#26 A Hike, Cleaning and organising, Preparing scaffolding.

[@MrCkoollness]

the effort you put in to bring us weekly updates so consistently is immensely appreciated. Delivering such high quality content must take a lot of time and energy, so thank you.

[@MaximC]

Well, I mean it's a job. If he was rich, maybe (or probably) he wouldn't even be making videos, and instead use those hours of filming and editing work on living in the moment some more, doing some other things that are interested, etc.

[@MaximC]

Actually, this thing of regular weekly videos, is probably the worst thing about it all. Keeping it interesting, when in reality maybe you would have liked to live for a few weeks or months in a very "uninteresting" regime... (but it would be bad for the prostitution of "content" ...)

[@MrCkoollness]

@@MaximC wow you have a really negative outlook on things. He stated before that he likes to be busy, doesn't like to do nothing, so that creates a natural flow of developments which you can film. Plus why wouldn't you film this just for the sake of documentation? For the rest of his life he'll have a video diary of his work on the cabins. I don't get you..

[@MaximC]

@@MrCkoollness It's not negative. It's one thing to document for your own pleasure, at your own pace, taking days off from it whenever you feel like it, and it's another thing to keep producing regular weekly videos for KZbin.

[@RaresM91]

@@MaximC if you check his account, you can clearly see that it's not the case. I think you mistake the channel with other types and there's no point on even discussing it even

[@kvk1960]

Another weekly date with Martijn! I am an old lady in Canada, alone, no kids, no partner, with only a few members of my family around, none of whom were ever as close to me as most families are with each other. As much as I absolutely love these videos, and I do because they are the highlight of my week, I am always in tears by the end because of how painfully beautiful each moment is for Martijn, how he makes each moment count, unlike how I have lived my life. Oh how many regrets come rushing to the forefront of my mind each time I watch! Like how much unspoiled land I have bought and sold over the years, gone forever now, unfortunately always taking everything for granted, that this would happen and that would happen, ... only Life never turns out that way. Oh for a second chance at doing things differently! Martijn's ability to live in the moment, yet make magic happen on a daily basis in his quiet perfect way, this wonderful, talented, handsome Renaissance man, his life, would be my template. Best channel on KZbin by far. I just hope the creeps out there don't seek him out in person. Martijn is an international treasure. Thank you Martijn for living the life so many of us wish we had had the courage to lead. ❤🌿🍁🍂🌱🌲🛠

[@dutchgram3799]

YES The work is a gift as well. I love how he seems to live.

[@sussannakbrunllasc605]

Cheers to you dear one nicely said🎭🌄

[@kevins2875]

Never too late to make good moments. Beautiful words you just wrote!

[@carolineallenby6478]

Never too late , my Dear. You at least know now where you made a miss step but life gives you chances every day your alive.

[@teresalouro1615]

I agree never to late to make changes! Lately I have being reading about people who decide to try new things in their 70's and 80's. As long as the body and mind is still willing age is but a number! Sending you positive vibes!

[@Miss.Libby.]

I admire that you’re not prepared to compromise your ethos of ‘living in the moment’ Martijn. Enjoying your outside experiences is very obviously the food your soul needs, and you fulfil those needs by creating an appropriately conducive environment in which you live your life. I sincerely congratulate you on staying true to yourself. A beautiful life indeed. Thank you for sharing another week in your life. 👏🏻🇦🇺🌺🌴

[@loda9510]

So well said, thank you for sharing.

[@dutchgram3799]

I so agree with you. It is all those little things that create the beautiful experience.

[@sussannakbrunllasc605]

Grazie mille Matijn, e magnifica ( Italia) e come te!! As young girl I enjoyed hard-core outdoor camping.🏞🌻🌄 I like your kitchen e al fresco🤠.Ciao

[@outdoorhannah]

This is so well said. I think once I stopped living in the moment and being in the now, too immersed in to do lists and future plans and "have to's", I stopped enjoying life altogether. So glad that I have this back and so happy to see how others like Martijn approach this!

[@Frdunsing]

Yes very well stated. 😊

[@joelr.dennstedt6390]

What these videos mean to us: For 7-1/2 years, my brother and I traveled the world with just our backpacks and duffels. Three years ago, my brother suffered several strokes in Greece, Macedonia, and Kosovo, and we returned to the states. His vision has improved enough to watch big-screen TV, but he remains bedridden. The absolute highlight of our week is when a new Martijn video is posted. We have been watching religiously since its inception, and we thoroughly enjoyed revisiting our Latin American adventures to the end of the world in Patagonia. We love every aspect of the videos, from the skilled craftsmanship to the hikes to the quiet meditative moments. Everyone has their own reason for watching. For us, it is a weekly uplifting event. Thank you! Joel and Stephen Dennstedt

[@sergiymotorin5769]

Hope your brother is improving. I am in similar situation and with him full recovery!

[@joelr.dennstedt6390]

@@sergiymotorin5769 Thank you so much. We are still avidly watching these videos ... both of us! Sundays are the best, and those periodic breaks are murder! I think we may have become dependent.

[@NicoSchweinzer]

One year since your comment, I only read it now - I hope your brother is better again? Sending you love from Austria.

[@joelr.dennstedt6390]

@@NicoSchweinzer It's very kind of you to ask. Steve is still bedridden but mentally alert (other than the old age that is affecting us both). We still watch Martijn's videos religiously and get really impatient when he takes a break, no matter how much he deserves them. I guess we're truly addicted.

[@zamq]

I couldn't stop smiling when you talked about your reasoning behind building the kitchen space the way you did. Nature really is much more than enjoying the sunlight!

[@michelenavarro8083]

Yeah huh? ~ I was completely transcended as he described showering in the rain with the different water temps outside there under the trees.. Oh Lord May This Story Never End! ☺️ PS~ Maybe a Neti pot will help you Martijn .. Summer can be the same way in Alaska.. Someone picked one up for me and it absolutely saved the day! A must for allergies. Feel Better!!🤞

[@catherinegilius5531]

Martin- I started watching these by accident. First I loved the scenery, then I loved the tools, and the coffee. It took me a few weeks to realise I loved the silence. Now you are truly making me think differently about how life could be. Thank you

[@janevalentine6391]

Ditto to Everything you said Catherine!

[@atstickyday3270]

Amazing video as always. Love the fact they keep getting longer. Can't be long enough if you ask me :-). Thanks Martijn.

[@w.woman74bla78]

100% agree the videos are never long enough

[@Lea4-22]

I could gratefully watch for hours.

[@carolking6355]

You are the cleverest man and most artistic since my Dad. He was in WW1. So I am really old. He was 53 when I was born. He took me and my Mother on great adventures from when I was born. Like you I love the outdoors but sadly my husband died recently and I am stuck in bed. I live on memories and love your blog so much. How my dad would have enjoyed your life. Best from New Zealand 🥰

[@barbaralujan7889]

I am really enjoying this. Series I am a new comer, I grew up in mining towns in Colorado, 84 and still l Love outdoor, walk 4-5 miles a day just to be outside

[@beckyhorton7974]

My what a history dear lady you have had and what a true statement when they say here in US “ a apple does not fall far from its tree”. Your dad sounded like he put his family first and he appreciated yous more because he had already learned at 53 what was important. What a wonderful life he gave his family! I too lost my wonderful husband if 68 years to Covid 2 years ago. I am 90 yrs old traveled all over and took our kids everywhere. They all turned out good but the main reason they turned out good was because my husband took the lead in using the Bible as a guide. No spoiled kids they learned to work and then they got to play in the ocean in the mountains camping fishing going to Christian conventions all over the US. I too live on memories but I wish I could sit and have a cup of tea with you my the similar stories I bet we could tell!

[@DavidEvenson]

I am loving watching these films every week. There’s something almost meditative about the way you’re presenting this story. It’s a refreshing change from the run-of-the-mill 10 minute long formula that seems to be everywhere on KZbin right now.

[@GardenRetriever]

Hello Martin, As a person who loves solitude, the companionship of the outdoors is divine. The balance of enjoying your life and working on your home is great to see. It was also lovely to see your family visit and to have "helpers". In America, we are struggling to understand the past where food/shelter/safety were the goals, fast forward to now, where the future of America is in the hands of people who worry about "likes" on social media and getting the most "stuff", with minimal work. Our education system is so dumbed down it is frightening. There are exceptions, but they are a sliver of our population. It was nice to kids interested in learning basic life skills, you helped them experience that. Enjoy your beautiful life and thank you for allowing us to come along. Your footage is beautiful. All the best.

[@themagster1959]

Summer in the mountains is spectacular! I’m so glad I found your channel, it’s escapism at its finest 🥰

[@laurawalker4042]

Martijn popped up on my feed one day. I’ve been bouncing around his videos ever since. I’ve learned things. One of which is to slow down and enjoy the process of a task. Don’t rush to the finish line. Stop, take a walk, be in the present with all things. Also, simple is beautiful

[@Jarfm]

Anyone that might critique how or why you do something should realize that you are doing and building for yourself and your tastes. I admire that you only change enough to make things useful to modern needs, but strive to leave what doesn’t need to be modified. Beautiful blend of old and new ways.

[@carolineallenby6478]

Martijn, Really loved this episode, reminds me of 50 years ago when after loosing our home in the 1968 bush fires my Husband and I took off to central Queensland to a place called Rubyvale, to mine sapphires. we had a panelvan which we slept in and a tin shed which we built with bush timber and corrugated iron, in which to cook. No solar in those days we used a carbide lamp which was a bit tricky. Our shower was open air also with a hand pump to pump warm water from the fire up to a 5 gallon drum with a shower rose on it. Our toilet also three sided over a drop pit. we were considered POSH because we had a kerosene refrigerator, as my husband would only drink cold beer after a hard day digging dirt. The locals just keep their beer in the shade. We had to go 40 Kilometres into town to get drinking water, all other water was from the village bore. It was an exciting experience and we stuck it out for 10 months then took our profit and spent it on the Great Barrier Reef before going back to the Blue Mountains to rebuild our home. Your wonderful videos have brought back these memories for me. I have watched everyone and wait impatiently for the next one. Highlight of my week. Best wishes for your continued health and happiness, Caroline Allenby PS the Allergy could be the Birch, my Finnish friend has to leave Oulu every summer to go to Paris, LOL or that's what she tells her husband.

[@kaylagray6112]

Wow what a story Caroline!! thank you for sharing

[@forthrightnight]

I zoomed in on your profile and darned if it wasn't Mrs. Doubtfire (see movie of same name) feeding the emu. You sound like a real firecracker. Cheers from B.C. Canada

[@sararichardson737]

That sounds cool: talk about turning lemons into lemonade. Good on you!

[@EJ-mm8wc]

You are an artist. Your visuals are well composed and inspiring.

[@outdoorhannah]

so ture, I sometimes feel like he paints with video.

[@georgemulford2910]

He’s a graphic designer

[@DutchBatNL]

I (49 year old man) just start to cry in a good way when seeing all this, thx Martijn!

[@edie_perty]

Beautiful video Martijn. Is there anyone on your side of the mountain who produces their own honey ? It's very good for treating allergies and helps you body build up an immunity to local pollens.

[@maryp2747]

Martijn, along with the local honey you can make teas out of raspberry leaves, stinging nettle (which I think I saw on your property), and dandelion leaves to help with allergies. I put pinches of the wild foraged herbs that I find in my yard in my coffee while it's being brewed.

[@uslee19]

And hot peppers help too. Anything that makes your nose run, clears and resets.

[@editmar1806]

yes, honey helps. But you have to have real honey from someone with bees. Not from the supermarket

[@phylliscraine]

Years ago, when we were adding a dry stone wall in our back yard, I remember two things our master mason said: when I asked how it was going that day, Ed said "The digging is good" and when he was asked about how to choose stones for a wall he said "There are three kinds of rock: a face rock, a shim rock and an ugly rock!"...words to live by.

[@paulgilbert9346]

My Monday morning ritual is always much improved after watching your superb videos. Thank you for sharing your passion.

[@lisadavis4279]

The kitchen and shower are perfect for you. That is what is important. Enjoy!

[@kathyboudreau-henry1717]

Some folks always have to put in their two cents worth. Sheesh. If you ask us, ok, but why do people have to chip away at your decisions? I defer to you, Martjin. I get such enjoyment following you achieve your dream. Keep on truckin' 👍

[@garyhand6480]

Those Farm Ladies seem pretty shy. Good place to buy chicken to clean and eat, along with eggs also. thanks for allowing me to travel along with you!

[@soniaclarke1171]

Martijn, I love all the projects you do and your filming expertise is truely amazing. I find your channel so relaxing and enjoying the out door life you live, so connected to narure. You so rightly said you have to take the bad weather days to gain the beauty of the good ones. Your little garden planting encouraged me in my small back yard to grow herbs, tomatoes and lettuce. Your videos are getting longer and giving pleasure to many. Thank you for all the hard work you put in. From the UK.

[@janevalentine6391]

Martijn, you are living the life so many of us would love to live...you've put in so much hard work and are so committed to living your dream...it's Very Admirable, indeed. This episode was better than a good movie. The hike was Absolutely Fantastic. If I wasn't 70 and married I'd travel there and marry you...and complicate everything... lol, lol, lol, hahahahahaha...I doubt I'm the only woman who has thought this.

[@disee1490]

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to your rational for the outdoor kitchen and shower. The stone wall is just beautiful, you should be so very happy and proud of what you have achieved in building your home. Very much enjoy seeing your progress from week to week. You have come along way Martijn and should be very satisfied with this home that very much marries and compliments its surrounding natural beauty!!!

[@collateralgaming6982]

I hope that honey trick works for you in the future. Find the closest bee keeper and get some unfiltered honey and that should help you against anything that might stir your allergies up in a 20 mile radius. Least that's how it works for us in Appalachia.

[@senghunter1010]

That works for me too. I’m from the Appalachian Mountains as well. Cool.

[@kayjones6147]

Mr. Doolaard, you are the most industrious person I've seen in a long time. I especially loved how you carefully cleaned up around that workbench, everything looks as though it had never been used. I've been "binging" on your videos and enjoyed them so much. Guess I'll be on the "next week" list soon. Thank you for sharing your adventure with your cabins and the beautiful scenery all around you. I only wish my late husband were here beside me watching your video because he truly appreciated "attention to details" in everything he ever undertook - just as you do.

[@graziaszczerbanov6925]

The fact that you never hit the camera whilst swinging around these massive slabs of lumber, is incredible!

[@sissilia449]

I didn't want it to end. Brilliant video once again. The stone wall is wonderful, looks like it has been there for hundreds of years. Thanks for sharing another week with us.

[@jardindupresbytere4822]

This "see you next week" sounds like the words of a therapist. Thank you for sharing this sense of calm!

[@sharlettedavidson81]

I cant wait for your next steps with the roof ,,,how exciting for you and you will be able to try out your crane you made,,,, this will be really a proud moment for everyone who has been watching from the beginning of your journey here, Thank you for allowing me and so many others to join you . It has been a super adventure to watch. Much love and peace to you,,,,MN, USA…🇺🇸

[@abird1539]

Yep- that ingenious CRANE! I can't wait to be your cheerleader! Be so very care-full tho- you're a long difficult journey away from medical help. My Gramma/mom instincts sent out worry signals. Keep the patience, as you've shown you have, and keep safety first. Prayers up for a smooth job of the roof. Gonna be making a load of memories! More memories! Its great that you're creating a story-record as well as a homestead. We're lucky to be able to 'be there'! Thanks so much, Mart, be safe and well. Salute!

[@judyannludchawefoyagao8278]

It is great to watch how that picnic table came about as it is my favorite thing about this build besides the walks and nature and audio.

[@DonkyPunch712]

Martijn I can't tell you how much peace these videos bring me. I've been trying to figure out what kind of watch you wear, if you manage to see this I'd be thrilled if you let me know!!

[@markseager5177]

There's a timeless quality to Martijn...I cannot imagine the enlightenment that comes from having transversed that much Earth (years on a bike)- on the ground, self-propelled, through the beauty of diverse landscapes and peoples...unbelievable.

[@nrsvlda70]

Anyone beside me need to have my coffee handy when I watch these. They’re SO relaxing.. I find myself wanting to fall asleep.. then I have to back-up and re-watch!! Love that you took a break to go for a hike, to clear the head.. refresh the soul!! We need to live each moment for what it offers.. the work will still be there. Stay safe/well Martijn!!

[@sandidickinson7506]

You are living the dream of most people. Thank you for sharing.

[@Itsaboutthewaterlife]

Well said.

[@caronadams4486]

Martijan...I love the music selections and how you weave them in. I feel like I'm there...breathing it all in. Such an interesting life you live, learning about the people and land...building your homestead. Looking forward to experiencing it with you.

[@kvk1960]

I so agree! I caught myself swatting away the imaginary flies I heard buzzing around in the video, I was so engrossed in the moment!

[@fiberbeads]

Caron, that was one of two points I wanted to make after watching today's video! The choice of music at the peak of the mountain walkabout was perfection.

[@ndorib]

Lovely how they understand each other, one talking in english and the other in italian.

[@Frdunsing]

These 25 videos are incredible, peaceful and breathtaking. I watch them over & over. The filming is well produced. Sometimes the body learns to adapt to the environment and allergies go away. I agree with the local honey comment. Maybe that will help. I watch your videos to motivate myself to renovate rooms, paint the interior & exterior of the house, reconstruct that backyard & garden. I figure if you can do these a large scale projects, then I should be able to tackle and completed my small scale projects. LOL 😆 thank you.

[@bengiles5646]

Watching a week of your life every Monday in 45 minutes is the most chilled part of my week. Your outdoor shower is superb. Definitely better than 3 tiled walls and a glass door! Your building a little slice of paradise. When the picnic table is finished you’ll have a dining room like no other!!

[@rita1259-y5c]

You have elevated the act of living to a delightful art form. I sit here in my little house in Tennessee and recall the many times I've camped in the Great Smokey Mountains as a child. My mountains are very small by comparison to yours, but the feeling of being outside is why I'm adicted to the beauty of your videos. I'm so appreciative of you for sharing! Thank you!

[@sussannakbrunllasc605]

Hear hear Rita, Credit to the living God Jah. 🌄 .. Gloria, in NJ👋

[@rubyreddress1]

👍Wonderful watching you not able to take my eyes of the screen.🙋🏻‍♀️

[@maryannlibanan3845]

That is really an amazing view I don't think I'll ever get tired of seeing it in your videos which you generously shares with us every week. Thank you so much!

[@AfroMyrdal]

I remember a few months ago I watched the "One Year" video, and recently I found my self lacking in interesting, relaxing, motivating and educational content. I realize that's a hard nut to crack or whatever the saying is. Or is it "a lot to ask"? I don't know. Regardless! One thing that strikes me is that you NEVER use music unless it's to in woke a specific maybe unintentional feeling, but non the less a feeling. Like the «Iles» song by Jordan Critz in that very video. I cannot describe how that made me feel. I wanted to cry, I wanted to smile, I wanted to cheer. Everything seems so methodical and intentional, yet so organic and chaotic. Not often do I find myself binging a whole KZbin channel and seemingly not have the ability to stop, I am enthralled in what you do, the way you tell a story without saying a word, having it so peaceful and letting us hear every notice you hear is fantastic. I know a few channels has gotten this award I'm about to give out over the years, but in 2023 you will be the recipient of the most honorable and prestigious award of being my favorite KZbin channel. This means you'll get a place on my wall of awesome creators. Anything you would like to tell the 14 others on the wall including me? Hehe I hope you have an awesome day and I hope I get to come by sometime to see this spectacular place. Much love from Norway. :)

[@gingermany6223]

It’s the attention to the audio that really makes these videos great. Thanks for putting in that extra effort.

[@rosariovillasenor9885]

Thank you Martin for giving us a moment of thinking analyzing and meditating. You have a great mind to make a book as you have the talent,courage and determination to keep on moving forward. You will lived long as you are adaptable and could fit any given situation. I totally agree with a majority of people that make their comments. I feel that the people making comments are intellectually inclined and downright correct and honest on their comments. I pray that you will succeed whatever you endeavor to do. Good luck 😊

[@cynthiawalton2598]

I love what you have done with the outdoor kitchen. A little bit of water never hurt anything accept electronics lol. You have an amazing knack of doing what looks great and is functional. Indoor outdoor living at its finest. Love it

[@annacodagnone2109]

I figure a storm throwing around pans, cans and all the beautiful things you keep on your shelves. I admire the way you look at the world around you. I couldn't gather object swept away and chase insects, bugs and maybe snakes. I would be terrified. I live with some land around my house. I planted trees, flowers, made an outdoor kitchen (not myself, a bricklayer) but I am afraid of spiders and all jumping and creeping creatures and though I like it. You do amazing things and all by yourself and I envy your skills. Have a nice week.

[@mercyvaldes6190]

I have seen your videos of rebuilding 2 Cabinetes in the Italian Alps. This jus a beautiful place at every hour at sunrise and at Sunset. I Admire you very much and I see how you enjoy doing everything up there. You have many qualities : hard working , intelligent, persistent , you like everything to look good , a perfectionist putting the stones on that roof on the first cabin was beautiful and hard. I just want to let you know that you have a fan viewer. I’m learning a lot watching and listening you. I will keep looking for your videos and take care of going outside at night because of the wolves outside. Also you are a great cooker! Take care

[@mariainge5477]

Is really nice experience, to be able to cook outside, having almost all the natural elements Very handy, no smoke Inside your living area, and having all the beautiful views surrounding, something That can not be done Indoors...Thanks Martijn...🌞🌳🌲🌿🌷

[@janetboozer4415]

I really love what you are doing. It is so funny when you hear the cow bells how you stop and go to see them. You are magnificent.

[@millinerbonet]

Appreciate your monologue there, about 2/3 through the video. The tension of "sheltering" ourselves without going overboard with it, and leaving room to wrestle with nature and enjoy our environment - without cutting ourselves off from it too much - is a really good thing. Putting ourselves in a position to take on that worthwhile challenge - and then actually taking it on - that's "where it's at". And you reminded us of that. Beautiful.

[@carolynellis387]

You are are a Man of Nature which most of us have forgotten how to do....

[@ianfraser9528]

I can tell already that this place is going to look like it grew there. Keep up the amazing work. ATB from Scotland.

[@michaelgraham6612]

fellow scot!!! I'm down at pease bay right now, where you watching from?

[@ianfraser9528]

@@michaelgraham6612 I watched it from sunny Glasgow. 🌞 ATB

[@pamelawright502]

Hi Martijn. My goodness you’ve come so far with your beautiful place in the Alps. I don’t know about anybody else but I love EVERYTHING you’ve done. Your talk on living outside, I totally get. It’s how I wanted to live once my kids grew up. We did sell up and upgrade the caravan and go around Australia x2 but then had to come back to look after my elderly mum. So I’m back to living in a house in a street again….YUK YUK YUK…what I wouldn’t give to sit on your property for just one day and soak that magnificence that is there. I watch you every week and can’t believe how much you’ve done. I LOVE IT ALL….so lovely to meet your brother and parents. I bet they never wanted to leave….bless you, stay safe….big Aussie fan…😊🇦🇺🫶🏼

[@ibennion]

Stunning. You bring peace and tranquility into a world of chaos. I love the photography and production and look forward to viewing a weekly window onto your world. Thank you.

[@ClosertoLandscape]

I ´ve watched most episodes over the last two months and rewatch some of them from time to time. Slow pace in everything is so admiring. I have been working on my cabin in France over the last 20 years, so hopefully we can admire your work en be your digital companions for some more years to come?!

[@francescam9539]

I think you’re going to love the Bluetti, it’s does an amazing job. Great video as always, the views are always amazing, and great job on the stone wall. If any of the farmers in your area keep bees, try the local honey. It will help with the allergies. Take care!

[@abird1539]

Listening to the clanging as you hauled the pipe up the mountain, I wondered if the nearby farmers & shepherds wondered what kind of crazy cowbells the 'new guy' got! Add me to the list of folks drawn to stop by & help. That being impossible since I'm on an Alaskan island, I imagine being your dog companion- goes everywhere, adores you& what you're doing, etc. My first years on this island were similar with 'bushcraft' the only way to get by. We, the 'now-old-timers', love storytelling of those days, before roads, electricity, telephones, etc. Many 'youngsters' find it hard to believe we made it, especially 'no phones'; we had a mail plane then, weather permitting. Only those of us with creativity, ingenuity and PATIENCE and fortitude are still here-- and loving life. Proud I raised my son here, he chose his wonderful mate, had 4 sons, and now they're starting families- none planning on leaving this paradise. So you never know how your solo-story will end! A salute and cheers to you for a long and wonderful adventure!

[@stacyharrell-mathers9543]

Thanks for the peaceful content that you are creating, I really appreciate your efforts. Also, the mother in me says to take a spoonful of local honey every day for your allergies.

[@chevelleleathers5703]

Suggestion: Take some of those larger and small stones and place them in your kitchen area to help keep some of the dirt down. Thanks for continuing to provide us with these awesome videos!!!

[@Nan54424]

Thank you Martijn for taking the time to give us these amazing photo shots of the countryside! I amazed by your fortitude to getting everything done. I agree that the honey will help your allergies, especially local honey. Keep up the good work. You are inspiring us all.

[@Monkeybutt4659]

You have an absolutely stunning place to live. I love watching you fabricate the things that you need and the lengths you are going through to accomplish your dream. Wish I were still a young, vibrant woman because I would be there with bells on to help you as a helper. I have always enjoyed mother nature and being outside to admire her beauty. Things are just there on the shelf for people to pick up, that someone else's hand made. People have let the old ways go by the wayside and gotten quite lazy. Being able to be self sufficient is a wonderful thing and I admire your tenacity to get things accomplished and the idea of making it as though it has always been there. Love your videos and and how passionate you are about things looking weathered and aged. Much love from Virginia, USA.

[@pegmountney2708]

I watch your captions listening with my headphones. The sounds you capture are amazing. Right down to the bees & the flies. I love your mention of living with nature. Warms my heart as a nature lover myself. Thank you again & as always for sharing your wonderful & breathtaking homestead with us

[@mylifetimephotograph]

It sometimes feels, in this, that you are at the edge of heaven. A dream.

[@pattywest1]

It’s interesting how watching your living & working to build your home relaxes me while motivating me at the same time. Thank you for filming your beautiful life .

[@evolecaep8752]

All the hard work so far, all the hard work to come, money spent, hardships, all of it is worth it for the view from the window. Highlight of the week.

[@katalingerstenberger2758]

When my allergies (hayfever) act up, I take 24 hr antihystamine pills just before bedtime. Helps getting through the day a LOT! Your homestead looks very comfy and inviting!☺️👌🏻

[@erikneff3517]

I loved the competing sounds of scaffolding and cow bells. It made me think of Jacques Tati. 😊

[@ourwetdogs5232]

Thanx as always Martijn for sharing this with us. Ever appreciate the time and effort you put into producing such captivating camera angles and shots coupled with delightfully appropriate audio without it seemingly interrupting the works progress too much. More please.

[@designgroup6874]

Martijn, I’m only watching this now (December) because I only just found out about you and these videos, but I’ve been enjoying them immensely. You’ve inspired me to do more projects of my own, albeit much smaller ones! I wanted to say that for next spring and summer with regard to your allergies, I also suffered a lot here in Greece until I was told about a wonderful cure: eat honey collected from bees in the area. They use the same pollen that’s bothering you to make the honey and by eating it your body builds up a resistance. Eat a spoonful or two a day and after a few days you should see a big difference. I hope this works as well for you as it did for me. All the best.

[@elwee97]

En als dat per ongeluk en onverhoopt niet zou werken dan kun je nog denken aan cetirizine-tabletjes, 10mg. Werkt als een malle bij mijn pollenallergie 🤗

[@nickpacitti3247]

Claritin... for allergies...helps with poison ivy, oak and sumac break outs too 👍🤙✌️ Another Great Video Martijn 👏👏👏

[@jillpetersdagel8911]

Also local honey. And how could that be bad?

[@sandra4710]

and if that doesn't work try zyrtec; you have to give it a little time. It might not help the first day. I take it every day all summer.

[@TheFiXNormal]

@@sandra4710 Yup. Zyrtec, Zodac or Cezera are what helps me every time I get attacked by pollens. 😬

[@hprincessbride5277]

Hello from North Beach, Md. By God’s amazing Grace I get to live on the Chesapeake Bay. I am not jealous of your view, I am in AWE! Thank you for sharing your walk with us! It was beyond words! Still speechless how you enjoy each day “as the world” convinced many how much we “think” we need! Simplistic its best! Especially the cooking and furniture!!!🙌🏽

[@chrisandmarilynseetheworld3473]

Greetings from Canada we have been watching your labour of love since you started. Its amazing how much you have accomplished . Its alot of work but as an observer my husband and I love the detail and care you take with each project. The scenery is amazing. We look forward to each week . You inspired us to get a drone and take some beautiful scenery shots while we are vacationing in NorthWest Territories in Canada. See you next week .

[@georgepeat5269iearth]

Many thanks, still catching up, but a pleasant peaceful pace with your videos. No bingeing with your videos. winter will calm your allergies. Ha Ha. For what it's worth I agree with many of your followers comments.

[@jackquack2979]

Excellent quality videos. I cycled up the Dolomites into France and dropped down to Grenoble yrs ago and these bring back a feel for the area. I like to watch on Oculus Quest with viewing quality set to high. It's like being there. Thanks Martijn and best of luck with the roof.

[@PiaBros]

Thank you for that. I almost feel like i am there anyway but what a great idea.

[@anamariaprado2718]

I agree with you, it's much more joyful and satisfying to live in contact with nature as much as possible.

[@lorenzocostabile]

sometimes i feel so bad because i cannot give you more than a view and a thumb up... you're an incredible human being, thank you for sharing this amazing journey, your thoughts and your artistic images of nature with us.

[@bobmiller4343]

We live in a world of critics. If we didn’t remember this we have KZbin to remind us.So beautiful that we are not all clones. Your journey is inspiring.

[@bellab1973]

Fifty minutes of pure joy! Thank you Martijn.

[@AudriannaB-World-Peace]

Just beautiful! Each time you come closer to creating new things to make things better and come closer to making beautiful living spaces. What a glorious environment. Just taking vitamin C will help your allergies! 🌟

[@Chiamex]

I love everything about this channel. After your climb, the view from the top of the mountain coupled with the music was pure joy! Gracias.

[@danielking4416]

Martijn, you also have six admirers in Indiana and Illinois who are fascinated with your videos for a very unique reason. My wife has a brother and sister who are married, but the unique thing for us is that my father in law (may he rest in peace), immigrated to the U.S. from the next valley north of you. Exactly the same kinds of structures there as what you have. We've been to the valleys several times and enjoy your videos as they remind us of being there. There's some amazing Church history there in Torre Pellice that I think you and your father might appreciate. Looking forward to seeing the scaffolding and "crane" in action!!

[@heatherbush5619]

We look forward to your videos every week. Just love what your doing!!

[@phoebepaxford7184]

I so enjoy your videos, they're so good for my battered mental health. I feel like the slowness and joy in the present moment is the antidote to the rest of social media!

[@js97k52]

To me, probably the best, most hopeful things going on in the world at the moment are your films and the James Webb Space Telescope. Thanks. Keep going. Just perfect.

[@katerinavogdantsali3637]

Hello from Greece, your video style is so natural and your personal trait also, that's why I like to watching you very much. You live my dream.... keep walking!!!!

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

Thank you for sharing your projects. The picnic table will be amazing. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@ruthgwyn3096]

You're creating such a beautiful life for yourself. Nature is so beautiful.

[@aussiekerry3101]

Also at 28 mins in - it was an ethereal experience at the peak and added to by the piece of music you chose - amazing! Thank you 🙏🏻😊

[@jdhinckley1954]

I get what you are saying about the "outdoor" kitchen and being exposed to nature. I find it essential to be exposed to the outdoors and the weather, on good days and bad (which aren't so bad...:). I love outdoor showers.

[@MuddyDuck...]

Simply amazing how quickly 50 mins flew by watching your latest upload. Great to see all your preparations before the next major phase. Also fascinating to see your visit to the local farmers family - as a very different type of farming to that which I grew up in...

[@elsiejane2337]

Martijn , i think all you vids are great , watch them all, your a clever bloke , the way you make everything , always busy , the scenery is fabulous , you carry on doing just what you enjoy the outside life & nature is wonderful, love to watch all you do , get yourself a stock of hay fever pills, take care, England

[@terryfriedman3556]

My husband discovered your series in early December. WE ARE HOOKED! The cinematography is incredible, the project unbelievable, and your endless strength and endurance are mind blowing,. I am also always amazed at how you either already know how to do whatever needs to be done, or figure it out in short order and do it! In the episode where your parents were there I saw your dad working on something. That made me wonder if you learned a lot of what you know from him. Did you? Overall a magnificent watch that is so soothing and beautiful it is like being there with you hanging out on the side of that mountain. Can't wait to see what comes next. Keep up the amazing series. One of the best out there as far as we are concerned.

[@janemarett1885]

Allergy problem, I think , need some medication, Summer doesn’t help , hay fever 🥵. Brilliant walk and scenery, just so peaceful.

[@judyeuller7602]

Another great video, Martjin. As an aside, I don't know how the cows can stand the constant sound of their cow bells. 🙃

[@alanvanreed6878]

its actually cruel ......studies have shown that many cows are deaf from this ....

[@judyeuller7602]

@@alanvanreed6878 Oh, that is so sad to know. 😢. Do you know if anything is being done about it?

[@marieleopold1625]

Lovely vid Martijn, thank-you 4 sharing. They say that a natural way to heal /help with allergies, is 2 eat unpasturized honey from your local area. Maybe some in your tea/coffee, would ease the symptoms 4 U. U live in a 'bit of paradise' and what is most refreshing 2 watch is your 'appreciation' of it all. Health and God Bless!

[@TheJimcrooks800]

That was a very beautiful video. It appealed to my overwhelming need to clean, tidy and organise. But yet you did that in a very relaxed, laid back way. I know the edits keep a lot out of it but I like your methodical approach to tasks - and yet your very sensible non-completion of a task before the next essential one is tackled. Building in a variety of tasks is really smart - as is downtime on a hike! I am enamoured of the statement that we have been made as human BEINGS and not human DOINGS. I think you are learning to be in the moment and whether it is a new work bench or a stone base for a picnic table or simply shifting 'stuff', you do it in a measured way that I envy. Well done again. Loving the series.

[@lindaann5860]

Enjoying the natural sounds and the cowbells ringing as cows pass by. Views are beautiful.

[@wildpeace]

I love that so much of your living is done outdoors. I remember coming back from the Camino I struggled living indoors again and still do. So much more beautiful if you can be outdoors. Thanks for continuing to share your beautiful home.

[@nicbishopNZ]

I love that I get to listen to Hammock while watching this