A Costa Rica drive: river crossings, lobster fishing, spiders and new friends. (EP 63)

Lobster fishing, beach driving, river crossing and new friends!
Last week we completed our first days in Costa Rica and that was quite the adventure!!! This week we progressively leave the beach and head up for the mountains. The cloud mountains. In the fog and in the night we observe interesting creatures and we finally get to enjoy a bit of freshness.
Everything did not go as planned this week but we met up with the Land Rover club of Costa Rica and made new friends! who knew there would be so many defenders in the country!
Next week we promise a lot more amazing landscapes and wildlife spotting in Costa Rica! You are going to love it! To make sure you do not miss anything: subscribe to the channel!
Until next week, take care !
Nick and Mathilde
Music from: Epidemic Sound
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[@banditsvs]

Good morning from Australia

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Good morning David! Hope all is well in Oz country

[@stevestott1514]

Land Rover owners are always willing to visit and help out with all kinds of things . ( Cheers to all you Land Rover owners world wide for being the best club and community to be a part of .) so glad you two are enjoying the Land Rover hospitality as you travel along your journey . And what a great video again you two . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) 🍻🌎😁👍🏼

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Really it is a unique community we ve got so much from it … wondering even if we can even give back hahaha we ll try for sure ! Thanks a love Steve hope all is well!

[@stevestott1514]

@@NextMeridianExpedition 😁👍🏼

[@mary333j]

Beautiful ❤ would be nice to see Nick narrating the videos aswell ❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Agreeed … that s why we added his name in the new generic. But it is not enough agreed. With the amount of work we try to split tasks and we tried once but struggle to put this in place in the long term… that would be cool we agree.

[@boasamondsen9518]

I love to following your adv trip. Seeing places through your experiences, gives a good day. Best wishes and a good future travel, all the way from Greenland ;-)

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Whaaaaaat!!! From Greenland? This is so cool. We love it and we hope one day we can visit there. thanks a lot for your kind words

[@MaTribuTrotter]

Rholala mais on est trop jaloux ! Super rencontré avec les homards 👌👌👌

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahaha oui alors ca c etait pas prevu Mai’s bienvenu !

[@junelagumbay221]

From Costa rica to the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭@ around the world, we followed ur beautiful journey ,stay safe on the road always💪👌👍🙏

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you June! We will 😍

[@moprea19]

Lobsters, amazing feat. Mathilde you didn't like them?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

I love them I had already eaten and was really not ready to eat. But maybe I think I should have

[@lenardarios758]

Love to watch you both and your adventures from the Philippines with ❤️be safe always👍

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Lenard! Hope all is well in the Philippines !

[@heatherandrews2057]

Those drone shots are spectacular, Mathilde! You’re having such varied experiences in Costa Rica. Thanks for taking us along. Safe travels & see you next week.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks a lot Heather!!! Thanks for joining so regularly it is super super motivating !

[@anamsohail8904]

Beautiful Costa Rica! Great Filming, Nico and Mathilde! Have a nice adventure 😍

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Anam!

[@MarcelEling]

What a beautiful trip and so much kindness along the way❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Always! It is so Nice travelling just for This reason

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Nick and Matilda. Those were some awesome and amazing looking beaches and those guys were some really awesome people.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes those guys were really gold We were lucky to meet them

[@IAm1InTheIAm]

Hi from the old Landy in Alaska! Thought of you guys yesterday when a Defender overlander from Costa Rica came through Tok and we visited. Funny you guys are in Costa Rica, and a Costa Rican adventurista is up here! Enjoy!✌️

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hi Tim! How is it going ? Beautiful spring coming ? No way! Is it Nore? We actually went to that garage from his recommendation!

[@IAm1InTheIAm]

@NextMeridian.Expedition hi, yes, it's Nore! He's in Anchorage today picking up his wife and then they will travel around Alaska for a month. Summer is here finally, and it is beautiful. Buen Adventuras!

[@jeffhampton2767]

Eating delicious grilled lobster fresh from the ocean on the beach of Costa Rica. Living the dream. Around fifteen years ago we had grilled lobster on the beach in Jamaica it was wonderful. 🌴🌞🌴🌴🌞🌴🌴🌴

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

This was totally unexpected what a crazy crazy evening

[@rhousto1]

Not only are you traveling the world, you have people from all regions of the world watching. Every Saturday is brightened by watching your latest adventure. I so admire how you two so easily make friends wherever you visit.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

That is really a giant motivation. We love doing the videos for our memories but all the tips, motivation and information we get from all this community is sooooo nice!

[@jeffhampton2767]

Costa Rica is really nice and the people are really nice. I see you are on the Pacific side of the country are you going to go on the Atlantic Caribbean side? I would love to see the differences. 👍🏻🌴🌴🌞🌴🌴

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Coming up next week! We did not stay very long but it is there!

[@andrewlisenby9693]

Nicolas and Mathilde, Great job for keeping maintenance up on Albatross! I meant to comment on your last week's video just how well she runs! One question - Do you have access to dielectric silicone grease for use on all electrical connections on Albo? Since you're making water crossings now and in a tropical environment, dielectric grease is almost essential. Enjoyed this week's adventure very much!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hey Andrew ! Thanks a lot! We had never heard of this. We don’t have we will do the research! Thanks for pointing it to us

[@kristensaenz6421]

My husband from Costa Rica was very happy to buy Salsa Lizano at our local latino grocery here in Missouri. It is so good in everything , yes tamales and beans. I love it in arroz con pollo. How do you like it? Such a unique flavor.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes we actually like it ! We put it in our own version of gallo pinto (very simple) and with the sauce it gives a good flavor to it!

[@kristensaenz6421]

@@NextMeridianExpedition oh yes so good in pinto.

[@pennygrubbauthor]

That was wonderful. What an amazing country is Costa Rica! If aliens are watching from another planet, they will assume that the leader of the expedition is Albo - he gets fed the best oil and is in charge of where you go. Looking forward to the next one - Pura Vida!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes probably people also usually stop us for Albo 😅😅😅 Pura vida penny

[@noonieone7026]

Night hikes in Costa Rica.Very fun!!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes that was super super fun … a bit spooky but fun

[@davegreenwood1663]

Oh my god i would not go into the forest at night no matter how much money someone paid me .

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Fascinating everything that is around us without us realizing 😅😅😅

[@moprea19]

One thing, if I may say so. I know you need the money, but there are too many commercials allready. Otherwise I trully enjoy your shows.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks Marin! Sorry to read that… I m not sure to what extent we can control how many ads show up in the middle… will try to understand and take a look

[@johnalden5821]

I've had a ton of lobsters in New England -- but probably none of them quite as fresh as those were!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

hahahah yes those ones are .... the definition of from the sea to the plate....

[@markmitchell457]

That was a very cool video. Thanks for bringing us along. Have fun.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you! And with pleasure 😁

[@marethavanjaarsveldt9158]

From South Africa. Love your new Intro.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hi from Panama, thank you! 😁

[@franciscosaldana2879]

Pura vida en Costa Rica, great people and beautiful people, experiences.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Really! Thanks for watching Francisco

[@cat_glove]

You don't say ciao for hello in Latin America. It means bye.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Ok

[@danmoore1811]

I have to ask the music at the fairy was irish if ot mistaken. Love to the context no dig just wondering were and y

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahah not mistaken sometimes we go for different vibes as we feel like it. There s no specific reason except that we felt it highlighted the footage and the feel of the moment in a special way

[@Donneczka1]

Always love the positive energy and wonderful community you create wherever you go! Costa Rica is beautiful and lush and friendly! Enjoy!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much! We are super grateful of all the amazing people we meet

[@aracnoloco]

Solo good. How many drone crashes did you have already: flying it through the clouds following your car where you cannot see where you are going to fly or if there is a hill coming? Pura vida.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahah we only had one drone crash in Sweden a year ago! There it was scary but we were following the mountain from the valley side so we knew it was technically lower the ground hahaha but could as well have had finished crashed

[@TheLandyExpedition]

Lovely episode guys 😊🎉 Harry&Chloe

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks a lot Harry and Chloe !

[@emarrama]

Can you do a video breakdown of your finance for car maintenance?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hey! We might do it but that would eventually go on Patreon.

[@CreatorInTrng]

English, French, Spanish (what's next?). One of the best travel channels to follow. The real deal. (BTW, I connected to them via Eva.)

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much! So we were thinking about languages … we might need to focus on basis of Russian for Central Asia. Mathilde has basis in Arabic and nick in Chinese. Then we will probably swing it country per country hahaha thanks so much for the support

[@garyaaron8425]

What was wrong with the transfer case? Contaminated oil, new bearings? Just curious

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Contaminated oil with mini metal pieces b so we eventually replaced the bearings too

[@garyaaron8425]

@NextMeridian.Expedition Glad to hear it all worked out! You guys are doing a great job and should really think about proposing a Next Meridian TV show to Nat Geo, Nova, etc. What you donis unlike many shows I've seen and just think Alby could truly be world renowned. Be safe and love you guys.

[@ronfinch5532]

By the time your adventure is over you two will be able to build your own Rover! Another great video.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahaha one part at the time we re going to be able to understand it all

[@canterburyfour]

The night hike was amazing!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

yessss really! all the things you dont see

[@magicboy821]

Pura Vida guys!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Pura vida!

[@markjohnson5483]

You guys always have the BEST soundtracks🎼

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you! That is the best compliment you can do to us !

[@russmartin4189]

The beaches are AMAZING! It is great that there are such expert Land Rover technicians in every country you pass through. Question. When everything goes electric, how will you do a trip like this?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Really amazing still can’t get over that hahahaha

[@danmoore1811]

💯❤️NO MATTER WHAT

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

❤️❤️

[@davidthomas9267]

Looks like you have had the good fortune to find mechanic's to work on the Defender.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes really. It was nothing really urgent or essential but those guys were the best and offered to do the check and job for free so we helped as we could and bought lunch everyday. Now all fit for South America!

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Noraly, "itchy Boots" did it all alone and on a motorcycle. No comparrison.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Indeed and no one compared right?

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@@NextMeridianExpedition No one like noraly and I don't care for her after season 5 episodes 48-55. She did some clickbaiting and outright lies and then she muted me and others for bringing it up and laughing about it. You must never criticize her and always be loyal to her no matter what she says. If she says the moon is made of green cheese, you must say you love her and agree.

[@davkumi]

OMG; snakes, spiders, roaches, and scorpions in the dark!😧😘

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahaha kinda the horror museum

[@mines2922]

❤

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❤️

[@stuartrollings602]

Howdy again from Texas! Tejas down there too! Now that lobster thang is going to make me unsubscribe as that made me sooo hungry for fresh lobster! So jealous! Also did not know that Matty was going to surf on top of Albatross! Y’all are having so much fun! thanks for sharing…I really look forward to your weekend post! Be well!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Howdy Stuart ! 🤠 Hahahaha please don’t unsubscribe for a 🦞 we will make it up to you! Thanks so much for the usual support

[@stuartrollings602]

Ha!yall r da best! Love ur channel!

[@mitchipeket2101]

Magnifique encore une fois. Quel beau pays pour nous faire rêver. Amitiés de Belgique. Michel

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Merci Michel! Oui super super beau

[@lucioinacio4816]

Uau another amazing video good friends you guys make along the way and Albo with those interventions is always 💯%good for the journey congratulations Nick and Matilde PURA VIDA 💪💪💪🎉🎉🎉

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Pura vida Lucio! We hope all is well!!

[@lucillegil5306]

This journey is mesmerizing , the views and music is amazing

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks you lucille !

[@tamapaogofie-buyten3056]

Love to see it 👏

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

🙏

[@CristianFernandez-eu3cm]

As a Costarican follower of your channel, I am very glad to see such nice views from our country. Enjoy your stay. Pura vida maes!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

That makes us super happy. It is impossible to do justice or see everything in Costa Rica so if just a bit of the vibe goes through means we made it!

[@ursinidaho]

Spectaculaaaarrr! The drone shots with Mathilde on the roof!! Loved the whole video. So many cool things I usually watch twice. How fun that you got to drive around and go have dinner at Mom's with your new friends!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahaha thanks a lot Ursula, yes it was a week post lu of unexpected expériences but it worked out good!

[@Joni.b.]

Beautiful drone footage!! By the end of your journey you’ll be able to completely take apart and put Albo back together again! 😊

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahah hopefully! We kind of enjoy garage stops cause everytime we learn something new.

[@navarrofabi]

Un placer haberlos tenido por acá, un abrazo! 🥰

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Haaaaaa Fabi ❤️❤️❤️ we miss you already! Thanks for watching

[@darrylmoffett8323]

In the USA we have the Smokey Mountains for the same reason. Drive safe and have fun. 🇺🇸

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks Darryl!! We will. Hmmm we might need to go for a tour over there

[@bolanos3]

Don’t forget that the the whole of Spanish speaking America, it is only one continent, we all are Americans.

[@jeffhampton2767]

What are you talkin about

[@kevinsimmonds7082]

Nice to see Landrover people sticking together! Another very good vid guys, take care looking forward to next weeks😊

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks a lot Kevin! Yes the next few weeks are going to be interesting!

[@nicoleziegler6112]

I have to ask, why did Matilde seem so off put by the lobster encounter?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hi Nicole ! I think it was more surprise and being full from dinner. Eventually I think i should have tried it but I m not a huge sea food eater :)

[@johnsnake3467]

wow Costa Ricans are such incredible and nice people!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Really!

[@johndiaz7240]

👍

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

☺️☺️

[@alexandral6273]

Vidéo vraiment très variés ! Plage, montagnes, cratère, garage, crêpes, vie sauvage nocturne … 😜🥳🥳

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

On avait pas vriament prevu quoique ce soit mais AU final la semaine a ete bien occupee oui! Merci Alexandra !

[@masz10676]

How many beaches r in Costa Rica? They r all gorgeous. BTW check out White Desert, Echo Lodge, Antartica. I think when this whole 3 yr journey closes u should celebrate in Antartica. It looked amazing! Keep safe. 👼

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

There is an unmimited Number of beach in Costa Rica really insane

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Ok We ll look! We would love to but thé prices … are really really high hahaha

[@RichardVac]

Loved it thanks!

[@jeff_costarica]

Pourquoi pas en francais ?? Pour plus de view ??

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

La première langue de Nicolas est l’anglais. Il parle bien français mais on parles ensemble peut être 50/50. On a commence a faire les videos en anglais pour que toutes nos familles et amis comprennent et la langue commune pour tous c’est l’anglais.

[@palierto]

These drone shots!! What a wonderful video.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes it was so nice filming those really 😍😍😍

[@marciacoker2968]

Pura Vida Nick and Matilde 🥰 loved everything about this video. You guys are speaking Good Spanish 👍😍

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Gracias Marcia! We try! We are improving everyday lately which is a great feeling

[@marciacoker2968]

@@NextMeridianExpedition I can imagine, soon you will be fluent!! Stay safe ♥️♥️

[@In_MT]

The hike at night was amazing!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It was quite the adventure for sure 🤩 we were amazed by the amount of things we pass by and don’t notice hahaha

[@landrover90]

What great experiences with great people.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Totally! Best community

[@grahames9228]

Another great episode, well done.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks Graham for the support! Hope all is well

[@MrDonJBerg]

Memories to last a life time..

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oui oui oui!!!

[@MrDonJBerg]

@@NextMeridianExpedition OK..there you go again speaking in French..Good thing have Google translate..

[@clupu2]

Suuuuuuuper!!!!! Love it!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Cristian😍😍😍

[@pretamall]

Beautiful place

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Really!

[@robturner3662]

Awesome video as always. You make all of us watchers feel like we are right there with you. It's also so wonderful to see the good spirit and generosity of others out there. Safe travels you two. Can't wait for the next episode. ❤😊

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks Rob! Yes I think we can improve a lot technically on making video but it is a bit of a challenge cause we really film Things as they come and don’t script anything hahaha

[@robturner3662]

@@NextMeridianExpedition well if you find yourselves in south Africa look me up! Keep well guys 🤗

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

@@robturner3662 Sure thing, I've added you to our notes of SA! what do you do that we should look you up? Or did you mean, write me up when we get there?

[@robturner3662]

@@NextMeridianExpedition thanks for the reply 😎 yes I meant if you guys are in the area drop me a message. I have traveled our country excessively and I know a couple of great spots for you to see and I'd be honoured to assist you in any way. I'm in East London in the Eastern Cape. Also a hardcore landy fan! Enjoy your travels. Will catch up soon 😉

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

@@robturner3662 Ah perfect, then will write you when we get there!

[@donbenoit2072]

Why didn't you report more on Nicaragua? Costa Rica is the most expensive country in central america.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hi Don, we stayed one week in Nicaragua and as a result did not want to do more than one video and only showed the main visits we did.

[@isaachernandez6265]

😂😂😂😂

[@isaachernandez6265]

No sé puede usar drone en Nicaragua no hay libertad de nada

[@gayninja1208]

Gotta ask,it's been bugging me for months.Why is Donald Trump Jr going round the world in a Landover and with a French accent ????🤔

[@JillTravenner]

Nice drone shots🎉

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you!