Solo Women Van life | Gibraltar | Van Breakdown & Farmer Protests [Ep 146]

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 284

  • @youknowme8578
    @youknowme8578 9 месяцев назад +35

    Best day of the week, Heidi day.

  • @johnmacinpreston
    @johnmacinpreston 8 месяцев назад +8

    "Hi-vis, it just sends her over the edge" - thanks Heidi, I now need a new keyboard! Spluttered tea all over it!

  • @patriciapalmer4873
    @patriciapalmer4873 8 месяцев назад

    Love gib could live there quite easily

  • @youknowme8578
    @youknowme8578 9 месяцев назад +17

    Sandra, I hope everything is sorted out in Ireland. It's been a bad run of luck. I will pray that all is now well, and you will be back exploring the world with Heidi.

  • @Steve9357
    @Steve9357 9 месяцев назад +14

    Aww well I hope Sandra's trip isn't anything serious. wishing her well on her flight back home. Loved gibraltar ! so many monkeys! This is a great trip I'm so happy your taking us along on it too! Cheers!🦜🥃🏴‍☠

  • @dragnfli520
    @dragnfli520 9 месяцев назад +22

    God bless you girls! Sure love your crazy adventures! Breakdowns are a bummer but being a team is a joy & will make for a good memory... 🤩
    This channel truly warms me cockels🎉 Cheers from the Kentucky River, USA 🏞️

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  9 месяцев назад +1

      Aww thanks so much 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

    • @augabby7
      @augabby7 9 месяцев назад

      It warms my cockles too🐚🐚🐚

  • @EthelVaughan-d4r
    @EthelVaughan-d4r 9 месяцев назад +11

    Another brilliant video. Heidi you’re such a brilliant teacher, your videos are so informative, love the music and drone images , not excluding Sandra she is just as cool,and it goes without saying just to wish her well

  • @markgruenberg6277
    @markgruenberg6277 9 месяцев назад +6

    Sorry that you had a bit of trouble. Hopefully everything will be smooth sailing from here on. Be well and stay safe. 😊

  • @maureencope2752
    @maureencope2752 9 месяцев назад +5

    Gibraltar is one of my favourite places. I always say this is the place I want to retire to.Have fun girls

  • @lablackzed
    @lablackzed 9 месяцев назад +6

    If I had known your in my neck of the woods I would have shown you around.🍻🍻

  • @Roamingthecotswolds
    @Roamingthecotswolds 9 месяцев назад +4

    Love it. What a crazy adventure.

  • @lovelyskull3483
    @lovelyskull3483 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you Heidi and Bonny, lovely video and monkeys.

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 9 месяцев назад +2

    good vid on channel thanks lee

  • @kellyheywood503
    @kellyheywood503 8 месяцев назад

    You make me smile Heidi

  • @karenjaques3937
    @karenjaques3937 9 месяцев назад +2

    I ❤ your adventures. You two made a good job, well done,despite the realities of a mechanical set back. The monkeys on the rock prevented you two from being taken over by the French and Spanish pirateers. Their custom of greeting one another is so Great Britain too. ( Don't be rude!) Shut that door 😂) I'm so glad for you made me laugh. Portugal next is another open door to pirate magic with endless possibilities. Have a wonderful week, safe travels to Ireland for Sandra, I hope everything goes well. Looking forward to next weeks 💕 and pirate adventure. Give Bonnie a hearty welcome rummy tummy from me, another little old buccaneer from AZ USA.

  • @_Tiamat_.
    @_Tiamat_. 9 месяцев назад +1

    💜💙💚

  • @Rmw1153
    @Rmw1153 9 месяцев назад +3

    Another great vlog, you and Sandra are very entertaining. Xx

  • @annjarvis9300
    @annjarvis9300 8 месяцев назад +1

    Sandra hope all will be ok glad van sorted i luved Gibraltar all the history inside the rock glad all is sorted with van hooe you be ok till Sandra is back always some thing tc now the oldies 🤞🤗

  • @christinedennehy9426
    @christinedennehy9426 9 месяцев назад

    Great 👍

  • @sianwarwick633
    @sianwarwick633 9 месяцев назад +4

    Oh my gosh - what an episode, life eh? Unpredictable. About 10 things crammed into a half-hour. Gibrraltar and monkeys and walking. Couldn't do the glass-way walk. Sandra's being very calm and collected, but we'll look forward to seeing her later, and the dogs, and also your friend. Beautiful camp up before the final one. Glad Sandra's van was fixed. I keep forgetting how small, and yet large and jam-packed Europe is. Enjoy your time, thanks for not throwing the camera and tripod onto the floor and having a pirate tantrum (which you never would) because First Mate Bonny is a good wee emotional anchor. Lookjng forward to more adventures. Sail on my hearties ❤

  • @suebt8794
    @suebt8794 9 месяцев назад +1

    Loving the double act xxx Sandra is great too!

  • @elisabethteau6591
    @elisabethteau6591 9 месяцев назад

    That cave was truly magnificent.

  • @kimdeakin7678
    @kimdeakin7678 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video girls thanks xxx

  • @franktuckwell196
    @franktuckwell196 9 месяцев назад +2

    At the Skytower in Auckland, Newzealand, there is a toughened glass floor, i took photos through it of the traffic way below, a three year old was quite happily playing with his toy car on it, but as i skirted it, i actually felt sick. Glad you are all o.k.

  • @richardanderson4796
    @richardanderson4796 9 месяцев назад +15

    My Mother was born there and my grandfather was the gunnery officer in Gib and received the British Empire medal

  • @jamesmaxwell1922
    @jamesmaxwell1922 9 месяцев назад +4

    Another great vlog. Did you know that, if the Germans had managed to take The Rock (during WWII) there were plans in place for some of the British Army to be walled up inside The Rock (with a year of supplies) to monitor what was happening in the area (such as counting numbers and types of vessels in the harbour). I saw a program showing the tunnels that were used during the Wars, and they are very extensive.
    "The rain left Spain and is accompanying Heidi again!".
    The caves were lovely. Narrowboaters have to get used to being dripped on in tunnels (but there are some that are 'damper' than others).

  • @anitasmith9914
    @anitasmith9914 9 месяцев назад +3

    Cracking thank you both. Phew what a journey...Great advice. ❤

  • @elainekaufman2264
    @elainekaufman2264 9 месяцев назад +3

    What a beautiful place to be stuck

  • @lorrainerichardson3280
    @lorrainerichardson3280 9 месяцев назад +4

    Breakdowns are less stressful with friends around and I'm a stressor (is that a word!!) Glass half empty me sigh. That's one thing about New Zealand lol you can only drive from the North Island to the South Island using the ferry but you are still in the same country lol. Take care loving this adventure. =-)

  • @christineprice5463
    @christineprice5463 9 месяцев назад +3

    Have a good time! Thanks for the video!

  • @kellyheywood503
    @kellyheywood503 8 месяцев назад

    Great back ground music! Guys

  • @mandyharris3213
    @mandyharris3213 9 месяцев назад +4

    Loving your van life adventures with Sandra .. absolutely brilliant .. 🥰xxx

  • @ChrisRobins-c6f
    @ChrisRobins-c6f 8 месяцев назад

    Lovely video, thank you xx

  • @denisechuter7481
    @denisechuter7481 8 месяцев назад +1

    Fabulous video lots of laughs ,hope everything goes well for Sandra and I look forward to next Thursday ❤

  • @SallyCurrell
    @SallyCurrell 8 месяцев назад

    What an adventure. Such a shame Sandra's van broke down but looks like it was in a lovely place.
    Gibraltar looked amazing. What a giggle you both had there. Loved it.....
    Bonnie looks like she's totally loving life. Such a little sweetie.
    Take care and enjoy the rest of your adventure. Xx

  • @susanhill9166
    @susanhill9166 8 месяцев назад +2

    Hi Heidi and Bonnie, am so many days late in watching you video, had a bad week to my friend.
    I have broken 💔 ribs.
    Great to see Bonnie enjoying herself.
    I hoped you washed your hands after touching those monkeys.
    And that Sandra gets the camper van sorted.
    Take care ❤❤❤

  • @pamelajohnson9260
    @pamelajohnson9260 8 месяцев назад

    Loved it, thank you

  • @richardjohn7991
    @richardjohn7991 9 месяцев назад

    That Was Great Heidi And Sandra. Cheers. 🥃👍

  • @kellyheywood503
    @kellyheywood503 8 месяцев назад

    Fabulous video always

  • @investigativeresearchcounc8388
    @investigativeresearchcounc8388 9 месяцев назад +2

    I watch a lot of YT. You are at the top. thanks and keep it up!( Don't be so cheeky...)

  • @jacquelineryde7339
    @jacquelineryde7339 8 месяцев назад

    Loving this van trip with all its pros and cons and gorgeous Bonny having the time of her life. You would make any trip super interesting, should be a TV presenter ❤❤w

  • @Horsehabitx4
    @Horsehabitx4 8 месяцев назад

    Enjoy your trip ladies. 😊

  • @jayoneill1533
    @jayoneill1533 9 месяцев назад +2

    Sandra, good luck on your trip to Ireland. 🇮🇪

  • @willevallas
    @willevallas 8 месяцев назад

    Tack för trevlug video 👍

  • @kuukeli
    @kuukeli 9 месяцев назад

    thank you for the video

  • @augabby7
    @augabby7 9 месяцев назад +1

    Awwww ladies you handled this set back so well. I totally agree with you Heidi & Sandra.......you will have to drop a few things you wanted to see but............now you will have fun & new adventures. It's always a little scary when you don't have a "plan" however you two will attract some like minded spirits going forward & have a blast. God speed to you & Sandra as she travels back to Ireland.
    Give lots of love to the dawgs ha!
    🦮🐕

  • @marielouisebeck8732
    @marielouisebeck8732 9 месяцев назад

    Heidi Day I like that and my favourite day of the week. Thank you for showing us the places you are visiting, it’s so interesting especially Gibraltar !

  • @tonysimister4825
    @tonysimister4825 9 месяцев назад +1

    I've driven over that bridge into Portugal! We'd left it a bit late for Spanish lunch, which is something of an achievement. Portugal is in a different time zone...

  • @geoffcampbell7846
    @geoffcampbell7846 9 месяцев назад +1

    Another great video ladies, well done both. Take care.👋🇪🇺🇺🇦🇬🇧

  • @varsharamnathramballey44
    @varsharamnathramballey44 8 месяцев назад +1

    Really enjoyed this Heidi! Was reminded of you playing with the monkeys in my garden !😅

  • @paulreesauthor3928
    @paulreesauthor3928 8 месяцев назад +1

    So loving your updates. You are both such engaging ladies. Great personalities. Best wishes to Sandra, you've gained an avid fan here. Take care.

  • @yeoldfart8762
    @yeoldfart8762 9 месяцев назад +1

    With all the "#&^*@%#$&" going on this side of the pond it is so great to be invited on your travels Thank You!

  • @jimmyjohnstone5878
    @jimmyjohnstone5878 9 месяцев назад +3

    Bummer about the van problem but at least it's a simple fix.
    I would have just stayed on the site you were at and have someone there help you phone around garages to see which one had the starter in stock.
    Maybe you just wanted to avoid paying fees for further days.
    I am in the middle of planning flights, train and car hire for a trip through Spain and Portugal. I could drive my own car all the way (from NE Scotland) but I prefer to fly South then journey on from wherever I can get a flight to from Aberdeen. Or Edinburgh more likely, as there are more destination options.
    Your trip to Gibraltar reminded me of a three week tour of duty there with the TA many decades ago. There was no gondola up the rock. It was walk or small minibus only. The macaque colony had a few who were very good at stealing food or other stuff from tourists, which I see hasn't changed. St Michael's cave had an army pipe band playing in it on my visit. Rod Stewart's 'Sailing' sounded terrific played in that natural theatre.

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  9 месяцев назад +1

      We had to move because of she couldn’t start it again breakdown wouldn’t come out to the same location anyway … plus we found a gorgeous beach 😄

  • @lilesosannaflower9956
    @lilesosannaflower9956 9 месяцев назад +2

    Sandra if you need anything done in Ireland let me know only too happy to help out. Live near Carrick on SHhannon but happy to take a trip out and about if it helps. Bonnie seems fine with the big dogs now and seems to be really enjoying her little self.

    • @sandrawillis243
      @sandrawillis243 9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for the kind offer. I returned to the van in the next video.
      Will be coming up through Carrick in spring on my boat when the river becomes Sandra friendly

  • @brodie2711
    @brodie2711 9 месяцев назад +4

    How strange Heidi, the way those monkeys greet each other by rubbing their never regions together is exactly how I greet my friends. Great video this week thanks for sharing ❤Stephen

  • @nigelblair2182
    @nigelblair2182 8 месяцев назад

    Yeah, you two did it proud. In the time you had absolutely well done. ❤️

  • @stephenjones219
    @stephenjones219 8 месяцев назад

    Loved the tour of the Rock.

  • @michturner179
    @michturner179 9 месяцев назад +1

    Another great vlog really enjoying your holiday😊

  • @sheilajoseph9953
    @sheilajoseph9953 8 месяцев назад

    Think I need to visit Gibraltar. Love the glass bridge, I'm all for a thrill 🫣😂🤣

  • @riceyo62
    @riceyo62 9 месяцев назад

    Glad your on the farmers' side, Heidi ❤

  • @lw7240
    @lw7240 9 месяцев назад

    Ahh bless you gals. Have a good week. Looking forward to the next video. X❤❤

  • @brianharper3556
    @brianharper3556 8 месяцев назад

    Heidi and Sandra brilliant vlog 💯💯💯

  • @anthonybutler3157
    @anthonybutler3157 8 месяцев назад

    Greetings from the western part of the iberian peninsula. Love how you called your dad. My daughter calls me with questions and it does my old heart proud. Boa viagem.

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  8 месяцев назад +1

      Aww thank you - ‘dad advice’ just make you feel better 😃🏴‍☠️

  • @DaveAppleton
    @DaveAppleton 9 месяцев назад +1

    What a shock it took a a few days to get fixed 😂. The Spaniards favourite word is mañana(tomorrow) 😁. Gibraltar must have really felt like home with all those fellow monkeys living there 🐒 😁. Thank for the vid Heidi.

  • @ZoeA-wh3ep
    @ZoeA-wh3ep 8 месяцев назад +1

    Just love your videos they are so interesting and very entertaining ❤ you are both having a fantastic time never been there but thank you your a pleasure to watch 😊

  • @tommyrot7276
    @tommyrot7276 8 месяцев назад

    Love this video, you are both so enjoyable to watch and listen to. Stay safe.

  • @frankparsons1629
    @frankparsons1629 9 месяцев назад +1

    Oh dear, I can't stop larffin' - monkeys n what they do with their fingers, that creased me up, near choked on me cuppa! Are you bringing back something nice from Marks & Spencers? Just think, all that way to Gib and you come back with something from Matalan. Cheers n pieces of 8 from Smuggler Frank - ha har me hearties an a bottle o rum!😂🥰

  • @Bilbo56
    @Bilbo56 9 месяцев назад

    Kelly and I enjoyed Gibraltar immensely even though I’m blind I could appreciate everything that was going on there. I hope you enjoyed yourself there. It was brilliant

  • @whiskymacable
    @whiskymacable 8 месяцев назад

    Always enjoy your videos Heidi-looking forward to the next one

  • @donnamurray4675
    @donnamurray4675 9 месяцев назад

    OMG…I couldn’t take watching you jumping on the glass skywalk😱😱😱 more sweaty palms😳😳😳

  • @sarahwakelin9248
    @sarahwakelin9248 Месяц назад

    Oh, bless you both......that was a bit stressful, to say the least, but as ever, a very funny vlog.....your positive attitude is so inspiring ❤

  • @janwaller3585
    @janwaller3585 8 месяцев назад

    All your vlogs are great . This was very interesting and informative ❤️

  • @rolandvasquezguzman9083
    @rolandvasquezguzman9083 9 месяцев назад +1

    Boa Tarde y bem vindo o Portugal. Have fun and a good Rum.

  • @sylviawright5181
    @sylviawright5181 9 месяцев назад

    I'll keep my fingers crossed ? Legs ,another interesting video ,👍

  • @NarrowboatWill
    @NarrowboatWill 8 месяцев назад

    Looks stunning Mrs. The weathers crap here. Freezing snow and rain. I wouldn't rush back love..

  • @christinebessah871
    @christinebessah871 9 месяцев назад +1

    Another great vlog..you do make me giggle 🤭 you know us Sooo well 🤪😂😂😂❤️

  • @dianekenyon586
    @dianekenyon586 9 месяцев назад

    Great video enjoy

  • @chrisvalford
    @chrisvalford 9 месяцев назад +1

    Must visit Gib and meet some of my ancestors 🐒. A great thing to do in Porto is to do all the Port tastings, the city itself is a bit too touristic now, but there are tours of the vineyards with tastings in the caves.

  • @annbradshaw792
    @annbradshaw792 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video as always. You're braver than me Heidi and Sandra there's no way that you would get me on that glass bridge let alone jump on it! Looking forward to more travels with you both and the dogs❤

  • @michaeltamborelli2769
    @michaeltamborelli2769 9 месяцев назад +2

    Hi Heidi. Another outstanding video even though you were "monkeying around" at times. You are very well experienced in flying your drone with great editing of the views that you capture. Have you had to get permission @ any of the countries that you have traveled thru so far to fly the drone? It seems that some countries are stzrting to put restrictions on our hobby

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  9 месяцев назад

      I have the big pro so had do my test …. I just have to check all boxes and restrictions before I fly 😄

  • @Linda-k2i
    @Linda-k2i 9 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant vlog. Holidays are boring if you don’t have some challenges makes a good story😆 Good old Polly she just keeps going🤞

  • @StevesRepairs
    @StevesRepairs 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks Lovely Heidi, flippin' 'eck you girls have done some miles on this adventure, I'm glad that Sandra got her van fixed. I hope that you are all doing well. Take care and all the best. Stevie

  • @MommaRose956
    @MommaRose956 8 месяцев назад

    Oh NO! I’m all caught up….Hope all is well for Sandra, and we’ll see ya on Thursday. ❤

  • @rikkiharcourt3868
    @rikkiharcourt3868 9 месяцев назад +1

    Ooh! You do see life don’t you? It’s a wonderful trip though and it’s lovely to see how you continue to explore with calm good humour.

  • @judithfarkas2636
    @judithfarkas2636 9 месяцев назад

    Hubby and I love your vlogs Heidi ❤ living your best life 😊

  • @ElevatedThreat
    @ElevatedThreat 8 месяцев назад

    So sorry to hear about the van breakdown. But that's life. It ain't always easy. I think yall did a great job of overcoming it and pressing on with chins up. I do so enjoy these videos. Thank you so much for sharing yalls adventure with us!! Take care and have fun!

  • @MevRB19
    @MevRB19 9 месяцев назад +2

    Heidi, don't forget you will need Via Verde for the motorway toll auto payment here in Portugal unless, of course, you have something arranged in advance.

  • @Acapulc941
    @Acapulc941 8 месяцев назад

    I so appreciate your commentary about Gibralter. And I love those monkeys with their nonchalant attitudes. I also enjoy watching Bonny take in her world. The look on her little face is precious. Be safe, ladies. Leigh

  • @richardwebb1739
    @richardwebb1739 8 месяцев назад

    Luv it, shenanigans & monkey business!!
    XX

  • @noelcastle3986
    @noelcastle3986 9 месяцев назад

    A great travelogue loving your journey.

  • @JayneGunn
    @JayneGunn 9 месяцев назад +1

    Totally agree with "best day of the week"😊.....adapt and overcome best policy which is what you ladies do so well.👍....Bonny as always a cool calm shipmate😂.... and just out of interest what animal was the springy thing you were wobbling on, did make I chuckle 😂.... Monkeys are also known as the barbary apes😉. Huge thanks as always Heidi and safe travels there and back to Sandra. 🤞for a less problematic time ahead.😊 Take great care .😊

  • @estellegrove4853
    @estellegrove4853 9 месяцев назад +1

    My mates van had dodgy startamotor and she used to put it in reverse and jump it as she turned the key she’d pull the clutch up and it would always start. Anyway apart from that yr adventures are looking amazing! ❤

  • @justmeEnglandUK
    @justmeEnglandUK 8 месяцев назад

    If you get stuck with starter issue again you can bump start it . Tow the van put the ignition to the start position and neutral gear once you start moving press clutch drop it into second gear let the clutch out slowing and it should start if it's starter issue .

  • @heidinortonclarkehnc
    @heidinortonclarkehnc 8 месяцев назад

    Arghh fab video as always chuck xx look forward to the next one stay safe xx

  • @naturevideosmorebylindavan8531
    @naturevideosmorebylindavan8531 9 месяцев назад +2

    So glad things worked out for Sandra's van. You both have great attitudes and go with the flow! Safe travels, Sandra. We look forward to next weeks update! ❤😊

  • @lyndaburrzz9303
    @lyndaburrzz9303 9 месяцев назад

    Another great vid. Loved the computer generated pic of Gibraltar. X

  • @davesturgess
    @davesturgess 9 месяцев назад +1

    always love your vids glad you got sorted look forward to the next one❤

  • @Julie-g3u
    @Julie-g3u 9 месяцев назад +2

    What a view going up. Lots of 🐒 would you be getting some booze before you leave. (Rum?? Have a good one you two enjoy. Caves are fantastic

  • @samandjennysambrook
    @samandjennysambrook 9 месяцев назад +2

    All sent to try us Heidi, glad you got sorted... Gibraltar looks interesting... Happy travels ladies, stay safe ok.🌹👍✖️❤️✖️

  • @richardbanner9050
    @richardbanner9050 9 месяцев назад +1

    Enjoyed the video, thank you. Loved the information on Gibraltar, it's now on my "visit one day list" As I have two daughters, both now in their 30's, who 'should' have been brought up as independent adults by 18 I had a wry smile at the "I've got a problem, phone Dad scene!"