BRITS GET TO KNOW THE REAL TEXAS - USA VAN LIFE [S7-E15]
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- Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024
- Here's a taste of the real Texas. Continuing our USA van life adventure we head into Texas hill country & visit the unusual towns of Bandera, Toonstone & Bankersmith.
Travel vlog 492| Filmed APRIL 2022 | TEXAS | Country 32/197
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We’re Marianne & Chris, a happily married couple from the UK. Marianne is a living kidney donor to her best friend, and realising that life was for living and never really knowing what’s round the corner - we decided to fulfil our dream of travelling full time.
So in March 2018 after the kids had left home, we sold our belongings, rented our house and moved into our campervan called Trudy. We set off to see the world and after vanlifing around Ireland and Europe, we grabbed our backpacks and spent 5 months exploring Central America.
Feeling like we needed a challenge, we planned the ultimate van life adventure! In Jan 2020 set off to drive around the World from UK to UK. But after arriving in Turkey, covid caught up with us and closed the borders, so we had a wonderful 18 months exploring this special country. Realising we were not going to be able to head further East, we decided to do a handbrake turn and go the other way and shipped our van to the USA.
We hope you enjoy coming with us, and we’ll continue to share our real adventures and hope you feel inspire to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.
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LOL the iron gate to our ranch has "We don't call 911" on it. Welcome to Texas!
There's a common saying in TX- "if you don't like the weather, just wait a minute"!
My grandmother had malaria at 16 in Arkansas. Her community could have used some bat houses near the rice fields.
Glad you're enjoying yourselves..yall have fun now ya hear
Love it. I think I told you about how, in Idaho, they’d pay us $5 per rattlesnake skin. My adventures on horses way in the back country looking for snakes. My friend nearly killing himself. I was 10! Think about that???? I rode a horse, fully loaded with guns… finding my life. I remember fishing poles…. Campfires and feeling like a king. When they say, “They don’t makem like they used to,” it’s true.
... and THAT'S why we all have Air Conditioners ;-)
Love the Hill Country and the friendly people in Texas!
Those old blocks making up the jailhouse are genuine Texas limestone, which exists in abundance in the Hill Country.. Locals also invented limecrete which is an early version of concrete.
Limecrete is also better for the environment! Well done Texas!
I live in the Texas hill country! Glad y’all enjoyed your time there!
This is just the stuff we want, seeing the local people with some of their quirky ways is fascinating, well done guys.
I enjoy your videos feels like we are traveling with you love your very professional quality vidios and your lovely personality safe travels
Thank you so much!
The USA is great but the best thing about the USA is the people! Thanks for showing that.
Just to let you know, with regard to the "Bat Houses"... most of the Hill Country of Texas is covered in limestone caves, that house thousands of bats. At certain times of the year the local weatherman can actually track them on radar. The largest cave in Texas is Natural Bridge Caverns north of Garden Ridge, TX, Longhorn Caverns south of Burnett, TX off HWY-281, and InnerSpace just north of Austin on I-35. Great to see you got off the Interstate, to take in the local color of the "True Texas"!
I commented on your San Antonio video and now in this video you’re in the Hill Country where I live! The Caverns would have been perfect way to spend a hot day in a VERY naturally cool and beautiful cave system. You picked some very fun places to visit, and there’s so many more. I know you are on your way elsewhere…be safe and enjoy.
Bandera, got our marriage license at their beautiful courthouse. So many years ago, yet still the same feel of a country town. Love watching your videos. You really know how to show appreciation for the areas you are filming. Thanks.
Awww I’ve never ever seen a baby camel before! Loved this, I love all the nostalgia growing up with the cowboy films 💝
Well what can I say Chris and Marianne use never fail to deliver a good video thank you guys until the next time xx
Glad you enjoyed it Margaret
@@TREADtheglobe loved it as usual have fun guys x
‘Chunky dunk’ I’m so using that! 🤣😂
Ya'll stop at the coolest hidden gems in south and central Texas! ♥️
The reason for the camels is becausethe US Army used to have a camel corps for trekking materiel across the harsh West Texas desert all the way to the West coast. They were found to be much more effective than cows with wagons and were used surprisingly a lot in the days before the automobile ! LOL I think they were imported from Arabia in the 1800's
Thanks for the info 👍
Love watching you guys having fun. 😊👍❤️
Yes, there were camels in Texas -they were stationed in Camp Verde, in central Texas, where the Army used them as beasts of burden on short supply trips to San Antonio. I have been there and also, lots to do in that whole area.
You have got that southern drawl down pat, Marianne!! How y’all doing? Y’all come back now!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Loved Bandera (flag) Texas!!
Thank you !!
Well guys I know you think it was hot in Texas but it’s only on preheat, Broil is coming soon! Glad to see you having so much fun.
So glad you enjoyed My Texas
My hometown, thank you!
Welcome to Texas!! I was wondering how long it would take y’all to talk about the heat and humidity. 😳 I actually don’t wear glasses in the summer here (San Antonio) because they fog up. 😊 I have to wear my contacts. 😂
It seems that the British aren't the only ones who talk about the weather all the time 😊
IMO, you're in the best part of Texas. The Hill Country has some fresh flowing streams and beautiful campsites. Not to mention so much history to see going back thousands of years.
I know its out of the way, but the Rio Grande Valley, the southernmost tip of Texas is a treat. The Valley has incredible, authentic Mexican food and the area is pretty homogeneously bilingual with Spanish. The South Padre Island is the beach everyone goes to for spring break and it is one of the nicest Gulf Coast beaches. Maybe some travel guides would say its high in crime, but it's completely overblown and a very very unique area of the US. Hands down the closest you can get to Mexico, both figuratively and literally!
Three hours north of Bandera is another "cowboy capitol of the world", Stephenville, which is another rural gem. Texans are wonderful. Yes, it is hot but that is what air conditioning is for!!
I’m so glad y’all had a great time in the cowboy capital of the world. They have a couple of really great museums there too. Such a fun video again! Looking forward to more. I’ll go watch the prior videos now! Again… y’all are so great! ❤️❤️❤️
HI Chris and Marianne, you really captured the Texas Hill Country vibe in this video. The leather shop was my highlight, I’ve always wondered how they prepare snake skin for objects. You continue to meet wholesome folks who represent the area you are touring and thanks for sharing them with us. I’m so glad you got a taste of Texas rain, I bet the smell was glorious and made sleeping good. Be well and travel safely.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Kathi
Wow !!! How great that you went to Bandera my family and I have a timeshare there been going since we were kids . We would go swimming on the river with the waterfall’s. So glad you all are enjoying the sites of the Texas hill country. Safe travels 🙏🏼
Arky Blues is a great place. Your close to the Old Number 9 Preserve, bat tunnel and Mount Alamo home of Alamo Springs Cafe. Great burgers.
Search camels and indianola, tx for the camel story. Love the show. Come up to Amarillo to see us.
Another interesting video from Texas, I thought you would end up in Austin.
When will you be there and show us "the Weirdest City of Texas".
Hope you do.
Ha ha - no we have had enough of cities for the moment and we are visiting a few places before going off grid to find some wilderness !! I can't wait to get Trudy out there !!
That is a great purpose for that old Greyhound bus , now a goat bus !! When I was a kid I would ride buses like that with my grandmother . So cool !! You’ve probably seen the new Greyhound buses on the interstate that look like boxes. No style like the old ones.
Make sure on your trek north to visit the Thurber-Mingus on I-20.
Nice update again, 3 episodes just on Texas, that shows how huge that state is. I saw you guys popping up for a second at the Travel Beans video and overlanding Sophia are on their way. USA is getting the spotlights for the time to come! Enjoy the upcoming route and I look forward to the video impression.
That was some genuine Americana you found -- along with some Blue Bell ice cream! Traveling off the motorways just can't be beat if you have the time. ❤️❤️😎👍xx
Hello! Friends! You should consider the installation of roof air conditioniner due to extreme weather in the USA. You have not experienced the hot temperature, yet!
thanks so much marrianne and chris this is very best vlog good day best life ....👍👍👍👍
Loving the USA videos. I have some questions: 1) Do you ask permission before filming inside shops/places of interest and how do you get staff to talk on camera? 2) How do you film without being self-conscious of people around you giving you weird looks or something? I filmed for a Vlog today and was so self-conscious. I want to be confidant like you guys.
Keep going - you got this - we have made over 500 videos and we still need to improve and work hard trying to improve - but as my mum used to say practice makes perfect !! M xx
Fantastic Video Marianne & Chris👌. All the people you met are a fabulous bunch. Thanks SO Much.☘👏👏😃.
Glad you enjoyed it
you guys let me know when you ...hopefully get to Montana....the best back roads....seriously I will give you great route ideas....a viewer from Churchill Montana....a wind lashed wet day mostly rain, but a few intervals of snow , the valley is just greening...I saw an otter familiarly multi generation on the river antelope mule and whitetail deer antelope eagles and so many ravens...Montana roads when explored reward...
I’m hoping you guys kept your eye on a weather app in that part of the country 😟
At 20:40, trespassers will be given the boot 😆
Is that breakfast!lol love the leather shop
Love the way you show out of the way places. Thank you for showing the unique and out of the way places. So fun. ❤👍👌😀
Glad you enjoyed!
You need to visit Leadville Colorado to cool down.
Bandera is where some of my family is from and it’s my home away from home! I loved watching all of your excitement about my favorite Texas town!
Really enjoyed watching that. You look like your having a great time.
Great video. I do love the Texas Hill Country. They had some pretty cute stop offs.
Yes they do 🌷🌺🙌
hey I got that some what same bracelet on his left hand 15:14
I hope you get a chance to try Round Rock donu6, north of Austin.. and out busy town
That was my favourite video of yours I've seen so far , texas is huge makes you realise how small England is , if you could ,would you move to the states if possible ? Stay say safe guys
Hi John Boy - we are full time travel bloggers and would not 'live' anywhere other than home in Shropshire 🌺🇬🇧
I was actually just in Bandera on Saturday.
Spectacular, awesome and amazing
Thank you so much 😀
Enjoyed it so much👍
Really enjoyed your videos. Its is great to get a European perspective. Hope your time here is enjoyable and wish you Happy Travels
I'm from Kerrville. So glad to see yall traveling our beautiful state!
Glad to see that you're having a great time in the USA. I have enjoyed watching the video blogs of all the interesting places that you have visited in the USA. May God bless you and keep you safe.
Thanks! 😃
🥰🥰 the little goats! Looks like you guys made the best of a Sunday. Very cool Hidden gems
Have a good one🙂 wonderful video by the wonderful couple✌
Hi there, if you can, head up to Fredericksburg. It's a German settlement now tourist town. Great bakeries! Nice wineries. Naval museum.
Check out New Braunfels, Gruene Tx and Seguin TX if u can.....
Saw ya'll on 3 Bros Running Company page
Awh - great to hear - thank you
Shame you didn’t stop by the OST while your were in Bandera, they have great food.
I hope y’all check out Luckenbach TX
Marianne you do a really good Texan accent. You two found some really neat places to explore there in Texas. The camels reminded me, if you go through San Diego, Ca. there is a place called Oasis Camel Dairy in nearby Ramona, Ca. and they sell a variety of camel milk products. Glad you've been able to get out into some wilder places in nature to spend the night. And yes, I watched Dallas as well, who can forget the cliff hanger....Who shot JR? Hope you've had a great weekend, take care.
Thanks Adele 🌷
Carlsbad caverns in New Mexico for the bats!
Very quirky, loved it. X
Yay, thank you!
Humidity here in Texas is always way up there.
Another wonderful vlog you two. Full of interesting stops and information. Cheers for showing us around
Nice video again...stay safe & drive carefully Mam🥰
Wonderful
Good morning from Minnesota!
OMG good job .... How yall doin ....5:33
I just subscribed today and I'm from Dallas, TX
Thanks and Welcome
God bless you and
your family
I have been enjoying you since you started. I wanted to invite you to stay when you were in Florida, I live on the Banana River in Merritt Island. I’m writing because I’m bothered by your sleeping without AC. I understand the power problem and I’m thinking you could use a usb fan that holds ice? I would be happy to gift one or two if you have an address. It will not get cooler in FL or TX. 😻
Thank you so much - we are ok though and we are travelling fast and further north, and the mountains air is much cooler 🌺 but thank you for your kindness
I live about 35 mins from Bandera. I am originally from Aberdeen, Scotland
I live about 8 min from Southfork Ranch
All they needed was horses and cattle drive down the main street!!!
Agreed !
Waring, Texas. I have go visit.
Love that yall went to bandera, fredericksburg and the back roads of the hill country. Enjoy it before you get to that mess called Austin! 😂
We could use a hygeostatic bat roost in my city.
Hello Ambassadors
What a video this was. Many little but highly interesting locations and lovely people. I really enjoyed this one.
You adapt the environment so easily, Marianne's Texan accent was wonderful 😂😂😂
Your videos serve as FREE TRIP for your followers.
Here is a little comment:
When I was in New Orleans I always felt that HOT AND HUMID weather
Which is fed by the Gulf of Mexico. You guys really need a good cooling system. I wonder if those Walmart fans are good enough to cool you at nights.
I liked to know that, I want to buy the power source, dolar panels and the fans myself, what do you RECKON?😗
LOVE YOU GUYS💕💕💕🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷
Thanks Nick - we ordered the fans online so they are very good at keeping the air moving and drowning out any noise from outside - we are enjoying the cooler air above Albuquerque at the moment 🌺
@@TREADtheglobe
Thank you guys ♥️🇹🇷
Very awesome video! You guys are showing us AMERICANS things we never have seen! 😳 Thank you for sharing! Hope we get our turn! 😂🤙
LOL - you are always welcome to join us - we look forward to that day - ROADTRIP !! Woo hoo xx
Fun Fact: "Howdy" is short for "Howdy Do", which is short for "How do you do?" Modern Texans will often say "How ya'll doin?" / "How ya doin?"
Everyone in the South are Soooooo friendly
Lots of Brits in Austin due time tech boom. Howdy and Cherrio
I’m sure you are also keeping an eye on the weather…
Fort Leaton State Historic Site - if you can get there I would be interested
It sounds like you need an aircon unit on the roof.
Fun fact John Wayne’s name originally was Marion 😆
Looks like you are seeing the REAL US 👍👍
People in Texas go to church on Sunday morning.
Hot? This is Texas. Yup it gets hot around here. 🤠
so cute
you missed Nashville?
Nashville is not on the route at the moment - and as it is the home of music we can not share it due to copyright ... so not on this trip 👍