Flight to Freedom: The Story of my Life

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @almamorales4158
    @almamorales4158 6 лет назад +609

    For me it is a very special video. Washing it brought tears to my eyes. What a long road...... Congrats my beloved son and go ahead. You know I always loved this great country, I feel that is my home on planet Earth. God Bless America.***

    • @remylove9292
      @remylove9292 6 лет назад +17

      Beautiful words

    • @carolgee8319
      @carolgee8319 6 лет назад +32

      Thank you for bringing Robert to our country. He's a good man. God bless.

    • @roc31539
      @roc31539 6 лет назад +18

      You are a wonderful Mom. Your words of endearment echo in my head as though my Mother was speaking them to me. My Mom was very supportive and loving also. Robert is blessed to still have you.
      Thanks,
      Rocky

    • @dancoffman5681
      @dancoffman5681 6 лет назад +12

      And God Bless you❤️

    • @FinanzMinimalist
      @FinanzMinimalist 5 лет назад +13

      Alma Morales You are a very good Mum ☺️

  • @mvanderweert
    @mvanderweert 6 лет назад +175

    So glad you decided to tell us your story!

  • @faithrada
    @faithrada 6 лет назад +142

    "And that's why I talk like this"... Haha... I don't know Robert... I think you are one in a few million.
    Cuba lost out... America won that lottery. : ) God Bless you! Thanks for sharing your story.

  • @auroranite
    @auroranite 6 лет назад +242

    Robert you are the poster person immigrant of America. You see abundant opportunity and reach for it. No welfare No medical insurance No handouts . Your parents had their pride and fortitude to realize this country gave them Freedom and a future that Cuba sadly didn’t. Bravo to them and you. You just gave such an Inspirational story for all of us to reflect on. God Bless America. Merry Christmas

    • @franciscogil6798
      @franciscogil6798 6 лет назад +16

      Don't be ignorant Cubans received a lots of help once in U.S. from the gov and from other sources.
      Every single immigrant get some kind of freebee even those homesteaders whom the U.S. gov gave a big chunk of land seized from the indians back in the westward immigration...and so on

    • @derkguez8590
      @derkguez8590 6 лет назад +23

      @@franciscogil6798 whatever makes you sleep at night man.....Cubans have the highest rates of entrepreneurship amongst hispanics in the country...sooo....

    • @lorrilewis2178
      @lorrilewis2178 5 лет назад +17

      @@franciscogil6798 I'm not Cuban, but I grew up in Miami, and frankly you don't know what you're talking about. I was in elementary school in the 1960s and we went from no Cuban schoolmates to lots of them as the families came over from Cuba. Typically, the parents of my Cuban schoolmates started small businesses in Miami. They were very successful and I never met a Miami Cuban on welfare back then.

    • @franciscogil6798
      @franciscogil6798 5 лет назад +4

      @Fearless Of Freedom for beginners the fact that Cubans just for stepping into US got asylum (before Obama tried to normalize relations with the island )
      That alone us a big help..now try that and you get thrown into a private detention facility. There are more examples but I rest my case

    • @maried6673
      @maried6673 5 лет назад +1

      Aurora Nite and listen to how these people are reacting to restrictions put on these immigrants now a days😏

  • @flying911
    @flying911 5 лет назад +84

    Robert, you're an inspiration! Our stories are quite similar. I was born in Havana, fled communism at the age of five and lived in Madrid for three years. We then came to the US. Grew up in NJ and my desire to thank this great country and love for travel saw me enlist in the USAF. Got to travel the world several times over. Now, I get in my RV every time I get an opportunity. Keep those videos coming!

    • @vikkinicholson2300
      @vikkinicholson2300 4 года назад +2

      Another adventuresome soul. Great addition to our country, now your country

    • @nancyengle4656
      @nancyengle4656 4 года назад +1

      WoW !

    • @JohnS916
      @JohnS916 3 года назад +2

      Cubans have a reputation of being politically conservative after experiencing the Castro years, but he replaced the other end of the political extreme in the dictator Batista. Bottom line, both ends of the political spectrum are mirror images in the way they control and utilize power over their people.

    • @oversixtydisabledandalone7263
      @oversixtydisabledandalone7263 2 года назад +1

      I'm also Cuban-American & raised in NJ :)

    • @rebeca8040
      @rebeca8040 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@JohnS916 true on Batista yet Cuba was much richer and free, and much conditions compared after Fidel took over and destroyed a once beautiful country.

  • @billyray3761
    @billyray3761 6 лет назад +63

    What would America be like without you? A very boring place. Thank you Robert!

  • @pamelaquesnel1145
    @pamelaquesnel1145 6 лет назад +63

    Wonderful story and you are a natural story teller; you have found your niche and we love you!

    • @vikkinicholson2300
      @vikkinicholson2300 4 года назад

      you have become our adopted son American ambassador. Bravo!

  • @danv8078
    @danv8078 Год назад +1

    Great video Robert,thank you for all your work,still watching in 2023,Dan in OHIO

  • @mattclark5480
    @mattclark5480 6 лет назад +43

    Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you too👍

  • @RL-xb4gz
    @RL-xb4gz 9 месяцев назад +2

    I'm a 60 year old white man and I love your videos and probably seen all of them I really like the way you present your videos and your trips as long as you keep making videos I'll keep watching.

  • @caninetherapyinc9031
    @caninetherapyinc9031 6 лет назад +56

    I recently subscribed to your channel and I admire your craft and skill. However, this video knocks it totally out of the park! I love it when people tell their stories! Thank you for sharing your story. I liked the shot when your hair was long! You have a gorgeous family.

  • @JorgeRodriguez-nx5eq
    @JorgeRodriguez-nx5eq 4 года назад +35

    Robert As a Cuban, I feel a great respect and pride when I see that a person as you has been so successful in what he or she is doing fo a living. You have a great talent and USA is the country where talent is recognized. We both are fortunate of being accepted as part of this great Country !!

  • @jsanz787
    @jsanz787 6 лет назад +14

    Thank you for sharing your story. RUclips has the best reality television. I hardly watch network television anymore. Gracias y te deseo mucho éxito.

  • @shirleyfrederickson4794
    @shirleyfrederickson4794 Год назад +1

    Wonderful video Robert! Thank you for sharing your story. 😎🇨🇦

  • @bonitaburroughs8673
    @bonitaburroughs8673 6 лет назад +10

    Thank you for sharing your story. My husband and I enjoy your videos. Your voice and accent have a calming quality. Your videos are informative and interesting. We are glad to have found your channel.

  • @dorinmotz6673
    @dorinmotz6673 4 года назад +2

    Hey, Robert, great to know you. I came to America in 1977, from Bucharest, Romania. The first video I watched was of your trip from Florida to California. Having put my wife and our two kids (then) on the plane to California, in Fort Lauderdale, I drove back to Hollywood to check out of our rented apartment and hit the road, following the same route you drove on. The first day I drove all the way to New Orleans, where I arrived at around 2 am. What a memorable trip it was! My Plymouth Fury 2 was just fine. Keep traveling, Robert. You remind me of what's best in the US of A. I'm sure you'll agree with me: it's the best country in the world! Thank you for bringing back all these happy memories!

  • @johnarmstead1094
    @johnarmstead1094 4 года назад +3

    Thank you Robert for an amazing and wonderful review of your journey...
    SWEET 👍

  • @bobcooper6475
    @bobcooper6475 4 года назад +2

    its a great story robert welcome to america we needed you here

  • @joansrvadventures6112
    @joansrvadventures6112 6 лет назад +38

    Robert, I loved hearing your story. You really work hard at what you do and it is showing through your quality videos. Your wife must be an angel, accepting you not having a regular job and traveling all over, but she has faith in you and knows you will succeed. The reason I became a Patreon was because I saw how hard you work and how nice you are. I want you to succeed also and the day will come when you have 100,000 subscribers. It won't be long. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and I will see you at the RTR.

  • @meadowrat8610
    @meadowrat8610 2 года назад +2

    👍❤🙏🙏🙏 So glad you decided to do this" job" because I very much enjoy watching your Adventures. I was lucky enough to travel some of the states but at this age not so much.

  • @kellieeckley5765
    @kellieeckley5765 5 лет назад +21

    Thank you for sharing your story, Robert! You're an inspiration...and, please know that your passions of travel, storytelling, and music bring smiles and enjoyment to others! Blessings to you and your beautiful family.

  • @manchieros
    @manchieros 4 года назад

    Your story highlights the fragility of freedom that so many people who grew up here don't understand at all. I hope and pray that the fabric of America continues to be woven with stories like yours for a thousand years. Don't take it for granted folks. Love ya Robert!

  • @SilverSunPublishing
    @SilverSunPublishing 4 года назад +6

    I truly enjoyed watching and listening to this video. Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @phyllisjohnston2450
    @phyllisjohnston2450 2 года назад +2

    Robert, you have given us so much, we love watching your videos and finding new places to go! Thank you!

  • @markdrennen6888
    @markdrennen6888 6 лет назад +14

    Robert, I concur this video about your life and escaping from Cuba and coming to the United States was most interesting. I love the members videos and as soon as they are out, I immediately watch them. I want to wish you and your lovely wife a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year, keep up the great work that you do, from your RUclips Friend Mark Drennen in Louisville, Kentucky

  • @bullypack
    @bullypack 3 года назад

    From a US Army Veteran, Robert you are one of the greatest Americans I have ever seen we love your love for all you see and do! Salute o7

  • @dwohio6398
    @dwohio6398 6 лет назад +17

    Great job telling of your background.

  • @gzlpete
    @gzlpete 3 года назад

    I'm 7 years older than you, but, you remind me of my father. He too immigrated here and was most proud to be an American. From what I've seen/heard you are as well. I wish more people would actually appreciate the freedom and opportunities they were born with here in the U.S.
    I'm also envious that your "job" isn't like work to you. You have definitely found your chosen path for life. Once again Robert, yet another excellent video!

  • @carmas54
    @carmas54 6 лет назад +35

    I’m glad my family made that decision for me at the expense of losing everything they worked for in 1960 :-) I’m waiting for the day that I can RV in Cuba 🇨🇺

    • @TravelingRobert
      @TravelingRobert  6 лет назад +7

      That would be cool. Take a European style B+ and drive all over the island

    • @oversixtydisabledandalone7263
      @oversixtydisabledandalone7263 2 года назад

      I'm also Cuban :)

    • @carmas54
      @carmas54 2 года назад

      @@oversixtydisabledandalone7263 yes know Roberto I follow you

  • @evytimblin3269
    @evytimblin3269 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your life story. We accidentally watched your channel and got hooked. It is so exciting for us watching all these different places that you have visited. Keep it up. We enjoy your travels. 😁😁😁😁😁

  • @thetravelingelk1155
    @thetravelingelk1155 6 лет назад +21

    Wonderful video Robert. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

  • @Shadowgames314
    @Shadowgames314 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Robert for sharing your story, I really liked hearing it, and really like your song riding in my rv, I catch myself singing it sometimes lol, love the videos thanks for all you do.

  • @FLORIDAHOODVLOGS
    @FLORIDAHOODVLOGS 4 года назад +6

    “Thats why i talk like this” 😅😅😅 you killed me bro!!! Me mataste!! Jajaja! We came in 1996 after my dad was political prisoner many years. We all have a story to tell about our struggles to come here.

  • @agm6095
    @agm6095 4 года назад +2

    Robert thank you for this very informative video, when I saw one of your videos with a package of La Llave coffee, I figured you were Cuban. It's great that you were able to have so many photos of you and your parents in Cuba. I'm also Cuban. My parents put me on a plane (Pan Am) at the age of 9 on July 25, 1961 to go to Miami and my aunt and uncle were there waiting for me. My parents were not allowed to leave at that time, but later individually were able to migrate to Miami. The United States is the best country, and I am thankful that we were welcomed here. I now live with my wife in the Silicon Valley area of California. I'm glad I found your channel during the "Shelter in Place" for the virus and I have enjoyed so far every video I have watched. We might buy a small used motorhome to travel and take our grand children on our trips. Keep doing what you have been doing, because I think all the viewers really enjoy your outings. Perhaps someday you might come back to California and we could meet. Alberto.

  • @jameycook9604
    @jameycook9604 4 года назад +2

    Robert. This is a good video allowing the viewer a peek into your history. Love all the videos. Thank you.

  • @laurafoote214
    @laurafoote214 Год назад +1

    i'm just watching this now, my gosh you and Illy are so cute! fun video.

  • @RobertoLopezstudyis
    @RobertoLopezstudyis 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you Robert for sharing your story! You advanced and succeeded in this beautiful country that is the United States of America! Happy New Year and may God bless you always my friend!

  • @cathyleegrantham-schreifel7269
    @cathyleegrantham-schreifel7269 4 года назад +1

    I knew when I watched the first video I ran across years ago, there was something special, something more, something deeper about their creator. Hearing your story is very emotional for me. I have 2 family members who escaped Venezuela to Colombia then were able to go on to Houston, since they had an American father, but they had to leave 2 children in their early 20’s and a granddaughter in Colombia and a husband who could not leave Venezuela. The 20-something son sold hot dogs until he could afford a better job as a translator, attempting to earn his way to America legally. Seeing your story will be such an encouragement to them all.

  • @luciovidaurriiii9314
    @luciovidaurriiii9314 6 лет назад +6

    Thank you Robert you are an inspiration hermano! Feliz Navidad y año nuevo !

  • @Helpcooked
    @Helpcooked Год назад +1

    love hearing your story. the long long trailer with lucy and desi is my favorite movie it is nice you read the book

  • @sum2automation
    @sum2automation 4 года назад +11

    Awesome!
    God Bless our America's Freedoms. Thanks for sharing your life. I'm reminded and very thankful to be an American. I hear lots of compliant, but I don't see many people leaving USA. We have new generation that thinks that life owes them something. Our Freedoms aren't free and are not a guarentee of financial success, food or housing in America. I have enjoyed your work traveling. We have started RV in north west and we are having fun.
    Keep going and thanks again for sharing!

  • @joshpino
    @joshpino Год назад +1

    Great story! Very similar story to ours, I saw a picture of yours in our hometown of Viñales, Pinar del Rio.

  • @wolfganghofmann3977
    @wolfganghofmann3977 6 лет назад +6

    Incredible story !! Thank for your videos, we enjoy them very much !!

  • @debbiewerner7124
    @debbiewerner7124 Год назад +1

    I enjoyed your story so much. This is definitely what you were made for. You give much joy ❤

  • @neypimentel479
    @neypimentel479 6 лет назад +7

    Feliz Natal Roberto ...e segue viajando...não pode parar!!...Usted es buena gente !!

  • @edhuffmanmetaldetecting
    @edhuffmanmetaldetecting 4 года назад +1

    Great Video and Story Robert! You had very short clip in this video of the 1982 Worlds Fair Sun Sphere located in Knoxville, TN! That is where I live and I actually attended that Worlds Fair many times as a child back in 1982! Good Times!

  • @mrbob9556
    @mrbob9556 6 лет назад +4

    Thank you for sharing your story tocayo. My story is very similar to your, I even worked in the same tobacco fields that you did in Cuba as a teenager. The only difference is that I am still working and probably will until i drop dead in the snow here in the North East...lol.. My wife and I enjoy your videos and we find them more passionate and exciting that telenovelas.;)

  • @barbslife5460
    @barbslife5460 9 месяцев назад

    Robert I am watching you for years. I wanted to say my son who will be 30 is alive today because of his father's accent and how he would say my name lol. My son's father in high school (we went to catholic high school) I remember they had no Christmas trees up and I thought that was soo weird. There are many Cuban areas in NJ. My son's abuelo who passed recently was a prisoner in Cuba with his brother until they were able to pay (bribed i guess) to have them released and they went to Spain for a few years before they came here in the very early 70's. My son's abuela said she would NEVER no go back. I was hoping maybe she would take my son. They were from Placetas, Cuba. I am so glad you are an American now and taking us along as you discover our country! I look forward to EVERY video. God Bless!

  • @JesseSchulman
    @JesseSchulman 6 лет назад +5

    Merry Christmas Robert! Loved the video. Keep traveling, we hope to meet up with you sometime on the road.

  • @kindolgentleman5206
    @kindolgentleman5206 4 года назад

    My husband and I have become addicted to your videos, during this pandemic. What a beautiful escape to see. You are a good tour guide, and are easy and comfortable to listen to.

  • @jay5729
    @jay5729 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you Robert. I hope some day to see you out there on the road in our RV.

  • @ssteven-g66
    @ssteven-g66 4 года назад +2

    Hi Robert, I come from Bulgaria in Europe and as you probably know, this country was also a part of the communist regime until the big change in 1989. I am a big fan of RUclips channel and I subscribed to your channel especially because I like the way you present your quality videos, your travellings across the US, your stories etc. I' ve never been to the US but your videos are so informative and interesting that I don't see any sense of spending money to go to US and make trips to see all those beauties you present in your videos.
    Wish you a lot of success in your future work, keep on doing what you feel is the best for you and be sure that you are "The American eyes" for many people in the world!

  • @dwindew
    @dwindew 5 лет назад +8

    My wife and I started watching your videos a few months ago and now have seen most of the more recent ones. You see America in a way that sadly a lot of natural born citizens don't and THAT is a HUGE testament to them! I feel that they will have to experience what you and your family had to face in a communist controlled government before they can appreciate the freedoms already available for them here.
    One of your more impressive qualities is your patience with impatient people. God bless you and keep you safe in your travels. Welcome to the home of the brave and land of the FREE!

  • @delphiniapickett2934
    @delphiniapickett2934 2 года назад +1

    I was born 65 California. We are at the age of discovery. Travel is in our bones. God bless on your journey.

  • @cindy.morals
    @cindy.morals 4 года назад +5

    “of course I went to high school” HE WENT TO MY HIGH SCHOOL! 😱😱😂. class of ‘04 baby!

  • @tawoo
    @tawoo 4 года назад

    The absolute best thing about your videos is the fact your so human. Down to earth and just like all the rest of us. Love them and keep traveling.

  • @TheSassy777
    @TheSassy777 6 лет назад +14

    Hey Robert.... enjoy your travel videos. Love you intro song.

    • @AlliChuckAdventures
      @AlliChuckAdventures 6 лет назад +3

      Us too....can't get that song out of my head once I hear it! :-)

    • @TravelingRobert
      @TravelingRobert  6 лет назад +2

      Thank you!

    • @bobpeg7457
      @bobpeg7457 6 лет назад +1

      @@AlliChuckAdventures Catchy tune ! You should all of his music. I bought the CD. Enjoy it a lot.

    • @carolgee8319
      @carolgee8319 6 лет назад

      @@AlliChuckAdventures HAHA me too-kinda liken to "It's A Small World" at Disney!

  • @travelingwithpandaandmugsy8635
    @travelingwithpandaandmugsy8635 6 лет назад +2

    Hi Robert love the story of your life. I’m Cuban American myself. Keep up the great work. My family enjoys your videos so much.

  • @AdevăruriIstoriceAscunse
    @AdevăruriIstoriceAscunse 6 лет назад +15

    Like and support from London! 😉

  • @onedaycloser2872
    @onedaycloser2872 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for sharing.... love watching your videos, it feels like I am traveling with you.

  • @mangomd
    @mangomd 4 года назад +6

    Thanks for telling your story. As an Anglo living in Miami, I’ve heard your story hundreds of time- God bless you. Cuba’s loss is our gain.

  • @georgesherman5345
    @georgesherman5345 2 года назад

    Like they say... find something you love to do with a passion.... and you will never WORK a day in your life. I love what you are doing, and you do it very well!! Excellent job, Robert!

  • @Shalako1946
    @Shalako1946 5 лет назад +2

    'It's a wonderful life" fits you well Robert, as Paul said, "very inspirational". Keep up the good work, be safe, have fun, & happy camping. v/r, TS

  • @Logoned
    @Logoned 4 года назад +4

    Awsome story. Glad you decided to do what you did when you did. I too left Cuba in search of freedom but came directly to the US via "los vuelos" The gov did not want my father to leave offered him a post in "Obras Públicas " even tempted him with car n driver in the mid 60's. My mother and I lived as "gusanos" but it only took us 4 years from applying to exit. We of course had a sponsor in the states, my father had a job in the works in NJ before we left Cuba, stayed 1 month in Miami and moved. Funny I wound up finishing my Senior year in Miami High.
    Un placer paisano.

  • @edwincastrojr.9866
    @edwincastrojr.9866 6 лет назад +6

    Thank u for ur dedication on making this vid

  • @samryan7954
    @samryan7954 3 года назад

    Robert, terrific story to American freedom! God Bless your Mother and Father for the escape to freedom!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🙏

  • @1geckobros63
    @1geckobros63 6 лет назад +3

    thank you so much for sharing this amazing story, happy holidays merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year 2019 for you and your family, Feliz Navidad

  • @gmaneis
    @gmaneis 6 лет назад

    Robert, I found your channel a couple of years ago and have been a fan ever since. What a great life! Always wondered what made you tick. As others have said, you are a treasure. USA won this round, and Cuba lost a really super guy. Thanks for all you do.

  • @Dinoxt12
    @Dinoxt12 6 лет назад +9

    Go Robert !

  • @ElwoodAndersonNV
    @ElwoodAndersonNV 3 года назад

    I followed you when you first started out on RUclips. At that time your travels were mainly in the eastern part of the US. I had traveled a lot in three different RVs in the US and internationally on land tours and cruises. When I first started watching you I was getting the itch to hit the road again. I converted a Toyota Sienna in 2014 and have been into my own travels since then. I recently discovered you again when I saw your Wild West tour on RUclips. I really enjoyed that one because I had followed a very similar route in my Sienna several years ago. So I went back to your site to see where you had gone since I last followed you, and I found your recent North Dakota video. I grew up ND in the forties and fifties and had been to many of the places you went, but you opened my eyes to what had been going on since I left ND in 1957, for example, the Enchanted Highway. Now ND is back on list travel list.
    I'm glad you did this life story video. I had suspected that's how you got to Florida, and now I see how you've succeeded since you came to the US. It looks like I'm a subscriber at least until I'm caught up on your travel videos. Good luck in your future travels. Maybe we'll meet on the road someday!

  • @davidbasset7557
    @davidbasset7557 5 лет назад +2

    what a life, beautiful images every one of them

  • @denmartell4287
    @denmartell4287 2 года назад

    I've been watching your travel videos for about a year now. I love your story, content, and everything you have to share. You are an inspiration. Continued wellness into 2022!

  • @JodysJourney
    @JodysJourney 6 лет назад +16

    I loved hearing your story, Robert. As the descendent of German immigrants, I always love arrival stories. 😀❤️👍🏻

  • @ethantroy311
    @ethantroy311 4 года назад

    I’m glad I found your channel. My wife and I usually watched an another RV’er’s RUclips channel and as we woke up throughout the night your channel was playing and I’m glad RUclips suggested it because It’s one my favorites now. I sing “free in my RV” all the time at work to pass time and when I’m feeling down. It lifts my spirits. Thank you for traveling and sharing your adventures with us. God bless and stay safe.

  • @eliciaburton4862
    @eliciaburton4862 6 лет назад +6

    What an excellent story teller you are, Thank you! I enjoyed getting to know you a bit more through this wonderful work, Traveling Robert. Be blessed this Christmas time and into the New Years!

  • @mrpink3630
    @mrpink3630 4 года назад +2

    now i know why i like the editing and music so much. honestly i love the music selection, it makes the vids addicting

  • @davidjones7503
    @davidjones7503 3 года назад +3

    As an immigrant first generation citizen, I have to say... This was my favorite video, thank you for sharing your story and family pics. Very great story!

  • @ednakrueger8381
    @ednakrueger8381 2 месяца назад

    This shows others to follow their dreams but be realistic as well. So glade you took the opportunity to start your video’s of your adventures!!

  • @melanieflanigan3505
    @melanieflanigan3505 6 лет назад +4

    Thank you for telling your wonderful story and taking us “along for the ride” please don’t ever stop.

  • @Matt_from_Florida
    @Matt_from_Florida 6 лет назад

    Wow Robert, that was inspiring! My mom just passed November 29th. My grandfather took her on a trip to Cuba in the late 1950s in hopes of taking her mind off my father, but she married him anyway in '59. I was born during the Cuban Missile Crises. There was so much fear surrounding that time that my mom thought we'd all die and I'd never be born. In Florida there was no I-95 then. US-1 was the main North-South artery and during the CMC it was shut to all civilian traffic. It was only open to the military and being just a few blocks from the house I was born in my parents could walk down to where University Blvd. intersected it. They said all hours day & night there was a *constant convoy* of tanks (on flatbeds), armored cars, trucks full of equipment & soldiers, artillery, etc., such that they thought a major battle was about to be fought. Same story where the train ran beside US-1. Apparently President Kennedy addressed the nation in an honest and sobering speech which I'm sure can be found on RUclips. Tense times. It's fortunate sober heads prevailed.

  • @mwdeters
    @mwdeters 6 лет назад +4

    You're a born entertainer Robert. Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment you've provided and much success to you in the future.

  • @grassland5165
    @grassland5165 6 лет назад +1

    Robert,
    Thanks for your videos. We enjoy them. Thanks for coming to the United States and working for your freedom. Happy holidays to you and your family.

  • @nightfall22
    @nightfall22 4 года назад +3

    One of the most kick ass awesome videos to date. I absolutely loved your story brother. So happy I have found your channel. Yours has been one of inspiration for me. More than you’ll know. Big thank you and looking forward to more content.

  • @proumry3325
    @proumry3325 5 лет назад +1

    Dropping in from Southern California.
    Hi Robert, I’ve been following your video for a while now. And I really enjoyed it. Want it to say thank you 🙏 for sharing your amazing traveling videos and life stories with us. Can’t wait for more.

  • @andrewschmitz9707
    @andrewschmitz9707 6 лет назад +5

    With all the growth,l know at times it is just a challenge to see it all,but I especially enjoyed this. My folks live in Fort Pierce, and your story reminded me so intensely of when they left Cuba. The driver I believe worked on their farm or estate,and as soon as he got back the House was literally chained. It is a story you have undoubtedly heard ,but I am sure glad you make us smile through travel. I shall be flying into South Florida April,and I shall try to get you to Sailfish for an IPA!!

    • @TravelingRobert
      @TravelingRobert  6 лет назад

      Thank you! Glad you liked it. I'd like to hear their story some day

  • @loriballard9337
    @loriballard9337 4 года назад +1

    Enjoyed your testimony, Robert! Kudo's for taking that "Leap of faith" leaving your job and pursuing your dream! I enjoy your travel videos very much! Let the good times roll!

  • @stevenwren4963
    @stevenwren4963 4 года назад +3

    What a great story! it's always heartwarming to hear about anyone, who's found a way to make their dreams come true. In the meantime, you're also putting out some fantastic videos for the rest of the world to enjoy, so keep up the good work!

  • @thriftylady1170
    @thriftylady1170 2 года назад

    Thank you Robert! We need more stories like these… and your videos bring so much hope. You are the American Dream. We all need to be inspired. xoxoxo many prayers for you and yours.. (and your RUclips channel) always.

  • @nam6866
    @nam6866 5 лет назад +4

    Your a fine example of an immigrant Sir. Thank you for telling your life story.Your RV video's are Excellent.

  • @steph01879
    @steph01879 5 лет назад

    Thanks Robert for making this video. My wife is Colombian and we both really enjoy all of your videos. This video is my favorite of all the ones you have produced. I really love hearing about how you came to the USA. Living here when you are from another country can be very difficult. My wife still struggles with the culture differences and she has been here for 20 years. I just found this video, don't know how I missed it. Hope we get the opportunity to run into you sometime on the road.

  • @K_DZ236
    @K_DZ236 4 года назад +6

    Love your videos. You must be appalled by the rising tide of the current leftist agenda in this great nation. I for one am so delighted you came to America for you are truly an amazing travel host. Sending love from the great State of Arizona. May the Lord bless you~~Kate

    • @JAe-jc1uk
      @JAe-jc1uk 4 года назад

      You’re missing something here. They had to have 3 years worth of medical care, etc. etc. I believe a sponsor. This program was for the people who had money. In the beginning of the 20th century, your ancestors and mine probably came without a dime and were welcomed to make a go of it. He’s obviously a role model, but don’t think to compare it to the truly destitute who are coming to America out of deepest poverty and sometimes for safety.

  • @christinestange4813
    @christinestange4813 6 лет назад +1

    This was perhaps the best present you could give your viewers ... 'your story'. Thanks Robert and Merry Christmas to you and Ileana! 🎅 ❄ ⛄

  • @johnparker2049
    @johnparker2049 6 лет назад +10

    Robert, you are an example why most Americans welcome those who desire to immigrate here. Isn't it ironic that evil governments have to put up walls to keep their citizens from fleeing their country, while freedom loving countries need to put up walls to protect itself from the hordes of people fleeing from desperate situations. My wife is from Colombia, while she is a happy US citizen, in her heart she is still Colombian. But she does not want to ever live in Colombia again as she enjoys the freedom of the USA and the opportunity the USA has for our children.

  • @cariskel4169
    @cariskel4169 2 года назад

    Hi Robert. I just recently discovered your videos and they have been such a blessing! Your life story is very inspirational. Oddly, my daughter and I have lived in an RV full time for the last ten years, but we have not been able to travel for financial reasons. We love traveling with you on RUclips, and we hope to one day be able to physically travel to some of the amazing places you've introduced us to. You are definitely gifted. Thank you so much for sharing your life and travels and inspiring us all!

  • @188joy
    @188joy 3 года назад +3

    That is the America I love. I’m also an immigrant and that gives me an appreciation of this great country. Love your story- a lot of similarities with my own! Love all your videos!

  • @Catloveschickens1
    @Catloveschickens1 5 лет назад +2

    What a wonderful story about your life! Thanks for sharing and God Bless you!

  • @TicklerDude
    @TicklerDude 6 лет назад +20

    Trump approves of your channel. Stay thirsty my friend!

  • @tsf5-productions
    @tsf5-productions 3 года назад

    Fantastic true life story of you, Robert, that makes "the American dream" a needed episode of yours that everyone should watch. Thanks!
    Oh...one of my brother-in-law had recently purchased a 2020 Chevy "Colorado" ... same 4 door unit and color as yours. I look forward to a ride in it before long.
    And...my wife and I have really enjoyed watching your travel RUclips videos the last few months when we discovered the series on RUclips. May the Good Lord keep you safe in all your travels, Robert! Hope to see you on the roads in Georgia someday.

  • @bobcooper6475
    @bobcooper6475 4 года назад +1

    yur going places i will never go and im 53 robert im disabled and cant walk i got into a terrible accident when i was at work so ive been watch all yur videos and i share them with all my friends around the world so thanks for letting me ride along with you on all yur videos robert god bless and be careful out there and most indefintly where yur mask love you bro

  • @yeh250
    @yeh250 5 лет назад +2

    This is the most inspiring story i have ever heard! People usually got lost in the piled work until getting out comfort zone.Thanks the video for introducing the United States, which make audience not only enjoy the awesome scenery but positive thinking of life. Keeping going 2019, just like you said in the video , we only live once :)