Anglesey 2021 Vlog 9 - Llanddwyn Beach and Love Island, Aberffraw

[@rogerthornhill2435]

I enjoyed your videos on North Wales which is where I live. Wild campers get some very bad press in my home town, mainly because of what they leave behind, and there lack of respect for our home town, the rubbish they leave behind is unbelievable. Hanging your washing out to dry in a beautiful location is unacceptable. I like your videos because you are teaching campers how to behave and have respect for our beautiful area of the country, and how to blend into the area without being a nuisance. Well done you are doing a great job.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you Robert. Sorry to here about the problems you experience in your home town. There are always the few who spoil things for everyone else and they are not always campers. Stiffer penalties need to be introduced to punish the offenders.

[@bedclintred]

The simple things in life are the best. 👍😁😎🌞

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hear hear 🙂👍

[@clairereid6974]

I have to say a huge thank you once again you for these wonderful little films, I’ve had Covid for the first time these past few weeks ( I work at our local hospital and had dodged it so far! ) these vlogs have been an absolute blessing and have really lifted my spirits! Lots of love and thanks...Claire, Cornwall - age 48 ❤️🐚

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for your lovely comments Claire. Sorry to hear you have had Covid, what bad luck after manage to avoid it all this time. Hope you make a speedy recovery. Take care ❤️

[@cjh2028]

Been watching a lot of your videos recently. I'm from the Wirral but moved down South. I used to spend a lot of time in North Wales, and found your videos when showing my partner where I love to be. I've suffered a lot recently with agoraphobia so it makes watching these bittersweet. I've missed these places, but I'm working on it! Life is really too short to be scared to do things. Me and my partner have a Honda Jazz that we are converting into a very small camper. And I'm hoping to start getting out and about more with it. Your videos have been an inspiration to me. Thank you I love the music you use, so different to the usual van touring ones I've seen. Especially like the one at 6:38

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you are enjoying the videos. That track is Deep Blue Sea by Sivan Talmor & Yehezkel Raz. Good luck with your Honda Jazz conversion that sounds like a lot of fun. Enjoy 😀

[@1MogJon]

Another great video, very calming, thank you. On pronunciation - the ffraw in Aberffraw is pronounced like the German word Frau, with the a, a little longer.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Lea 👍

[@chrisgreen9697]

Great drone footage. We love watching your videos and where you end up for the night.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Chris 😀👍

[@micheledamschke2441]

Better and better…drone scenes, walks, food and great music! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much Michele 😀👍

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Sun, seaside, fish 'n chips, cheesecakes, you are in heaven, loved it!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Simple pleasures for simple folks 😁

[@catrescuer]

Wow, the drone footage gets better and better.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Denise 🙂👍

[@getawaygeese]

Loved that beach and live island again another place not seen - great footage as ever

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Stew. We had a great day at that beach. A lovely walk over to the island and plenty to see 😀👍

[@assassinjane]

Ahoy Pirates! Words can hardly express what each of your videos add to the early mornings of my life. It's not just entertainment but encouragement which is rare and beautiful. Thank you both for putting tremendous effort into creating such lovely footage! Love Island looks really nice, and I think everybody wants to get to a beach these heatwave days! :D Bear hugs, Captain

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much Kata. Glad you enjoy the videos. Stay cool 😎 👍

[@carolegilchrist8934]

My husband and I very much enjoy your videos...😊 you are both so relaxed its infectious....by the time we are a few minutes in we are both very chilled! Thankyou so much, we look forward to much more from you both and the little red camper.....😀

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I love that our videos make people feel relaxed. We don’t actually set out to achieve that affect but many people have said the same. We certainly don’t go looking for strife and if it happens it’s always real and as we actually experience it. It’s rare though. 😁👍

[@jwilson2042]

I came across your vlogs by accident after being keen on getting an NV200 myself, and I’m completely hooked. I would have loved to do this sort of thing with my late husband but I can’t walk very far these days and he liked his creature comforts too much. We did have a La Strada Sprinter for a while but she always spent the nights in hotel car parks while we were inside. Now on my own, this would be ideal for me to get away now and then. I like the NV200 because it would become my every day vehicle too. I am so enjoying watching where you end up and your exploits; your vlogs are very professionally put together. I look forward to catching up on all those you’ve already made and lots of new ones in the future. Thank you. 🥰

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You are welcome J. The NV200 for just one person is quite a spacious van. I know Sussex Campervans have made quite a few of them and they have a permanent single bed with storage and toilet underneath 👍

[@UndergroundOverground]

It's great that you obviously spend many hours researching and then visiting these wonderful places. Myself and my partner Alison often watch and say "We must go there ! " Thanks once again for a great no nonsense van life video :)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We always like to research the area we are visiting to get the most out of our travels. Glad you are enjoying the videos 😀

[@FalkBG01]

Very nice! :) These fish and chips drive me hungry.... (I beg Your pardon for my English.)

[@kerryquinn7188]

Your English is very good you have nothing to say sorry for. Best wishes from Northern Ireland.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Fish and chips have that effect on us too 😋😀

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Another thoroughly enjoyable video both of you and my goodness....pie and peas and fish and chips...now that's impressive! I must thank you for bringing back some lovely memories of the last beach I ever walked down with my dad before losing him late last year. The beach was much emptier then and we spent thoroughly enjoyable afternoon there with our dog who he loved to bits.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Simon, glad you enjoyed it. Sorry to hear about your Dad. It’s good that you gave some great memories to remember him by.

[@shaunmckenna1923]

That was very nice I could tell you both enjoyed you whole day there , the fish and chips looked wonderful take care .

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It was a very enjoyable day indeed Shaun. Thanks for watching 😀👍

[@madformorgan7848]

Very impressive start to this video. Really professional, well done

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍

[@maryg.249]

The fish n chips looked very yummy! And the drone shots, I never tire seeing them. Thanks for the trip to the sea! I’m refreshed. Mary

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed the walk along the beach Mary and the fish and chips 😊😀😎

[@jacquelinebell9186]

Really enjoyed that, thank you. I realised at the very beginning that we parked next to you on the Monday that you visited this lovely place, we enjoyed it too and the weather was good. It was great to see your drone footage, brought back memories of the lovely day! 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Jacqueline. Wish we had had the chance to meet you that day. Glad you enjoyed the video 😀

[@qwhjrf]

Superb drone footage with soothing music. It has been many years since we visited Anglesey, must go back.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Robert. We were so glad to spend time exploring the island, well worth a return visit 🙂👍

[@nshaw3532]

Love your vocal soundtracks. If only the weather was like that most of the time….

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It makes us appreciate it more when it is a lovely sunny day 😁☀️👍

[@chrisneedham5803]

The small cottages were beautiful nearly as nice as your tasty looking pie and mash.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Chris 😉😀👍

[@davidhughes8661]

Hello again very relaxing watching your vlogs

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you like them!

[@tedkelly4663]

Lovely scenery and excellent historical commentary folks, truly a lovely place. Thank you.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Ted. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🙂

[@clairehrsclairerodermawarr9186]

Vicariously visiting Newborough and Llanddwyn with you has been a tonic. Diolch yn fawr 🙂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Claire. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@grumpybear3229]

Another great vlog Ken and Carol. What a lovely beach and scenery. Thanks for sharing.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It was a beautiful place with a lot of history. Thanks for watching 👍🙂

[@carolynjones6116]

Lovely hypnotising soundtrack Ken . Great pie cooking Carol 🌻😍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much Carolyn 🙂

[@alanjackson4646]

Once again lovely drone shots. Glad to see you both enjoying a variety of holiday foods, those chips looked amazing. Regards from Solent Coast. AJ

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers AJ. The fish and chips were great 👍 😋

[@lindarich3317]

If you travel back south via Bala, you’re more than welcome to stay in our pub car park. We’ve loved following your travels

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That is really kind of you Linda. We are actually back home already and you will see why in a future episode. What is the name of your pub?

[@lindarich3317]

Hope you’re both ok. We’re The Bryntirion Inn. We’re actually 4 miles outside of Bala

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We see you on the map 👍. We are both fine thanks 👍

[@sanclewphotographic]

Really Ken, Love Island, 4 Hours before the watershed, I am surprised at you, Anglesey though is a lovely island lots of nice places to visit, I was there a couple of years ago and had a lovely time with my Niece and her Husband and there Family, I would like to go back again soon for more Photography, lovely video as always, agin I liked the Drone footage you can really see where you are and you have become a master of this editing, take care u 2, Colin.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Colin. The drone is great for putting the van in context and showing the surrounding area. Hope you can get to revisit Anglesey soon 😀

[@daveshor6179]

Great series guys you certainly get around.great video and editing skills makes it a pleasure to watch.. enjoy your travels thanks for sharing

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Dave for your lovely comment, much appreciated 🙂👍

[@angleseyexplorers8685]

Brilliant xx It was lovely meeting up with you both and thankyouu so much for the advice . Hopefully see you both again xxx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Diane and Andy. It was great meeting you both. Thanks for all the tips of places to visit 😀👍

[@angleseyexplorers8685]

@@LifeistooshortCK next time you come to Anglesey/ North Wales ,we cld show you sights that are not named as 'visitor hotspots ' . Take care for now xx

[@rob20452]

Lovely recipe tasty gunna try it, as usual laid back video.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hope you enjoy the recipe. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@dianabelcher39]

Thanks for sharing such a nice video, with a clever dog...beautiful scenery and tasty looking food...Keep safe...

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching and commenting Diana 🙂👍

[@stevenhoward3358]

I was based at RAF Valley for 4 years in the 90s. You can often get 4 seasons in one day. I wish I had explored more of the local area.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We had much better weather this time than when we came with our caravan 5 years ago. Glad we had plenty of time to explore the island this time, it was perfect for the little red camper 🙂👍

[@andycowley2639]

Yet another informative and interesting video Ken. The drone work and editing must take you an age to complete. Thanks again and keep them coming, enjoy the videos as much as you did the fish and chips.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

The drone flights tend to be pretty short as I know what I want before I take off. Setting it up and putting it away again is a faff but it’s delicate so has to be done. I sometimes leave it all set up on the floor in the back if I think there may be opportunities along the way. Much easier but more risky if something was to fall on it. The editing always takes a long time but at least I enjoy it most of the time 😁

[@sosaidhrafferty4608]

Thanks both, we travelled a lot through Anglesey on our way to the ferry to Ireland but now we have our camper I'm looking forward to going back and seeing a lot more of the island 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Definitely worth exploring more, especially in a campervan 😀👍

[@countryvanlifeuk]

I love Henry and his life history but ?? he smashed and demolished a lot of our Church’s Monastery’s “Go to your room Henry” LOL The Isle has some great historic and ancient sites I will return for sure return. The best pies on the planet are from the Butcher at Cemaes Bay made and baked every morning 🥮🥮 To Die For 😘👍👏👏 I stayed 2 nights at Aberffraw great pub great food and cheap. Awesome production again Ken Hugs to Carol xx Travel Safe x 😘👊👍🚐🚐 Stephen x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Stephen. We had a couple of beef pasties from that butcher in Cemaes and they were very tasty 😋 Hope you are well. We look forward to watching your next adventure 😀🚐🚐🚐👍

[@moirabardin9030]

brilliant pics, luv going past the countryside , 😋 food as always. enjoy the rest of your day. 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching and commenting Moira. Much appreciated 🙂👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Nice to see you up in Anglesey. I am heading upto North Wales this week and hope at some point to be visiting Anglesey, probably Thursday. I wonder if you will still be there? Sandy

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Sandy. Would love to meet up but sadly we are already back home now as you will see in a forthcoming episode. I am sure our paths will cross at some point 👍

[@robertirving5293]

One thing I can say it's lovely in wales any time me and my wife been down here 4 years and love it . Nice video as all ways take care both off you see you next time .

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Robert. Best wishes to you and your wife 🙂👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Great video and information Ken and carol enjoying on the big screen 📺

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Rod. Enjoy 😊 👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

@@LifeistooshortCK watched it last night Ken great video

[@SilvertopMotorhomers]

Hi guys. Just found your channel and loved this video. Great to see similar minded folks to ourselves with what seems like a wealth of experience. So we are subscribed and looking forward to seeing what you guys get up to. All the best from Mal, Dave and Sally the Lab aka The SilvertopMotorhomers

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Welcome to the channel. Thanks for your kind comment 👍

[@frankforth4827]

Great video with amazing views. Pie and mash (yummy). I'll be trying that one.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Frank. The pie and mash was surprisingly good 👍 😋

[@CarlDavison]

My old home, miss it lots x

[@gereshomeE]

The Fish 'n' Chips looked and sounded crunchy and delicious!! ☺

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It certainly was 👍😋

[@vincejohnson3039]

Hi both, what an amassing pair you are, so inspirational. I think I have watched your fab videos many times but I can not seem to find a answer too...question, have you got any tips of, how to refresh the van after you have been cooking, in may little camper the cooking smells do linger. Thanks and keep doing what you both are doing. Brilliant 👍👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Vince. The only thing that really works is large doses of fresh air. We are fortunate that we can open both side doors and the others and that seems to do the trick for us quite quickly.

[@battlebustherapymorton2578]

This perfect timing. I am hoping t9 be there in August thanks for the heads up. Great production

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. Hope you have a lovely time on Anglesey 😀

[@CamperVanya]

Simply beautiful! Some great distance shots I'm presuming you're liking your new camera, and those pilots cottages looked so pretty too. When I read the title though, I had "De plane, de plane" going round in my head until I realised - wrong show! phew! 😅

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Sue, yes I am enjoying the reach the new camera gives me. Its big and bulky but better than my other cameras so I think I will be using it for a while. Having never watched Love Island I began to wonder at some of the comments I have been getting and then it dawned on me 😏😁

[@mattb1951]

We once parked there for a couple of nights Ken And Carol lovely

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes, lovely place 👍🙂

[@euansemple]

Loved the footage at the start of the video of your overnight stop and the beach. I've sat on that seafront but hadn't seen the beach or Love Island. Most of my trips to North Wales are to go up the hills in Snowdonia and though I've been to Anglesey a few times I didn't really know that southern tip. Definitely on the growing list of places to visit when we get our van.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It was our second visit to Anglesey and a great opportunity to explore at our leisure in the little red camper. Have fun and safe travels when you get your van 😀

[@lindahiggins9295]

Drone shots were beautiful, looks peaceful there, take care and stay safe both of you. x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Linda. We did enjoy the tranquility of Anglesey. So lovely to be away from the crowds 🙂

[@eleanorbyrne8805]

Hi Karen and Ken, enjoying your trip around Wales

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Eleanor 🙂

[@mattb1951]

Hi ken n Carol nice area we found plent of wild parking to the left towards (RAF ) valley area also on our way to the ferry crossing Also I have a niece lives there in the town nice to see ur doin good

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Matt. Hope you are well 🙂👍

[@johnbastien3872]

excellent drone shots. I miss fish and chips. That sent me on a mission.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks John. Hope you get your fish and chips 😁

[@jenksfzr600r]

Hi guys . Great vlog as always . Just wondered if you have ever heard of an Omnia stove top oven . Think u guys would make great use of one. Made by a Swedish company I believe . Considering one myself as we don't have an oven in our camper . Lots of youtube vids about them with recipes too. Keep travelling .

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Lee. Yes we have heard of them and would love to try one. Biggest problem for us though would be storage, we simply don’t have a scrap of spare space in our little van so something else would have to go. There are alternatives some of which pack flat, after all it’s just a box that retains heat at the end of the day. That would be a secondary concern for us because of the limited space. Not a problem at all for bigger vans though 👍

[@lcook0825]

Good morning Carol and Ken. Hope all is well.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

All’s well thanks Larry 👍🙂

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers 👍🙂

[@whiskeycook3323]

Lovely drone video

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Marie 🙂

[@mikedwards8077]

Hello again from Ca, love the video, great stuff. Mik

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Mik. Greetings to you in California 🇺🇸 👋

[@Chequr_Prostate]

Did you leave the tin foil on the pies when cooking in the ridge monkey? Do you find the cooking smells stay in the fabric in your van? I love the way you edit your videos and the way you use your music to add effect, from a viewers point of view it really is worth all the effort you put it, Thanks.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Andy, it’s good to know all the editing work is appreciated. We did leave to pies in the tin foil when cooking to stop them falling apart. We do occasionally smell what we cooked the night before when we raise the roof but opening the side vents, windows or doors to air the van soon clears it.

[@whiskeycook3323]

I just picked up the cream cheese and whipping cream to make several whiskey cheesecakes for family and friends. I always keep the whiskey in stock😉😋

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Never heard of whiskey cheesecake before but would love to try it for sure 😋👍🙂

[@whiskeycook3323]

@@LifeistooshortCK I use a Scottish whiskey to flavor it called bruadar honey whiskey liquor. Had a case shipped to me on my last visit Scotland. I make it with a homemade oat crust😋. I’d share if we were neighbors

[@whiskeycook3323]

@@LifeistooshortCK p.s. I also use it in chocolate chip cookies and pecan pies

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@whiskeycook3323 would love to be your neighbour 😋😁💕

[@peten4043]

I’m a new subscriber, enjoying your videos. What camera do you use for your videos? Thanks in advance

[@LifeistooshortCK]

A DJI Osmo action Mk1. Canon SX740 pocket superzoom. DJI Mini 2 drone 👍

[@peten4043]

@@LifeistooshortCK fabulous thanks so much 👍🏻

[@Anita-rq9ev]

Hello Carol and Ken. Beautiful vlog, so tranquil. Really eases the mind, which is much needed, though I would prefer to be there😁. The fish and chips looked yummy😋. Are you still in Wales? Take care🙏

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Anita. We are back home now but there are plenty more videos of our trip to come ☺️

[@Anita-rq9ev]

@@LifeistooshortCK great to hear😃

[@adelarsen9776]

The fish and chips looked very appealing. And the lemon cheese cake would have rounded off the calorie count quite confidently. One thing I am not fond of is paying to park so that you can then view a public place - That's a rort and it's offensive. What next ? Pay to breath ?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I agree with the principle that public spaces should be free. Unfortunately powerful people don’t. I hate petty rules and seem to be ignoring more and more as I get older. I assume it’s an age thing 😏👍

[@adelarsen9776]

@@LifeistooshortCK Travel far but within your compass. Always be on the level.

[@livingfreeasme8346]

Another beautifully filmed episode. You really do have a talent for showcasing our lovely countryside at its best.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you so much Sally 😀

[@kitty_s23456]

Bore da! Watched this during my morning coffee. Lovely to see Love Island with a couple still in love. Btw, do you have kid(s)? I hope that's not an intrusive question. Safe travels always. Cheers from sunny 🇵🇭! 🌞👍🏼🍺🌹

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Kitty. No we don’t have any children, just us two ☺️ Thanks for watching as always 😀

[@mistersteviechen]

Click bait! Looking at the video title, I thought I was going to see some excerpts from a tacky ITV2 reality game show. Once again a lovely video. 10k subscribers can't be far away now 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your support 👍🙂

[@JohnSmith-xx5ou]

Xxx no.1 great

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much John 😀👍