A week on the road (we got robbed) - EP 91

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A border crossing, a maintenance check, a robbery, Nick woke up again before me, a magical region, a broken cooker and all the little things of life on the road.
Last week we travelled through the beautiful and unique island of Chiloé. We suffered quite a bit of bad weather but it is over. This week we travel back to Argentina all the way to the town of Bariloche. We show you the everyday routine on the road and our first security challenge.
Next week we head to Ushuaia as we prepare our departure to Antarctica! So subscribe to the channel cause more adventures are coming up!
Until next week, take care!
Nick & Mathilde
Music from: Epidemic Sound
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[@jimtuttle7864]

So sorry your home/Landy was broken into. I wanted to help you out and wish you a Merry Christmas! I love your content and look forward to every Saturday morning to see you both. Thanks❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much for this generous support ! We will put it to good use. Thanks for taking the time to comment to and merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. All the best Nick and mathilde

[@catherinewatson5519]

Beautiful - I can see why you were talking about how you might like to live in that part of Argentina. I'm looking forward to seeing Antarctica through your eyes.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Catherine 😍 we hope you will enjoy it !

[@VintageWanderer]

Bummer on the break in. Lucky it’s just some cash. But still the feeling of being robbed is very unnerving. Cheers.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes honestly it was very very little

[@michaelharris1455]

Glad the theft wasn't worse, sad, but a part of the world we live in, traveling, or not. Looking forward to seeing your adventure to Antartica! Thank you again for sharing with us!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you Michael!

[@mary333j]

Chile and Argentina are so beautiful ❤

[@rhousto1]

Really remarkable that this was the first time you experienced a theft......better that is occurred without a confrontation. You managed to put it in perspective and not let it alter you feelings about Argentina. I can see why the area would appeal to you as a place to settle. You continue to inspire us each week with so many fantastic destinations.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

yes we have been pretty lucky the whole time. and honestly that can of theft could very much happen in France too so it s nothing surprising. thank you for traveling with us

[@tomjet1000]

Spectactular Argentina, never knew it's so beautiful, just like Switzerland only much larger, I can fully understand that you could move there, guess me too........have fun with the fuel pump seal. 🤞🤞🍀

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Couldn't agree more! It is really about the scale of the country !

[@Love_rainy_days]

Well Guys,💑 after a year and a half on the road, if you only been robbed once your lucky. I know of KZbinrs who lost all their camera gear and money in a hotel. I don't think Argentina is any worst than the US or other nations. It is just part of the adventure, But don't push your luck. I am amazed how good most people are to travelers. I follow some females who travel alone. God seems to send them angels🧚‍♀🧚‍♀🧚‍♂🧚‍♂ (local people) in their times of need to help them out of bad spots. Stay safe and enjoy Antarctica.🕸🕸🐳🐳 Love your channel💖 Happy Holiday Season. 🌲Cheers 🌮🌮🍷🍷🎅

[@jeffhampton2767]

Robberies and theft are very high in Argentina because of all the poverty.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you ! Happy holiday season to you too! We have been very lucky. And honestly we agree from what we ve seen you can very much get robbed in the same manner in France! And every country has its challenges and the best part of living abroad or travelling is learn to navigate around while discovering new place :) Cheers !

[@bernhardzioerjenmaarsen103]

Danke!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

wow thank you for your support we will put it to good use promise! that can easily pay for a restful camping night in Argentina so thank you so much!

[@IronWolfOverland]

I recommend the Thin Man films with William Powell and Myrna Loy to enhance your investigative skills. 🙂

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahaha okay we ll look it up!

[@ldosucowboy3279]

In addition to everything else that you do so well you are great teachers. You explain so much about the areas that you travel through. I have learned much about this amazing planet. I noticed your hug and embrace after you packed up in the morning, so sweet. Really nice to see two people who are so in tune with one another.😊

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Wow, thank you! It is hard to share things without being perfectly correct in every way and it makes us happy if the small things we share are useful!!!!

[@kristensaenz6421]

Sorry you were robbed! Thankfully it wasn't much and your car wasn't torn up and destroyed. But wow Argentina is so beautiful. The lakes and rivers are so blue and the trees and grass so green. The moutains are so pretty. Reminds me of pictures I've seen of new Zealand.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes we ve been very lucky!!!

[@pennygrubbauthor]

Scary video title but glad to learn that it was a fairly civilised robbery - as robberies go. Argentina is beautiful but has quite a reputation on the theft front. Hope you have a safe berth for Albo when you head for Antarctica.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes it was absolutely civilized hahaha we did not even notice

[@stevestott1514]

So very true about Argentina being a country and place worth living in . and the lake area is specially awesomely beautiful the people, places ,food All is awesome . Glad all is still good after being broken in to . It is just something that unfortunately happens when traveling the world . Can’t let it ruin all the other spectacular memories along the way . And thanks for all the work you do to bring us these wonderful videos . Looking forward to seeing your next adventure coming up . Cheers to you both from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) 🌎🍻👍🏼😁

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes it happens! It was a good reminder ! Thank you steve for the kind words as usual! All the best and merry Christmas !

[@stevestott1514]

@@NextMeridianExpedition ..☃️🎄👍🏼😁

[@31lafouine]

JUST. WOW. indeed

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

yes beautiful place!

[@glenncamp733]

I'm sorry for your loss; however experiences such as these build character and make you learn at a "relatively small" expense. No one was hurt and all can be recovered less the learning. Keep on learning and teaching us. Thanks.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Exactly we are to be much more careful now. We really took it as an opportunity to learn

[@miremunte4177]

Hi!. Sorry to hear about the theft. It is because of the country bad situation.Hope won't happen again,but if it does, don't argue ,just give them what they want,your life is much more precious

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes and really it could happen everywhere. It happens in france too. It was lucky they did not take more

[@russmartin4189]

The mountains are amazing. You are right. That is a place where you could live. I noticed at least one low level drone shot. Very cool. It looked so natural most people probably didn't notice, but it was very good. You should do more. Could it follow you when you hike up a trail? As always, your music selection is very fitting. Nick, you are quite the repair guy. Not sure I could fix a fuel pump. I'd probably just carry another, but how many parts can you carry? They could crowd you out and not have room for other things. Maybe carry just the most critical things. I'm thinking of an inner tube in case a tire becomes punctured and it can't be repaired, but you also have a spare, so maybe you don't need that.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

we usually pilot it. the follow mode is nice but you can't get it done in areas with too many trees cause it would just stop with the censors. we need to pilot manual. we will try to do more close ups without crashing the drone hahahaha

[@russmartin4189]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Cool. The high and long shots are sometimes spectacular, but low and close stimulates my creative juices. I can think up some funny things you might do as well as getting into places you might not be able to go.

[@Donneczka1]

Sorry you ran into a thief! Glad it wasn’t too bad! There are just such people out there! Wishing you more good luck! Argentina really looks very appealing. I will put it on my list! Am so looking forward to Antarctica! !

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much! Yes at least they did not take much! Yes Argentina is a brilliant coutnryb

[@davidw5629]

Thank you. I always enjoy it.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Glad to hear it!

[@anthorsantos7972]

Approximately a month a go I started to watch all your videos since the first one, I just finished and it’s been the best, you ‘ve inspired me with your story, thanks and you gonna have my support always, greetings from the Dominican Republic, hope to know you one day❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Wow, thank you! We love reading this. All the best for these end of year celebrations!

[@lucioinacio4816]

Apart from the robbery nice vídeo at least they don't broke anything to expensive 😕

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes we ve been very lucky

[@shannons148]

That looks like a beautiful place! I also enjoyed seeing in this video more of the every day things that go into your adventure. Thanks.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Glad you enjoyed it! thank you for the feedback I think we will try to put more of everyday on the road in the next episodes

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Nick and Matilda. Sorry to hear about the break in but to think y'all have gone this long without a break in God has truly been watching over y'all both. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes we have been really lucky so yes it was a good reminder also these things can happen at any time. Thank you you too!!!! Merry Christmas !

[@terrahmama]

Love the video! Thanks for bringing us along on your Adventures!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you for joining along

[@karinhusas1370]

You guys have a positive attitude 😍thanks for taking us with you in Argentina🇦🇷

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

You are welcome Argentina is brilliant

[@nehechodane1013]

Hi Friends, your enthusiasm is truly contagious! It's annoying to know that an uninvited person is coming into your home and stealing. We can reassure ourselves by saying "he didn't break anything, he only took money..." but we no longer sleep the same way and it's difficult to maintain the same carefree attitude. LUCKILY you are on the road to Antarctica! We can't wait to see it through your eyes. Have a nice and safe trip

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

yes and also we now will repair the alarm hahahah so at least that was an incentive to push us to do that

[@RichardVac]

Loved the place, it's beautiful! ❤❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It really is!

[@noonieone7026]

You always have a good mix of content.Everyday is a little bit different. Safe travels!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you!

[@alexandral6273]

Dommage pour ce vol d’argent, mais la région est Sublimissime ! 😍😍😍

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oui c etait pas grand chose mis en perspective

[@busayar]

Thank God it's just a 100 $ .. think positively.. maybe a hungry person had to do it .. forgive and forget my friends.. and go along with your life ❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes that s what we re thinking … nothing was broken they just took that . A good reminder for us too to be a tiny bit more aware even in those places

[@adapa22]

High guys! So sad you had an intrusion but you always see the positive side. Your done shots are outstanding as your smiles. Keep going and sharing beauty! Take care! 💖💖

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks so much! We did learn to be more careful even in those natural places that feel more safe

[@stuartrollings602]

Howdy Albies! Another fascinating adventure for us! Glad the robbery was only cash and not your equipment! I am also amazed you have evaded such an inconvenience for so long! Well saddle up and let’s see some penguins in the near future!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes we have been fairly lucky the whole time and in the end this is a nice reminder that those things happen easily.

[@stuartrollings602]

@@NextMeridianExpeditionMerry Xmas to y’all!

[@user-kn4mm8tx6y]

Loving your personality,cuteness,childlike mind.you my heavenly flower. Shamim💞👏🦢👥💏👫🎎

[@TheOnlyTaps]

Sorry about the break in! Hopefully the rest of ghe journey is smooth 🙏🏿💜

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes it was a good reminder those things happen!

[@ursinidaho]

Wow, for a theft you came out pretty good and you learned Albo is not theftproof. The scenery is out of this world! I must say, I am pleased to see that where I live is pretty spectacular too. And points North in Canada. The big mountains rising up from the green river valley remind me of Bishop, California. High Sierras on the West with Mt Whitney and the 14,000 ft White Mountains to the East. You bring us the world! And you immerse yourselves into the scenery and go and do!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

you surely have amazing places up there!!!! thank you for traveling with us!

[@lyndamarines]

Argentina is beautiful. Thank you for taking us places many of us will never get to see. So sorry for the misfortune of the robbery...but so happy you did not let it get you down and continued your journey. Safe travels you two ❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes it was lucky they did not take more. And a good reminder for us!

[@themissdior1235]

There are opportunists everywhere. So sorry it happened to you. Its such a beautiful country it is easy to let your guard down. Onwards and upwards . Thank you for taking us on your journey. I too thought it was so lovely to see you embrace . Love is all. Take care . Much love x

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

really, and in the middle of a national park in particular hahahah it was a good reminder

[@lupitaolson7837]

Can't blame you for wanting to move to Argentina, absolutely gorgeous land. Keep traveling as long as you have the health and you're financially able. You get one life ,so you've got to make the best of it 🥰🥰.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We are doing just that! Thanks a lot for encouraging us

[@markmitchell457]

Fantastic drone video! I agree, more day to day video would be cool. You might include balancing how much time social media takes vs. your origional concept before social media became a part of your trip.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

ooh that s interesting, it takes a lot of our non traveling time but it is alright because we like editing and taking pictures.

[@okokea4592]

Thank you for the wonderful images. Sorry for your mishap. Thieves are most time in a hurry. Maybe it's a good idea to let them find something easily - like 50 or 100 $ - which will satisfy them and avoid that they start breaking up your boxes.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

That s a good point ! I think that s what we got. They found the 100 pretty easily and did not dig much more beyond still pretty lucky

[@sandrawenger7921]

So impressed by your great attitude about the theft! Was also fun to see your morning routine!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Sandra!

[@meryuk]

Such a great episode 🎥

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you!

[@kevinsimmonds7082]

Looks a great place, apart from the thieves! There’s always someone who want to spoils things, I hope you have a safe trip!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We have a great trip we love it here

[@danmoore1811]

Always so happy to see your drone footage always ❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Desert2snowoffwego]

Absolutely stunning scenery in this section & segment! Thank you for your efforts.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you for your support!

[@buffalo4127]

Good going and safe travels. Beautiful vediography. Just curious what year is the Albatross is? Btw great name!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you! The albatross is from 2012

[@grahames9228]

That is really great countryside. It certainly makes it inviting to want to live there.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

yes it is so open and not many people

[@davidbaker3270]

sorry about your break in buggers want catching and thieving hands chopping off but on the bright side you both do a fantastic job keeping us up to date with all your progress and the good things you find in people and places you visit

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

yes we were super lucky, it was a good reminder anyways.

[@heatherandrews2057]

As always, spectacular filming! I’m trying to envision how you take the drone shots while the car is in motion and don’t wind up hitting trees. Wonder what that bird thought of the drone? Thanks once again, Mathilde and Nick. Safe travels in Antarctica (although you’re likely back by now in real time).

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hi Heather! If you watched the episode with Tom we actually crashed our drone hitting a tree but it was a first time in 1.5 years that happened. Usually one drives the car and one pilots and we are taking distances to be sure we don’t hit trees. We are in our way back from Antarctica ! Through the drake passage as I write ! Thanks a lot

[@junefirst500]

Nick as you said you love Argentina & don't mint to live their! My Wish for you Stale With Cople of Kids!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you June !

[@justbelit]

do you think these travels are safe for solo travelers? if so which specific countries. can you also do a video or blog post on the step by step boarder crossing /immigration process?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

I guess it depends where you go in each of those countries. Our good friend Tom who is in several video has done the entire panamerican alone and did not have any problem

[@ronfinch5532]

Ya there’s always at least one person that has to be a problem I’m just glad it wasn’t something serious or harmful too you two! That seal seems to only last a little over a year it seems. I went through a couple myself. That is a really beautiful looking area! I know you hear it a lot but stay safe!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes it was a good wake up call on security for us ! So nothing bad really !

[@marciacoker2968]

Sorry to hear of your theft, Hope there are no more! It would be a nice place to live or settle down, but I Love warm weather and Love living in Baja 🐠 🌵 🏝️ 🤩❤️ Stay Safe Nick and Mathilde

[@jeffhampton2767]

Baja is a desert for the most part and the water is cold. I'd rather live in South Florida or a Caribbean island or Hawaii

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oh Baja s nice! We loved it to and mentioned it could be a nice place. I think we would miss snowy mountains too much but would be great for a few months!

[@grahameroberts8109]

Good vlog as always but Nick, please don’t slap us in the face! 🤬

[@themissdior1235]

lol i always think that too😅

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Sorry! hahahahah

[@ericpillou9389]

Ouf en voyant les 1ers commentaires j’ai eu peur que le vol ait eu plus de conséquences, vous vous en sortez bien malgré tout. Très bien cette vidéo, et effectivement dans les 1ers épisodes on voyait un peu plus votre quotidien. En fin pour ma part j’ai adoré les 91 épisodes.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Merci Éric ! Oui on a eu de la chance c était vraiment rien au final et intéressant pour ne pas nous endormir au niveau sécurité

[@belindacarinaboco6410]

🎉🎉🎉

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

whoohooo

[@forestshomer4043]

Ah springtime; so green and blue and beautiful. It distracts from the reality that the Argentine landscape is very disrupted by centuries of open-range cattle grazing. An obvious indicator is the shockingly prevalent Scotch broom shrub population--a plant perhaps accidentally imported from the British Isles and now dominant in temperate parts of both Chile and Argentina. It lacks wildlife value--thus reducing habitat for birdlife and indigenous mammals like llama and guanaco. If and when these two countries decide to abate these weedy infestations, it will take multiple human generations to remediate the land--because broom seeds are known to remain viable in the soil for more than 50 years! What native Andean plant species have been preempted by these infestations? What flowers and birds unique to Patagonia will rarely or never be seen by visitors to the region?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

you are right they are everywhere. we were told they were used as fences by the brits! it is insane how they took over. our friend we introduce in the previous video, he spent 15 years on his terrain only trying to get rid of these and only start having successful results now.

[@magoyo8412]

uh, what a shame i feel, this is my country, with the best ande the worst. i expect to change , new times are strating¡

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Honestly these things happen everywhere also where we are from. We were actually very lucky they only took that.

[@WannabeOverlander]

👋🏻🤠🇫🇮

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

💪💪💪

[@essamalwazir757]

I feel sorry that you got robbed

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It is okay it taught us to be more careful

[@traiecto]

The lake region of Argentina is paradise, but the country is in a very bad place. Keep your eyes peeled and the can as secure as you can.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yep that s what we ll do now !

[@autotop4719]

Bonjour comment vous avez appris l'anglais?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Nicolas a toujours ete dans des écoles américaines car il a grandit en Afrique et en Asie. Mathilde a appris avec le temps au fur et a mesure des expériences professionnelles

[@sagarschavan]

🙏👍👌❤️🇮🇳

[@nicoleziegler6112]

Thank Gd it was only $100 and not your camera or laptop stuff, that would have crippled your ability to film and produce videos for KZbin! Or worse you guys being injured! Que Sera!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

yes we ve been super super super lucky !

[@Abraracourix]

You would live in Argentina after they elected the chainsaw guy as president and their inflation is 140%?😀 Visiting Argentina and living there are entirely two different things. I see people traveling through countries who just want to live there because they spent a few days there without knowing all the problems of actually living there long term. Argentina is a great country to visit. Living there? Not so much and the recent socioeconomic problems of Argentina have made it worse. And then they lost their mind and elected another crazy guy without learning anything from their neighbor Brazil and Jair Bolsanaro.