Hi Michelle & Holger, we loved your opening to the vide, great music and road shots. The drone shots of porpoises are cool and much nicer from the aerial views. We heard "step 2" and had to giggle, we totally relate to step 2's! Holger, great inspiring words, yes your videos make us want to get out and explore. Keep the great work you guys! Ps the crab looks so yummy at camp. Have a great next adventure! Tom & Suzanne
Looks like you had a fun adventure. "The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." See you Sunday ✌Mike N Sheila OV the North
Thank You 🙂! It's not always easy, and it really depends what happens throughout the day. Lucky for us, there always seems to be something happening over the last few months...good or bad 🙂. Thank You as always for following along. All the best, Michelle and Holger 🙏
Fantastic episode!! The campsite was perfect. There are so many cool adventures in one trip! Loved seeing the dolphins 🐬 As always beautiful scenery and footage 😊
Thank You🙂! The Dolphins were really cool, it was a pod of about 20 and at some point they were so close to shore that we could almost touch them. All the best, Michelle and Holger 🙏
Wow what an amazing encounter! Awesome footage. We were on the road on Sunday so we didn't get a chance for our morning coffee with you guys, but when we got home, unpacked, showered etc we had a beer with you guys while we cooked dinner! Great video as always! Thanks for sharing Walter & Joanne
Thanks guys🙂! We really got lucky on that one, that was pretty cool to see. We'll have an afternoon beer with you guys tomorrow, looking forward to it 👍. Cheers, Michelle and Holger 🙏🍻
Another great video guys! Loved that you caught the porpoises on the drone....the second time lol. That was cool! Good for you for getting out in the boat... Looked like a fun trip! Cheers Greg and Erin
Yeah, I was pretty cheesed when I noticed that I didn't hit "record". All worked out in the end. That was probably the trip of the year so far, a lot of fun. Thanks as always for your support. All the best, Michelle and Holger 🙏
Fun ride out there in the boat😁 You need to get yourself a boat and get used to being on the water. Start with lakes to get yourself used to it😊 Oh, if you can't swim, then learn to do that! Beautiful sunset😃 Other than the rain, it looked like a good time😃
That was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed myself on the boat in the end. I am actually a decent swimmer and do not have any issues on a smaller lake. There is just something about being on the ocean that just gets me, which is kind of ironic considering that I lived most of my life near, or directly by the ocean. That certainly was a first step to working on overcoming that fear 🙂. Thank You for coming along 🙂. All the best, Michelle and Holger 🙏
Sayward, British Columbia, has many lakes to explore too, but the ocean has many wonders with wildlife. In the Campbell River Mirror Newspaper it has the times of the cruise ships to Alaska or heading back to Vancouver/Seattle. Up at Cape Scott you can see the Auroras when you look towards Alaska/Russia headings when the Sun ejects CME's.
We've seen a view cruise ships along the Johnstone Strait last year when we camped in the area. Nice to know that you can actually look up the schedule👍. We still have to make it up to Cape Scott, it is certainly on our list of things to do this year. Never seen the Aurora, I guess September, early fall, is the best time for it? Thank You for watching 👍. All the best, Michelle and Holger 🙏
I love that place. NC. However, never had much luck crabbing. Thanks for doing all the up island exploring. It is an amazing place. Did the Holberg , San Josef last year when we were evacuated from where we live in the Shuswap due to fires. 😀😀😀
Thank You! The North Island is truly amazing and we haven't even scratched the surface, yet. We're certainly planning to do more in the area this year. All the best, Michelle and Holger 🙏
Thank You🙂! We are sure glad that we are able to do that, it truly is the nicest compliment 👍. Thank You for following along and all the best, Michelle and Holger 🙏
This was epic. The porpoises were so beautiful to see. Loved the drone shots of them too. Going out in the boat to try and catch crab looked really fun. Can't believe this camping spot is free.
Thank You! To see the dolphins right away, was just amazing, something we won't soon forget. This spot used to be an old Logging Camp and is now user maintained. We've got some footage of it coming up next week. There is still active logging in the area, but the camp is not used anymore. Thank You for following along 👍. All the best, Michelle and Holger 🙏
Those were Pacific white sided dolphins 😊. You have inspired us to go out and explore more! We really enjoy watching the videos and usually try and find the places you go to which isn‘t easy or successful most times, but we did go to the place of this weeks video last September when we visited the island. We love Vancouver Island and have been every year since 2015, except during Covid, but are probably going to give it a miss this year, because we want to explore Europe in our campervan. Whenever we miss the island we‘ll watch your videos. 😊 Best wishes from Germany.
Thank You so much. Just looked up the Pacific white sided dolphin and it fits it perfectly 🙂👍. So glad to hear that we could inspire you to get out and explore. Some of the places we've been to have taken us 2-3 tries to get there, but that's just part of the adventure and usually worth it. Travelling through Europe in a campervan sounds like a lot of fun and is something we want to do in the (distant) future with our jeep. Whereabout in germany are you at the moment? I (Holger), was born and raised in germany. All the best, Michelle and Holger 🙏
@@backroadjournals We live in Bielefeld. Europe is a first step for us. The dream is to ship to Canada and visit lots of interesting places in Canada and the US in a couple of years. 😊 Whereabouts are you originally from?
I'm originally from Itzehoe, a town north of Hamburg no one needs to know about unless you're taking the train to Sylt 😂. Left Germany in 1998 with stops in Michigan, Mexico, Fuerteventura and Vancouver Island since 2009.
I have never been to Itzehoe but I know it exists. Bielefeld is quite nice (born and lived here most of my life) but people say it doesn’t exist (Bielefeld-Verschwörung 🤦♀️).
👍Great Video my friend. Dolphins tend to have prominent, elongated “beaks” and cone-shaped teeth, while porpoises have smaller mouths and spade-shaped teeth. The dolphin’s hooked or curved dorsal fin (the one in the middle of the animal’s back) also differs from the porpoise’s triangular dorsal fin. Generally speaking, dolphin bodies are leaner, and porpoises’ are portly. I looked it up because I had the same question? There are more differences but the above is the main. I've got to do a trip to the ocean myself looks amazing. That was a great spot to camp, again great video. God Bless
Thank You 🙂! We looked it up as well as soon as we got home. Turns out these were porpoises, by just comparing the description with the footage. They are also more dominant in that particular area. Thank You for following along and all the best, Michelle and Holger 🙏
Another great opening sequence, I'm really liking your intros. Way to conquer your fears, Holger. Your videos are indeed very inspiring. Keep up the great work. 👍
Thank You! I do not really have a problem with being on a (smaller) lake and paddle around. There is just something about the unpredictability of the ocean that really makes me nervous, especially on an 8ft boat 🙂. Looking forward to watching your latest video tonight 👍 All the best, Michelle and Holger 🙏
Thank You! You are right, that was an amazing trip and it is near impossible to actually capture it on camera. Here's to the next one 🍻. Michelle and Holger 🙏
Great video you two, that was a fun and excellent trip. You did great overcoming your discomfort, Holger! Even with beer butt! Lol. Can’t wait for the next trip with you two! ❤ the other Michelle.
That was probably the trip of the year so far🙂. So much fun! Now we just gotta figure out where to go next🙂. Wherever it's going to be, it's going to be fun 😁. See you soon
We actually have 🙂. I actually do not have an issue when on a lake, as long as it is not too big of a lake. It's the unpredictability of the ocean that makes me nervous, All the best, Michelle and Holger 🙏
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Hi Michelle & Holger, we loved your opening to the vide, great music and road shots. The drone shots of porpoises are cool and much nicer from the aerial views. We heard "step 2" and had to giggle, we totally relate to step 2's! Holger, great inspiring words, yes your videos make us want to get out and explore. Keep the great work you guys! Ps the crab looks so yummy at camp. Have a great next adventure! Tom & Suzanne
Such a wonderful place to spend time..wow
Thank You 🙂! This is certainly one of the most beautiful places we've camped at so far.
Thank You for watching and all the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
What a great trip another video to bring back memories from when I visited.
Glad you enjoyed it and that we could bring back some memories🙂.
Thank You for watching and all the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
“Not smart people “ that’s an understatement. Enjoy your videos!
Thank You for following along👍.
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Fantastic experience!! Indeed, that's what it is all about!! Awesome!!
Thank You, Bruce🙂 !
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Amazing video. Thanks for sharing. 👍73
Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂.
Thank You for watching and all the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Looks like you had a fun adventure.
"The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."
See you Sunday
✌Mike N Sheila OV the North
That sure was a fun time. One of the most beautiful places we've been to.
Safe travels and all the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Excellent as always. You certainly have developed the knack for creating videos that keep your audience engaged.. Cheers.
Thank You 🙂! It's not always easy, and it really depends what happens throughout the day. Lucky for us, there always seems to be something happening over the last few months...good or bad 🙂.
Thank You as always for following along.
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
We live on the best Island on the wet coast as far as I am concerned !
No Doubt 🙂👍!
Thank You for watching and all the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Ahhhhhhh, the wet west coast. Looked like an awesome trip
That may have been the highlight of the year so far.
Thank You for following along and all the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Fantastic episode!! The campsite was perfect. There are so many cool adventures in one trip! Loved seeing the dolphins 🐬 As always beautiful scenery and footage 😊
Thank You🙂! The Dolphins were really cool, it was a pod of about 20 and at some point they were so close to shore that we could almost touch them.
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Such a beautiful spot.
It sure is 🙂.
Thank you for watching and all the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Wow what an amazing encounter! Awesome footage.
We were on the road on Sunday so we didn't get a chance for our morning coffee with you guys, but when we got home, unpacked, showered etc we had a beer with you guys while we cooked dinner!
Great video as always! Thanks for sharing
Walter & Joanne
Thanks guys🙂! We really got lucky on that one, that was pretty cool to see.
We'll have an afternoon beer with you guys tomorrow, looking forward to it 👍.
Cheers,
Michelle and Holger 🙏🍻
Another great video guys! Loved that you caught the porpoises on the drone....the second time lol. That was cool! Good for you for getting out in the boat... Looked like a fun trip!
Cheers
Greg and Erin
Yeah, I was pretty cheesed when I noticed that I didn't hit "record". All worked out in the end.
That was probably the trip of the year so far, a lot of fun.
Thanks as always for your support.
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Lucky! Great shots, I'd be scrambling to get my canoe in the water with them! 😍
Yeah, we sure got lucky on that one 🙂. Right time, right place.
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Fun ride out there in the boat😁 You need to get yourself a boat and get used to being on the water. Start with lakes to get yourself used to it😊 Oh, if you can't swim, then learn to do that!
Beautiful sunset😃
Other than the rain, it looked like a good time😃
That was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed myself on the boat in the end. I am actually a decent swimmer and do not have any issues on a smaller lake.
There is just something about being on the ocean that just gets me, which is kind of ironic considering that I lived most of my life near, or directly by the ocean.
That certainly was a first step to working on overcoming that fear 🙂.
Thank You for coming along 🙂.
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Sayward, British Columbia, has many lakes to explore too, but the ocean has many wonders with wildlife.
In the Campbell River Mirror Newspaper it has the times of the cruise ships to Alaska or heading back to Vancouver/Seattle.
Up at Cape Scott you can see the Auroras when you look towards Alaska/Russia headings when the Sun ejects CME's.
We've seen a view cruise ships along the Johnstone Strait last year when we camped in the area. Nice to know that you can actually look up the schedule👍.
We still have to make it up to Cape Scott, it is certainly on our list of things to do this year. Never seen the Aurora, I guess September, early fall, is the best time for it?
Thank You for watching 👍.
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
I love that place. NC. However, never had much luck crabbing. Thanks for doing all the up island exploring. It is an amazing place. Did the Holberg , San Josef last year when we were evacuated from where we live in the Shuswap due to fires. 😀😀😀
Thank You! The North Island is truly amazing and we haven't even scratched the surface, yet. We're certainly planning to do more in the area this year.
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Great video guys! 🐬
Thanks, Matthew and Preethi, glad you enjoyed it🙂! Hoping to see some of your adventures again soon 👍.
All the best ,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
I commented a few months ago, you guys really inspire me to explore more of VI.
Thank You🙂! We are sure glad that we are able to do that, it truly is the nicest compliment 👍.
Thank You for following along and all the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
This was epic. The porpoises were so beautiful to see. Loved the drone shots of them too. Going out in the boat to try and catch crab looked really fun. Can't believe this camping spot is free.
Thank You! To see the dolphins right away, was just amazing, something we won't soon forget.
This spot used to be an old Logging Camp and is now user maintained. We've got some footage of it coming up next week. There is still active logging in the area, but the camp is not used anymore.
Thank You for following along 👍.
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Those were Pacific white sided dolphins 😊.
You have inspired us to go out and explore more! We really enjoy watching the videos and usually try and find the places you go to which isn‘t easy or successful most times, but we did go to the place of this weeks video last September when we visited the island. We love Vancouver Island and have been every year since 2015, except during Covid, but are probably going to give it a miss this year, because we want to explore Europe in our campervan. Whenever we miss the island we‘ll watch your videos. 😊 Best wishes from Germany.
Thank You so much. Just looked up the Pacific white sided dolphin and it fits it perfectly 🙂👍.
So glad to hear that we could inspire you to get out and explore. Some of the places we've been to have taken us 2-3 tries to get there, but that's just part of the adventure and usually worth it.
Travelling through Europe in a campervan sounds like a lot of fun and is something we want to do in the (distant) future with our jeep.
Whereabout in germany are you at the moment? I (Holger), was born and raised in germany.
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
@@backroadjournals We live in Bielefeld. Europe is a first step for us. The dream is to ship to Canada and visit lots of interesting places in Canada and the US in a couple of years. 😊 Whereabouts are you originally from?
I'm originally from Itzehoe, a town north of Hamburg no one needs to know about unless you're taking the train to Sylt 😂. Left Germany in 1998 with stops in Michigan, Mexico, Fuerteventura and Vancouver Island since 2009.
I have never been to Itzehoe but I know it exists. Bielefeld is quite nice (born and lived here most of my life) but people say it doesn’t exist (Bielefeld-Verschwörung 🤦♀️).
👍Great Video my friend. Dolphins tend to have prominent, elongated “beaks” and cone-shaped teeth, while porpoises have smaller mouths and spade-shaped teeth. The dolphin’s hooked or curved dorsal fin (the one in the middle of the animal’s back) also differs from the porpoise’s triangular dorsal fin. Generally speaking, dolphin bodies are leaner, and porpoises’ are portly.
I looked it up because I had the same question? There are more differences but the above is the main. I've got to do a trip to the ocean myself looks amazing. That was a great spot to camp, again great video. God Bless
Thank You 🙂! We looked it up as well as soon as we got home. Turns out these were porpoises, by just comparing the description with the footage. They are also more dominant in that particular area.
Thank You for following along and all the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Another great opening sequence, I'm really liking your intros. Way to conquer your fears, Holger. Your videos are indeed very inspiring. Keep up the great work. 👍
Thank You! I do not really have a problem with being on a (smaller) lake and paddle around. There is just something about the unpredictability of the ocean that really makes me nervous, especially on an 8ft boat 🙂.
Looking forward to watching your latest video tonight 👍
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Hope to find that spot now that I’m finally an Islander!
Welcome to the Island 👍🙂. Hope you get to do some exploring, especially up North Island just past Sayward 😉.
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙂
@@backroadjournals Have Jeep, will travel…:)
Great video bro! Once again another great adventure, our short videos don't justify how awesome this trip was. Look forward to the next one! Cheers!
Thank You! You are right, that was an amazing trip and it is near impossible to actually capture it on camera.
Here's to the next one 🍻.
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Great video you two, that was a fun and excellent trip.
You did great overcoming your discomfort, Holger! Even with beer butt! Lol.
Can’t wait for the next trip with you two!
❤ the other Michelle.
That was probably the trip of the year so far🙂. So much fun!
Now we just gotta figure out where to go next🙂.
Wherever it's going to be, it's going to be fun 😁.
See you soon
isn’t it great living out here. Ken and Colleen Ross. upper Campbell Lake
We would not want to live anywhere else. We truly live in one of the most beautiful places 🙂.
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Hi. Great videos! Just subscribed. Starting to get out more this year. What publication do you like for backroad maps etc. Have a great day. Bill 😊
Thank You very much for following along 🙂. We use a combination of Gaia GPS, Google Maps.
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
I enjoyed that! Have you considered a small lnflatable for calm waters?
We actually have 🙂. I actually do not have an issue when on a lake, as long as it is not too big of a lake. It's the unpredictability of the ocean that makes me nervous,
All the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
The campgrounds look great, and north island as well. Are they mostly BC parks or Mosaic?
We are mostly on Crown Land and Mosaic. We usually mention when we are in a BC Park.
Thank You for watching and all the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
Beautiful area you were in. How far from Campbell river were you?
It's about 2 hours from Campbell River.
Thank You for watching and all the best,
Michelle and Holger 🙏
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