Harder Than We Thought | Van Life Cornwall

[@karenjones9548]

You'd love a book called The Salt Path, its all about the South Coast path & a couples journey together when they became homeless & the people they met along the way ❤

[@solbu-1973]

If you're thinking about switching to another campervan (which is the impression I got, I just might be wrong), my suggestion is to get one with access to the drivers seat from inside the van, so you don't need to go out just to get to the front seat or into the back. I follow another channel which started as a campervan channel: «Trent and Allie» who built a house in the UTAH mountains 4 years ago. They had an event which showed the importance of having this easy access to the stearing wheel from inside the van. While they were sleeping in one of the sentral american countries south of Mexico, someone was checking the doors to see if they could get in. Trent voke up to the noise, and in just his underwear he jumped in the driving seat, started the van and drove to another safer location. You also get the benefit of heating the driving cabin when using the woodstove. 🙂 I really like the way the two of you show how you love each other. It is the little things, but they matter. I've noticed this for the last year I've been following you. Blessings from the middle of Norway.

[@joanne26]

I am from Birmingham, West Midlands 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I started watching Trent & Allie in June 2021 They live 8000ft up in the mountains in Utah They did have a stake in a Company called Mountain Made Vans converting them to liveable spaces but the guys who were working on them full time didn’t want to do it any more However you learn how to live in small spaces in a van 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️

[@atir4u]

Foresty Forest is a super great van life KZbinr

[@daphnemouat2436]

@@atir4uBritish Columbia, Canada. An intrepid hiker, mountain climber with great care for his companion, dog Roscoe. So enjoy watching his channel.

[@daphnemouat2436]

I was writing about Foresty Forest. Sorry I wasn’t clear.

[@dorothydotson7154]

It's an age old story. The thoughtless ruin things for the thoughtful.

[@JCisJD]

Was your friend Ben by chance. And did you come over the Boddinck ferry?

[@effydj92]

I love the new song Benny!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@indigowarrioress]

Loving the video great trip 🤩 Benny giving off 70's George Harrison vibes 😆 👍🏻 I thought you were both veggie/vegan was it a normal pastie? Im veggie/vegan and its funny because we often eat the same things,when your cooking I'm like oh I had that last week 😋 Loving your adventures and amazing new tunes 💃🏼 Big hugs to you both 🤗

[@gerrywalsh5766]

A really good Pasty can be had here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Many miners from England, Wales, and Ireland came here to work the huge copper mines here. Thus the Pasty became a staple food for these miners both of the Europeans and Americans. Such good hearty food.

[@ramseybarber8312]

Hi When the wives made Pasties for there Husbands one end was filled with jam so he had a sweet.

[@gerrywalsh5766]

@ramseybarber8312 oh wow, I forgot about that. Your are absolutely correct... The full meal.

[@nickthomson3007]

Hey amazing video thanks so much. I live in West Cornwall and it was a brilliantly honest rendition of the Lizard. Music so lovely to. You make me remember my first outings on the Lizard, so lucky to be amongst it now. At 25:24 you can hear the famous Cornish Chuff letting themselves be known st. Real characters always harping on about something.

[@johnraworth8019]

We love your videos. We now live in the Highlands but it brings happy memories of life back in England and the places you visit. Thank you for all the effort you both must put in to do this ! I'm a keyboard player and love your music too !

[@marj1585]

I've had the midwinter blues all day and you've just cheered me up no end, thank you! Back in the 90s, my then partner and I used to go away in March, and we would go to Cornwall because it's the furthest south and west you can go, and therefore warmer than anywhere else. Devon is all rolling green, and then you cross into Cornwall, and it's so stark, with evidence of its industrial heritage littering the landscape. I love it.

[@dougquaid]

Lizard Point is named after the Cornish language, in which it is known as “an Lysardh”, meaning “the high court”.

[@BenandEmily]

Ah! Super thanks ☺️

[@morgidvmw0mdv]

Her is a lovely Seal story for you. When I was young I used to drink in the same pub as Winford Vaughn Thomas and he once told us of of a time his dad took him to see some seals. His dad told him to be very quiet and keep down so the seals wouldn't see them. The seals were basking on some rocks. His dad said I can issue the seals orders and they will obey me. His dad then stood up, shouted Attention. all the seals rose up, his dad then shouted Dismiss and the seals shot off into the sea.

[@ferney2936]

great story....I'll try that myself

[@MelG-ut3hs]

That was an amazing video. It's great to visit these places out of season as they are wild yet beautiful. I can see you both living in Cornwall one day suits you both.

[@dfree1here]

The Postman came by cause you’re just a couple of magical manifesters❤❤❤

[@SusanScott-zh8mx]

Living the life. Enjoy while you can .

[@craigculver1933]

Woke up from a dream, Saw that a new video of yours had dropped and it was beautiful. Thank you for sharing your adventures and kindness with us. Peace Love

[@SallyCurrell]

So pleased you bought the best pasties in the world. Always our go to shop when we're down there. Love them. Sorry the weather wasn't better for you. Its so beautiful in the sunshine. Love Cornwall and its history, so much to explore and enjoy. Take care xx

[@lisepalmer6293]

I lived in Falmouth for 10 yrs, 5 yrs ago, we used to park up, in Falmouth, just so many van lifers so the council stopped it Typical ! Happy Daze. Great video, guys. Cornwall is the best.ive lived here for 50 yrs and love it.🎉

[@Bozthecat]

Great video and I loved the music. Thanks for bringing us on this adventure with you.

[@Waffleknitter]

I agree. I especially loved this episode. ❤

[@trailingarm63]

If the sale of the canal boat releases any money what about buying a fixer-upper in Spain, Portugal or Italy? You're both good at DIY so you could fix it up. You will be subject to the 90-day rule but that would get you through our worst winter months in UK plus a nice summer holiday. If I was your age that's what I'd be thinking about. One other thing: I like the van you've got - going bigger has a lot of downsides: fuel consumption, parking, access on small lanes, etc. Good luck!

[@wesandchelle]

Thank you for bringing us along on your adventures. Great new song Benny. I love that you got to see a seal.

[@Iazzaboyce]

When I was a child growing up in Cornwall the foghorns would blare all night, the quarry would blast every day, Concorde would go boom each evening, there was a siren on the town hall roof to call reserve firemen and a maroon to call the lifeboat crew - no wonder I'm a nervous wreck.

[@veesimmons2464]

What a lovely adventure! I thought for sure Ben was playing the flute down by the water. I agree with Ben that the foghorns look like a Dr. Seuss contraption. Emily, you need to check out some Dr. Seuss books or videos. They're right up your quirky alley!

[@carole3734]

Wow! What a fabulous vlog you guys....I love Benny's new songs..or should I say Bentangle! The flute played to summon the seals was so, so haunting...you were indeed lucky to hear and see it. Falmouth looks lovely, and Mullion Cove. They are on my list to visit thanks to you both! Those pasties looked the business! Glad you have someone to keep an eye on Rambler while you are travelling. Hope you enjoy planning your trip to Spain...think there should be less snow there...though your van sounds just as warm! Take care both.😊

[@ludovica8221]

My friend and I camped at Constantine near Falmouth for the Total Eclipse in 1999 and the farmers wife came around in the morning with giant pasties straight from the oven for just a quid Amazing experience never to be forgotten (the eclipse, the pasties and the hog whimpering drunkenness of the whole adventure,) when I was a little kid back n the 1960s the whole family went to Cornwall often and I stood on that same seal beach probably 56 years ago, Time seems to have stood still there. (buoy is still pronounced BOY on this side of the Atlantic and I agree big hollow ones are somewhat sinister 🤣) Oh I do love being along for the trip with you two, Emily is so like my old pal Gayle its uncanny. Falmouth is super :) but near where I stayed for the eclipse is a place called Gweek that has a rescue and release seal🦭 place which is really coool🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭

[@vintagevic4593]

I grew up round there, en route from St Keverne to Falmouth we would always pass the sign for “Constantine and Gweek”, the name pair fascinated me as a child and I still think it sounds like a hipster band or artisanal business or quirky fictional detective duo lol

[@ludovica8221]

@@vintagevic4593 🤣

[@wandawarthog5724]

I witnessed the eclipse on the hills above Tavistock, amazing experience which I could have sworn was in 2000, glad you put me right.

[@ludovica8221]

@@wandawarthog5724 11th Aug 99

[@lynChip29]

Thanks for this one especially. I used to live in Helston and always regret moving away. The Lizard is 3 miles south of Helston. I miss it so much. 😪

[@davekitchener9092]

Love cornwall.. Great video guys 👍👍👍

[@lyntonprescott3412]

I have a photograph of me as a boy holding a handkerchief to the nose of that large figurehead. Probably taken around 65 years ago! Did the same with my children many years later. The shop next to it used to be an amazing chandlers.

[@glyn829]

One of our favorite places 👍 its really interesting in the lighthouse some good maps of ship wrecks etc .. nice film

[@phil3600]

I live in my camper 2 nights a week in Cornwall (for work) and it is tough to find park ups. But there are places they are just mainly away from the coast. I lived in Newquay until recently and it got crazy with campers after Covid and that’s why it’s had a crack down. Some pubs allow campers if you ask and obviously eat there but there are so many lay-bys which don’t have restrictions. Also A39 Atlantic Highway has some nice lay-bye especially in the Cornwall/Devon border and it’s nice and quiet between Bude and Westward Ho!

[@fionagem3282]

So nice to see you guys in my home town glad you liked Falmouth 😊 mullion and surrounding beaches are also lovely to explore x you can walk to various coves enjoy! Hope rambler is ok x poldu cove is near you and they have a fab beach cafe with great hot chocolate x glad you had an Ann’s pasty they are amazing the best xx

[@ysannejohnson2374]

Your vids always lift my spirits ... two lovely people and fab Ben Tangle music ❤

[@MikeCooper-m7k]

Love you two ! If you come to Spain would love to meet you both . X

[@teggsyohh2]

I love watching your adventures you really are one of the most calming lovely couples out there. In life we are probably 2 different ends of the spectrum I'm definitely not as spiritual and creative and laid back as you 2 my life is chaotic to say the least. I live in London and I'm not the nicest of person sometimes (I can't be) lol. Your videos are like an oasis of calm to me. Seriously considering buying a van and leaving it all behind. So glad I come across your channel. Who knows I may bump into you guys in a random car park one day lol. Wish you both all the best.

[@annprout6255]

Wonderful tonight well as always thank you both. 😊😊xx

[@bluesheepyarn]

Adventure junkies - love all your travels :). Hoping to take our old Talbot (Nettie) down to Cornwall in the new year. Take care, stay warm xx

[@pattichambley2779]

❤def a pretty song

[@KenGriffiths]

Great tunes!

[@elspethlaity1890]

The Coast Path at Mullion Cove is part of the South West CP which stretches from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in Dorset. Beautiful presentation as always.x

[@BenandEmily]

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[@andymiles6443]

Spain and Portugal, fantastic trip, done it early this year. you will love it. will be watching that for sure see if you find places we found etc. also in a Renault Master like yours. Spain run is the best, smooth and silky roads, no Tolls, if you like most southerly point of Portugal, its Sagres, be careful in the intermarche there, I misjudged the canopies in the car park, damaged solar !!! but fantastic views from there

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks! Yeah we're super excited for the trip 🤗✨

[@racebanning6390]

What a fun, wet & windy Adventure. So kool to be out , not dealing with tourists. 👍 Enjoy Autumn, i miss Alan💙 I built a woodburner for my camper , posted my build, Its so epic. Be blessed 🙏🙏

[@althearoutledge-reid8034]

Talking about the snow in Macclesfield area makes me wish I was there. I live in Northern Ontario, with Lake Superior on my door step and in the last few days we have had storm after storm with almost 4 feet of blowing snow already. It's hard to take so early in the winter. Thanks for your great videos.

[@adrianmichell-z6o]

Award winning fish and chips ,Kellaways Threemilestone 😊😊 Threemilestone Pub nearby😊😊

[@chriselwell8269]

Thank you x

[@samandjennysambrook]

You two are a couple of sweethearts, kind caring and have a wonderful manner which will serve you well over time, we love you're vlogs,and you're music 🎶🎸 Take care ok.🙏💞✅

[@BenandEmily]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@Hyperion1900]

As a Cornishman living in the north now, thank you so much for showing me a little of home and being so respectful. Loved seeing Queenie in the alley as well. 😂

[@garythompson3597]

Fantastic video 👏👏👏we travel every year from the midlands to lizard, worth it just for the fish and chips from the chip shop next to the village green, definitely the best in the uk!! Best wishes Gary and Claire

[@aliaelborai]

Woah the seal and the sea flute serenade moment got me so emotional Thank you for capturing some of the magic of your everyday And the music is simply amazing, everything I love 🍄❤

[@westaussiejeff1547]

Thanks for the Vlog. Love Cornwall - I have ancestors from there... and always feel a connection.

[@ChrisBandy-yy9om]

Great watching you guys. Cornwall is amazing, Falmouth is one of our favourite places. There is also a good music scene there too. Try and go to The Minack Theatre when you go again, its amazing. We saw Seth Lakeman playing there in the summer. Also the peace of music at 24.30 sounds really good.

[@jeanmeredith1918]

Fantastic vlog love Cornwall we go down a lot, next time you visit the lizard u really must visit cadgwith it is so beautiful and the little tin church if u park in top carpark and walk down,u can imagine the village all gathering together there when fisherman lost at sea etc, absolutely beautiful place,and amazing fresh crab to buy in the village, please go when u visit again it's so so lovely.love your vlogs we luv benny and u,benny makes me laugh,luv his dress sense such a lovely guy your made for each other.cant wait for Spain vlog, but safe travels stay safe love jean and Pete🤶🌲♥️♥️

[@RobertSchroeder-f9c]

It’s always good to try other cultures cuisine it helps to better get to know a country by way of its dishes. You’d probably be surprised how delicious the food is. I personally love Greek and other Mediterranean dishes.

[@johnallen8808]

he name "Lizard" is most probably a corruption of the Cornish name "Lys Ardh", meaning "high court";[5] it is purely coincidental that much of the peninsula is composed of serpentinite-bearing rock. The peninsula's original name may have been the Celtic Bridanoc, from Britannakon ("the "British one"), preserved in the name of the former village of Predannack, now site of Predannack Airfield.[6]

[@TheShimmerwitch]

Hi welcome to cornwall i live here,❤ trouble is a lot of camper vans left loads of rubbish,used peoples gardens as toilets ,dirty nappies,toilet paper it was awful,they spoiled it for enveryone

[@lyndaodell3619]

Always look forward to your adventures your van and boat are so cosy I would have loved your life when young.Interesting video take care till the next adventure.x

[@MrDiscoseeker]

Hugs kids 😉🤗, a peaceful relaxing watch on a rainy cozy Sunday morning

[@jennyrigby3475]

Great video you are lovely people. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@marcuslloyd9149]

Just don't take the piss and there's room for everyone.. great pasties around every corner too. It's s beautiful place xx❤

[@ramseybarber8312]

Hi Emily and Ben I think you chose the best time to go to Cornwall as in the Summer it gets REALLY CROWDED and is more difficult to find a site , I trust you had some Scones and Cream with Rasberry jam .Thank you for taking us with you as it brought back many memouries .

[@johandemondt8028]

Close to Looe is a beautiful place. Forgot the name. That small village is used in films

[@valerieslater-t1v]

Your videos are ALWAYS enjoyable, have a good night, relax, revive, repose....thanks !!

[@jonmarston4166]

Wonderful video with Benny the Bard! Sending you both much ❤️ 💕😘✌️

[@wheelswheelchairgirl]

i love devon and cornwall , last time i was in falmouth was 31 years ago .. since then its been dawlish warren and lands end . though not been away since 2008 ... but so beautiful there and devon ... id love to live in a van but cant afford one never mind getting it adapted lol ... awe love your videos xx

[@memitaylor4323]

You two are so lovely, I enjoy your channel ❣️ I feel at peace watching things you do, great couple 🥰💗

[@indigoblue4791]

Emily please link your Etsy shop in the description of your videos. Much love xxx

[@davidhanson2351]

Always wanted to be able to go see the area you were in today always fascinated me at the Naval history . It’s kind of funny with your weather that Benny was doing a good job coming off with the Jesus look with his long hair and his beard. Anyway, always enjoy your videos and get busy doing your planning for Spain trip. I get to travel through your eyes.

[@adrianmichell-z6o]

Summercourt Pub is a good place😊😊

[@patsymartin3634]

Dr Suess taught me how to read! His illustrations and rhymes are Awesome!

[@Davewislon]

Same in Scarborough missing you

[@sallysmith155]

Wow glad you enjoyed Falmouth that is were i live.And Lizard is beautiful. Have a lovely week both of you.😊😊

[@Mickey65BS3]

Just come across this video, lovely filming. We had a picnic at the Lizard watching a whole gaggle of seals, brought back great memories. Thanks.

[@christinewalker5874]

Thanks for the trip to Cornwall guys, its saved us the trouble of driving. Your presentation is so good, I love your your work, keep them coming for us, take care.

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@lesliejury1019]

We live in Cornwall and have a camper, hardly ever leave, pop over into England occasionally 😂

[@nicolagalton9457]

Getting Incredible String Band vibes! ❤

[@sparrowheadswest]

Hey guys. You recently fell upon my YT feed. Hey from North Cornwall (nr Padstow). Love your channel. Lovely to see Mullion again. Not been in about 8 years. 😊🌊

[@susannahwhitaker994]

Cornwall is so stunning even when desolate, but it’s just a shame so many properties are left empty in winter. Glad you are enjoying yourselves stay safe and keep bringing us along lol🤗

[@ges123ter]

Awesome video, great to see pure enjoyment with enchanting background music 👍

[@jonathanr6335]

Really enjoyed the music - feel like I’ve been on holiday to Cornwall. Thanks for a great video.

[@BenandEmily]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 😊

[@narrowboatersatlarge]

He he, we also do the points of the compass game :) Furthest south ever for us is Slope Point South Island New Zealand and northernmost is Skara Brae on Mainland Orkney. Enjoy your Spain and Portugal trip :) You are right, some vanlifers can let the side down with poor behaviour (like some boaters do) but they are an easy target to blame in many cases. We have watched day trippers cascade an area of beach with their rubbish even when bins are available. Rather than view us as a problem to be gotten rid of, places should look for the opportunities, just like they do in Europe (as you mentioned).

[@caroledrury1411]

Beautiful Cliffs of Cornwall and the music is so good!

[@okskookumbabe]

That seal reminded me of that movie where the baby is saved and raised by the seals. His family thought he drowned. Beautiful area!

[@beasawade6032]

Wonderful trip and music, thanks

[@LouiseL7740]

14:51 Benny has a twinkle in his eye and I don't think he wants to 'read or something'.....LOL! BTW, Great video guys! Really enjoyed your trip to Cornwall even though it was so inclement. Yes, such a shame that so many previous van-sters made things bad for everybody. I agree with you, and can't say I blame these villages! Your meals and snacks look superb! Love pasties! Hope you have recovered by now after that long long drive back to the Macclesfield! Cheers again!

[@anniejones1839]

Cornwall is a beautiful and enchanting county, thankyou for sharing

[@tessapetters3936]

My sister has an old wooden fishing boat moored in Gweek. Its a magical area in off peak season. That whistle rendition was beautiful. Maybe he was a seal whisperer. x

[@pattichambley2779]

Love the mermaid figures on the bldg

[@Richoffroad]

After 7 weeks up and down Portugal I’d really recommend Elvas as an exit point. It’s stunning and worth a couple of days visit, free park up by the aqueduct

[@ShoreTars]

Mevagissy is beautiful and the main car park on the way in has overnight parking for campers, well worth a visit if you are still in the area.

[@darlenemiller847]

Thank's for the beautiful tour Emily and Ben. So lovely. Blessings🙏🩵🩷

[@lizadoolit3933]

Loved this video as always…..Your casual way of enjoying simple things warms my heart.❤️ PS loved your music Ben.

[@sianwarwick633]

Isn't music the most wonderful thing ? And traveling. What do i know ? Cornwall is beautiful, and quiet 🤫, out of season

[@ianrusso8790]

Come visit Penzance. Best place to park in cornwall is to stay as far away from the city center, and away from very touristy places, like Falmouth, St ives althoigh a nice walk there is truly awesome. Penzance is a good place and nice after a couple of miles away from town centre you don't have to pay

[@jasonallen1532]

I love watching you guys eat.

[@debbiebatten6088]

Me again. Sorry, just read the packaging and you did find Ann's!! Amazing. I havnt had one for 5 years and love them.

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

Cool.😊

[@louisestopford7114]

That was a great one guys. Really enjoyed it and the scenery was fantastic. Ben your music went so well with those beautiful scenes.. just superb. You are very talented. Thank you for sharing.

[@Retrobeemer]

*Covid and thoughtless wild campers spoiled things massively. Especially when it came to ''toilets'''. A small spade and some consideration works wonders! Best pasties are Phelps in Hayle or Brian Etherington (Meats) where the gravy is just sublime. I live near Kea, although my family come from Portscatho on the Roseland. You could hop on the King Harry ferry to get there. You could also visit St Mawes but that whole coastline is simply breathtaking. Especially if the sun makes an appearance. I hope you'll make it back to Cornwall again.*

[@susanB24F]

We loved your travel log! Thanks for taking us along

[@keithclements5148]

Best pasty in Kernow?........Try Phipps Pasties! The best!....... They have shops in Hayle and Marazion and probably other towns around and about. They also deliver boxes of pasties by post.

[@sharoncampbell206]

Thank you so much for taking me with you on your adventures!

[@adrianmichell-z6o]

Seal sanctuary in Gweek😊😊