Finding a Canal on Our Motorhome Wales Tour - Join us Vanlife Newbies - Pt. 2 - Episode 202

[@janiceblacow1728]

Thank you so much for taking us along on your journey, such stunning scenery we are blessed with and how much appreciated you both are by us

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much!

[@LornaT460]

Lovely!🧡

[@brightstar586]

Fabulous! What amazing memories you are making for yourselves, and for us who can never get there. Thank you so much xxx

[@karenpeterson5780]

Wow, such stunning views. Thank you! (I'm glad you took some time to just rest, too - it's important!)

[@KathyGutierrezlythauslvr]

Your new adventures with Percy are amazing! A really refreshing change up for you and the pups, thanks for taking us viewers along for the experience ❤

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It’s our pleasure

[@Acapulc941]

Percy is a great idea and will help you expand all of our horizons.. Thank you for this.

[@maggiesamuels2937]

Thanks for taking us with you Rich and Fran. Oh! And thank you Percy.👍♥️

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Here, here, thank you Percy 😍

[@hallowther9735]

You both have continued to find just those spots that show the beauty of your country. Then you bring in the history. Thank you. All the best, Hal

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bindatek8801]

I really liked the Time Lapse, smashing!! Those steps were a gruel for you, but WE, the viewers did not get puffed at all!! Thanks for making this video, it really was lovely - John 😍

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Fabulous trip so beautiful thank you for vlogging ❤

[@rogermorris6957]

Another fantastic vlog, thank you from sharing your travels very interesting

[@jamesforehan2809]

My mother kept camping log books. When I was being raised with my three brothers we did tenting and pull behind travel trailer. It is interesting today to read through them. So I like the idea of a travel log book.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That must be amazing to read what is was like then. You are so lucky

[@hazels27]

Lovely scenery. Glad you did the climb instead of me, as I would have been mega out of breath! Thank you for sharing these views.

[@terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725]

You look very relaxed sitting on the couches talking to us.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you. It is really relaxing and Percy is so comfortable to click back in

[@paulblythman7761]

Well done Percy for showing them and us ❤ some new lovely sites.

[@AfterTheRains]

The magnificence of nature. Seeing the ancient tree roots growing through everything is wonderful. My scardy cat came out when I saw the old rocky steps….oh, what if you turned your ankle up there! 😅

[@carolrayk]

Rich, you should paint that sunset at the end of your vlog. What colors and Fran could incorporate the colors into a scarf. Loved the road trip. Maybe seeing your road trips will finally convince my hubby we need a camper van too. 😉😉

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Definitely some inspiration in that sky

[@markstjohn5885]

Hey Rich, nice going. Keep the heart and lungs pumping. Gotta keep moving if you want to stay in the game. ✌

[@fionahammond9396]

Hi Fran and Rich wow how beautiful is Wales when my husband was alive we went to Wales many a year on holiday and like you toured around how I miss those day so thankyou for taking me back great video, keep them coming ❤😊😊xx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you, we will

[@BarneyLeith]

This is the most stunningly beautiful scenery! Breathtaking! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We feel very lucky to be able to explore our wonderful countryside and are very happy to share

[@lakelady57]

That was really impressive, great views and loving the new journey. 🙏🙏💕💕

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@colinb188]

I didn't think it was even possible for you two to get even MORE relaxed, great one yet again guys

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We felt the same. Boat life is simple enough but this takes it a step further

[@williamburgess4732]

Life sure can be beautiful.

[@johnhartley3596]

Love Rick’s Teeshirt collection ✌️☮️

[@annwagner5779]

What a gorgeous video! Percy is certainly being a great addition to your lives. Enjoy! 🎉

[@emilecousineau1464]

Absolutly gorgeous The Eagles Nest. Stunning the walk up. Bravo to both of you.👍I agréé with you. We have a trailer but live in an apartment ( flat😘) So going to the trailer is our get-a-way. As you have your boat as your home and your Percy as your get away to land adventures. Enjoy your Percy. You looked so cozy and comy. Thank you for sharing your videos and travels. Regards from Québec Canada. 🍁❤️

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Sounds great! This is what we may do if we re ever unable to boat anymore

[@roberthorsford4266]

Hi Rich, that looks like a Stairway to Heaven. 🤔

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Very good 👍 😃

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

I really enjoyed it nice to see you both and your new van , take care.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks 👍

[@layalabi1667]

Thank you!! That was beautiful! Bravo for completing all those steps!!😊😊

[@ttilmo]

Love your motor home videos, I love seeing all the places you visit ❤

[@SallyKirch]

What a spectacular hike and view from the top. Thanks for letting us know about Jess and Archie. I always wonder when I don’t see them. Great video as always! Thank you!

[@hughcarson6837]

Good to see you are enjoying the van.

[@tasticola]

Aww, beautiful guys. So relaxing (except those steps!) Thanks Fran and Rich x Nell.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GailBrown-np7bb]

Stunning scenery, humbling isn’t it ?

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It is. Hills and mountains always ground us.

[@mandyofmarymac]

Hi~"They" say that Variety is the Spice of Life, and that's what Percy has given you. Terrific video. xx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Yes! Thank you! That is a favourite saying of ours “ they say…yes, them!” 😂

[@sandramuis7430]

I am so very happy you have Percy. He has perked you up a bit…and us as well…🥰

[@FloatingOurBoat]

🤗

[@davidwoolf6948]

Hello, well how perfect 👌 best of both worlds 💙

[@HellyAvard-xt6mz]

Thank you I love your motor home Wales looks amazing

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It is a perfect place to begin our exploring

[@ic7505]

That was amazing. I haven’t been following you for long but I love your relationship to each other. Looking forward to more trips in whatever vehicle you’re piloting 🤩. Isabel 🇨🇦

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much!!

[@elizabethmondulick8209]

Absolutely stunning. What a beautiful landscape.

[@elainefarr3155]

What beautiful country!! It’s great to see canal and land views with you. We have a travel trailer, and this past summer drove 11,000 miles across America. So much fun and RVimg is a great way to travel

[@FloatingOurBoat]

it is definitely a faster way of life which we are gradually getting used to

[@live2skide1]

Such a beautiful country to explore.

[@MissingLink-hb9ov]

brilliant as always, thanks for sharing

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sandypeters6013]

Love your Zepplin shirt!

[@neildaly6787]

Wow! What beautiful countryside. And the Brecon-Abergavenny canal looks stunning. Thanks for sharing it with us..."if it wasn't for Percy"... Cheers.

[@lovelyskull3483]

Gorgeous, that’s all I can think to say, and of course thank you.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you too!

[@joysedgwick812]

Fabulous walk, I’m really enjoying the camper van travels with you, thank you Percy!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@DaveAppleton]

It definitely makes you think how many planets in the universe are as beautiful as this one and how lucky we are to be on it. Thanks for the vid

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Lovely views, thankyou.

[@peterclark2374]

Excellent video! Thanks!

[@christinephillips9709]

Love Percy, a lovely way to get around as well as the boat. Enjoy.x

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It really is!

[@maviscarless4304]

hope you sketching Richard .sounds lovely happy day for you. Special moon tonight going out to look at it .

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Rich does have an art pack on the van so hopefully he will find some inspiration

[@Linda-uz5ki]

What beautiful views😊

[@Frank-wb811]

Thanks for the video 😀

[@christineomara4787]

We have been enjoying our adventures in our motorbome for 6 years now, its the best thing we ever did buying our motorbome, we love it, we love walking and apreciate the nature and scenery 😊

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We agree!

[@marianneeckertjensen4723]

What an amazing, beautiful spot you found! And that sunrise.. 🤩

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Like Percy.

[@marilynboling1164]

Stunning!

[@TheJessierb]

Fabulous journey today. Thanks so much!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pamelalambe1356]

Great video . Thanks Go Percy.

[@diannedutton6127]

Beautiful!!❤❤

[@sandihandi7831]

I (also am sure others agree) am so glad you got Percy and can travel "elsewhere". I've been watching other videos of travels by vans going to Wales and it is absolutely beautiful. After a while, the weather (unfortunately) will get bad with winter coming and you'll be glad to get back on the canals and enjoying the warm fires, reading and relaxing. Thanks for sharing with all of us. Travel safe.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That is true but we are lucky that we can choose the times that we go travelling!

[@lindaangove9010]

We walked up those 365 steps about 15 years ago with a greyhound who refused to go up those metal steps. My husband carried him, all 40kgs!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Wow, good on you. We didn’t realise that there was a gentler way which we took to go down 😂

[@lindaangove9010]

@@FloatingOurBoat yes we discovered the same!

[@martinmarsters8581]

Thanks❤

[@carollewis62]

Gosh that scenery and time lapse was stunning! I'm so excited to follow you with Percy. I've binged watched all your narrowboat episodes and was so inspired by them, I would like to move back to the UK and get a narrowboat but in reality a van would probably be more doable. You have really given me something to think about. Can't wait to see more of your adventures, keep on inspiring please! Have a great week, you really do put a smile on my face. Cheers.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

The motorhome is proving to be such a great way to explore and, yes, much easier than narrowboating

[@morgidvmw0mdv]

My Wife, My two cousin's, their Husbands and I had a weeks holiday on the Mon and Breck some years back. we hired a boat from Beacon Park Boats. Their location then was Llanfoist Wharf, Llanfoist. We went from there as far as Brecon and back. What a wonderful holiday that was.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That sounds brilliant

[@shirleylynch7529]

Fab video. Views amazing. Percy looks great. You both look so relaxed. So glad the dogs have found their niche in Percy. Thank you for sharing your fun with us.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It is amazing how quickly they adapted to new routine. I think they like being so close to us.

[@wendybeaulieu9142]

Beautiful video, the view is amazing.

[@JoeKent-q5d]

Great video, we did the entire 36 miles on mon and Brec canal earlier this year. Amazing views and fab wildlife. Keep up the great videos and thanks.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It looks like a fantastic canal. Such a shape it isn’t linked o the main system

[@johnland5042]

Loved this one..thanks again!!!

[@ChrisKing-f2j]

Brilliant couple 😊

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much 😊

[@davidtebbitt5537]

What a great vlog. Me and the wife have just bought a motorhome like you guys. This looks like a great place to visit. Thank you.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We really recommend it.

[@didevilliers1238]

That picture-setting of the two of you sitting in the Eagles Nest, was just beautiful, so hope you DID take a photo, or get one off the video, you both look so happy and peaceful 💙🦋

[@FloatingOurBoat]

😊

[@lindawilliams5478]

Thanks.

[@JulianWatson-pi9kd]

Well done you two, another great one!

[@apekool3]

Very relaxing and stunning places. Enjoy your choices / life.

[@Dyfhi]

Nice 1 folks…

[@shirleyclose1538]

Thank you for the walk loved it.😎

[@marilynpease8782]

Retirement on the Monmouth sounds fab.

[@edtuckerartist]

Beautiful Wales - quite literally, Mae hen wlad fy nhadau.

[@barbaralamson7450]

Wales is such a beautiful country. I'm very glad you are touring her. I must ask, did you see any Tree Nymphs? Wales is simply filled with magic. Thank you for taking us with you. It is fabulous.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Only us😂

[@christopherforster6555]

Done most of Wales in camper van and caravan love Wales you haven't seen half yet Allen valleys nice .

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good see you on travels in the van thanks lee

[@sianwarwick633]

Astonishingly beautiful. Somehow i have come across Guy Shrubsole too, and have the Lost Rainforests of Britain to read. Thanks for sharing your wonderful travels

[@FloatingOurBoat]

I love reading his books. He really opens your eyes as to what is really going on

[@RJ-444]

I spent a week on the Mon & Brec last year on a hire boat... and yes, it's absolutely beautiful, as were your views from Percy. You've got the best of both worlds and it's great to have some adventures.

[@ruthmichigander]

Beautiful! The views after the hike was just amazing! Amazon has gauge that will stick to side of tank or one you use that is like you would use to lift a suitcase and weigh it. The latter one is super accurate; but I also used the others before and they worked.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you. In the end we bought a second bottle as we didn’t want to run out in the middle of the winter

[@lesleyhutchason6277]

Looks amazing!

[@timlocke1548]

Lovely 🌞

[@davidmeissner9079]

Hi Fran & Rich! We've enjoyed your Narrow Boat vlogs for a few years, and now we get to follow along on your van journeys. We had the good fortune to live in the UK, for a few years and enjoy seeing places we've been and places we missed. Keep it up! We do have a Sprocker spaniel from Suffolk, where we lived. Lola is 6 years old this year.

[@LizWorsley]

Love Brecon and surrounding Beacons. We live in Wales and never tire of the scenery, beautiful views.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It must be a lovely place to live, so many fantastic views

[@shirleyneufeld3098]

I so enjoyed your chat while you sat looking out your van window looking at the beautiful vista. I have been in the Brycheiniog Park and went to a village that was so picturesque but only had one way into it….🇨🇦

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Some of the roads are so narrow. We are lucky we haven’t got stuck yet.

[@joerg-michajahn4963]

Ahhh, single track roads. I remember driving on them a lot in the Highlands when my now wife was working in Scotland for a year and I visited a couple of times. We were young .... Years later I did a day trip into Wales almost all the way to Aberystwyth, coming over the hills from Oxford, so to speak. And I was so chuffed when I could drive on miles of single track again. It's just so different, making the surroundings more important than the road. A bit less fun with a motorhome, I grant you, but still, it's just nice. Good journey's with Percy to all four of you! Mind you, never lived in the UK myself :-(. And thank you for showing us the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. I did some research to read more about it :-)

[@FloatingOurBoat]

These narrow roads are great for me as a passenger, but a bit more stressful for Rich. The Mon and Brecon canal was a surprise find for us but so pretty

[@viewfrommylensjane]

Hellooo! I kept journeys for my trips OS and still read them now every so often. Its amazing the things you forgot. I love them as they are great to have and look back on. The prices of things is a real! Shocker! Percy looks delightful

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Totally agree! We can see the changes on the canals in just 6 years

[@paulbennett4548]

Hi Both, thank you for a wonderful video. Methinks you had taken us to Middle Earth a wonderful place to experience and appreciate and thanks for cleaning up after the Orcs. Stay safe and well.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

😂

[@linfrisenfelds1195]

WOW, thank you both for sharing this video. 😊 😊xx

[@leed206]

Ok guys here in Australia you can get a connection that goes on your gas tank & it tells you how much gas you have left. I haven't got one as I've always had a spare bottle.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That sounds good, we will look out for one

[@lesmumford8426]

You should be able to guesstimate how much gas there is just by weight. Or, shake it a bit, then use your hands on the sides of the tank. Where the gas is will be colder than the area that is empty. Those views are stunning. love it!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Great tip!

[@rockfishmiller]

Don't ask why, just do. Life is short. Enjoy.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Good advice

[@sheep2405]

As I mentioned on your last video you went straight passed my house. If you would like to know more about the Mon and Brec feel free to ask as I am the chairman of the restoration of the Newport section including the historic 14 locks. We have met before at the Crick show two years ago.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you. That is certainly worth remembering if we go back.

[@ianmason8713]

I always carry a spare gas bottle. The 10 kilos does not seem to add much to diesel usage. But you could always carry a little 3 kilo back up bottle if you are so paranoid about the weight.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

This is what we have now done so we can relax