Vanlife AUSTRALIA: When Things Don’t Go to Plan… 🇦🇺

[@2Passports1Dream]

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[@Jennifer-mv9pg]

So proud of my fellow aussies! How awesome are those guys. Just know this country is full of such chilled handy people

[@2Passports1Dream]

So true!!! Literally the quickest to come and help 😍😍

[@Jeni10]

We are known for banding together to get things done. Several years back, a train was in the station during a busy part of the day, and a man lost his footing trying to board the train and ended up with one leg stuck between the carriage and the platform, unable to get himself out of the predicament. Immediately the train conductor became aware of it and delayed the train’s departure. Several people from the platform tried to help but he was really stuck. So then they got everyone to exit the carriage and as soon as everyone was out, they began to push the carriage by leaning on it, trying to widen the gap so the man could get free. If you search KZbin for it, you should be able to find it.

[@jjkanal640]

The reason why I returned to Australia from Europe is because I feel safer here, I know that if something ever happens to me like an accident or getting locked outside my RV, people always help here

[@2Passports1Dream]

Oh yeah we’ve never felt so taken care of! People came to help within seconds!

[@LS-kw7ck]

Only if you’re white

[@Dobuan75]

We were raised to look after one another here… mostly because everything else is trying to kill us. 😉

[@jeffrey88888]

Usually the auto lock can be turned off on the dashboard controls if you press the menu button on the steering wheel while the key is in the on position.

[@2Passports1Dream]

We didn’t even know it was on 🥲

[@KWV24]

I think having car trouble with a bunch of blokes standing around problem-solving with you is the quintessential Aussie experience. The "ahhh that's not what you want" was perfect.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hahahaha 😂 it was terrible yet brilliant!

[@davidhynd4435]

Aussies have a strong "mateship" culture. When things go wrong everybody pitches in to help. It warms my heart to see it in action - I'm very proud of my country :) So glad you were able to get back inside. That's definitely weird that it keeps locking itself like that.

[@2Passports1Dream]

It was such a wholesome moment 😍 We were soooo happy to get back in, wow!

[@georgemckinnon7134]

Enjoying your Aussie series! I went there for the first time two months ago. Started in Jacksonville, Florida and flew across the country to Los Angeles. A few hours later, I boarded a flight to Sydney. I love Qantas! With no sleep, and arriving 2 days later than when I left, I rented a car and drove to Melbourne. From there, I highly recommend the Great Ocean Highway. A wild Koala bear crossing the road and hugging a Eucalyptus tree was the highlight of my trip. An incoming Cyclone ended my chance of seeing the Great Barrier Reef, but there will be other opportunities. My take-home from this brief travel is to be open-minded, appreciate and embrace change and other cultures, and to just not fret the small stuff (or the big stuff, like the cyclone) and enjoy what is in front of you. The experience made me appreciate what I have and affirms that people are lovely everywhere. Australia made me feel welcomed.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@dunkodownunder]

It's good that you got back in your RV. Hey it's not a road trip without some drama. At least you know when you're in trouble you can rely on the kindness of strangers.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hahaha so true - it keeps it interesting 😂 we were so lucky there were so many people there to help!

[@dunkodownunder]

@@2Passports1Dream Can't wait for the next Video. I'm hooked...

[@MolGameVidz]

Great video! That bird is actually called a cockatoo. Also it's normal for Melbourne to have a big drop in temperature like that... It can rapidly change from hot to cold and sunny to rainy lol. Looking forward to the next video. Enjoy the Blue Mtns!

[@2Passports1Dream]

The coolest wild bird ever… well despite the bin chicken 😂😂

[@commonsense-grs]

Sulphur Crested Cookatoo to be exact.

[@sheerluckholmes5468]

@@2Passports1Dream cockatoos have a crest on their head whereas parrots do not.

[@nickaqalina95]

Wow that would have been scary. Glad everyone tried to help. As an Aussie I must say we are often quick to jump in and help, even people we don't know. Yea that van locking device, poor/bad design.

[@2Passports1Dream]

It really seems that way! They were so calm and helpful 😍😊

[@charlesemerson6763]

Big white bird is a Sulpher Crested Cockatoo. There are Cockatoo's called Major Mitchell's, Rose Breasted and White Cockatoo's but you see them more up north. The pink and gray birds you see are called Galahs and are also of the cockatoo family.

[@2Passports1Dream]

They look amazing!!! 😍😍😍

[@DanTuber]

Wait until you see rainbow lorikeets. They are beautiful. @@2Passports1Dream

[@garryellis3085]

By the way Oz has 14 species of Cookatoo. Their are many species of Black Cockatoos which are my favourites. Most are endangered which is very sad.

[@phillyandkeely]

Aussies are always down for helping! Glad they got you guys back in!

[@2Passports1Dream]

So helpful 😍😍

[@kazwilson425]

You'll need to check for Total Fire Bans if you want to do fuel loaded bbq. These will be declared when we've got a run of hot to very hot weather.

[@Danger_Mouse_00]

The route you took is a good road for bikers to go on a bike ride. Bikers don't like the freeways as they are straight and boring. We like the back roads where the bush is and the twisties😎.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Oh yesssss keeping it interesting in the road 😍

[@Waiheke-Transcend]

you two are just so gorgeous! I'm laughing at you (in a loving way) because I am australian and the things you find just sooooo amazing are just so normal to me! Very entertaining. I can't wait to get to Scotland next year and be amazed at all the things that you feel are just ho hum. Enjoy and keep being amazed. Australia is fabulous!😁

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hehe thank you so much!! 😍 Awesome, have a BRILLIANT time!

[@Brocks-Travels]

A tip I didnt think of before, always unroll your power cord all the way when in use. If still coiled up in its hidey hole, it can get warm/hot. Elec fires are not pleasant.. Katoomba is a very scenic place, and has a few nice pubs as well..

[@2Passports1Dream]

Oh yes very good input!! Thank you 😍😊

[@simontaylor-kielty404]

Love the Monty Python shower scene!😅that van’s full of surprises!

[@2Passports1Dream]

😅😂 isn’t it just?

[@stevenbalekic5683]

That game June's Journey was based on an Australian tv show called Miss Fishers Murder Mysteries.

[@2Passports1Dream]

No way!!! 😍

[@aussiegooner]

Your impersonation at 2:40 is spot-on 🤣🤣

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hahah 😂

[@messex-australia9700]

So, as usual, great vlog. Was nice seeing you in the blue mountains. It was so funny seeing how excited Dylan was seeing the cocky walk by you guys eating. Look forward to the next one. You’ll have to come back to Oz oneday so much more to see.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hahaha we’ve never seen a bird like that in real life 😂 so cool!! Thank you 😊

[@kristaready8812]

Another great van life video. So happy you had great people around to help you back in it🤗💞

[@2Passports1Dream]

We got so lucky with the people around us 😍

[@wallyvandenberg9899]

White bird was a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. If you don't like the weather in Melbourne, wait 10 minutes. 😊

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hahaha that’s hilarious about the weather 😅😂

[@phillyandkeely]

Very true about Melbourne weather haha

[@thegallantsaint2034]

As a Sydneysider, I am tempted to say something, but I won’t 😄

[@falchoon]

@@thegallantsaint2034 it rains much less than Sydney! But yes, wind no.1 in Melbourne is a hot desert northerly and wind no.2 is a cold antarctic blast and they rotate roughly every 4 to 5 days. Best weather in Australia in Feb and March though.

[@jenniferbrown9783]

Seeing your reaction to the “white cockie” reminded me that we tend to take our amazing birds for granted in Australia. If you thought that one was cool wait until you see a tree full of screeching colourful lorikeets or a crimson rosella. We are very lucky!

[@2Passports1Dream]

Oh wow! We will have to keep our eyes open 😍🦜

[@mattallen2801]

We live about 1 1/2 hours further west of Katoomba, it's an absolutely beautiful area. My ears pricked up when you mentioned Liechtenstein, 40 years ago I did an assignment on Liechtenstein at school, just a little random laugh for me.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Oh cool!!! How random but wow 😍

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

Wow, everything is so clear and the scenery is outstanding! Yeah, Cockatoo’s remind me of pigeons or seagulls. When the food comes out they show up! So sorry about getting locked out. Now you know what you have to do to avoid it again. I REALLY like this camper. The interior is set up so nice, plus the campgrounds you’ve been to are pretty nice. Thanks

[@2Passports1Dream]

Thank you!! 😊 It’s been sooo great otherwise - and we sure won’t make the mistake of getting locked out again 😅

[@matthewcullen1298]

Ive recently had the same situation recently when the van locked itself with the keys in. Its very annoying 😊 but stoked that you got to see the real Aussie in their natural way😊

[@2Passports1Dream]

Oh no!! 😅 hope you managed to sort it out! We were so lucky that everyone was SO handy and helpful!

[@matthewcullen1298]

@@2Passports1Dream yeah all good thanks. all you can do is look back and laugh. stay safe guys and have fun

[@levt2156]

Omg...I literally laughed out loud over the shower door. So funny - it was like watching something with John Cleese in it. I think that bird is a Cockatu or Cockateel? Sorry for the misspelling! I don't think I've mentioned this but you two are such a cute couple. You're extremely well-suited for each other and it always makes me smile to see how you relate to one another. Thank you for the laughs! Lauren😊

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hahahaha it literally felt like a Monty python skit 😂 Thank you so much!! 😊😊

[@brendanleenders61]

im going to assume that some other camper had a car / camper with same frequency. My car will not lock if keys are within about 5 metres

[@2Passports1Dream]

Oh maybe???

[@alisoncarey9546]

I think you guys have had loads and loads of good luck. Think of it this way. Each time you couldn't get in either the campsite or the van you had lots and lots of really good people ready to help you. ❤❤❤❤ when you missed lunch it made you guys really hungry for dinner which probably made it extra tasty 😋 ❤❤❤ plus if that place wasn't closed to you. You both would have missed out on that incredible bird 🐦 you both saw. So I think the angels are most definitely shining on both of you ❤

[@2Passports1Dream]

That’s SO true!! We were definitely so lucky to have so many helpful people around us each time and you’re RIGHT, that dinner was extra delicious!! Definitely a very good way to look at it 😍

[@anneashdown5539]

Awesome! All those grey nomads with skills 🤩 🤣🤣 @ shower screen ... Blue mountains is my home and it is beautiful ...

[@vulander23]

melbourne weather is 4 seasons in 1 day. I believe the reason is depending where the winds are coming as below melbourne is tasmania and below that is a continent called Antartica. Sydney weather is similar depending where the winds come from. Western winds is dry heat during summer and Eastern / Southern Winds are cooler. Thats why you get one day in the low 20's celcius and the next is mid to high 30's celcius

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hehe that’s cool! We just couldn’t believe the weather report… we thought it was a mistake 😂

[@Dachopper_]

Great to see both of you enjoying your time in Oz! The weather here in Melbourne will definitely keep you guessing lol - hotter than Sydney in summer but much colder in winter. The misconception is that we get a lot of rain. Sydney actually gets twice as much annual rainfall (1200mm) as compared to 650mm in Melbourne. Safe travels and come back soon - there’s plenty more to see and do!

[@2Passports1Dream]

We must have just gotten unlucky with the rain in Melbourne - what were the odds!! Either way both places are incredible 😍

[@Swake_au]

I work for Mercedes-Benz and the owners manuals in all the cars say to not close the door with the keys inside. Many times we've had (generally ladies with kids), who close the door with the keys in their handbags, to attend to the child in the back seat and the car locks. Roadside assistance smashes the windows to get in.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Oh man!! That’s crazy - this was a fiat but I guess it must be the same!

[@karenmcneill2602]

I nearly died from laughter🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 seeing you struggle with that shower screen!!!

[@2Passports1Dream]

😅😂😂😂

[@user-kev-k5v]

So much joy after getting the door open Hallelujah!!!!

[@frankb3551]

By the way guys, check in case your new van has a latch near the door which will allow you to open it even when locked. In the big buses that transport people the main door has a latch just underneath. Your van might also have something like this so you will be able to get in again even when locked. If it exists then the guide to the van should say something about it.

[@2Passports1Dream]

It didn’t have anything like that!

[@frankb3551]

@@2Passports1Dream Ok, it was worth a try.

[@notbotheredable]

The booboo bird sound at night was probably a boobook owl, which is a pretty common owl in the Sydney region and on the north coast.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Could be!!

[@lindabuck2777]

I’m assuming the lock is a ‘safety’ feature, but you’re RIGHT! You should NEVER get locked out! I’d definitely upon returning give them a heads up to CHANGE that or an ABSOLUTE MUST of training for ‘issues’ VITALLY important to know! You guys always come out ‘smelling like a rose’, an old saying meaning you overcome any adversity and turns out well! See-that’s why when I get to heaven I’m slapping Murphy’s mom😂kidding! Since I’m from Arizona I’m used to the heat and make plans of layers, water, and a handheld fan that sprays water. Perfect for backpacking even. As always it’s so much fun to watch your trip, thank you! Safer travels happy trails🙏🏻❤️

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hahaha smelling like a rose! We love that 😍😊 hehe thank you so much! Oh yeah we do need a fan like that it’s been HOT! 😅

[@sabinasdp]

What a lovely video with lots of nice little things happening (apart from the biker stop being closed...). Loved the little coffee van by the roadside - and your bbq looked super yummy!

[@2Passports1Dream]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rogerfitzhardinge]

Make sure you guys get pastries from Hominy, coffee from Cassiopeia and beers from Mountain Culture Brewing! The suburb east of Katoomba (leura) is a bit fancy, but is also famous for its Lolly shop and there’s a great bakery down below the roundabout at the bottom of the mall. Enjoy!!

[@samb1110]

The bird is a sulphur crested cockatoo, a good talker when kept in captivity.

[@johnnewman366]

Shouldn’t be captive though. They can live for 80+ years, and are often abandoned many decades later after the original owner dies. It’s illegal to catch wild birds, and never buy from a breeder, just leads to more problems.

[@2Passports1Dream]

They look amazing!!

[@samb1110]

@@johnnewman366 absolutely.

[@samb1110]

@@2Passports1Dream at dawn and dusk you've probably heard flocks of them. They have quite a distinctive screech. Beautiful birds.

[@boroko675]

Legend at the roadside coffee shop said "nice and easy" overall sums up Australia in general.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hahaha literally love it 😍

[@travelsolo2677]

The white bird is a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, they are in abundance here and can be very loud in large numbers

[@2Passports1Dream]

It’s so cool!!

[@noelanderson8915]

Glad you got the van unlocked, some helpful Aussies did the job. That automatic locking is more than likely a safety feature so you dont leave the vehicle unlocked when you are away. A good feature actually, just keep the key in your pocket or find somewhere to hide it on the van. I used to carry a spare key outside my camper, but I did have a key cut that would only unlock the van if I happened to lock my keys It wouldn't start the vehicle. Have fun and enjoy the click-clack railway and the ride across the canyon...by the way.... a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo because of his yellow crest. 👍👍

[@2Passports1Dream]

Now we always keep the key on us 😊

[@markleon411]

I'm becoming so addicted to your vlogs. They are so entertaining. The shower scene was hilarious. It was like watching slapstick.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Yay! Thank you!

[@karendorn1629]

I spent a lot of time in Katoomba when I was in Aus I worked in one of the cafes there for a time. It has some amazing places to go to. Also the whole of the Blue Mountains is great to explore.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Such a gorgeous area 😍

[@alwood9148]

gday from bathurst just up the road from the blue mtns i,ve watched with glee your travel and find it hilarious keep having too much fun, AL

[@2Passports1Dream]

Thanks so much 😊😍

[@andrewcoulter323]

the comradery between travellers is awesome !! after regaining entry I would have called the hire company politely to ask about the auto locking system, while travelling stop at country bakeries for pies😉

[@2Passports1Dream]

Honestly it was soooooo good to get back in! Everyone was so helpful 😍🙏🏼

[@6226superhurricane]

there's an abandoned roadhouse on the putty road they used to sell bacon and egg rolls it has a giant person statue made out of stainless steel called the wo-man so you can't miss it. you also missed out if you didn't stop at the colo river.

[@Paddyb522]

Oh I’m glad you managed to get back in the van without too much drama. 👍

[@2Passports1Dream]

So are we 😅😅😍

[@josephcullen2512]

"That's not what you want" made me laugh 😅😂 We Australians love a technical challenge and being of service to a friendly traveller or two. I hope from now on you enjoy your journey as much as your audience does! The parrot is a sulphur crested cockatoo. You will probably see a few of those. Do be careful in the sunshine. The Australian sun burns hard. "Slip slop slap" might be an Australian idiom I'm not sure but it's one we're all taught from a young age here

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hahah such a calm reaction to it! Amazing haha! 😍🇦🇺 That parrot looks amazing - something we don’t get back home!!

[@simonle7267]

Great to see you got out of trouble. FYI the white bird called cockatoo cost $20 and if you see the black cockatoo it is between $15000-$40000 and Melbourne is best known to have 4 seasons weather in one day. Enjoy your trip and BTW caravan park should have a common place for showers

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hehehe the shower in the van was great - just the door had a life of its own 😂

[@tessacate]

You're coming to Melbourne! You've probably already got your itinerary but things to see/do not just in Melbourne but outside trips are Mt Dandenong/Yarra Valley: (north & east side) more beautiful wineries, William Ricketts Sanctuary (gardens sculptures of aboriginals), Puffing Billy Scenic Railway, Sky High Restaurant (pay to park though) with views to city, Mornington Peninsula particularly my favourite spot McCrae beach, Peninsula Hot Springs, Phillip Island penguins (cost), Wilsons Prom (promontory) and Squeaky Beach that squeaks as you walk, other side (west) of city Ballarat's Sovereign Hill Tourist Gold Town, Great Ocean Road, of course.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Thank you so much 😍

[@claireb9430]

What a great comedy show you put on!! The Blue Mountains are terrific to visit. We have just spent a few days relaxing in Mt Victoria. Great place in summer. Wollemi is pronounced Wollem-eye. I wish you would wear hats in the sun.

[@2Passports1Dream]

We are covering up in sunscreen!! 😊😊 thank you!

[@paulhunt3307]

Hats are better... With sunscreen too. Slip, slop, slap!

[@wherearewe-yt]

I love that you guys got a mobile game sponsor. Love it. Hahaha. I have a game just like that, downloaded for travel downtime. 😂 And that shower scene was comedy gold. Too funny.👌

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hehehe it’s such a good vibe isn’t it! Need some entertainment on a travel day! 😍

[@-sandman4605]

Sulphur crested cockatoo, found all over Australia, there is also the white cockatoo looks exactly the same just know crest.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Awesome 😍

[@katherinelee6751]

I am glad with the outcome of the 'lockout' situation. Now I can't wait for your next adventures ♥️

[@2Passports1Dream]

🥰

[@exploreearth6275]

Really enjoy all your Australia series Looks so much fun

[@2Passports1Dream]

Thank you so much!

[@Danger_Mouse_00]

Aussies will always help out 😎

[@2Passports1Dream]

Too right! 😍🇦🇺

[@FukeungChan-cq5zd]

Look at great 👍 weather enjoy 😊 both of you

[@2Passports1Dream]

Thank you!! 😊

[@mandyfenton2054]

One of our nature birds in Australia, and is a white and yellow cockatoo.

[@2Passports1Dream]

They look so cool!

[@gregrobinson2394]

If you going to Melbourne read up on our most famous bushranger, NED KELLY (there was a movie in 2003 staring Heath Ledger). On the way you could call in to Beechworth, a lovely old town where he was tried, and Glenrowan site of his gang's last stand. Beechworth has a famous bakery and a good honey shop. You can see Ned Kelly's armour at the State Library of Victoria in Melbourne, and those of two of his other gang members at the Police Museum. You can also go to Old Melbourne Gaol where he was hung.

[@yaserali565]

We thank you for all the journey. Honestly, this is the first time I have found two respected lovers like you in all of Europe. I hope to find a lover like you. Your lover, Yasser Sudani.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Thank you! 😃

[@becdrayton7140]

If you guys enjoy wineries and nature definitely visit Orange if you get the chance, i live there and there are so many wineries around here and Mt canobolas lookout is an extinct volcano with walking tracks. Also a good beach caravan park is the nrma ocean beach resort in Umina.

[@umtw2m]

You really should go to surfers paradise in Queensland, I recommend staying at the Merriton at surfers paradise and try the sand bar Cafe while there, amazing coffee and food. The best beach in the world. Another great place is Hamilton Island in Queensland

[@OziJo1]

Such fun to watch you guys discover my world. I’m a born and bred Aussie and I don’t know how you are sitting out in the sun without shade or sunglasses and a hat. Hope you have sunscreen on :) Had to laugh at you throwing your dinner away to check out the cockatoo. They are beautiful and really smart, but a bit of a pest around where I live in Sydney. They travel in mobs and have a tendency to chew on wooden decking and can make a mess by nipping at seed pods in trees. They even lift rubbish bin lids to get at rubbish if you overfill and don’t shut the lid properly. And they are noisy!

[@2Passports1Dream]

Definitely factor 50 everywhere!! 😊 hahah they sound like a bit of a nuisance but they look so cool!

[@madswansfan1]

It doesn’t actually rain a lot in Melbourne. QLD and parts of NSW get a lot more rain. It’s the temps that are very changeable in Melbourne because we are on the Southern Ocean and north of Antarctica.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Oh I see!! ☺️ such drastic changes!

[@robertlamborn7518]

It very good to see that many Aussies helped you solve the bad things you both were experiencing. I hope you get to have a pie for lunch or dinner, I like Cheese and Bacon Pies as well as Steak and Kidney pies. Happy Travels.

[@2Passports1Dream]

It was so lovely!! Hehe we love a good pie 😍

[@robertlamborn7518]

@@2Passports1Dream On your journey you will find many unique flavoured pies..If you got to the Northern Territory, there are places that you can get pies like...Barramundi or Crocodile or curried goat or Camel or Kangaroo or Coat of Arms (Kangaroo and Emu). The curried goat is really nice and yum tasting like a strong slightly gamey curried lamb. Let us all know if you try any of them. May God/Gods stand before you and hurts way in the places you walk, live, work and play.

[@boppermacca9346]

Can't wait to see your thoughts on the beautiful Blue mountains

[@2Passports1Dream]

😍😍

[@jamesgovett3225]

The “Parrot” is a “Sulphur Crested” Cockatoo found all over Australia and they have been known to live up to 100 years of age in captivity, they make wonderful pets

[@2Passports1Dream]

They’re so cool!!

[@Outback_Recluse]

The van wouldn't have locked if the key was in the ignition. When a vehicle is unlocked by a press of the remote, if a door isn't opened within 30 seconds it will lock itself again, it's a security measure against accidental presses of the remote controls buttons whilst it's in your pocket.

[@2Passports1Dream]

We never leave the key in the ignition! 😅😅

[@LM-369]

Loving your Aussie adventures 😍 I live at the foot of the Blue Mountains, it’s beautiful up there in Katoomba. And those hotdogs looked delicious!

[@2Passports1Dream]

😍😍

[@kayelle8005]

Oh you’re probably in Melbourne now or have just left. Glorious weather today. Hope you got to experience it.

[@2Passports1Dream]

😍☀️

[@nannajules288]

I hope you are planning to come to Queensland! Come out to the North & South Burnett areas, Cania Gorge is lovely.

[@FredPilcher]

Wow! That's a serious design fault! What a pity - everything else about it looks great! But yeah - the weather's been crazy.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hahaha so true, everything else is great! 👀 Haha just can’t believe it goes from summer to winter weather within one day

[@ccichon]

The large white bird at Katoomba Falks was a Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

[@2Passports1Dream]

It’s so cool looking

[@anderslarsson1256]

Härligt med hjälpsamma Aussies, å det där kaffet måste ju bara vara det bästa - så grymt 🤓👍

[@2Passports1Dream]

Det är det verkligen 😍

[@Mattplanespotter]

Aldi has limited supply being a budget grocery store. Coles and Woolworths are our major grocery stores and you can find at least 6 varieties of sliced pickles, perhaps more. Any questions on Australia give me a shout.

[@2Passports1Dream]

That’s true! 😊

[@sharonleong7120]

Great and interesting sharing. I love it as always. Thanks. 👍👍👍😍😍😍

[@2Passports1Dream]

Thank you very much

[@janetcrawshaw2240]

A Sulphur crested cockatoo came to visit you! They are quite smart and cheeky too. They imitate voices and bird calls.

[@2Passports1Dream]

They’re so cool!!

[@jaredford8440]

To the Melbourne viewers a question please:is their still a wild life centre in ? Helensvale/helesville town....or similar name?? I went their once and walked beside dingo's and was shown the " refrigerator tree" that produces cold air...it was amazing 😍🇳🇿

[@grahampicman8286]

Healesville, yes. still there.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Glad you got the answer 😃

[@jaredford8440]

@@grahampicman8286 cheers mate 👍

[@jaredford8440]

@@2Passports1Dream go there if you get the chance it's extraordinary.. walking in the presence of 3-4 dingo's is very humbling. Awesome place with really knowledgeable guides. Did I mention I love Australia 🙄🇳🇿

[@jaredford8440]

You two could spend a year in Australia and your audience would not stop growing 💗💗

[@gbsailing9436]

Make sure you go to "Anvil Rock" at the Blue Mountains in the afternoon!!! It will BLOW you AWAY! Can I suggest a more pleasant wake up ringtone: "Urban Grooves" - Deep Collection 4 by DJ Paulo Arruda, once you have it downloaded to your phone you can set it (or any song for that matter) as the ring tone you wish. It has the most laid back and quiet beginning I have come across. Didi you take any footage of the drive there? It would be nice if you showed us some of that next week. I'm loving your videos of Australia. I hope you come near my place, the Sutherland Shire eventually! ENJOY!

[@2Passports1Dream]

We’ve got a lot of beautiful views coming up in the next video!😍

[@Funky420Infotainment]

I know it’s fucked up but it’s very simple to just keep the key in your pocket. Or keep the key on the inside next to an open window so that if it does lock you up you can just grab the key. I’m glad you were able to get back in at the end of the last videoI was quite scared for you guys

[@2Passports1Dream]

Its because we had A/C that we left the van closed. Lesson learnt 😚

[@arendlouw8178]

Good weather there guys. Friends sent us pictures of snow in the UK a few days ago. You must move to Australia 😂

[@2Passports1Dream]

Yes my family said they were about to get snow too! We do love it here 😍

[@stalliondave9338]

Was that Aldi in North Richmond? If you didnt go to the Great Western Highway and through Springood you would have gone past my house in Bilpin haha. Wild to be like hang on i know that place, didnt expect it all.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Oh no way!! 😍😍

[@karenchapman5288]

When we went to Melbourne it was 9 degrees in summer and there had been a heatwave the week before we arrived

[@2Passports1Dream]

It needs to make its mind up 😂

[@mtowberman]

I would have taken the inland route because going through a big city often comes with variable drive times.

[@matthewcollas1404]

Self locking cars and trucks have been around for years and years. I worked at a 4wd shop say 13years ago and self locking if the jey has been out for a certain amount on time

[@2Passports1Dream]

Haha we’ve never come across one 😂😂

[@MeiBabee]

Is anyone else dying to know how they got back into the van?

[@2Passports1Dream]

Wellllll let’s just say there was a secret passage that a very small human could squeeze through. Design fault, much? 😅

[@jonaschow1]

OMG I was going to ask this question and scrolled down the comments to see if anyone else was wondering lol! Glad you said something and great you got back in. Loving your channel btw. @@2Passports1Dream

[@raymondporter2094]

A good idea not to have shown exaactly what your neighbours did to help you get into your locked RV! You seem to be having great fun. Another good video by you. We have friends who moved to Australia (because their son & daughter separately moved there, to Sidney, so they joined their children a couple of years or so later. Get ti see more of grand-daughter etc). They return to the UK for 3 months each year (June-September) but they have bought an RV - a big Elddis - which they leave in the UK in storage. They join us and a group of friends they have known since their youth, camping in various places each weekend, like they used to do throughout the year when they lived full time in the UK. Of course it is easier when retired as they are not limited to one holiday plus vatious weekends. One of the places we go to every year is the Northumberland Coast in July/August, for about 23 nights, and they join us there, using it a base to go elsewhere like Scotland for trips away. The RV is MoT/Serviced every year, ready for the next 12 months and it is stored but friends have the keys and are insured to drive it, so they can take it out for the odd trip to avoid its seizing up, as it might if left parked up for 9 months. They enjoy the Sidney area (they live in a beach/bay town within striking distance of Sidney). I think they prefer the UK summers as 20-26C is much more liveable than 26-36C. And little chance here of forest fires so they can lightbup their BBQ every day (as we do). Living the van life (caravan life in our case) has various forms.... Some of our friends spend 100+ nights a year in their motorhomes (in addition to treks abroad, like the Himalayas, Andes a few months ago, Karakorums, Alps, Norway which they traditionally go to for Nordic skiing about this time of year etc). I hope you continue to enjoy your Aussie RV trip!

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hehehe true - otherwise everyone would be getting in too 😂😅 oh wow that sounds absolutely incredible! We lived 6 months in our van back in the U.K. such a fun lifestyle! 😍

[@glynharper1066]

Looks like a great place to tour in a camper, surprised it locked itself again later, might have to contact the van owners.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Definitely 😅😅

[@rebelrob9637]

Drop bears for sure! It's probably hiding in one of the little storage compartments inside the van. Urinate on eachother. That should keep them away.

[@2Passports1Dream]

😂😂 you Aussies and drop bears! We aren’t getting tricked 😂

[@rebelrob9637]

@@2Passports1Dream 🤣😂🤣 you guys will fit right in around here with that sense of humour.

[@AnUrbanGypsy]

Ah you say bad things come in threes but you’re looking at it wrong. Really, good things happened. You got stuck on the 1st day but people came and helped you gain access to the park, then other lovely folk helped you get back in the van, the roadside coffee man provided a drink to keep you going until you could enjoy a relaxing BBQ with the comfort of your van inches away. It would only have been bad if nobody assisted you and Aldi had been closed. This is the PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) we have in Australia rather than the negative UK one… and as a Brit, I can say that!

[@2Passports1Dream]

That’s so true!! Thank you 😍🙏🏼

[@Danger_Mouse_00]

You need to drop in to kmart anxbuy a kettle. Much better than boiling water in a pot.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hehe but it’s quick and easy, we don’t mind 😂

[@gavintippet5197]

always ensure the door handle is in the down position when closing the door donot have it in the up position or you will lock yourselves out if you dont have the keys on your persons

[@2Passports1Dream]

It was down!! 🥲

[@brianshephard2011]

June's journey looks like "The Honourable Phyrne Fisher" from the Australian "Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries " TV show, well worth a look.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Ohhh! You’re not the first to say that!

[@TheManuel012009]

making some very smart decisions in regard to how to travel around new south wales. accommodation is the big money killer in australia no matter where you’re going. avoid the tolls at all costs and all these tourist trap spots you will do fine.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Thank you!! 😊

[@fatdoi003]

you really don't need to buy food so early as Katoomba is a very large town, it has most supermarkets available and cafes there and at Leura are really good.

[@2Passports1Dream]

Ah hehe yes you’re right but we didn’t know that before arriving!

[@PlaylistsRUs]

Thought you guys were heading to Queensland then you did a u-turn from the Hunter Valley back towards Katoomba.🤔😁

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hahaha surprise 😂

[@MrJames_1]

Did you by chance unlock it (because you accidentally locked it) and then hung the keys up through the window and then it closed the windows and locked itself? Just guessing really. Modern vehicles usually relock if a door hasn't been opened in a minute or two. The assumption is that you unlocked it accidentally or changed your mind about getting in. Keep having fun :)

[@2Passports1Dream]

Hehe no, that’s where we keep the key, we were inside and then went to sit outside and it locked itself 🥲