Beautiful Lough Erne Park Up - Van Life Northern Ireland

[@susenjarvis8281]

Very beautiful video. Thanks so much.

[@Anita-rq9ev]

I really enjoy all of your videos (catching up on older ones) as a new subscriber. Keep going and stay healthy😊

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Loved that Ken, especially watching you watching us 👍👍👍. Expecting a rain drenched next episode. Storm Francis hit us hard at Hadrians Wall on our next Vlog.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Looking forward to your next one Mike as always 👍

[@jeanwilliamson3189]

Your videos are captivating. Skillful camerwork and beautiful music. Your content is perfect. I enjoy sitting with a cuppa watching.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for that Jean. Really glad you enjoy them. ❤️

[@ethanesmith]

My grandmother was born in Dublin and my great-grandparents each had an Irish brogue. I'm enjoying watching your adventure!

[@oldsalty100]

You are selling my country so well great travel blog love watching your videos i have seen some places i have not been to ,yet .thank u

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad to do you proud John. We loved your beautiful country and look forward to when we can return to explore it some more. Thanks for watching 👍😊

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Beautiful scenery

[@martinking4181]

What a beautiful country you are in....the sunset at the end and the location absolutely magical.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Martin we are certainly enjoying it. 👍

[@martinmcbride8204]

You video of ireland were fabulous to watch as an irish person living in london 30 years I hope you got a warm welcome you both it your both deserve it and the narratoin was first class

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Martin McBride thanks very much 👍

[@joycestewart291]

Well folks, I've been watching you for quite a while and haven't commented before....I just have to add a comment to this episode. Fermanagh is my home county and I was born in Enniskillen. So sorry you had so much rain in Northern Ireland but you have portrayed the Lough Erne to it's best advantage - those photos of the 'grey' monotone waters and islands are wonderful. Really enjoyed the Norwegian trip - have travelled there with the caravan and it was a great trip - now you have to do Sweden and Finland....but the mozzies are dreadful. Thanks for sharing.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the lovely comment Joyce. That evening at Lough Erne is still a fond memory. We would love to visit Sweden and Finland one day 🙂

[@eamonnobrien1410]

Thanks for your video I enjoy watching thim

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Eamonn 🙂

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Oh to bad you had so much rain , but thats Ireland , even when i was living there we would still go to Portrush and Portstewart on the wet day just to watch sea Ireland is still very beautiful on a wet day. Keep your videos coming alway look forward to the alerts :) Best wishes to you both from Shaun on Vancouver Island , formerly from Ballymony :)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Wet or dry it’s all beautiful 👍

[@shaunmckenna1923]

@@LifeistooshortCK Oh just a thought not sure of your plans but 2 place come to my mind that is well worth a look , the small village of Adare it is beautiful also a walk around Adare Manor i stayed there a few years ago, also the Burren its amazing . One other tip that came from a friend of mine he was saying that the Ring of Kerry can be really busy almost at a stand still go at first light , also he told me to tell you to do the drive to Slea Head its is also amazing . Last but not least go to a place called Annascaul visit the pub called The South Pole Inn, Google Tom Crean also on youtube there is the Tom Crean story he was Ireland unsung Hero . All the best.

[@maryfelton7733]

Shaun Mckenna love all these suggestions - I second them all. The Beara Peninsula drive and a the Dingle Peninsula drive (West Cork) are particularly beautiful especially if the weather OK. The Burren is amazing especially if you read up on its unique aspects. Doolin Cave is worth a visit to see Europe’s longest Stalactite.... Tom Creans Pub is worth a visit just for the sheer history 👍🏻❤️🇮🇪

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you very much for the tips Shaun 👍

[@chrisneedham5803]

Great video filmed in a wonderful place 🍷🍺👍🏼

[@moirabardin9030]

luv your video, the views scenery is beautiful. the rain was a damper. take care

[@darrenbarson3828]

I always look forward to your videos. Thank you for sharing your experiences in the little red camper van. Great footage and the videos are just the right length. Looking forward to your next one :-)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Darren. Good to know 👍

[@iansmith8048]

Some lovely atmospheric shots from 11:48. Enjoyable as always - thank you.

[@nshaw3532]

Thank you for the tour Ken and Carol.

[@adxco]

I love these videos. Im new to this channel. Trying to catch up. Im sure you have heard that you have a very calm and soothing voice.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

People are telling me that now so thats great. I am not a fan of drama unless its real 😁. I hope you enjoy the other series we have made already. We are trying to improve them each trip 👍

[@trev8426]

(from Canada) we visit the Enniskillen Castle Museum and enjoyed it very much. We were staying at a B&B near Donegal for 5 nights and did day trips from there as we had a car rental. It was odd crossing from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Island, as the only way you could tell was the speed limit signs changed from kmph to mph. We found it strange that our car rental did not have dual speedo to cover this change.

[@roamer1588]

Hi Late subscriber still binge watching to catch up👍 Regarding your alarm...how about a quick spray with fly killer just as you lock up to go on your walks?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi. Thanks for subscribing and taking the time to watch our previous videos. Using fly spray before we lock up is a great idea. We just have to remember to do it ☺️👍

[@Quietlifeseeker9]

I keep meaning to let you know that I absolutely love your videos Carol and Ken. Please keep them coming as I think you are great. Much love coming to you from South Wales 👍🏻♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Will 👍

[@Quietlifeseeker9]

@@LifeistooshortCK no problem. I really mean it. I know the videos don't make themselves! Stay safe 👍🏻👍🏻

[@CaravanningwithourWesties]

Hello Ken & Carol, we loved your vlog. The scenery was lovely, shame about the weather though. We are also loving your tutorials and we are picking up some great tips.👍 TYFS. Sue, Brian and The Westies 👍🐶🐾😀👏🏻👏🏻

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That’s good to hear. Be brave and post your next film in the group as well we don’t bite. You will get some good honest feedback 👍

[@clarec4246]

I love Enniskillen...xx Not sure if I am posting as my usual name. I always enjoy it..

[@LifeistooshortCK]

So do we 👍

[@unakirwan3627]

Hi Guys, Welcome to our lovely Island. Come visit the Sunny south east sometime, Dunmore East, Woodstown & Tramore In Waterford. Cobh, Clonakilty, Kinsale, Courtmacsherry in Cork. Oh and Kilkenny city, all beautiful locations. Take care

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the tips 👍

[@NinjaAndRib]

Those were some beautiful shots!

[@kelbo1warnock824]

Love your video and following along from British Columbia, 🇨🇦. My husband and I did a similar trip in 2016 but in a car...ended up hiring a boat to cruise the Shannon for a few days...look forward to see where you go tomorrow.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Pleased to trigger some memories of your trip. Cruising the Shannon must have been beautiful. 🙂

[@JohninRosc]

Yet another totally classy video - both technically and content wise. I look forward to every installment. You've portrayed Enniskillen and surrounds beautifully (including the weather)! Best of luck with the rest of the holiday.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks John. 👍

[@thomasmcglynn5353]

Hello carol and Ken I am new to life's to short. Relly enjoying your videos. See in this one you did not know doxty did you try it and if so what you think?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Thomas, thanks for watching. Sorry we are not familiar with doxty so don’t think we tried it ☺️

[@thomasmcglynn5353]

@@LifeistooshortCK that is ok but you should have tryed it it lovely

[@hatsan334]

Fabulous as always ALB. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@saad83]

We just love your Vlogs. Since I discovered your KZbin channel, usually, I click the video as soon as I see the notification. We (Me and my wife), we watch your new Vlog together. Thanks a million and Keep safe ye lads.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Kind of you to say so. Thanks 👍

[@martytrodden]

Carlingford is a must guys

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@ampsplus]

What is the music at 12:00? I would like to get that.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That music is called Deep Blue Sea ft Yehezkel Raz by Sivan Talmor

[@maryfelton7733]

Love your videos guys. Pity about the rain - Ireland is so lovely in nice weather ☹️🥰 I hope you are enjoying the WAW. I always look forward to your vlogs. Safe travels 👍🏻❤️🇮🇪🇬🇧

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Mary and thanks for your support and tips 👍

[@assassinjane]

Love how you folks handle everything with humor! :D Full of action your adventures are! I was wondering again about the meal-budget in sweet Éire if one manages to make the breakies and the dinner herself but wants to eat lunch at a nice restaurant. Talking about 4-5 days as a start, in Dublin and its surroundings. What are your thoughts on that? bear hugs, Kata

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Kata. On our Ireland trip we spent about £75 a week on food for the two of us buying in supermarkets and cooking cheap meals with the occasional takeaway pizza or Chinese meal. We didn’t eat in any restaurants because of covid but had one room service meal in a hotel which was £38 for food with no drinks. Dublin would probably be more expensive for eating out than in smaller towns.

[@assassinjane]

@@LifeistooshortCK Thank you for the answer! I won't have the opportunity to cook in a van, and chances are high sadly that I am not going until this Covid-situation gets better (lower risk and restrictions - maybe re-open the restaurants). I got a voucher from my hotel in Dublin which is valid until 2025 but I hope I won't have to wait that long! :)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@assassinjane gosh, yes hope you can get to Dublin before then 👍🙂

[@liliagolovatch2811]

I like so much sheep

[@MegaSpaniard]

Enjoy the irish republic , here's a suggestion - when in Cork visit Bridgetown abbey between Fermoy and Mallow , i bet ye will love it !

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the tip Martin 👍

[@FergusNCasey]

Hi Ken & Carol. What a beautiful video. Great editing. BTW did I spot u parked beside Dan and Mazzy in Donegal Town in their video yesterday?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Fergus N. Casey yes that was us 👍

[@DavidJohnston58]

@@LifeistooshortCK I take it you had no problems? 🤞

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Not on the level Dan and Mazzy had but we will explain what happened in one of our episodes when we reach that point 👍

[@FergusNCasey]

Life is too short I’m heading there tomorrow!!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Ok well if you are using that car park stay near the entrance and away from the far end by the Abbey. The boy racers play up at the Abbey end. The Irish van that was allowed to move by the wardens without a ticket didn’t hear them at that end. 👍

[@hanspronk2749]

did you already ended your tour trough Ireland?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

No we are still on that.

[@hanspronk2749]

Life is too short Ok, then we keep following you both

[@hanspronk2749]

Ken, will you give us some information about the electric in your van (watts of your solar panel). We are watching now your vlog about your trip to Spain earlier this year.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Power We have a small solar panel on the roof of the van which charges a 100 amp hour lithium leisure battery. This battery is also charged by the engine when running. This powers 4 usb sockets, 2 12v sockets, the fridge (continuously) and one of those 12volt sockets can power a 300 watt inverter if needed. That gives 300 watts of mains power. Lithium is expensive but in my view worth it because it gives peace of mind. We have never even come close to running out of power. Lithium batteries can absorb huge quantities of power quickly so every drop of power goes back into the battery. You can also safely use 80% of a Lithium battery in comparison to 50% of a normal lead acid one. Lead acid is very much cheaper though so it’s swings and roundabouts. As to how long can we last off grid that’s depends on diesel, the sun, water and food. In our experience water and food is the limitation. Our engine is a generator that can quickly recharge our battery. Lead acid batteries can quickly recharge to 80% but that final 20% is very slow to top off so we have noticed a few vloggers really struggling to fill their battery again during the day. Some people have fitted lithium and the batteries have failed. One possible cause is the heavy use of inverters to convert 12v to mains electric. Best advice is to avoid that by using 12v products if you can. USB items are perfect as they only use 5v

[@hanspronk2749]

Thanx Ken. Final question: what kind of ridge monkey do you use. We are very font of the way you precaire the meals and breakfast. Seen all your vlogs about spain and started on the vlogs of the outer Hebredes. Compliments so far.

[@sav7568]

Rain in Ireland ? I'm shocked !

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Its not what it said in the brochure 😏

[@sav7568]

@@LifeistooshortCK At least you figured out that umbrellas are a waste of time. My worst storm incident in Ireland was arriving at the car park of Cliffs of Moher in sunshine only to find it pouring at the cliffs.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

If you film that would be gutting.

[@leejoycechung2162]

Very nice following your travels. I will have to check out that KZbin channel, Wee Broom Van. Stay safe.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Well worth it they make lovely films 👍

[@liliagolovatch2811]

Hi 👋 Ken and Carol!! Big hard from USA 🇺🇸 Lilianna living and USA 29 years original from Ukraine 🇺🇦 You should such a peaceful please I wish I be there so quiet you like 🌧 rein and I like to because it’s fresh and given me energy I living and the city Manhattan it’s so Busy and no green grass I like so Peaceful You are so simple And so nice 👍 people Thank you so much for having you Very Sincerely Lilianna

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi back to you. We love the USA👍

[@liliagolovatch2811]

Are you be and USA ? If you be here and you living USA 🇺🇸 BECAUSE YOU BING FOR THE SHORT TIME IF YOU LIVING HERE YOU NEWER LOVE ITS VERY HARD CITY YOU HAVE TO WORK AND SLEEP YOU I don’t have any time for enjoying life And not like in Europe Different life different people and you living for the BUTY If life I living and the City no beautiful green and fresh era and the 🏠 houses like boxes from a matches if the winds the destroyed the house Because the not making from stones I would like to having friends with you And I be contacting and sanded to you som little gift I am working aesthetician for skincare It’s a pleasure to hear from you Do you have a what’s up or Facebook ? Please If you like we . Thank you very very much Very Sincerely Lilianna

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

I've not watched your video as yet but going too. Was you parked next to Travel Trolls (KZbin) when in a car park. It looks like you van next to it. Cheers from George and Jane

[@LifeistooshortCK]

George and Jane yes that was us and we saw it all unfold. 😏

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

@@LifeistooshortCK ok guys. Thanks for your reply. Life is full of Adventures. Especially in a small Van. Very wet and windy in the UK. Take care during the storms. We are hoping to get away in our van soon. Cheers from George and Jane 👍🤠👫🇬🇧

[@jondo12]

So well made. Pity RTE cant produce anything half as good despite their astronomical funding from tax payers.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That made me laugh. Thanks Jondo 👍

[@maryfelton7733]

jondo12 anything they do with Colin Stafford Johnson is wonderful - these lovely vlogs remind me of Colins gentle calm voice - his series ‘Wild Ireland - The Edge of the World’ in RTE and BBC was just superb 👍🏻❤️🇮🇪 www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Ireland-Edge-World-DVD/dp/B07B9X9RMW

[@maryfelton7733]

www.google.ie/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/mar/18/wild-ireland-edge-world-review-nature-cameraman-colin-stafford-johnson-puffins-seals-dolphins

[@cloudsurferireland]

Guys loving the vids ... But the constant negative history lessons of ie terrorism in one town or another puts a bad light on our wee country. We live here and love it . Xxx

[@McKibbin120]

Another great video Carol and Ken, great to see your travels especially around Ireland and get a different view point on it. Interested in finding out more about your Rode wireless setup especially when driving. Love your story telling style, will have to try it ourselves this weekend. You obviously do so much research into all the places to go and your historical comments about places give context to names and locations people have maybe heard of, but can’t quite remember why.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes I agree and I am done with that now. 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi David. The Rode mics are not being used much actually and mostly it’s a small unpowered shotgun in the driving segments. The Rode mics are great when doing a compression shot but I have not done one on this trip yet. 👍

[@lindadenotter8141]

Hello Ken and Carol. I'm Linda den Otter, Eindhoven the Netherlands. I have the exact same Nissan bus. You see this bus very little as a bus camper, that's why I like to follow your KZbin channel! If you are in the Netherlands, come and visit Eindhoven. I would like to receive you at home. Contact details can be found at www.oefentherapieeindhoven.nl

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That’s very kind of you Linda. We are bound to be in the Netherlands at some point so you may see us yet 🙂👍

[@liliagolovatch2811]

I would like to to moving to Island 🌴 if I morning can you be so kind tall me what please so beautiful please