I got the music balance on this one wrong. Apologies. I think a few people will want to know what made me want to move on? All I can say is I had a gut feeling it was not safe in that isolated spot. Carol didn’t feel this but I certainly did. I have a rule that we move if it does not feel right. Have to say that feeling is quite rare.
Dead right Ken, I don’t scare easily but I always trust my gut feeling no matter how rare they come along. And sometimes it can just take one little thing to spook you so always best to move on… Beautiful butterfly by the way 😊
It proves that your sixth sense was operating Ken and better still that you listened to it. We should take heed from our animal friends. I have been to Nevers and saw St Bernadette's shrine. It was nice to see it again. You showed it in a respectful manner. Thanks for all your vids, they are posted in such an inclusive way.
Love the way Ken says "WE have had a lazy day so far, I have been doing some editing" yet video opens with Carol sweeping, beating rugs, cleaning.. made me laugh. Nice informative video. Thanks.
Watching on what is a quiet Sunday morning with a cuppa tea 🍵 & enjoying your latest vlog when you get thar feeling something doesn't sit too well ya know it isn't for you whatever it is inl life! Soooo we find out in the upcoming vlog what made your minds up to upgrade ro a bigger campervan.....hope you are enjoying the new campervan 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
@@LifeistooshortCK looking forward to what you make of the new van personally I'm thinking while it'might not be as agile as the little Red camper the new one will be better for you both in lots of aspects 🙂👍
Being consciously aware of yourself and your surroundings is so important! Many who fail or are unable to achieve it find themselves in unpleasant or harmful situations. Starting off a day of artistic challenges I have set up for myself 😊
I didn’t think I would like your France videos as much as the UK, but you did an amazing job, especially with this one. The singing in the church was emotional Thanks for posting these wonderful videos
Hi, another great video the scenery was fantastic. I look forward to seeing your videos there Brilliant. Thank you for taking us with you both, look forward to finding more on why it came to an abrupt end, see you next time😊
You have inspired me to go to these places. What a beautiful film. This is my perfect holiday and watching while coming down with a cold and in another storm has given me a welcome lift. ❤ Thank you.
Hello. We have been following your wild adventures. We take our hats off to you mate because it can get tough doing it full time. RUclips is a lot of work as we both know but the rewards makes it worth it. Stay safe and don’t get blown away in these storms ❤️👍
Another great series comming to an end ,but it was amazing . Lovely to watch on this now wet and windy Saturday evening. Tommoro we are into a big storm and in an orange weather warning Sunday and into Monday. Not sure if it's heading your way. Thanks again Carol and Ken for sharing. Ac will play a big part in the new van.
Hi ya'll. Carol, I've said it before but I'll say it again...your photography is beautiful. Your composition is really so well done. Moving on....I think you're getting close to being in your new van! Anytime now 😊. I think your subscribers are nearly as excited as you two must be! I wish you the best of luck in accepting delivery from Consort! I think moving your belongings over to your new van will be very smooth and met with an abundance of storage options. Best always, Lauren.
I agree always trust your gut. You have that feeling for a reason. That’s quite an aqueduct across that river. Wonder when it was built. I love the interior of the Nevers.
Hi guys great video we are it itching to get over to France but have family commitments in the UK at the moment but when they are gone. We really really want to get to the EU. That trip looked amazing. We have never been so it will be our first time ever going abroad in our van. We keep laughing at the different names you have for Daisy may, Charlie Brown, Bunny, and Carol. No wonder the van is not big enough it only sleeps two 🤣🤣 stay safe guys, its very relaxing watching your videos. Michel and Kim 🙏 ps looking forward to part Two.
Un autre séjour joyeux a été vécu par tous. Itinéraire intéressant que vous avez sur l'A71. Au cours des années 1980, je suivais généralement l'A10 ou à proximité, le long de la côte atlantique, généralement en direction de l'Espagne et du Portugal. Take care & stay safe. Kia Ora from New Zealand. 💜💜
We agree with you. If you don't feel comfortable find another spot as much as it was beautiful, nightfall might be another story. Beautiful sites to see. Thank you for sharing. Regards from Québec Canada ❤️
Your videos never cease to amaze me, you take most seemingly mundane and turn them into a must see video. Again, thanks and I sincerely look forward to a new one.
Hello you two, marvelous video again in a beautiful area. I remember you saying some time ago you like to watch YT of fellow travelers like I do some 5/6 years now. I started with 'Wild she goes', (I learned to build my little camper from her) and you two. Through your contacts and algorithms more and more to see on YT. Not long ago I countered a YT channel of a Dutch motor traveler named 'Itchy Boots". She is quite famous apparently and indeed brings me in places I never shall visit. Because you two have been on every continent you like to watch her 'route'. Can't wait to see your new BIG camper, gr from Rotterdam.
You really do these videos so beautifully . Brilliant editing and commentary from you both. I can hear your apprehension over the new van. It is so understandable as Little Red was so good and so loved. I am sure it will be wonderful. Thank you for brightening up dark stormy lonely evenings. You have no idea how much I appreciate it. Thank You both
Thanks, enjoyed viewing the video. I was wondering? How many miles have you covered in the little Red Camper ? The van still looks awesome to me. The next owners are getting a very well looked after Camper. ❤😊
Thank you very much 👍👍👍 after laying on my back under the van in minus temps fitting my rib bed and gluing my floor down you warmed me up well done both loved it 👍👍👍🏴🇬🇧🇨🇦🦢
Exactly the question my neighbours ask , as I’m going for the noisy neighbour award 23/24 😂. I’m aiming for may , I’m converting a 2020 mobility transit SWB so it had a ramp gouged into the floor which I’m having to workaround. This month floor and Rib seat/bed next month furniture 🪑. Thanks for asking 👍
What a lovely place la charite-sur-Loire is! Some beautiful architecture. The wooded park up looked lovely but you are wise to go with your gut. Certain places like churches can make you feel unexpectedly emotional❤ Such a beautiful trip 👍😊
I absolutly love these videos,so relaxing to watch and so full of inspiration to do something similar.A VAN LIKE WEE RED WOULD BE PERFECT FOR A SINGLE TRAVELLER AS WELL
It was the singing and atmosphere inside the church that heightened the emotions. We watched the old black & white film “The Song of Bernadette” last night which filled in the back story 🙂
As always a delightful time spent with carol and Ken. I went to Catholic school for my first 4 years of schooling, it was called Saint Bernadette! Good to follow your gut feelings about things. Better safe than sorry. One more France video! Hard to believe the last one is coming. I so look forward to seeing the new van. Mary
Another great vid. You were right to move on, always trust your gut instinct its usually correct. Not long now till the new van arrives. Bet youre getting a tad excited now
I'm was named after st Bernadette at the insistence of my granny lol so I'm very happy to see the place. Also I've just been obsessed with learning that song you hear after mass, Couronnée d'étoiles.(edit: Regarde l'étoile) Talk about trusting your gut. I feel this episode is telling me something... I know, go france Marie Bernadette! I think there's french blood in my veins, catholic french blood 😅
Hello from australia 😅 we are having a 30*c day and 91% humidity and can expect the temperature to rise too 37* in a couple of days. I live in NSW on the east coast and it is wetter this summer than what we would usually expect. Not great for the older generation I must say Muggy as all hell. Thank God for a breeze😊
Thanks for the video. Brought back a lot of memories of my camping trip (tent) to the Loire valley some 40+ years ago. I have strong memories of a blisteringly hot afternoon sitting under willow trees on the river Nanak opposite the town of Chinon. If you revisit then add Fontevraud Abbey to your list, stunningly beautiful and it was the final resting place of Henry 2 (The Lion in Winter), his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine and their son Richard the Lionheart. Only the tombs and carved figures remain as the French Revolution ‘disposed’ of thrm. Looking forward to seeing the new camper, must be due for completion now.
My word, what a gorgeous place Charite de Loire is! It's as though someone commissioned a film set of a typical French town! The Nevers stained glass... wow!
Lovely penultimate video of the series. End of the working week, watching your latest video with a glass of wine, marvellous. Good luck with your new campervan, looking forward to hearing you've completed the collection process 😀🚐
Hi Carol and Ken Another good one. The proverbial cliff hanger. At the seaside we are currently awaiting Storm Jocelyn let us hope this is the last for sometime. Regards Crawford
I'm currently at home with a nasty cold and I enjoy watching your video 😊. I remember that I went to England on the 16th of June last year and it was so hot and on the 17th of June I was in Oxford and we had rain, just like you on the same day. Yes, I always listen to my gut, it never lets me down. Looking forward to the last episode of this series. Stay safe 🙏
Hi guys. Excellent video. We was across there in April and may. Stayed at the campsite at the bridge in Nevers for 3nights such a lovely area. Take care and safe travels Rob and Jane
Another great watch we will definitely visit that area when we are brave enough to travel abroad. We picked up our first ever van last Tuesday from Consort ..”Nellie” the Nova she’s fab good luck with your pick up you must be so excited I know we were! You’ll not be disappointed.Looking forward to your final instalment of your French adventure
Hi Carol and Ken . I was thinking about you trying to keep cool . Most caravans were produced in white same as many campervans/ motorhomes . I believe the reason is to keep them cool in sunny weather . My wife has a red car and the bodywork gets extremely hot compared to my white van standing next to it. Regards Vince and Dee , currently near Genoa.
WOW! Another great Vlog. Have been down in that area a couple of times. You've given me (us) good reason to return, which to be honest doesn't take much, as far as I'm concerned, when it comes to touring France. Looking forward to the finale 🙂
Usually I love the music you use for your videos, but for those of us with some hearing problems, it's very hard to hear when you play music and talk at the same time. Thank you so much for your videos. I feel like I'm traveling with you and can hardly wait for the new van to arrive.
I loved France!!!!!🇫🇷I like your little van, but I’m so glad you got your new one. Im new. Where are you from? Do you have a home base any longer? Perhaps you could point me to a video for new to give some background. It’s a bit like joining in on a mini series on season 6 😊🌻
I just found your channel, can't wait to catch up on your videos. They are very good! I love how easy going your relationship is. My husband and I argue a lot, but I think that's just normal being married. After watching how you two get along so well, maybe I'm wrong LOL :o)
I liked Nevers when we stopped there in 2022. This building and sign caught my interest. It is by the river crossing and maybe covered with scaffolding in your video. I struggled to translate the date and so looked up the French Republican Calendar on Brittanica, very interesting. Napolean was trying to prevent conscripts leaving his army, but he managed to do so here even though he was “harangued”. I find that I cannot add a photo so this is the sign text Ancienne Hostellerie du Gd Monarque Le 25 Vendemiare An Vlll (15 octobre 1799) Le General Bonaparte revenant d’Egypte est descendu dans cet hotel Ou le Conseil de la Commune Est venu le haranguer
Interesting sign. I ran your text through my artificial intelligence app. This is what it came up with. The French text in the image translates to: "Ancienne Hostellerie du Gd Monarque Le 25 Vendémiaire An VIII (15 octobre 1799) Le General Bonaparte revenant d'Égypte est descendu dans cet hotel Ou le Conseil de la Commune Est venu le haranguer" In English, this means: "Former Inn of the Great Monarch The 25th Vendémiaire Year VIII (October 15, 1799) General Bonaparte returning from Egypt stayed at this hotel Where the Council of the Commune Came to harangue him" The historical context of this translation is that it refers to an event during the French Revolutionary period. The date is given in the French Republican Calendar, which was used from 1793 to 1805 and briefly by the Paris Commune in 1871[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][14]. The calendar was created during the French Revolution as a way to break with the past and establish a new system of timekeeping that reflected the values of the Republic[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][14]. The "25th Vendémiaire Year VIII" corresponds to October 15, 1799, in the Gregorian calendar. General Bonaparte, who would later become Emperor Napoleon I, had returned from his military campaign in Egypt and was staying at an inn called the "Former Inn of the Great Monarch." The "Council of the Commune" likely refers to a local governing body or representatives who came to speak to him, as "haranguer" means to deliver a speech to a public assembly[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][14]. This event took place shortly before the coup of 18 Brumaire (November 9, 1799), which led to Bonaparte's rise to power and the end of the French Revolution[7][8][14]. Sources [1] image.jpg pplx-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1706683103/user_uploads/sgdgaoeao/image.jpg [2] French Republican calendar - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Republican_calendar [3] The Republican calendar - napoleon.org www.napoleon.org/en/young-historians/napodoc/the-republican-calendar/ [4] The Republican calendar - napoleon.org www.napoleon.org/en/history-of-the-two-empires/the-republican-calendar/ [5] The 12 Months of the French Republican Calendar www.britannica.com/list/the-12-months-of-the-french-republican-calendar [6] French: Calendar script.byu.edu/french-handwriting/tools/calendar [7] French republican calendar | Revolutionary period, decimal system, reform www.britannica.com/science/French-republican-calendar [8] French Republican Calendar encyclopedia.pub/entry/30179 [9] French Republican Calendar www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/French_Republican_Calendar [10] French Revolutionary Calendar www.cooksinfo.com/french-revolutionary-calendar [11] Why the French Revolution’s “Rational” Calendar Wasn’t - JSTOR Daily daily.jstor.org/why-the-french-revolutions-rational-calendar-wasnt/ [12] French Republican calendar calendars.fandom.com/wiki/French_Republican_calendar [13] Error establishing a database connection libarchives.unl.edu/project/29072/ [14] French Republican Calendar www.worldhistory.org/French_Republican_Calendar/ By Perplexity at www.perplexity.ai/search/7b4dd769-0924-4cbf-91ce-0cd044dcdf90
Bernadette lived in very very impoverished conditions. Her father had been the local miller. A drought ended his ability to operate the mill and they lost it as they were unable to pay. They moved in with relatives and he did occasional labor jobs when they became available. As often happens, with the inability to find steady work and care for his family, he began to drink which ended their shelter with relatives. They moved into a cave but it was very damp and Bernadette became too ill to remain. She had always been ill, we would probably diagnose her with asthma, today. Eventually she developed Tuberculosis. The place they lived down the alley in town were jail cells that fell into disrepair so they stopped housing prisoners there. Bernadette’s father convinced the Mayor (I think) to let them live in the old part of the jail. They had 1 room, I think. I THINK that Bernadette was one of 5 children and I should look it up. The water at Lourdes is remarkable not just for its healing properties but also because she only dug a few inches into the ground for the water to surface and after a few hours or days, it began to run freely. During the drought. Bernadette did very poorly in school and I presume she eventually learned to read as she wrote a book or two and was in correspondence with many people around the world after she entered the convent. I believe she outlived her parents but she died very young (early 30’s?) of TB. ITHINK. Don’t take my word because I don’t know nothing about nothing. That is mostly right but I am not 100% on how many siblings, if both parents passed before she did or if it was TB that ended her life. She is in a transparent sarcophagus because after she died and was buried, it was decided that they would move her grave. But when they dug her up (there’s a more gracious word) they found that much of her clothing had disintegrated but she was still perfectly preserved. So they brought her into the chapel. Creepy? To me but most things about death and embalming and all of that is very dissettling (sic?) to me. There are a handful or two of people who remain preserved and are considered holy because they are somehow protected from the normal decay of death. Trying to be neutral about this and I am just telling you what I know. I have several reasons to believe this as true but I won’t try to convince anyone. I would not succeed if I tried. If I did NOT believe it and someone tried to convince me otherwise, it would really irritate me.
We watched the old black & white film “The Song of Bernadette” the other night which showed most of what you have written. We read about the incorruptible bodies of saints to find out more about it. Quite remarkable 🙂
You do smashing videos but Please don't play any music at all when you are talking. Those of us that are hard of hearing find that really really difficult thanks..... Loretta
We have managed well for the last four years and more. Maybe checkout some of our other videos where we explain how you can cook and wash in a small van 🙂
I cocked up as I said in the pinned comment. If you are unable to forgive mistakes I feel sorry for you. Learn to forgive and not hate or just do us a favour and watch a perfect channel.
I got the music balance on this one wrong. Apologies.
I think a few people will want to know what made me want to move on? All I can say is I had a gut feeling it was not safe in that isolated spot. Carol didn’t feel this but I certainly did. I have a rule that we move if it does not feel right. Have to say that feeling is quite rare.
I know what you mean about those gut feelings Ken. My husband doesn’t understand when I say I get bad vibes about some places.
Dead right Ken, I don’t scare easily but I always trust my gut feeling no matter how rare they come along. And sometimes it can just take one little thing to spook you so always best to move on… Beautiful butterfly by the way 😊
It proves that your sixth sense was operating Ken and better still that you listened to it. We should take heed from our animal friends. I have been to Nevers and saw St Bernadette's shrine. It was nice to see it again. You showed it in a respectful manner. Thanks for all your vids, they are posted in such an inclusive way.
@@Thomas-cp6qe thanks 🙏
No apologies required Ken. 🙂🐕🚙
Love the way Ken says "WE have had a lazy day so far, I have been doing some editing" yet video opens with Carol sweeping, beating rugs, cleaning.. made me laugh. Nice informative video. Thanks.
I get worn out just watching her at times. In the new van I will be able to have more naps 😁👍
Watching on what is a quiet Sunday morning with a cuppa tea 🍵 & enjoying your latest vlog when you get thar feeling something doesn't sit too well ya know it isn't for you whatever it is inl life! Soooo we find out in the upcoming vlog what made your minds up to upgrade ro a bigger campervan.....hope you are enjoying the new campervan 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Thanks for watching. News coming soon on the new van 🙂👍
@@LifeistooshortCK looking forward to what you make of the new van personally I'm thinking while it'might not be as agile as the little Red camper the new one will be better for you both in lots of aspects 🙂👍
Being consciously aware of yourself and your surroundings is so important! Many who fail or are unable to achieve it find themselves in unpleasant or harmful situations.
Starting off a day of artistic challenges I have set up for myself 😊
We wish you success👍
No worries ,enyojed it very much.❤
Cheers 🙂
La belle France. Lovely.
We are currently travelling north west in Australia, made me smile Carol when you said very hot at 31, it got to 52 here today, most unpleasant. 🥵
I am not surprised you laughed. Brits are wimps when it comes to heat 😁👍
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Thoroughly enjoyable, atmospheric if your fit for it. Cheers from Yorkshire England
I didn’t think I would like your France videos as much as the UK, but you did an amazing job, especially with this one.
The singing in the church was emotional
Thanks for posting these wonderful videos
Thanks Paul. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Thanks for another Friday night delight - the 22mins simply flew by (helped along with some delicious leftover Xmas pudding)…💪
Glad you enjoyed it. We just finished our Christmas cake yesterday ☺️
Great cliffhanger following a wonderful vlog. Thank you.
This series has been helping me make it through the winter. I will be sad when it’s finished.
Glad to be of help. Thanks for watching as always 😀
Hi, another great video the scenery was fantastic.
I look forward to seeing your videos there Brilliant.
Thank you for taking us with you both, look forward to finding more on why it came to an abrupt end, see you next time😊
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🙂
Always best to trust those gut feelings, safety first , lovely video Karen and ken looking forward to the next one 😊
You have inspired me to go to these places. What a beautiful film. This is my perfect holiday and watching while coming down with a cold and in another storm has given me a welcome lift. ❤ Thank you.
Hope you feel better soon, Douglas. Take care ❤️
What a lovely video for us to watch on a cold winters day, thanks for that xx
Thanks for watching 🙂
Cracking series Ken 👊 Carol 😘 Congrates thanks for sharing as I know its hard work ATB Hugz from the Stormy Isles 🏴🦋🦋🐾👊👍🚐🐶😘
Hello. We have been following your wild adventures. We take our hats off to you mate because it can get tough doing it full time. RUclips is a lot of work as we both know but the rewards makes it worth it. Stay safe and don’t get blown away in these storms ❤️👍
Another great series comming to an end ,but it was amazing .
Lovely to watch on this now wet and windy Saturday evening.
Tommoro we are into a big storm and in an orange weather warning Sunday and into Monday. Not sure if it's heading your way. Thanks again Carol and Ken for sharing.
Ac will play a big part in the new van.
Good luck with the storm. We will be getting it after you 👍
Very interesting as always.
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Hi ya'll. Carol, I've said it before but I'll say it again...your photography is beautiful. Your composition is really so well done. Moving on....I think you're getting close to being in your new van! Anytime now 😊. I think your subscribers are nearly as excited as you two must be! I wish you the best of luck in accepting delivery from Consort! I think moving your belongings over to your new van will be very smooth and met with an abundance of storage options. Best always, Lauren.
Thanks! Not long now and we will see how smooth it went 😁👍
I am enjoying riding along. ☺️
@@amos2andi thanks for joining us ❤️
Lovely ‘purring’ Turtle Dove singing at 1:08. And House Martin colony (not Cliff Swallow) at 3:51. 👌🤓
I wondered what that bird was 👍
I agree always trust your gut. You have that feeling for a reason. That’s quite an aqueduct across that river. Wonder when it was built. I love the interior of the Nevers.
The Pont de Loire in Nevers was built in 1767. It is impressive 🙂
Hello Carol & Ken great vid 😁
Thanks Karen 😀
Have you not got a new van yet, stay safe be safe. And safe travels.
Picking up the new van very soon now. We will keep you updated 🙂
Hi guys great video we are it itching to get over to France but have family commitments in the UK at the moment but when they are gone. We really really want to get to the EU. That trip looked amazing. We have never been so it will be our first time ever going abroad in our van. We keep laughing at the different names you have for Daisy may, Charlie Brown, Bunny, and Carol. No wonder the van is not big enough it only sleeps two 🤣🤣 stay safe guys, its very relaxing watching your videos. Michel and Kim 🙏 ps looking forward to part Two.
Thanks, yes we aim to leave a few of those people at home in the new van ❤️👍. Hope you get to explore the EU, it’s easier to camp over there.
I stayed at the convent where your were. Some people cried after seeing her.
Not surprised. It was an emotional experience ☺️
Un autre séjour joyeux a été vécu par tous. Itinéraire intéressant que vous avez sur l'A71. Au cours des années 1980, je suivais généralement l'A10 ou à proximité, le long de la côte atlantique, généralement en direction de l'Espagne et du Portugal. Take care & stay safe. Kia Ora from New Zealand. 💜💜
Merci à vous Xavier ❤️
Great video, very interesting, looking forward to the next one.
We agree with you. If you don't feel comfortable find another spot as much as it was beautiful, nightfall might be another story. Beautiful sites to see. Thank you for sharing. Regards from Québec Canada ❤️
Greetings to Quebec. Thanks for watching 🙂
Your videos never cease to amaze me, you take most seemingly mundane and turn them into a must see video. Again, thanks and I sincerely look forward to a new one.
Thanks Gerald 🙂
-7 here today, cant wait for summer. You do right if you don't feel safe, move on. Atb x
Hello you two, marvelous video again in a beautiful area. I remember you saying some time ago you like to watch YT of fellow travelers like I do some 5/6 years now. I started with 'Wild she goes', (I learned to build my little camper from her) and you two. Through your contacts and algorithms more and more to see on YT. Not long ago I countered a YT channel of a Dutch motor traveler named 'Itchy Boots". She is quite famous apparently and indeed brings me in places I never shall visit. Because you two have been on every continent you like to watch her 'route'. Can't wait to see your new BIG camper, gr from Rotterdam.
Thanks for the recommendation. Greetings to Rotterdam 🙂
Always amazed at the number of chateaux when travelling through France, the fabulous bridges and architecture in small towns. Great video once again 🙏
Thanks, yes the French have amazing chateaux and architecture in general ❤️
You really do these videos so beautifully . Brilliant editing and commentary from you both. I can hear your apprehension over the new van. It is so understandable as Little Red was so good and so loved. I am sure it will be wonderful. Thank you for brightening up dark stormy lonely evenings. You have no idea how much I appreciate it. Thank You both
Thanks for the lovely comment Willie. Take care ❤️
Thanks, enjoyed viewing the video. I was wondering? How many miles have you covered in the little Red Camper ? The van still looks awesome to me. The next owners are getting a very well looked after Camper. ❤😊
Nearly 28,000 miles. Would have been more but for the lockdowns 😕
Thank you very much 👍👍👍 after laying on my back under the van in minus temps fitting my rib bed and gluing my floor down you warmed me up well done both loved it 👍👍👍🏴🇬🇧🇨🇦🦢
That’s a job well done then and you will soon be enjoying your van. How long left do you think?
Exactly the question my neighbours ask , as I’m going for the noisy neighbour award 23/24 😂. I’m aiming for may , I’m converting a 2020 mobility transit SWB so it had a ramp gouged into the floor which I’m having to workaround. This month floor and Rib seat/bed next month furniture 🪑. Thanks for asking 👍
Beautiful scenery and architecture, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
What a lovely place la charite-sur-Loire is! Some beautiful architecture.
The wooded park up looked lovely but you are wise to go with your gut.
Certain places like churches can make you feel unexpectedly emotional❤
Such a beautiful trip 👍😊
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching ❤️
What a teaser! :-) Always a good time.
And now I'm on a cliffhanger waiting for the next upload! Thanks for another beautiful video guys 😊
Thanks for watching. Not long to wait for the finale ☺️
I absolutly love these videos,so relaxing to watch and so full of inspiration to do something similar.A VAN LIKE WEE RED WOULD BE PERFECT FOR A SINGLE TRAVELLER AS WELL
Glad you enjoy the videos. Sussex Campervans make a single person version of the NV200 campercar which has a great layout.
That was super. I really enjoyed the St Bernadette. Googling her gave me the picture. I can imagine it was a very moving experience.
It was the singing and atmosphere inside the church that heightened the emotions. We watched the old black & white film “The Song of Bernadette” last night which filled in the back story 🙂
@@LifeistooshortCK I have a feeling my mother got me watching that many years ago! It rings bells. 😉
As always a delightful time spent with carol and Ken. I went to Catholic school for my first 4 years of schooling, it was called Saint Bernadette! Good to follow your gut feelings about things. Better safe than sorry. One more France video! Hard to believe the last one is coming. I so look forward to seeing the new van. Mary
Not long now and we will have the van 😁👍
Loving your vids be safe stay safe, safe journey s, Happy New year.
Thanks Anthony and Happy New Year to you too 🙂
Another great vid. You were right to move on, always trust your gut instinct its usually correct. Not long now till the new van arrives. Bet youre getting a tad excited now
Just counting down the last few days. Very excited 🤗
This episode really highlights the benefits of a camper, being able to change your plans at a drop of a hat. Great stuff. 👍🐸
Yes, we love that freedom 🙂👍
I'm was named after st Bernadette at the insistence of my granny lol so I'm very happy to see the place. Also I've just been obsessed with learning that song you hear after mass, Couronnée d'étoiles.(edit: Regarde l'étoile) Talk about trusting your gut. I feel this episode is telling me something... I know, go france Marie Bernadette! I think there's french blood in my veins, catholic french blood 😅
Sounds like you would be very much at home visiting France 🙂 Thanks for watching.
@@LifeistooshortCK I think so. Thank you for posting.
An other amazing video 👍💐
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Ready again, its friday and first again.
Welcome 😁👍
I’m thoroughly enjoying your French adventures.
Glad you are enjoying France 🙂
Hello from australia 😅 we are having a 30*c day and 91% humidity and can expect the temperature to rise too 37* in a couple of days. I live in NSW on the east coast and it is wetter this summer than what we would usually expect. Not great for the older generation I must say Muggy as all hell. Thank God for a breeze😊
We don’t like muggy. Hope it cools down a bit for you 🙂
Thanks for the video. Brought back a lot of memories of my camping trip (tent) to the Loire valley some 40+ years ago. I have strong memories of a blisteringly hot afternoon sitting under willow trees on the river Nanak opposite the town of Chinon.
If you revisit then add Fontevraud Abbey to your list, stunningly beautiful and it was the final resting place of Henry 2 (The Lion in Winter), his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine and their son Richard the Lionheart. Only the tombs and carved figures remain as the French Revolution ‘disposed’ of thrm.
Looking forward to seeing the new camper, must be due for completion now.
Bank, not Nanak 😂
Glad to bring back some happy memories for you. Thanks for the recommendation. Would love to visit there next time we are in the area 👍🙂
Great video so relaxing watching you guys and I agree if one doesn’t feel right tgem move otherwise a sleepless night anyway worrying about it
So true!
Another fantastic film well worth waiting the week for we can't wait to see the film with the new mh in cheers
Thanks for watching 🙂
Love coming across more episodes , keep doing what your doing , extremely interesting the places and the history of Yr visits ❤
Cheers 👍
My word, what a gorgeous place Charite de Loire is! It's as though someone commissioned a film set of a typical French town!
The Nevers stained glass... wow!
Thanks for watching 🙂👍
Lovely penultimate video of the series. End of the working week, watching your latest video with a glass of wine, marvellous. Good luck with your new campervan, looking forward to hearing you've completed the collection process 😀🚐
We will keep you updated. Thanks for watching 🙂
Hi Carol and Ken Another good one. The proverbial cliff hanger. At the seaside we are currently awaiting Storm Jocelyn let us hope this is the last for sometime. Regards Crawford
Stay safe out there! 🙂
This is my first time watching your channel. It is certainly relaxing to watch.
Welcome to our channel. Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂
I'm currently at home with a nasty cold and I enjoy watching your video 😊. I remember that I went to England on the 16th of June last year and it was so hot and on the 17th of June I was in Oxford and we had rain, just like you on the same day. Yes, I always listen to my gut, it never lets me down. Looking forward to the last episode of this series. Stay safe 🙏
Thanks for watching, Anita. Hope you feel better soon ❤️
@@LifeistooshortCK thank you ❤️
Hari Om
Oh you have us on tenterhooks again! I must say that the architecture of Nevers was most impressive, some very different styles. YAM xx
We love French architecture 🙂👍
Very enjoyable vlog, great tip about overheating
Top rate as always. Thank you.
Thanks for watching 🙂
Hi guys. Excellent video. We was across there in April and may. Stayed at the campsite at the bridge in Nevers for 3nights such a lovely area. Take care and safe travels Rob and Jane
Glad you enjoyed your trip. Thanks for watching 🙂
Great video as always, looking forward to the next one to see what made you go to Consort. Have a great weekend 😊
Thanks guys, you too 🙂👍
Another great watch we will definitely visit that area when we are brave enough to travel abroad. We picked up our first ever van last Tuesday from Consort ..”Nellie” the Nova she’s fab good luck with your pick up you must be so excited I know we were! You’ll not be disappointed.Looking forward to your final instalment of your French adventure
Glad you are happy with “Nellie”. We are certainly very excited. Not long now 😀
Great video thanks for sharing 😊
Great video, thank you
Hi Carol and Ken . I was thinking about you trying to keep cool . Most caravans were produced in white same as many campervans/ motorhomes . I believe the reason is to keep them cool in sunny weather . My wife has a red car and the bodywork gets extremely hot compared to my white van standing next to it. Regards Vince and Dee , currently near Genoa.
Hi Vince and Dee. Our new van will be white so it will be interesting to see if it is cooler in the hot weather. Have a great trip 🙂👍
Really enjoyed this, it does look so so hot 🥵 I’m on pins waiting to see the next episode now & the “incident” that started the new direction. 🤔 Em 💜
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it ❤️
I’m just watching landscape artist of the year …they are at hever lake in Kent it’s beautiful have you been there
What channel is that on Ann? We have a telly now and would enjoy that.
Enjoyed this x
WOW! Another great Vlog. Have been down in that area a couple of times. You've given me (us) good reason to return, which to be honest doesn't take much, as far as I'm concerned, when it comes to touring France.
Looking forward to the finale 🙂
We can’t wait to see more of France when we get our new van. We definitely need to go back and explore more of the Loire Valley 😀
❤ Loved the beauty of the villages! I'm very curious about the change of plans coming up! 🤔❤
Usually I love the music you use for your videos, but for those of us with some hearing problems, it's very hard to hear when you play music and talk at the same time. Thank you so much for your videos. I feel like I'm traveling with you and can hardly wait for the new van to arrive.
I got it wrong in this episode at the start. The music is too loud. I have a horrible feeling I uploaded the wrong file as I did balance it. Sorry. 👍
@@LifeistooshortCK No worries! ;-)
I loved France!!!!!🇫🇷I like your little van, but I’m so glad you got your new one. Im new. Where are you from? Do you have a home base any longer? Perhaps you could point me to a video for new to give some background. It’s a bit like joining in on a mini series on season 6 😊🌻
Welcome. Checkout our playlist on who we are ❤️
I just found your channel, can't wait to catch up on your videos. They are very good! I love how easy going your relationship is. My husband and I argue a lot, but I think that's just normal being married. After watching how you two get along so well, maybe I'm wrong LOL :o)
We have our moments as well. We are good at saying what we really mean to each other. If either of us does not want to do something we don’t do it. 👍
Great ....🙂👍
I liked Nevers when we stopped there in 2022. This building and sign caught my interest. It is by the river crossing and maybe covered with scaffolding in your video. I struggled to translate the date and so looked up the French Republican Calendar on Brittanica, very interesting. Napolean was trying to prevent conscripts leaving his army, but he managed to do so here even though he was “harangued”.
I find that I cannot add a photo so this is the sign text
Ancienne Hostellerie du Gd Monarque
Le 25 Vendemiare An Vlll (15 octobre 1799)
Le General Bonaparte
revenant d’Egypte est descendu dans cet hotel
Ou le Conseil de la Commune
Est venu le haranguer
Interesting sign. I ran your text through my artificial intelligence app. This is what it came up with. The French text in the image translates to:
"Ancienne Hostellerie du Gd Monarque
Le 25 Vendémiaire An VIII (15 octobre 1799)
Le General Bonaparte
revenant d'Égypte est descendu dans
cet hotel
Ou le Conseil de la Commune
Est venu le haranguer"
In English, this means:
"Former Inn of the Great Monarch
The 25th Vendémiaire Year VIII (October 15, 1799)
General Bonaparte
returning from Egypt stayed at
this hotel
Where the Council of the Commune
Came to harangue him"
The historical context of this translation is that it refers to an event during the French Revolutionary period. The date is given in the French Republican Calendar, which was used from 1793 to 1805 and briefly by the Paris Commune in 1871[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][14]. The calendar was created during the French Revolution as a way to break with the past and establish a new system of timekeeping that reflected the values of the Republic[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][14].
The "25th Vendémiaire Year VIII" corresponds to October 15, 1799, in the Gregorian calendar. General Bonaparte, who would later become Emperor Napoleon I, had returned from his military campaign in Egypt and was staying at an inn called the "Former Inn of the Great Monarch." The "Council of the Commune" likely refers to a local governing body or representatives who came to speak to him, as "haranguer" means to deliver a speech to a public assembly[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][14].
This event took place shortly before the coup of 18 Brumaire (November 9, 1799), which led to Bonaparte's rise to power and the end of the French Revolution[7][8][14].
Sources
[1] image.jpg pplx-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1706683103/user_uploads/sgdgaoeao/image.jpg
[2] French Republican calendar - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Republican_calendar
[3] The Republican calendar - napoleon.org www.napoleon.org/en/young-historians/napodoc/the-republican-calendar/
[4] The Republican calendar - napoleon.org www.napoleon.org/en/history-of-the-two-empires/the-republican-calendar/
[5] The 12 Months of the French Republican Calendar www.britannica.com/list/the-12-months-of-the-french-republican-calendar
[6] French: Calendar script.byu.edu/french-handwriting/tools/calendar
[7] French republican calendar | Revolutionary period, decimal system, reform www.britannica.com/science/French-republican-calendar
[8] French Republican Calendar encyclopedia.pub/entry/30179
[9] French Republican Calendar www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/French_Republican_Calendar
[10] French Revolutionary Calendar www.cooksinfo.com/french-revolutionary-calendar
[11] Why the French Revolution’s “Rational” Calendar Wasn’t - JSTOR Daily daily.jstor.org/why-the-french-revolutions-rational-calendar-wasnt/
[12] French Republican calendar calendars.fandom.com/wiki/French_Republican_calendar
[13] Error establishing a database connection libarchives.unl.edu/project/29072/
[14] French Republican Calendar www.worldhistory.org/French_Republican_Calendar/
By Perplexity at www.perplexity.ai/search/7b4dd769-0924-4cbf-91ce-0cd044dcdf90
Bernadette lived in very very impoverished conditions. Her father had been the local miller. A drought ended his ability to operate the mill and they lost it as they were unable to pay. They moved in with relatives and he did occasional labor jobs when they became available. As often happens, with the inability to find steady work and care for his family, he began to drink which ended their shelter with relatives. They moved into a cave but it was very damp and Bernadette became too ill to remain. She had always been ill, we would probably diagnose her with asthma, today. Eventually she developed Tuberculosis. The place they lived down the alley in town were jail cells that fell into disrepair so they stopped housing prisoners there. Bernadette’s father convinced the Mayor (I think) to let them live in the old part of the jail. They had 1 room, I think. I THINK that Bernadette was one of 5 children and I should look it up. The water at Lourdes is remarkable not just for its healing properties but also because she only dug a few inches into the ground for the water to surface and after a few hours or days, it began to run freely. During the drought. Bernadette did very poorly in school and I presume she eventually learned to read as she wrote a book or two and was in correspondence with many people around the world after she entered the convent. I believe she outlived her parents but she died very young (early 30’s?) of TB. ITHINK. Don’t take my word because I don’t know nothing about nothing. That is mostly right but I am not 100% on how many siblings, if both parents passed before she did or if it was TB that ended her life. She is in a transparent sarcophagus because after she died and was buried, it was decided that they would move her grave. But when they dug her up (there’s a more gracious word) they found that much of her clothing had disintegrated but she was still perfectly preserved. So they brought her into the chapel. Creepy? To me but most things about death and embalming and all of that is very dissettling (sic?) to me. There are a handful or two of people who remain preserved and are considered holy because they are somehow protected from the normal decay of death. Trying to be neutral about this and I am just telling you what I know. I have several reasons to believe this as true but I won’t try to convince anyone. I would not succeed if I tried. If I did NOT believe it and someone tried to convince me otherwise, it would really irritate me.
We watched the old black & white film “The Song of Bernadette” the other night which showed most of what you have written. We read about the incorruptible bodies of saints to find out more about it. Quite remarkable 🙂
Hello. I have a question. How to make such a swivel chair? Best regards, Poland... 😊
Chairs are vehicle specific. Just search google
Hello. What is the violin piece played around 18 minutes in?
una-nueva-alba by patrick-ussher Artlist 👍
Did you know you were driving on the wrong side of the road the whole time? 😂 love video guys. Definitely always trust your instincts
😂😂😂
I was going to record me singing along with the last piece, in French!, but you kept talking through it. Phooey! 🥴
Haha. Sorry about that 😆
Do you know the name of the music they were singing in the church where St Bernadette’s body is?
Another great video,can i ask what what maps/tablet you are using to display km/h while using your gps
Maps are from Pocket Earth and speed is from Speedometer 55 Start. 👍
@@LifeistooshortCK 👍
Is that a Silver-washed Fratillary butterfly?
It does look like one 🙂👍
You do smashing videos but Please don't play any music at all when you are talking. Those of us that are hard of hearing find that really really difficult thanks..... Loretta
See pinned comment
Im sure you cant be comfortable in thst space. Cooking and washing in there must be dificult?
We have managed well for the last four years and more. Maybe checkout some of our other videos where we explain how you can cook and wash in a small van 🙂
France is so pretty. La Charité needs desperately, repairs to the outsides. As a World Heritage Object, this is where war money could be better spent.
🙏😃🌹
Have you orderen a new car?
Yes, we will be picking up our new Consort Nova motorhome soon 😀
godd vid
Cheers Lee 🙂👍
What is with the MUSAK drowning out your voices ? Hate this and pushed the STOP button.
I cocked up as I said in the pinned comment. If you are unable to forgive mistakes I feel sorry for you. Learn to forgive and not hate or just do us a favour and watch a perfect channel.
Just do away with the music full stop.Annoying.Lovely country though,not been for a while.🤙
No won’t be doing that. Lots of people like it and so do I 🤗