Driving the VOLCANO avenue in Ecuador (up to 5000m) - EP 73

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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025

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  • @pennygrubbauthor
    @pennygrubbauthor Год назад +3

    Spectacular scenery. That waterfall!! But I don't think Albo loves volcanoes as much as you do.

  • @stuartrollings602
    @stuartrollings602 Год назад +3

    Howdy High Altitude Albies! Don’t worry about starting her, just remove that rock from the front wheel ..put her in neutral…point down hill! Love y’all’s attitude and joy of travel! Saddle up and ride on!

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      hahaha yes that was our last resort solution! You remember we had to do that for one week when our starter gave up on us in Canada hahah

  • @lucioinacio4816
    @lucioinacio4816 Год назад +2

    Another amazing video beautiful places 😍👏👏👏👏

  • @tonia2767
    @tonia2767 Год назад +2

    Absolutely amazing!! So love watching all of your post . Thank you for taking all of us along this epic journey ♥️

  • @Daemon0617
    @Daemon0617 Год назад +2

    Exciting and unexpected adventures....

  • @Badfinger7761
    @Badfinger7761 Год назад +2

    Superb!
    Thank you for another excellent, exciting, and fun video.
    What a wonderful place Ecuador is!

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching! Yes it is a particularly nice country we are super happy of this part of the trip

    • @Badfinger7761
      @Badfinger7761 Год назад

      @@NextMeridianExpedition Thanks so much for all you do!
      You guys are great and I love your travels and your channel!

  • @lizzshields8086
    @lizzshields8086 Год назад +10

    You guys definitely take us to the roads less traveled! Which I love with such epic views and camp spot!! Ecuador is absolutely incredible!! Always look forward to what's next!

  • @kirstyangus4155
    @kirstyangus4155 Год назад +2

    So enjoying exploring the world with you and G'Day Jambo

  • @lyndamarines3656
    @lyndamarines3656 Год назад +2

    Wow you guys..Epic video! Can't wait for the next adventure❤

  • @DegenerateisaGamer
    @DegenerateisaGamer Год назад +3

    Afternoon from Morocco 🇲🇦

  • @cmorris1469
    @cmorris1469 Год назад +3

    I enjoy watching your videos. Awesome landscapes beautiful views and amazing content! Thank you 🙌

  • @clupu2
    @clupu2 Год назад +2

    Unbelievable gorgeous! Awesome awesome awesome journey!

  • @alieneiasillo7148
    @alieneiasillo7148 Год назад +2

    Such beautiful landscapes…thank you for sharing your journey…I absolutely love it😊

  • @garyleonard4009
    @garyleonard4009 Год назад +2

    Absolutely awesome 👍❤🇿🇦

  • @jeffhampton2767
    @jeffhampton2767 Год назад +3

    The volcano is stunning. Almost looks like Mount Fuji in Japan. You're both the best!! 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻✌🏻

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      you are right! Cotopaxi is actually considered a very symmetric volcano that s why it s so iconic, but not as symmetric as the fuji but not far!

  • @davkumi
    @davkumi Год назад +6

    The joy you two express in traveling together is partly what makes your videos so special.😘Of course the scenery and the photography is awesome too!

    • @dancarl7126
      @dancarl7126 Год назад +1

      Absolutely, I have to agree...😎

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад

      Thank you very much! We feel very lucky to be doing all of this and there is so much to learn and discover that gives a lot of energy!

  • @ikonographics
    @ikonographics Год назад +2

    Good evening from Greece 🇬🇷

  • @Dovid2000
    @Dovid2000 Год назад +2

    One of the most exotic places to visit in South America.

  • @cmoreoverland6739
    @cmoreoverland6739 Год назад +2

    Epic! Taking notes.

  • @terrahmama
    @terrahmama Год назад +2

    Woweeeeee! Amazing!!!

  • @danmoore1811
    @danmoore1811 Год назад +2

    Love the swing/ jazz music

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад

      cool happy to hear that!

    • @danmoore1811
      @danmoore1811 Год назад +1

      I love your the outlook of your expeditions.makes others want to to try.💯❤️

  • @annalievelarde9402
    @annalievelarde9402 Год назад +2

    Wowwww,, this is one of your most beautiful videos,, and after seeing this episode im adding ecuador to my bucket list,,, how i admire the two of you for sharing with us your adventures ,, love you both,,, keep going, enjoy and keep safe,,, until your next video❤️❤️❤️

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад

      Thank you!!! We love this video too so it made us happy to read you. Ecuador made it easy for us

  • @csofmaine
    @csofmaine Год назад +3

    Just an awesome video! Ecuador is so beautiful. Good job Albo!!

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      Yes Ecuador did all the work on this video hahahaha we are barely here as side actors hahah

  • @banditsvs
    @banditsvs Год назад +3

    Morning all from Australia

  • @speedy423
    @speedy423 Год назад +3

    Passe une Bonne journee.

  • @cassiedapainter
    @cassiedapainter Год назад +2

    Wow I thought the windy crater was amazing then you wentto the amazing waterfall. Been watching u both for ages, love your videos❤

  • @themissdior1235
    @themissdior1235 Год назад +2

    How beautiful! The excitement from you both is a joy to see . The country is so beautiful and we get to come along! Take care and enjoy. Keep those vids coming sending much love x

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! This country is a real gem! We are lucky! Thanks for following us on this journey

    • @themissdior1235
      @themissdior1235 Год назад

      @@NextMeridianExpedition Its all my pleasure:)

  • @oldblood_eyes
    @oldblood_eyes Год назад +3

    awesome!!! talking about the mountains and the tallest, hawaii would also be in the conversation as it would have the tallest mountain if more of it was above water! over half of the mountain is underwater lol

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад

      Yes we saw that! That is insane! We had no idea

    • @oldblood_eyes
      @oldblood_eyes Год назад

      @NextMeridianExpedition yup it is crazy! hawaii is insane! oh btw the name of the mountain is mauna kea. forgot to mention it

  • @kristensaenz6421
    @kristensaenz6421 Год назад +2

    That wind was intense!

  • @jackierichards33
    @jackierichards33 Год назад +1

    Until now whenever I thought of the equator I thought of hot weather. You guys have truly opened my eyes. It’s amazing to see a snow rimmed volcano .

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад

      ooooh yes they are gorgeous, in chili there are some glowing ones with lava but snow at the summit. we could not film because of the weather but it is fascinating.

  • @amygregfrancisco4372
    @amygregfrancisco4372 Год назад +3

    I've never visited Cotopaxi but have hiked high up on several other Ecuadorian volcanoes. " Slowly, slowly, very slowly," is exactly right. And coca tea is just the thing. Spotting an Andean Fox/ Paramo Wolf is very rare. So is seeing an Andean Spectacled Bear. You have been doubly lucky. Now you just need to see a Condor for the trifecta

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      Yes we miss the condor … we need to start seriously looking for it. We saw the North American one in the USA. Coca leaves are amazing for the headache it just disappears. Thanks for watching !

  • @davegreenwood1663
    @davegreenwood1663 Год назад +3

    Each week i think this journey can not get any better ,and you go and prove me wrong. Amazing thanks.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад

      Boom! Hahaha that was a particularly good week I don’t think we can beat that easily hahah

  • @ericpillou9389
    @ericpillou9389 Год назад +2

    Magnifique, belle découverte ce pays

  • @kevinsimmonds7082
    @kevinsimmonds7082 Год назад +3

    Hi Guys, really nice to watch you both again, the waterfall is very much like the weather we are getting in the UK. Good to see the Landi going well
    Ive had 2 defenders, as I haven’t got one now its brings back good memory’s 😂 looking forward to next instalment. K.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      Thank you Kevin! Yes that may be as much water as UK hahahah they are the best and difficult at the same time but our s is doing quite well

  • @aislingbooks
    @aislingbooks Год назад +3

    Metres to feet (15,223 ft) - incredible, guys! 🤩

  • @mscatmentiu7257
    @mscatmentiu7257 Год назад +2

    Amazing!

  • @delllittle5692
    @delllittle5692 Год назад +2

    you love your volcanoes, I can appreciate that. Like me and my birds. I' could live in Ecuador. or Colombia

  • @NollNollOne
    @NollNollOne Год назад +2

    Hey guys. Have you ever had your car's engines have their glow plugs replaced? They are needed for cold starts in diesel engines.
    Otherwise, the glow plugs sometimes need to be changed so that they don't crumble into the engine. Too long a replacement interval makes it difficult to remove them at a repair shop. When it's warm, you forget about the glow plugs, but when it's cold, it's hard to start or won't start. Starts right away with new glow plugs. I have been following you since you visited here in Finland. Great videos every time, thanks.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      Nice ! Finland was a while back! We thought about the glow plugs but as you say it is a terrible job when it has not been done in a while which is our case. We only really had issues twice in winter in USA and once at high elevation this time. We think we ll keep it like that for now and when we find a good garage and have a good break we ll look at it again.
      Thanks for the advice and following the journey since Finland

  • @balm.trippin
    @balm.trippin Год назад +2

    This has to be the best travel video I have ever watched and I have watched thousands.
    Stick with it guys xxx

  • @dennisringsborgchristianse4741
    @dennisringsborgchristianse4741 Год назад +2

    Hallo from Denmark 🇩🇰 super cool safe trip

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад

      Hello amazing Denmark!!! Hope all is well

    • @dennisringsborgchristianse4741
      @dennisringsborgchristianse4741 Год назад

      @@NextMeridianExpedition All right in DK it looks so cool where you are, fantastic view, you are wonderful to follow.. safe journey 🙂🇩🇰

  • @grahameroberts8109
    @grahameroberts8109 Год назад +2

    I reached the summit of Kala Pattar near Mt Everest 5645m and developed altitude sickness. I felt like ‘Albo’. Lol. Congratulations on reaching your height. 👍🏻🙏🦘

  • @goku.lc80
    @goku.lc80 Год назад +2

    Morning from San Diego. The whole family watching. Wow, Ecuador really is nice

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      Hi friends!!!! Ecuador 🇪🇨 is superb really! And very relaxed. Very recommended. Kisses to you four!

  • @ursinidaho
    @ursinidaho Год назад +2

    Wow! That was some raw land out there. Starkly beautiful. Thanks for filming your adventure.

  • @Love_rainy_days
    @Love_rainy_days Год назад +3

    Guys. Thanks for sharing! Your my favorite RUclips couple💑, love the volcanos. 🏞You two are risk takers and very brave people, Hope you don't get struck alone some where? Thanks for letting me travel alone side of you. Cheers 🍸🍸🧔

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! we have a satellite phone in case we have a serious issue in a place without network! thankfully never had to use it so far

  • @brucelumsden94
    @brucelumsden94 Год назад +2

    Thankyou so much. Probably never likely to travel there but with you I feel as if I just about have. Great coverage.

  • @livingworkingoutsidebox
    @livingworkingoutsidebox Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing a wonderful trip with a pleasant little breeze 😀 😅😮
    26:56 That is a great use of marketing. 😮 Very cool way to look at it though. 😀

  • @stevestott1514
    @stevestott1514 Год назад +1

    Wow so beautiful a countryside to travel in awesome scenery and a spectacular adventure . Thanks again for sharing your wonderful journey with us. Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) 🌎🍻👍🏼😁

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      That was a specially incredible week ! Thanks a lot Steve for always being here

    • @stevestott1514
      @stevestott1514 Год назад +1

      @@NextMeridianExpedition …👍🏼

  • @christopherharris6005
    @christopherharris6005 Год назад +3

    Awesome video as always Nick and Matilda. That was a awesome adventure congratulations on climbing the highest elevation of the trip. What kinda of cheese did y'all have it looked delicious?

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      Thanks Christopher ! Oooh that was a basic mozzarella … it is not super easy find good and affordable cheese in those countries. Us frenchies suffering hahahaha

  • @dancarl7126
    @dancarl7126 Год назад +3

    Love you guys, awesome adventure. 😎 Mathilde is so incredibly positive and happy, she's contagious...😂

  • @jackmeyers40
    @jackmeyers40 Год назад +2

    Its pretty sweet how the herd's of Guanaco's have a "lookout " individual like "mountain goats" here in the U.S. Real high elevation you all are at.

  • @MichaelSchneiderTexas
    @MichaelSchneiderTexas Год назад +1

    Ecuador is amazing, el Paillon del Diablo is such a cool waterfall. In 2021 I mountain biked around Cotopaxi volcano 26 miles, it was so hard up to 13300ft altitude . I remember seeing that orange refuge building up high on the side of Cotopaxi, I cant believe you got to hike up there.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад

      That must have been so fun!
      The hike is actually rather short from the parking. The weather condition can make such short hike miserable though ahhaha

  • @IronWolfOverland
    @IronWolfOverland Год назад +2

    As you cranked Albo at altitude, I was thinking, I hope they keep a can of ether with them! Well done!

  • @andrewlisenby9693
    @andrewlisenby9693 Год назад +2

    3.25 miles high! Young and strong, Nick & Mathilde, Cody & Olivia! Best of wishes to you all in your amazing adventure!

  • @KevIsOffGrid
    @KevIsOffGrid Год назад +2

    Some great high elevation adventures there - great stuff.

  • @torrentbits
    @torrentbits Год назад +2

    Great cinematic from @17:16 and @17:49

  • @ronfinch5532
    @ronfinch5532 Год назад +2

    Your complicated back roads are most definitely way cooler and very beautiful landscapes. Can not wait for next week’s! Awesome!!

  • @anamsohail8904
    @anamsohail8904 Год назад +3

    Congrats on Albo's highest adventure yet!! and yours too! Ecuador is truly majestic with its gorgeous landscape and huge volcanos!

  • @florentdrezet
    @florentdrezet Год назад +2

    super video !!! comme toutes les autres. Bravo Je révise mon anglais....

  • @aliciathom9633
    @aliciathom9633 Год назад +2

    Good evening from Türkiye! Stunning scenery!

  • @jeffhampton2767
    @jeffhampton2767 Год назад +3

    Another fantastic video. The Landscapes are breathtaking. Who would have ever thought. Your videos are superior, and you are taking us places that most of us didn't even know existed. I've been watching you since the beginning of North America. Love every video 👍🏻👍🏻♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      Thanks Jeff!! this place really made our life easy. it is soooo beautiful at every corner.

  • @nancywaler-dv4df
    @nancywaler-dv4df Год назад +2

    Watching you guys share so many exciting excerpts of your incredible journey has become one of the highlights of my week. Thanks for letting us travel the world with you through you videos. You are very special people. I pray for you often. God bless and keep you.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      Thank you Nancy ! That motivated us a lot to know you enjoy the content weekly! Let s keep travel together!

  • @llabad27
    @llabad27 Год назад +2

    Mabuhay !And Good morning from California !Been looking forward each week for New released & uploaded videos!Contents that always amaze us!God bless you always!

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад

      Holá! Thanks a lot! It motivates a lot to read This do We keep sharing. So thank you!

  • @cinnamon8884
    @cinnamon8884 Год назад +2

    you guys deliver the most insane content - love it!

  • @heatherandrews2057
    @heatherandrews2057 Год назад +3

    Wow! Ecuador is spectacular and you two are presenting it at its best! Those cliff-side roads made me nervous as did “El Banyo” waterfall. I wonder how many people have been swept away in that humongous volume of water. Hopefully, there was less flow when they were constructing those observation areas. Gorgeous photography once again. Until next Saturday…thanks for the vicarious experience!

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад

      Oooh thanks Heather! Yes this waterfall was insane. We heard it is the heaviest it gets at this time of the year so I would imagine they built at a season with less water… it was crazy ! See you next Saturday

  • @Joni.b.
    @Joni.b. Год назад +2

    Outstanding video and absolutely gorgeous country!
    I was amazed at how effortlessly you all seemed to be dealing with altitude and see that you are not super-human after all at 5000 m. 😁

  • @gregmuon
    @gregmuon Год назад +2

    Quilotoa looks like Crater Lake in Oregon, but 100x windier, and the water is green instead of deep blue.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      We should go check it out!

    • @gregmuon
      @gregmuon Год назад

      @@NextMeridianExpedition Definitely. On a clear summer day, the water is so blue it looks like blue paint. One of the wonders of the world. 😁🌎

  • @RichardVac
    @RichardVac Год назад +3

    I have been there done all of Ecuadors volcanos, one more you should experience volcano Cayambe, true adventure getting their, its an offroad trail that leads to the refuge, and you can walk up to a small lake, it's a beautiful scenic place as longer it's clear and suny❤❤

  • @sylviegodin4091
    @sylviegodin4091 Год назад +2

    Les prises de vues étaient magnifiques et je presume que la fraîcheur est mieux que la chaleur intense pour dormir?!

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад

      Mille fois mieux que la chaleur mais tout est une question d équilibre hahaha après 2 mois d hiver aux usa on était trop contents au chaud et après 5 mois d Amérique centrale on est allergique à la chaleur 😅 jamais contents hahaha

  • @MichaelSchneiderTexas
    @MichaelSchneiderTexas Год назад +1

    We drove a rental Suzuki vitara 5 speed over the Andes several times, we once had 6 people , two bikes, and luggage going back to Cuenca. It was sketchy.

  • @farazromani
    @farazromani Год назад +2

    So cool! What a cool adventure.
    Curious, when you two are off camera, do you talk to each other in English or French?

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      Hey! About half half maybe a bit more English :) nick speaks more English and mathilde more French

  • @Melody615199999
    @Melody615199999 Год назад +2

    Sorry you couldn't get down to that lake. I know you were wanting to swim in it.

  • @eidernadir320
    @eidernadir320 Год назад +2

    ❣️🇪🇨❣️

  • @sagarschavan
    @sagarschavan Год назад +2

    🙏👌👍❤️👏👏👏

  • @johnandree3375
    @johnandree3375 Год назад +2

    Do you ever have any trouble with altitude sickness up that high?

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад

      We just suffer some small headaches when sleeping around 4000 meters. The best remedy is the local tea they prepare with coca leaves

  • @russmartin4189
    @russmartin4189 Год назад +2

    That waterfall was amazine. Hey, keep the beard the way it is. I have had short ones and long ones. I now have a short one and It's better and does not make you look like an old man.

  • @WannabeOverlander
    @WannabeOverlander Год назад +2

    👋🏻🤠🇫🇮

  • @tm8747
    @tm8747 Год назад +4

    question, for the both of you AT 15,000 FEET UP WERE YOU ABLE TO BREATH ? ????

  • @grahames9228
    @grahames9228 Год назад +2

    Albo, like all Defenders, can handle anything.

  • @ldosucowboy3279
    @ldosucowboy3279 Год назад +3

    Ncredible Ecuador! 16,000 feet also incredible. Too bad about the wind, I'm sure it was very tiring. The video, oh my, spectacular.(人 •͈ᴗ•͈)

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад

      Yes it happens! We did not enjoy as much as we wished but it was still better than rain. And the rest of the places were awesome

  • @grandvitaraoverlandgt2171
    @grandvitaraoverlandgt2171 Год назад +1

    Please get back to Guatemala hahahaha You left some points, let us get back the third place hahahhaa

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Год назад +1

      nooooo it is impossible to rank countries. honestly we keep talking about Guatemala all the time!

  • @CreatorInTrng
    @CreatorInTrng Год назад +2

    Your so-called fifteen minutes of fame just got a steroid boost. I just saw your CNN segment! It made me giggle with joy! All the best!