Bear Eats Baguette - Romania - P2T EP17

The17 th installment of my 5000 mile solo road trip to the Balkans on board the mighty BMW R1250 GS Adventure.
In this episode, I endeavor to save the footage and narrate a bit of chatter over some of the travel scenes. Simple really.
Permission to Torque is a Mental Health movement set up to show others that you "get it" by displaying a discrete symbol for others to take comfort in. Its not about sitting around in a circle feeling sorry for yourself, its about shared experience and getting out there to find out what makes us happy - this is the aim of my trip and why I am sharing it on KZbin, the good days and the inevitable bad ones too.
I hope you enjoy the journey with me and find it at least vaguely useful! :)
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[@augis16]

Great content as always, don't worry about the mic issues, we enjoy the views and the comentery too!

[@rustandoil]

No need for apologies fella!... This is a fantastic trip, thanks for taking me along 👍🏻

[@davidscott7238]

Chris your so hard on yourself at times this has been some of the best stuff you have ever done and can only be humbled by how hard this was for you but you kept keeping on Awesome job

[@r12004rewy]

Hey Chris I can see the hurt in your eyes i really hope things will get better for you you bring happiness to so many people don't be so hard on yourself for a slight technical issue the entire series has been fantastic and you have done a brilliant job, where you go from here on the trip I don't know but just a huge thank you for what you have done and everyone wishes you happiness

[@bogdanrus9402]

Oh my! i used to be a sub back in the "ranting on superbikes while commuting through London" era of this channel, then i changed my account and forgot about it, and now this got recommended to me and you're in my magnificent dystopian hellhole of a country! Glad to hear you enjoyed (some of) it! I am immensely happy you ended up at Conacu Boierului, because that's one of the nicest hotels in Romania. Very happy this got recommended to me, now i've got a ton of content to binge watch. Love the new style of video, and the fact that you stuck to the classic Baron video formula :)

[@philipjames3526]

Just been to România. Had a bear run towards us as we were hiking in one of the forests. They felt less cute than they look in the video. This video. Great commentary and video Baron

[@johnbaron5871]

Man, I'm _SO_ glad you posted this today! All day I've been on the verge of cancelling my trip to France, in favour of a Ryanair flight. Thankyou, Chris, for reminding me Why it is we ride motorbikes. It's not just going to see a mate. It's going to see a mate ON MY BIKE!!!!

[@nicholasgage2095]

Thank you and its brilliant you are so honest and say it how it really is.

[@perrancater3495]

Been watching your videos for years, you got me into motorcycles and it’s been a pleasure watching your video evolve from GSXR trips to London to GS world tours. Stay exactly who you are my friend. Takes courage to do a solo trip of this magnitude and to capture it as well as you’ve done is amazing. Love your content. Massive fan. Bye.

[@Magmax30]

Romania has over 990km of used motorways not 90km. Thank you for your bike ride and the views it's nice.

[@kristickristic6298]

Thank you for pointing it out to the potential UK tourists!! Nota bene to/for the UK know-it-all... Switching from miles u.s.w to km..., hard-ish... and perhaps a little bit of reconnaissance wouldn't hurt that much, just saying...-a little bit of help will help, Mr baron...

[@kristickristic6298]

Thanks!

[@rorysandison7954]

I liked that? A different vibe to usual! Kinda like your retelling an anecdote! As usual, brilliant, thanks!

[@olliety]

I think the narration came out brilliantly mate!

[@saintetienne755]

After all these years you are still one of the first i click on when i see you post. Never forget your value

[@JoeAchilles1]

Another brilliant video mate, you recovered the mic issues perfectly ❤

[@erdoszoli]

The city you have been talking about at 7:28 is called Baile Herculane, it was a really popular and famous spa town in the 19th and 20th century, it’s a shame to see it so ran down today. Looking forward to the next episode Chrissy! 😁

[@Pytte]

the baths there are not maintained unfortunately except for a few private people doing their own thing.. there are great trips in the mountains around Herculane though.

[@eedragonr]

Obviously the "cultural" Brits are not able to carry their own backpack

[@georgesutton2538]

You are an absolute f###### legend mate you inspire so many people from their miserable life’s. Thank you sir!

[@jordancrozier6641]

This ride was about YOU!!, we are just tagging along, the videos have been great. Youve done amazingly well and have inspired me to lass my licence and go on a europe trip. Thank you ❤

[@ians8254]

Hi mate. You’re doing a great job. Don’t worry about the mic issues. It’s not a miserable video. It’s like you said, life is not a movie. It’s reality. It’s a cliche saying but things do get better. Chin up and keep up the great videos. We love them. Take care.

[@rationalityfirst]

Those little weird haystack things are just ... haystacks, food for animals in the winter. :)))

[@danielparker6368]

Love the content, Iv followed BVG for years, you’ve inspired me to get another bike and go touring with my wife. My humble opinion is you are a massive over thinker, I suffer with this. I remember being 12 thinking why won’t my mind calm down and wouldn’t it be better to be (without sounding full of myself) stupid. Keep going Chris you are helping a lot of people 100%

[@elvisthewart670]

The best bike vlogger on utube hands down the best of the best,no bulkshit just honesty from chris.

[@seizure8388]

I think you’re being a bit harsh on yourself. Technical issues happen and to be honest, the narration was just as good as the live commentary I’m sure. I’m in awe of what you’ve done. Setting off across Europe on your own. Making it up as you go. I don’t suffer from anxiety, but I’m not sure I would be brave enough to do this. I hope you take the positives from that and cut yourself some slack. I, for one, have loved this BVG content and the “wearing your heart on your sleeve” perspective of your journey, not only through these foreign countries, but through your life.

[@julienparpet]

The voice over is quite holiday vlogesque... Not the usual ranting about what's in your head while you're riding. You seem lonely dude but remember, we're all here for you and a lot of us feel lonely too. You don't owe us anything so don't be sorry. Chin up, have a cup of tea and get back on your steed to ride another day.

[@crimzikk]

Narration is better than live..thanks Chris!!!

[@stevenphilcock4178]

Nearly had a big reveal but managed to keep it a PG 😊Great content Chris - Loving this trip vid series - it's almost like we are all along with you for the ride!! Keep them coming ❤❤

[@lyonesse9083]

Hey Chris - Forget the mic issues. Not important- your commentary is as usual great. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing!! Keep em coming!

[@WDXash]

We see what you show us, and we like it! Even though you’ve had technical issues preventing you from showing us additional footage, it’s still great work and looks like a finished video to me.

[@mollygrubber]

I hope one day you realize how much you've inspired others with the same afflictions to get out there and just do stuff. Thank you for this. Also, the number of videos I have seen recently where people were completely fucked by a malfunctioning GoPro is staggering. Absolutely not worth trusting right now IMO.

[@GS_riders1250]

Woop was getting worried about ya Mr Grumble 🎉

[@barryrose4850]

Great episode of your journey and you made what could of been a loss to us a gain in every way. Top man you rock bruv 👍

[@adamberki6306]

A few years earlier you went offroading with the Gixxer. Now complaining about Garmin bringing you via gravel roads on the GS. 😂 Love you Chris.

[@5tevieb954]

Your commentary is excellent Baron 👍

[@Bunchofhelmets]

Love this series, it's nice to know and see how others cope with their mental health to. Always had issues myself and it's nice knowing we're not alone. You've pushed me to do my own little mini trip to Nurb with a good friend for some boys time with race cars and track driving. Keep it up my dude!

[@hwdfisher]

Well done mate, you're honesty is refreshing and you'll figure it out. It's just not as easy as in the movies ;-).

[@carolyncook3432]

Always enjoy your videos. Hope you can get some peace and enjoy your life more and more. Praying for you ☺️🙏

[@tomevans4078]

You weren’t naive and stupid to think the trip would sort things, you were brave and courageous for actually going. Loved the honesty at the end of this one, life isn’t a movie/ Instagram post and the more people realise that the happier we will all be.

[@andrewmacdonald7888]

Mate this has been my favourite KZbin series ever. Its refreshing to see all the genuine ups and downs of a trip like this. Has definitely inspired me. We are doing 9 days in Germany in July with no real plans. Tbh the audio was fine it was just different. Hopefully not the last one. Been brilliant. One I always can't wait to watch

[@nationalinterest1]

Technical issues are a fact of life.....made no difference as you still produced a great video!!...🖖live long and prosper !

[@davidsandilands1285]

The commentary on the video was brilliant, loved it

[@shakinsherlock66]

You overthink... Don't stress it, you always manage an entertaining vlog. That's Life. In the words of Alan Partridge, Adapt, Move on Keep on doing what your doing. And hope to pass you on the A272 when I finally drag my arse to Loomies

[@grayl2]

Nice way to use the video, been enjoying these vids it’s good to ride along, I’ll never be able to do anything like this so I’m living vicariously through your travels keep up the work 👍

[@sorinpopa1442]

Lol , 6:28 there a little over 1000 Km of motorways in Romania ^^ and another 500Km or so in the working now . We had only 110km of motorways back in the 90ths.

[@OneTireFire]

This guy spurted so much bad and insufficiently researched information, as well as his own typical ignorant Westerner waffle, that it made me not enjoy this video.

[@_Makanko_]

It's fine Chris, I enjoy waffles. I did not mind the commentary. Lovely scenery

[@22Royston]

Mate, it was different, but no less entertaining - appreciate your efforts- Thanks

[@NWSTRX850]

I’ve never travelled on a bike like this by myself. I’ve always been in two’s or three’s. I admire you for doing this solo it takes guts. The camera problem sucks but life loves to kick us where it hurts. The saying, ‘Life Happens When You’re Planning Something Else’ is so true as well as the saying ‘The Man Who Never Made Any Mistakes Never did Anything’. Really enjoyed these vids, don’t be too hard on yourself Chris when stuff goes wrong and generally.

[@OtisENGINEuity]

The roads up at high elevation are often shit because when they freeze it can break up the asphalt and when they run a snow plow over them it ruins the surface. It's the same here in California, you can always tell the snow line because all of a sudden the roads get rough. They can also tend to grind them to allow the ice and water to go down in the grooves while the high spots stay clear and give you some grip.

[@dylanrichardson1269]

Great vid Chris, voice over was perfectly fine. You definitely seem in a better head space than when doing the actual ride. My partner has suffered extreme anxiety for years and i got them in to bikes about 8 years ago. Best thing they have ever done, allows a break from all the thoughts in their head. Keep it up mate, look forward to many more vids from you.

[@marktomlin4702]

Fantastic keep going its amazing I’ve been there and come out the other side but could not have done what you’ve done on you tube showing everybody a vulnerable side love you channel

[@bazwax77]

Love the real ups and downs …..no shit, appreciate the honesty Baron 🙏🏻👏🏻🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@twoeyedbob]

Just brilliant Chris….stop flapping your a natural entertainer 😁

[@dankorolyk5917]

Brilliant trip and entertaining as usual Chris !

[@johnsumser9743]

I enjoyed the voice-over footage. Don't be disappointed.

[@flamintasty]

Chris, shit happens. In life and with GoPro audio. I still enjoyed it. I think those sheepy bull ram things are called goats 😂

[@joshb7415]

I loved when I went to Romania, I had a girlfriend who was from Romania and she took me to her village and it was so beautiful. There are bad parts, the big cities feel like post soviet hell holes but the country side is lovely

[@Preidak]

Yay nice, I've been waiting for this one. Welcome to my home country.

[@AndyH--M7FNM]

thanks Chris for another episode in your epic journey

[@cxmario5375]

Bloody excellent!!! This was the part I was really looking forward to 🙌🏻. Thanks for everything you do 🙏🏻

[@WolfyFam]

That river bridge is glorious

[@danoprea3066]

Don't worry about the lost sound recording, your narration is great. I enjoyed the footage too. This is an honest view of Romania, part modern, part traditional, bursting with business and traffic, while quite run-down in many places.

[@samuelgillard2196]

Enjoyed this. And I think the 'sheepy/ bull/ram things' were goats 🐐 😂

[@eedragonr]

No the cheese is growing in the supermarket

[@mford9029]

Am really enjoying this series. Thank you Chris.

[@pjm4818]

I like the narration approach. Works for me.

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

I've been subscribed to you since the very early days of BVG and I've loved coming on this fantastic journey of your KZbin life. So thanks for constantly making some fantastic content time after time after time including this video which is as good as the rest and was a nice twist on the standard format you've been using in the past episodes. :D

[@markbaines7626]

As ever great thought provoking content!

[@churchofbrap876]

Love your videos man. You should do more of these long trips. You could be the male itchy boots, maybe call yourself itchy pants or something 🎉. Keep going man!!

[@martinhall5980]

I love and respect your openness and honesty. Really enjoyed this trip.

[@peterc5168]

Welcome back, I’m using your vid to help my similar trip later this month, keep them coming, glad your enjoying your adventure.

[@KevZJ]

Loved the honesty at the end.

[@TremourSphereMotovlogs]

Really enjoyed this Chris, Great work! making me want to start motovlogging again.

[@laurajones7809]

Love your videos from your London commuting all the way to this!! Don’t be so tough on yourself. Definitely inspiration to do my own continental Europe tour!!

[@chazzyoung9128]

Awesome as always Chris ! Always cheers me up and that alone deserves a huge thanks 👍🇬🇧

[@7485D]

Those little Haystacky things... They’re little Haystacks

[@SteveInskip]

Loved this series! Took some balls to do that on your own! Cheers Chris! 👍

[@delos86]

Great video as alway! Stay strong our friend ❤

[@StreakyGonzalez]

Bravo Chris! The narration was brilliant, keep up the content 👍🏻 smashing!

[@markbailey3027]

Well done Mr grumble, very entertaining 👏

[@Logsi27]

17th episode....wow! Didn't realise I had watched so many. Brilliant series dude! Keep it up!

[@ianfutube]

Thanks for putting the extra effort into the voiceover. Really enjoyed watching the whole series. Top quality content and refreshingly honest 🙏

[@stephenbooty3773]

I have loved the video series and probably up with the best you have ever done. I hope one day to be lucky enough to tour the same as yourself.

[@paulmorris3022]

Hi Chris, loving the footage. the voice over was good. looking forward to the next instalment

[@Motomonoton]

Love the series and relateble ⚡ Had a eurotrip myself last year om my GSXS, from Norway to Italy. Unbearable hot 🥵 but loved it, have to go on another trip this year :) take care!

[@ronrookledge4311]

Great video and enjoyed the narration which made a nice change. Thanks for sharing your personal journey. Nice to know some of us are not alone with our challenges with personal wellbeing.

[@gattigatozza]

I love riding that road by the Danube, really glad you had a chance to experience it. It was resurfaced recently, and it is a real you!

[@alexworz4135]

The narration works so well. 👍

[@IvanBremstedtPedersen]

Great episode!

[@LeeTillbury]

Yay! Been waiting for this❤

[@billybonson2534]

Great video Chris. Even with camera faffs you made it work. Commentary was different but enjoyable. Seemed it let you re live it too. Hopefully this isnt the end of this series. Keep doing what you do 🤙

[@ItsFriscoBaby]

Voiceover works absolutely fine, glad you didn't skip the video.

[@Cvekiboy87]

Best series ever.

[@englishenglish4788]

Hi Chris, second time watching this series, and I don’t even own a motorbike (yet😊). It’s been great. I loved your words about being naive in thinking you could go away and make everything ok somehow - I’ve been thinking the same about needing to go spend more time in the Lake District alone, as though that’s going to solve everything, permanently. Maybe I know really it’s not, and your words struck a chord regarding that. Amazing series all round anyway. Thanks 👍🏻😊

[@baileybrewer1172]

Cheers Chris, no worries about the mic issues. I enjoyed your narration, still happy to see you back on youtube doing your thing. Keep going dude!

[@Komaruoutdoors]

Love it down there, got lost too, and young lad asked if he could help me in perfect English, it turns out he learnt to speak English by playing FIFA in English.

[@bartonSkett]

This has been amazing Chris. You’re an inspiration. You’ve got nothing to apologise for. Keep smiling 😊

[@gsx-r1378]

Awesome content bud, your a natural. Don't sweat the small stuff 👊

[@shotmegoo4032]

Chris... Great Vid. Push through it buddy!!

[@MrSimonj1970]

I like the voiceover, you have a fine voice. Great trip, thanks!

[@Rayk76]

Great to see u again chris

[@georgeanddaddecker7563]

Love your honesty regarding mental health. I think all men deal with some degree of depression after 30. It may have something to do with altered testosterone levels. I also admired how you worked through the days of depression during this trip. Regardless, love your content and look forward to it.

[@taswr]

Awesome episode…👍🏻 I needed my weekly GS poser no off-roading fix 👊🏻

[@byronhall5145]

Loving these videos. In a few years you'll look back at this trip and be so glad you didn't go home and carried on. Since the Wife and I got our dog we don't fly abroad anymore and we see and experience so much more by driving instead. We're Driving to croatia in September and we stop off in france,sweden,italay,Slovenia and much more on the way way. Can't wait!