourist! The thoughtfulness of your videos and your sunny outlook is truly FrenchTastic. Thanks for your videos!
Great video as always Marie. (Except for the snake) lol! You love mountains, so I knew you would love West Virginia. If you all ever make it to Bedford County Pennsylvania within the next year or so, before I move to Bordeaux, France with my fiance, look me up. You have my contact information. May God and His love and peace be with you all, Marie. Bill
Oh my dear Marie you are still eating burgers and fries in all of your videos. The French people watching are going to think that we eat burgers everyday. lol.. I always suspend my normal diet when I go on vacation. And I can just imagine that you have been completely overwhelmed by all of the choices. Even when I visit my family in California its like so many new options there that we don't have in my new home state of Washington. So prepare yourself in advance if you are going to California or Las Vegas. Too many places to eat..♥
It is too bad that you cannot see every state in America. Each state has its own beauty and uniqueness. I have lived in Connecticut, California, Arizona, Mississippi, and now, Virginia.
Not sure if you got to hear the story about the raid on the arsenal at Harpers Ferry. John Brown, an anti-slavery activist from Kansas, had a plan to seize guns and ammunition from the arsenal in order to equip a revolt of slaves in southern states. The raid failed, and Brown was executed. The commander of the troops that retook the arsenal was Robert E Lee, who later became the commanding general of the confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War.
There are a massive amount of terrible drivers on US roads but hitting a deer does not make you a terrible driver. They come out of the woods or fields and jump right in front of you. Hit 2 in my 51 years, one in the front, the other ran into the side of my car. I wasn't speeding or driving recklessly, just unlucky.
It's not that drivers who run into deer aren't being careful; deer will jump out onto the road right in front of cars, giving no time to react. And as you see, they can cause major damage to vehicles. In fact, because of traffic accidents deer are the most dangerous American animal; no other kills more people.
Welcome back to my home state of West Virginia. I hope you enjoy it. Loads of history in that little town and area. The trail is amazing and long.... If you ever get back to W.V. you need to go to Cass Scenic Railroad. It was a part of a logging operation. They logged that mountain from the late 1800's until the 1960's. It is so impressive! You would love it... Thanks for coming... And take care of yourself.
Deer are the leading cause of human deaths in America because they dart into traffic and the resulting accident kills human drivers/passengers. Although there are species that are more dangerous due to poisons or viciousness, deer are more dangerous by accident.
I am loving your videos so far. I cannot wait for your next One. If you went to Baltimore I hope you liked seafood as they are known for that. Especially crabs.
So cool that you got to Harper's Ferry! Those 'living museum towns' are cool! I've been to a few, and it's always a treat for me (being a bit of a 'history buff')! I guess you didn't get to Gettysburg, PA, unfortunately. I've been there a couple times ... it's fascinating! The 'High-Water Mark' of the Confederacy. The tours there are fascinating! Were you on a tour in Harper's Ferry? I think I'll try to visit there next June; I'm sure I'll enjoy it like you did! I always wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail, back when I didn't have medical problems! Did you end up seeing any animals? The way to do it is to just find a good place to sit ... and (quietly!) wait. It might take 15 or 20 minutes, but I can assure you ... the animals will show up! If you sit very still and quiet, they might even come up to you! Doing it that way, I've had deer come within 10-ft. (3-m.) of me! At that distance, when they're up-wind of you, you can actually smell their scent! *So very awesome!* Looking forward to seeing your visit to Niagara Falls - my 'neck of the woods', so to speak! In fact, I was there only about 2 months ago. I'm pretty sure you're going to love it! BTW, were there problems with your U.S.A. Episodes #4 & #6? They never showed up on my list.😭 I hope I can find/get them! P.S. - the acne thing? Keep some 'alcohol prep pads' with you, and wipe your face every few hours. It'll dry your skin a bit, but that helps get rid of the acne, after a couple days. Back home, you'll be back to not-so-greasy foods, so ... oh, right ... you're already back home.(🙄What a dummy!)
Hello Miss Marie !!! I Am surprised you have not Done A Reaction to Roberts & Austins " Nessum Dorma " from Home Free you might want to catch it if you have not seen it !!! 🌞 Like button Illuminated !!!! 😀
I retired about 15 minutes from Harpers Ferry. This is a great area. Beautiful rivers full of smallmouth bass and other gamefish. Great restaurants, microbreweries and wineries all through the area and, finally, history everywhere you turn from the revolutionary war thru the civil war. Harpers Ferry is where John Brown lit the fuse.
Totally awesome video Marie. I’ve never been to Harpers Ferry, but think I’ll be going next year after seeing this. What beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing your trip and experience with us. 🙂
bass pro always is fun as you see so much different stuff in one place. in orlando you see tons of saltwater fishing stuff and no snow stuff because it doesn't snow at all here. hunting is legal but often bows are used as they are less damaging and it feels nicer. i constantly watch the huge fish tank in mine. that trail is ridiculous as it takes like four months to do and people have done it just walking it. it can get challenging too if you aren't prepared. and also the food isn't that greasy just you aren't really used to it. italian food has a lot of hidden fat in dishes. you honestly see different things where you are in the statesso you can really understand. you see conch in florida but no where else, hogfish is big but not elsewhere, key limes you see only here as they can't be transported very far. you kinda get the idea. always ask for a good local place so you can try good local food.
You put Mayonaisse on fries? lol! We usually put ketchup on fries in America. Some people like to put Ranch or BBQ Sause on them, even 1000 Islands dressing/sause. 😊☺
Bonjour Marie! Thanks for another great video! I've heard of Harpers Ferry, but haven't been. Hiking part (but not all) of the Appalachian Trail is on my bucket list. My favorite thing about Bass Pro Shops are the animal prints in the floor, lol! Yes, it's interesting how people can easily cross into other states and sometimes not even know it. There is a place in the US called "The Four Corners" where 4 states meet (it's the only place where 4 states meet) and you can literally walk into 4 different states all in one location (the SW corner of Colorado, the SE corner of Utah, the NW corner of New Mexico and the NE corner of Arizona.) Were you surprised/impressed/freaked out by all the different types of vehicles here in the states compared to Europe? Especially all the "modern muscle cars/classic muscle cars" such as Mustangs, Cameros, and Corvettes? Bonne journee! ~Be Blessed
@@FrenchTasticExplorations You would LOVE to be in the Detroit area on the 3rd Saturday in August for the Woodward Dream Cruise as it is the largest "cruise" where people from all over the world bring their classic (and modern classics) cars to show off, park, and cruise around. SO many amazing cars! Bonne journee! ~Be Blessed
What is kinda amazing about America is that our states are about the same size as each country in Europe. So it is like the main land of America is 48 states which be like Europe being 48 countries just don't need a passport to travel to all of the states.
I'm very surprised they let miss Marie hang out of the airplane like that in the beginning of the videos. Wow I wonder if miss Marie went to every state during her visit? That would take forever. Lol
@@FrenchTasticExplorations If wild animals were smarter they would be called careless, but maybe humans could invent technology to alert humans of possible impacts from wild animals, while not making the situation worse . Posts along side a road with sensors that also pass the message from post to post till the message gets to a automobile so a person knows what is happening ahead.
There's a place where you can put 1hand in Utah 1hand in Colorado 1 foot in New Mexico & 1 foot in Arizona & tell Mexico to kiss your bum😂 or turn & tell Canada or turn & tell California or turn & tell Texas depending on which way you turn. Also there a spot in Chattanooga, Tennessee where you can see 7 states from 1 point 😬
Interesting the time of you posting this, saying you were headed to Niagara Falls. At the time of this posting, Niagara Falls area had just been walloped by a major lake effect snowstorm (5-8ft). I'm wondering if that is going to appear in next video since I don't know when this was originally recorded and the area just looks to green to have been shot in November.
Mustangs - zero, motorcycles - one, Snake - one. Great vid, Marie. Your videography is very good. One of these days, you will get a drone and really up the content ❤👍🎬
Road trips are popular in America and a rite of passage for most young adults. Off the road (sometimes barely) but off radar are amazing and/or bizarre things. See: (on YT) Lucas, Ks, Cahokia Mounds, Exodusters, The Steamboat Arabia (KC, Mo), Pullman Car Museum (near Chicago) Mastodon State Park (Imperial, Mo), The Blue Whale (Route 66), Soulsby Shell Service Station-Mt. Olive, IL, New Ulm, Mn German Festival, Mesa Verde's Cliff Dwellings, Custer State Park (Custer, South Dakota), Tractor Pulls, U.S. Air Force Academy (open to public, Colorado Springs, Co), Quilt Exhibition Museum in a rest area, (Exit #7, I-24) Paducah, Ky, Metropolis, IL. (home of Superman sort of), The former largest McDonalds over highway (Oklahoma, I-44), The natural hot springs bath houses of 1920s gangsters (Hot Springs, Ark.), Devil's Tower, Union Pacific's Bailey Yards (trainyards Nebraska), Black Canyon of the Gunnison (Colorado), The Million Dollar Highway (Colorado) or Rocky Mountain Park's Trail Ridge Road, The elks that plague Estes Park, Co., drive to the top of Pike's Peak (14,454 ft. Colorado Springs, Co), The Silverton Durango Railroad, the mansions of Lookout Drive (Peoria IL and old vaudeville), The Great Scenic River Road (Mississippi River), anyways no matter which direction with some research all along the way is littered with unique or interesting things, sometimes outrageous and hilarious. See YT video CBS Sunday Morning, "Reunion of Presidential Relatives," Marshfield, Mo. You did an amazing job with your choices and time frame for a first visit.
My great-grandfather was part of that massive capture of Union forces in Harpers Ferry in 1862. At that time, they were still paroling captured POWs, so he was able to go home and, after the required time, he re-enlisted in another regiment and served out the rest of the war. I know what Ohio regt. he was in and roughly where they were (along the Shenandoah River). His unit may have been shelled by the Confederates from Loudoun Heights, where you were hiking. I live in Maryland, so I hike and backpack in that area all the time (I have hiked through Harpers Ferry probably a collective 20 times at this point). A couple of friends of mine hiked the entire Appalachian Trail this past summer, from Georgia to Maine. You are, indeed, seeing how we live in this part of the country
Marie so glad you enjoyed almost everything.... seeing not so lucky animals on the Roads is heart breaking but hey that's how the Circle of Life Rolls (joke not intended)
Bonjour sweet Marie, please come back to the states so you can see more of our beautiful country, and make more great videos. I think I've become addicted to them😄 Harper's Ferry has so much history. John Brown's raid, and other events, led up the Civil War. The raid was put down by US forces commanded by Robert E. Lee, who would later switch sides and become the leader of the Confederate army.
@Phillip Banes Here's a thought; why don't you lighten up? You obviously knew what I meant. Of all the things to nit pick about.....good grief, get a life.
@Phillip Banes I'm not upset, but obviously you are to go on and on about such a trivial, stupid matter. I actually find it amusing that you've taken issue with this. Are you really that easily offended by nothing? Give me your address; I'll send you a backbone. (Don't get upset, it's just a joke) The UK is never referred to as "the kingdoms", but the US is commonly called "the states". There is nothing to correct you nitwit, it's just a different way to refer to the US, that is commonly known. How old are you? Have you never heard the US referred to as "the states"? Why don't you just enjoy the video, instead of blathering on about nothing?
Marie, I really enjoyed this video and am glad you had such a time along with great weather to enjoy the Appalachian Mountains and to also make a new friend while out enjoying nature..:) When I first saw the title of your post I was thinking, "Darn, I wish I had known you were coming to Harpers Ferry" I would have enjoyed coming there to say hello in person..:( Sadly, my "Harpers Ferry" is a similar type town, but many miles east of where you were on the Mississippi River between Iowa and Wisconsin... Take care and keep traveling...:)
hope my wi-fi doesn't mess crap out on me like it did on episode 6- it did everything but let me comment. I really enjoyed this! if you ever try the Appalachian Trail again, head south - less than 50 miles from my home. But you have to be careful, you might fall in love with the Mountains and the solitude since you have already shown your love of hamburgers, so I'll just say Welcome to my world. Purchase any caps at Bass Pro for Dad??
Ca va, Marie! I can't wait to see your visit to Niagara Falls. I grew up about 20 minutes from the Falls and have been there countless times, so I sort of take it for granted. But I love to watch others experience it for the first time!
You learned a lot about Harper’s Ferry. When I go I just go river tubing and drink. Lol. But I’ve hiked that same part of the Appalachian Trail and visited Bass Pro Shops many times.
Bon joure, mon belle damme. I'm happy you enjoyed the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia and Maryland. I live within the same chain of mountains in Western North Carolina and my daughter lives right outside Harper's Ferry, WVA. We were so close and yet so far.
At 7:28 you actually show a hotel that was featured on Gordon Ramsay's show, "Hotel Hell" Town's Inn!! It was in 2016 though. Again @ 7:33 more of a straight on shot.
We can see part of the Application Trail from our back yard. There aren’t any wolves in the Blue Ridge. We have tons of deer and black bear and coyotes but no mountain lions or wolves! And yes the deer get hit by cars all the time but deer are dumb and they jump in front of the cars so it’s not people driving recklessly
Too bad you couldn't come to Michigan and knock on my door to say hello....that's okay, I probably would have had a heart attack from the surprise anyway hahaha. BTW using a knife to cut the burger in half made total sense to me! You really should get some kind of TV award for this informal but informative documentary. "A French Girl in the USA" reminds of George Gershwin's An American in Paris musical piece, lol...of course, I was a music teacher, I would think that way....
You're one of the very few utubers who doesn't make a scene to get attention. You're quiet, respectful and humble. It's really refreshing. Enjoy your stay here.
Totally agree with that. And she has such big beautiful eyes too!
I enjoy how respectful and appreciative of American culture. There are several reactors that seem to take great joy in being overly critical and actually mock American culture.
You are so skilled at making videos I think I'm watching the Travel Channel. I also want to thank your hosts for letting you live the American way of life for the short time you were here.
I have to say it's very refreshing to see someone excited about our way of life here in America and the historical places. So glad you are enjoying our Republic. Stay safe and have fun 🙏🇺🇸
I'm happy to see someone who knows that America is a Republic. :)
@@Fatty.D.McButterpants Yes indeed, and to the Republic for which it stands....
As an American myself, videos like this are great reminders of what we have here in the States. I love this young lady’s warmth and enthusiasm. She is a real gem. If you like videos like this, another great channel her on UA-cam is “Yoel and Mari.”
@@Fatty.D.McButterpantsoh Jesus, we all know why you’re making a big stink about it being a Republic. But I’d like to point out that it is a DEMOCRATIC Republic. “Representative democracy involves the election of government officials by the people being represented. If the head of state is also democratically elected then it is called a democratic republic.”. As someone with a BA in History that is halfway through my Masters degree - please stop trying to insinuate that we are not a democracy because a republic is just 1 form of democracy. I mean come on - Thomas Jefferson was the leader of the DEMOCRATIC-REPUBLICAN party! 🤦♀️
Fili from Germany, who lives in Cincinnati seemed to enjoy it here, and has put down roots here in the States!
Really enjoyed the video and your enthusiasm Marie. You are seeing a lot of history and getting to know American ways.🌞
Bass Pro Shop is a great place to visit, even if you aren't into the outdoors. So many things to see there.
What's cool is I've been here all my life and you're seeing places I've never been before! And I really like that you're getting the full spectrum tour of the US in 2 short weeks. Country, city, COLORS, and everything in between. Really glad you got to do this Marie!
Wow, you sure packed a lot of adventures into the time you spent here! This is another great video, and I'm looking forward to the next chapter!
I feel compelled to point out that most people who hit deer and raccoons aren't being careless. The darned things run out in front of the car, giving no time for the drivers to stop. I've hit 3 raccoons in 25 years. The last one made it to the side of the road, looked at my lights and ran back in front of the car. Most times, you just can't miss them. 🦝
I’m really enjoying these American videos, Marie. You make America look so good! And I love your sense of joy and wonder at everything, especially animals. 👍
Impressed that the snake didn't scare you. That was surprising. I wonder if your exploration of American history ever had you comparing the relative brevity versus yours in France. Most of the oldest architecture we have remaining is less than 200 years old.
I grew up in Maryland in the 70's and 80's. So I've been to a lot of those places. Harpers Ferry being one of them. In fact, in about 1979 or 1980, I went with the Boy Scouts and went white water rafting down that river at 7:45, it was a blast. As a 10 or 11 year old, it was 'high adventure'! lol.
That bridge repair, looking like it was repaired with plywood was probably just a plywood form for concrete behind it. Once the concrete is set, the plywood would be removed.
If you ever come back to the U.S. and are on the east coast, let me suggest Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown.
On a note about West Virginia, it was actually formed as a state, unconstitutionally (illegally), during the Civil War. All of West Virginia used to be part of Virginia, but West Virginia was torn away from Virginia and formed as a Union State (around 1863 if I recall correctly).
It will never be reunited with Virginia to make a single state again, but it is an interesting footnote in history. What is 50 states, should (constitutionally), be 49.
Deer are the most dangerous animals in the US for human injuries or death. I have hit a full buck at 60 mph at dawn. I was very lucky, the deer was not. Animals are frequently moving at dawn and dusk when it is hard to see them.
Another great video Marie. I am a lifelong fisherman and Bass Pro Shops are one of my favorite places. Can't wait to see your next video.
The look on your poor face when you got the burger. The captions cracked me up.
Do you know what the most deadly animal is in the US? It's deer. Collisions with cars kill so many people. I was brought up in north central Pennsylvania. Once I began driving, I was told if a deer crosses in front of you, slow way down, and watch where it came from for the next deer to jump in front of you. People tend to "Oh look. A deer.", and watch the deer that ran across, and they never see the next one.
Yeah, hitting deer isn't carelessness, they are a bit suicidal. My mother had one jump off a cliff and land on the roof of her SUV.
I hiked the entire Appalachian trail 2015. It was absolutely amazing. 2.1k miles and took about 4/5 months. Harpers ferry was one of my favorite towns on the trail.
I hope you enjoyed our beautiful country 👋🏻
Last place I lived had the Appalachian Trail right behind it. The small part that I went on is extremely peaceful. Just watch out for the bears. Lol
Wow! S - A - L - U - T - E !!
The A.T. was my dream, back when walking 12-15 miles in a day was no big deal! Now? Doing 1/10 of that has me wishing for a codeine tablet!
Very impressive!
For Europeans, the 2,178 miles of the Appalachian Trail is enough to walk from Paris to Moscow with enough left over to come back as far as Stockholm. And that's the narrow direction of the US.
You’re probably not going to see many live raccoons, I’m sorry to say. They avoid people, if possible, live in the trees tops often, and do a lot of moving around at night.
5:43 Country Roads by John Denver is about this place.
What a nice video! I love the Appalachian Trail, but haven’t been able to get back there for many years. You showed you are a true animal lover by your appreciative reaction to the Black Rat Snake( by the way, even though that was an adult, they get much larger).sadly , some people would not have had that reaction. I’m glad you got to see a very historic and at the same time very beautiful part of this country. Im so glad you’re having such a great time. Very happy for you! Thank you for making my Sunday much brighter!!!😎👍👍👍
I am really enjoying your videos of your trip to America. I am also glad that you got to see this part of the country. It is beautiful. You probably know by now but the AT is 3,430 km long. Hiked it many times.
I am lucky to live about 45 minutes from Harper's Ferry - you had such a beautiful day to be there! Also, that Bass Pro Shop is about 20 minutes from me - we're going to that mall tonight....
I’m so happy you got to see a piece of the Appalachian Trail. I am attempting it next year North bound or NOBO From Springer Mountain Georgia to Mt Katahdin Maine approximately 2180 miles . I wish you would have see an AT hiker , it would have been a cool interview. Love you video’s.
WV is truly God's country. I stayed there about 6 months hiking the mountains in the middle of winter in 1999-2000. Not the best time to hike mountains lol, but even then i really appreciated the true natural beauty and AWE of the state.
You're really getting the true United States experience! That's so very awesome.
Another great video Marie ! You truly look right at home on the Appalachian Trail ! It’s really great that you got to experience this side of the US before Baltimore and NYC ! As for the hamburger 🍔: tu as évité un cauchemar récurrent au moins en utilisant pas la fourchette redoutée ! 😉🤯👍🥰 ( at least you avoided a recurrent nightmare by not using the dreaded fork ! 😉🤯👍🥰)
Ah, Bass Pro Shops....where you'll overpay for every firearm, but they'll probably have the one you're looking for or they'll call someone and get it. ;).
Hey Marie 🧢 ⛰️ 🐻 it's a Long comment again
"Montani semper Liberi " hope you don't mind
Such a glorious sunny day for a drive to one of West Virginia's most historical towns, how charming those houses are, I like how they've kept it all so well preserved with the personal items on display along with your informative commentary with some interesting firsts. It's remarkable learning about how willing John Brown was to take a stand & fight back against the injustice of slavery even before the civil war started, new visitors can find out more about the raid at the wax museum that's also there .
That burger 🍔 for lunch looked sooo tasty & I'm glad there keeping all the oldie recipes ideas going, I don't think you got a chance to sample the old 'true treats' candy & chocolate they've been researching there, if I knew sooner I would have let you know. I did like the views of the creek & cliffside you went across, the bridge does has a rustic beauty about it.
Trekking along the Appalachian trail did appear quite tranquil & less active then the summer months, it's a good opportunity to practice your animal tracking skills 🐾, it's funny that you could cross state lines without even knowing it , I not sure if signposts would matter or not, it's impressive that anyone would embark on such adventurous long journey it's probably best to do it in stages, it's sad talking about how animals lose their lives along the freeways , something I've come across with to many prayers to mention, anyway on a happy note the snake 🐍 was kinda cute & harmless, it doesn't surprise me your not afraid it is your ( native) American totem after all so it was probably meant to be. Going to the Bass Shop I can't say I was to thrilled about with all those stuffed animals but it does go with the territory & there was some cool kayaks , jackets & hats along with that plane , you wouldn't expect that at a store over here & buying anything bushcraft related is especially useful right now.
On a finishing note I'm so glad that along this special journey you've gotten to see things from a different perspective on how American families live & it's opened up a new world of possibilities for you, what's coming next looks exciting, I found out recently if you turn down your fingers while making the peace sign it symbolises west Virginia.
Thanks again, I'll keep on practice my french, have a blessed Sunday 💟 🤠✌️
This brought back some great memories. I got to visit Harper's Ferry on my first trip to the USA in February 2007. I managed to take some great photos, including one of a group of about nine eagles circling above the town and also of the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah. A very cold but memorable day.
Where are you from? Yes, Virginia is still rather north, and stays colder than places like Georgia or South Carolina. I am glad you enjoyed your time here and do hope you make it back!
Harpers Ferry, about an hours drive for me, been through there many times. You were on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia, but the bridge you crossed in Harpers Ferry was also the AT. There are many vloggers just like you that hike the entire AT and vlog about it every day for many months, some heading north, some heading south. Should be easy to find on the internet if you are interested.
I love how I'm learning about the region where I live (and new places to explore) from a French tourist! The thoughtfulness of your videos and your sunny outlook is truly FrenchTastic. Thanks for your videos!
Great video as always Marie. (Except for the snake) lol!
You love mountains, so I knew you would love West Virginia. If you all ever make it to Bedford County Pennsylvania within the next year or so, before I move to Bordeaux, France with my fiance, look me up. You have my contact information.
May God and His love and peace be with you all, Marie.
Bill
Oh my dear Marie you are still eating burgers and fries in all of your videos. The French people watching are going to think that we eat burgers everyday. lol.. I always suspend my normal diet when I go on vacation. And I can just imagine that you have been completely overwhelmed by all of the choices. Even when I visit my family in California its like so many new options there that we don't have in my new home state of Washington. So prepare yourself in advance if you are going to California or Las Vegas. Too many places to eat..♥
It is too bad that you cannot see every state in America. Each state has its own beauty and uniqueness. I have lived in Connecticut, California, Arizona, Mississippi, and now, Virginia.
Appalachian (apple-at-chan). That's from a Blue Ridge Tar Heeler.
Not sure if you got to hear the story about the raid on the arsenal at Harpers Ferry. John Brown, an anti-slavery activist from Kansas, had a plan to seize guns and ammunition from the arsenal in order to equip a revolt of slaves in southern states. The raid failed, and Brown was executed. The commander of the troops that retook the arsenal was Robert E Lee, who later became the commanding general of the confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War.
There are a massive amount of terrible drivers on US roads but hitting a deer does not make you a terrible driver. They come out of the woods or fields and jump right in front of you. Hit 2 in my 51 years, one in the front, the other ran into the side of my car. I wasn't speeding or driving recklessly, just unlucky.
I work at a Bass Pro Shops for one of my jobs…the one you visited is much more aesthetically involved than the one I work in😂
It's not that drivers who run into deer aren't being careful; deer will jump out onto the road right in front of cars, giving no time to react. And as you see, they can cause major damage to vehicles. In fact, because of traffic accidents deer are the most dangerous American animal; no other kills more people.
Welcome back to my home state of West Virginia. I hope you enjoy it. Loads of history in that little town and area. The trail is amazing and long.... If you ever get back to W.V. you need to go to Cass Scenic Railroad. It was a part of a logging operation. They logged that mountain from the late 1800's until the 1960's. It is so impressive! You would love it... Thanks for coming... And take care of yourself.
Showers in the morning get me up and going. I don’t drink coffee so I gotta shock my system somehow
Deer are the leading cause of human deaths in America because they dart into traffic and the resulting accident kills human drivers/passengers. Although there are species that are more dangerous due to poisons or viciousness, deer are more dangerous by accident.
For real, people don't hit deer because of carelessness. They jump out of nowhere in forested areas.
We have a Bass Pro Shop in my town overlooking the lake. I would live there if they would let me! Lol
12:33 oh no, a stink bug. Don't kill it while driving, you don't want that smell in your car
Oh cool~! Medieval Times. What a fun place. :)
Thanks, Marie!
Racoons are mostly nocturnal, unless you go out late at night looking for them, you're not likely to see a live one
Love the intro where she has her head out of the airplane window and hair blowing in the wind.
I am loving your videos so far. I cannot wait for your next One. If you went to Baltimore I hope you liked seafood as they are known for that. Especially crabs.
The weather makes all the difference to enhance the enjoyment of those historic places
So cool that you got to Harper's Ferry! Those 'living museum towns' are cool! I've been to a few, and it's always a treat for me (being a bit of a 'history buff')! I guess you didn't get to Gettysburg, PA, unfortunately. I've been there a couple times ... it's fascinating! The 'High-Water Mark' of the Confederacy. The tours there are fascinating! Were you on a tour in Harper's Ferry? I think I'll try to visit there next June; I'm sure I'll enjoy it like you did!
I always wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail, back when I didn't have medical problems! Did you end up seeing any animals? The way to do it is to just find a good place to sit ... and (quietly!) wait. It might take 15 or 20 minutes, but I can assure you ... the animals will show up! If you sit very still and quiet, they might even come up to you! Doing it that way, I've had deer come within 10-ft. (3-m.) of me! At that distance, when they're up-wind of you, you can actually smell their scent! *So very awesome!*
Looking forward to seeing your visit to Niagara Falls - my 'neck of the woods', so to speak! In fact, I was there only about 2 months ago. I'm pretty sure you're going to love it!
BTW, were there problems with your U.S.A. Episodes #4 & #6? They never showed up on my list.😭 I hope I can find/get them!
P.S. - the acne thing? Keep some 'alcohol prep pads' with you, and wipe your face every few hours. It'll dry your skin a bit, but that helps get rid of the acne, after a couple days. Back home, you'll be back to not-so-greasy foods, so ... oh, right ... you're already back home.(🙄What a dummy!)
Hello Miss Marie !!! I Am surprised you have not Done A Reaction to Roberts & Austins " Nessum Dorma " from Home Free you might want to catch it if you have not seen it !!! 🌞
Like button Illuminated !!!! 😀
Love your trip videos. Looking forward to your Niagara Falls vid, that's my area, I'm in Buffalo, NY.
Enjoy the snow shoveling (? blowing) ! I lived in Watertown as a kid, so can empathize!😅
Yes, I'm buried under 4 ft, Orchard Park is 6 ft
I retired about 15 minutes from Harpers Ferry. This is a great area. Beautiful rivers full of smallmouth bass and other gamefish. Great restaurants, microbreweries and wineries all through the area and, finally, history everywhere you turn from the revolutionary war thru the civil war. Harpers Ferry is where John Brown lit the fuse.
Totally awesome video Marie. I’ve never been to Harpers Ferry, but think I’ll be going next year after seeing this. What beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing your trip and experience with us. 🙂
I know someone that has hiked the entire length of the Appalachian Trail starting in Georgia and it took her 6-7 months.
lol!! the Lunch burger part cracked me up haha)) nice editing)
bass pro always is fun as you see so much different stuff in one place. in orlando you see tons of saltwater fishing stuff and no snow stuff because it doesn't snow at all here. hunting is legal but often bows are used as they are less damaging and it feels nicer. i constantly watch the huge fish tank in mine. that trail is ridiculous as it takes like four months to do and people have done it just walking it. it can get challenging too if you aren't prepared. and also the food isn't that greasy just you aren't really used to it. italian food has a lot of hidden fat in dishes. you honestly see different things where you are in the statesso you can really understand. you see conch in florida but no where else, hogfish is big but not elsewhere, key limes you see only here as they can't be transported very far. you kinda get the idea. always ask for a good local place so you can try good local food.
It's fun to see all of this through your eyes. You make a great tour guide.
You put Mayonaisse on fries? lol! We usually put ketchup on fries in America. Some people like to put Ranch or BBQ Sause on them, even 1000 Islands dressing/sause. 😊☺
If you get FF’s in Belgium, where they originated, it’s always with mayonnaise- thicker that we have in the US …. So it’s pretty standard in Europe.
I had of course, heard of Harper's Ferry in American history, but I had no idea it was so beautiful and interesting!
Bonjour Marie! Thanks for another great video! I've heard of Harpers Ferry, but haven't been. Hiking part (but not all) of the Appalachian Trail is on my bucket list. My favorite thing about Bass Pro Shops are the animal prints in the floor, lol! Yes, it's interesting how people can easily cross into other states and sometimes not even know it. There is a place in the US called "The Four Corners" where 4 states meet (it's the only place where 4 states meet) and you can literally walk into 4 different states all in one location (the SW corner of Colorado, the SE corner of Utah, the NW corner of New Mexico and the NE corner of Arizona.) Were you surprised/impressed/freaked out by all the different types of vehicles here in the states compared to Europe? Especially all the "modern muscle cars/classic muscle cars" such as Mustangs, Cameros, and Corvettes? Bonne journee! ~Be Blessed
I was surprised to see that many mustangs everywhere
@@FrenchTasticExplorations You would LOVE to be in the Detroit area on the 3rd Saturday in August for the Woodward Dream Cruise as it is the largest "cruise" where people from all over the world bring their classic (and modern classics) cars to show off, park, and cruise around. SO many amazing cars! Bonne journee! ~Be Blessed
What is kinda amazing about America is that our states are about the same size as each country in Europe. So it is like the main land of America is 48 states which be like Europe being 48 countries just don't need a passport to travel to all of the states.
I miss that weather already. It's below 0 degrees and snowing where I am now. 🥶❄️
I'm very surprised they let miss Marie hang out of the airplane like that in the beginning of the videos. Wow I wonder if miss Marie went to every state during her visit? That would take forever. Lol
I couldn't haha
@@FrenchTasticExplorations If wild animals were smarter they would be called careless, but maybe humans could invent technology to alert humans of possible impacts from wild animals, while not making the situation worse . Posts along side a road with sensors that also pass the message from post to post till the message gets to a automobile so a person knows what is happening ahead.
@@gen1c8rs88 Or possibly use caution. 😊😇
There's a place where you can put 1hand in Utah 1hand in Colorado 1 foot in New Mexico & 1 foot in Arizona & tell Mexico to kiss your bum😂 or turn & tell Canada or turn & tell California or turn & tell Texas depending on which way you turn. Also there a spot in Chattanooga, Tennessee where you can see 7 states from 1 point 😬
That's fantastic!!
Interesting the time of you posting this, saying you were headed to Niagara Falls. At the time of this posting, Niagara Falls area had just been walloped by a major lake effect snowstorm (5-8ft). I'm wondering if that is going to appear in next video since I don't know when this was originally recorded and the area just looks to green to have been shot in November.
It's written at the beginning of the video 😊
Mustangs - zero, motorcycles - one, Snake - one. Great vid, Marie. Your videography is very good. One of these days, you will get a drone and really up the content ❤👍🎬
Road trips are popular in America and a rite of passage for most young adults. Off the road (sometimes barely) but off radar are amazing and/or bizarre things. See: (on YT) Lucas, Ks, Cahokia Mounds, Exodusters, The Steamboat Arabia (KC, Mo), Pullman Car Museum (near Chicago) Mastodon State Park (Imperial, Mo), The Blue Whale (Route 66), Soulsby Shell Service Station-Mt. Olive, IL, New Ulm, Mn German Festival, Mesa Verde's Cliff Dwellings, Custer State Park (Custer, South Dakota), Tractor Pulls, U.S. Air Force Academy (open to public, Colorado Springs, Co), Quilt Exhibition Museum in a rest area, (Exit #7, I-24) Paducah, Ky, Metropolis, IL. (home of Superman sort of), The former largest McDonalds over highway (Oklahoma, I-44), The natural hot springs bath houses of 1920s gangsters (Hot Springs, Ark.), Devil's Tower, Union Pacific's Bailey Yards (trainyards Nebraska), Black Canyon of the Gunnison (Colorado), The Million Dollar Highway (Colorado) or Rocky Mountain Park's Trail Ridge Road, The elks that plague Estes Park, Co., drive to the top of Pike's Peak (14,454 ft. Colorado Springs, Co), The Silverton Durango Railroad, the mansions of Lookout Drive (Peoria IL and old vaudeville), The Great Scenic River Road (Mississippi River), anyways no matter which direction with some research all along the way is littered with unique or interesting things, sometimes outrageous and hilarious. See YT video CBS Sunday Morning, "Reunion of Presidential Relatives," Marshfield, Mo. You did an amazing job with your choices and time frame for a first visit.
I was just there this spring! It's one of my favorite historical tourist locations I've ever seen.
Very nice video - I live in Maryland and you make me want to visit Harper’s Ferry
On your next USA trip you need to visit the west coast. The pacific crest trail is much more untamed than the Appalachian trail
God thats so surreal to me... I like like 45 mins from Harpers Ferry and have been there about a dozen times
I'm guessing that you've eaten more French fries here in the States than you have back in France 🤔😝
Haha yes!
Marie, your English has gotten so much better than when you first started on UA-cam.
My great-grandfather was part of that massive capture of Union forces in Harpers Ferry in 1862. At that time, they were still paroling captured POWs, so he was able to go home and, after the required time, he re-enlisted in another regiment and served out the rest of the war. I know what Ohio regt. he was in and roughly where they were (along the Shenandoah River). His unit may have been shelled by the Confederates from Loudoun Heights, where you were hiking. I live in Maryland, so I hike and backpack in that area all the time (I have hiked through Harpers Ferry probably a collective 20 times at this point). A couple of friends of mine hiked the entire Appalachian Trail this past summer, from Georgia to Maine. You are, indeed, seeing how we live in this part of the country
That’s awesome
Marie so glad you enjoyed almost everything.... seeing not so lucky animals on the Roads is heart breaking but hey that's how the Circle of Life Rolls (joke not intended)
You could travel your entire life all this country has to offer
That is why a lot of Americans including myself doesn't even own a passport
Uggh!! I can't stand for a burger-joint to build my burger upside down!! How stupid!!
Bonjour sweet Marie, please come back to the states so you can see more of our beautiful country, and make more great videos. I think I've become addicted to them😄
Harper's Ferry has so much history. John Brown's raid, and other events, led up the Civil War. The raid was put down by US forces commanded by Robert E. Lee, who would later switch sides and become the leader of the Confederate army.
@Phillip Banes Here's a thought; why don't you lighten up? You obviously knew what I meant. Of all the things to nit pick about.....good grief, get a life.
@Phillip Banes I'm not upset, but obviously you are to go on and on about such a trivial, stupid matter. I actually find it amusing that you've taken issue with this. Are you really that easily offended by nothing? Give me your address; I'll send you a backbone. (Don't get upset, it's just a joke)
The UK is never referred to as "the kingdoms", but the US is commonly called "the states". There is nothing to correct you nitwit, it's just a different way to refer to the US, that is commonly known. How old are you? Have you never heard the US referred to as "the states"?
Why don't you just enjoy the video, instead of blathering on about nothing?
¡¡Hola Marie!! Muy buen video y muy bonito lugar
Thanks again.
i live a couple miles from the APP TRAIL.....hiked part of it......glad you saw it
Marie, I really enjoyed this video and am glad you had such a time along with great weather to enjoy the Appalachian Mountains and to also make a new friend while out enjoying nature..:) When I first saw the title of your post I was thinking, "Darn, I wish I had known you were coming to Harpers Ferry" I would have enjoyed coming there to say hello in person..:( Sadly, my "Harpers Ferry" is a similar type town, but many miles east of where you were on the Mississippi River between Iowa and Wisconsin... Take care and keep traveling...:)
Very good job. Some of those trains crossing the country can be very, very long.
hope my wi-fi doesn't mess crap out on me like it did on episode 6- it did everything but let me comment. I really enjoyed this! if you ever try the Appalachian Trail again, head south - less than 50 miles from my home. But you have to be careful, you might fall in love with the Mountains and the solitude since you have already shown your love of hamburgers, so I'll just say Welcome to my world. Purchase any caps at Bass Pro for Dad??
Hello madame. If you think that was long, we have trains with sometimes up to SIX engines here in the west USA
NIAGARA Movement, 1906. First Civil Rights meeting in the US of A!!!!! IN HF, WVA!
Sweatshirt, baseball cap, backpack, and white sneakers! You blend in perfectly. Enjoy your trip!
Ah yes..the Appalachian Trail...so beautiful. Glad you didn't meet any wasps or bears. We do have a lovely country 😊
If you're visiting W. Virginia, you must play John Denver's song "Take me home, country road" in the background.
I love Harpers ferry WV. I used to live just 30 miles up the Potomac from there in Martinsburg WV.
Ca va, Marie! I can't wait to see your visit to Niagara Falls. I grew up about 20 minutes from the Falls and have been there countless times, so I sort of take it for granted. But I love to watch others experience it for the first time!
Medieval Times and Bass Pro? Sounds like you guys drove to Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD.
That's only like 20 minutes from where I live.
You learned a lot about Harper’s Ferry. When I go I just go river tubing and drink. Lol. But I’ve hiked that same part of the Appalachian Trail and visited Bass Pro Shops many times.
Bon joure, mon belle damme. I'm happy you enjoyed the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia and Maryland. I live within the same chain of mountains in Western North Carolina and my daughter lives right outside Harper's Ferry, WVA. We were so close and yet so far.
At 7:28 you actually show a hotel that was featured on Gordon Ramsay's show, "Hotel Hell" Town's Inn!! It was in 2016 though. Again @ 7:33 more of a straight on shot.
We can see part of the Application Trail from our back yard. There aren’t any wolves in the Blue Ridge. We have tons of deer and black bear and coyotes but no mountain lions or wolves! And yes the deer get hit by cars all the time but deer are dumb and they jump in front of the cars so it’s not people driving recklessly
Too bad you couldn't come to Michigan and knock on my door to say hello....that's okay, I probably would have had a heart attack from the surprise anyway hahaha. BTW using a knife to cut the burger in half made total sense to me! You really should get some kind of TV award for this informal but informative documentary. "A French Girl in the USA" reminds of George Gershwin's An American in Paris musical piece, lol...of course, I was a music teacher, I would think that way....
3:02 Many French level crossings don't have barriers, either. 😀
Edit: It's not that old! LOL!