Harlech Castle and Trish Gets Stung!

[@simons5193]

Mike, your shadow with your selfie stick was absolutely hilarious!! We were laughing our asses off!!! Loved it!!!

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks, I must have been walking about for an hour like that but it was when I moved into the sunny part 🤣

[@000caro555]

Aww wee Keira enjoyed her doggie ice cream. 😊. Another great video. Safe travels x

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Kalo, yes she sure loves her doggy ice cream 🍦.

[@gilesmatthews7772]

I like your episodes .Have great adventures

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Giles, we loved Wales ❤

[@alannorman1773]

Phew, so glad Trish survived with Keira’s care and attention. Great beach at Harlech.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Yes, and Midge did a good job too guarding her from any more. Harlech beach is fabulous👍

[@michaelpilling9659]

Greetings from Poland. Min Y Don (in English - At the edge of the waves) looked OK. Good facilities. You were in the county of Gwynedd (pronounced Gwin-eth). Isn't Harlech Castle superb. And the worlds steepest street Ffordd Pen Llech, derived from the Welsh words pen ("head", "end", "top") and llech ("flat rock", "slab", "smooth cliff") can be translated approximately as "end of the rock", "head-stone", or perhaps "stony headland". What a walk down! The beach looked fantastic and the drone shots were wonderful. Midge to the rescue. Poor Tricia - I hope she got better quickly. Stay safe please and I'll see you soon

[@theflippintoothfairyjackie5702]

Wonderful footage, scenery and hills!! Oh my goodness!! Seriously ..truly enjoyable love your humor, editing etc.. and hopefully Trish is feeling better! ❣️

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Jackie, that's very kind of you to say so. We have a lot of fun making these and makes it all worthwhile getting your feedback. Trish was hobbling for 2 days then right as rain 👍

[@shannjess5223]

Hilarious thanks , love your sense of humour 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Shann, we do like to have a bit of a laugh 🤣

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot Now that's an understatement!!!

[@Motorhoming_Fun]

Thanks for sharing Mike another excellent vlog again, another place on my to go to list.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Ian, would definitely recommend it 👍

[@johnarmstrong4015]

you are having a great time. I am glad I am not the only one that forgets things to take away, even with a list! The pigeon - it is not a "you" it is a "Doo" Thanks for sharing ATB

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Aye true, its a doo. I was thinking about making a list, not fool proof, but it might help.

[@johnarmstrong4015]

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot I have at long last made up a tick list for going away. Brora next week for me.

[@maureenscotok]

And ooooh that shadow!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

I gave my shadow a good talking to after that 🤣

[@sandihandi7831]

Your hubby "sorting" the laundry reminds me of my late hubby. He just threw everything in and said "it'll all come out in the wash". lol Enjoyed your video. Wasp stings do hurt terribly. Been there too. Emergencies for stings is good old wet mud to draw the poison out is what my mother always said. Take care folks.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Sandy, Mike is like that too, he just throws everything in the wash together and I get fed up telling him, its best if I just do it myself. The sting was sore for a few days then ok. Didn't know about wet mud, but there was plenty wet sand on it.

[@sharonsullivan5780]

My day becomes brighter when I watch your videos such beautiful scenery and some amazing places thanku.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

That's lovely of you to say so Sharon, thanks so much 👍💕🐾

[@startaylor123]

Stunning vlog 😍 👌🍾🍾😉

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks, a lot to film there, we loved it👍

[@whiskeycook3323]

Very enjoyable video at the end of my day. So sorry for Trish, I know the pain of a sting.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks, she was hobbling around for a couple of days but she was fine after that.

[@stephengraham8629]

Awww poor Trish !!!

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

But at least she squished it when she stood on it.

[@coasttocoastcaravanning6138]

Love Harlech 😊 lovely video

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks, we loved it too, would definitely go back, loads to do and see👍

[@jamessmith6402]

Lovely video thanks 😀

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks for watching 👀 🙂

[@taffedwards2932]

Brilliant video as always guys, loved every minute

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Taff, that's really good of you to say so👍

[@christianlewisphotography6910]

I enjoyed Min Y Don and Harlech when I went there a few years ago. Lovely sunsets too.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

It was our favourite stop on our Welsh trip👍

[@christianlewisphotography6910]

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot Yes and I also remember that steel hill up to the castle 😂

[@johnallen148]

Hi guys sorry but don’t know your names,this is a interesting blog. Like your camper van ,I hope Trish was ok after being stung by that wasp 🐝 can be dangerous,,the castle looks amazing it is amazing how they still stand after all them years,you have a lovely dog what breed is it please,the Shadow did look like you was happy to see me lol 😂,most interesting and enjoyable till next time take care keep safe, John 👏👏🍺🌹👀💃💃🐝🤷‍♀️🥂🇬🇧🤪🌸

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks John, we had a great time there, our dog Keira is a miniature Australian labradoodle. The castle was amazing and fantastic its still standing up, a bit like my shadow 🤣

[@kimfletcher7013]

Another enjoyable trip. I hope Trish quickly recovers from her wasp sting. That’s not a nice experience.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Kim, her foot was sore for 2 days, quite swollen, but then right as rain.

[@martianleaderrichy1520]

Pidgeon was scared of your shadow, not Keira 😜Hope Trishes foot is better soon 🤗 Great vlog n drone footage as usual. Thank you 😃👍

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Pigeon was not afraid of shadow, he just thought he had a perch to land on 🤣

[@lyndalike3037]

Another great video thank you

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Lynda glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@joanhannah8062]

Great video chaps….don’t think i would like to do the steep road though. I hope your foot is better Trish…see you next time..x

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks, yes Trish foot much better after a few days. At least we went down the street and not up😄

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That was a great laugh with your selfie stick. Brilliant drone footage of that castle 👍 Forgot to say it was good of Trish to take on the wasp so that you could fly your first rescue mission 😁👍

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks both, yes it was very brave of her, and a successful rescue by Midge who managed to chop a few of the blighters 😉

[@martianleaderrichy1520]

Enjoying your IoM trip too thank you 😃👍

[@sylviapage8572]

Great video, we’ll definitely visit Harlech on our next trip to Wales. Wasp stings are really painful! I hope it wasn’t too long before Trish’s foot was better. It was lovely meeting you both at Wellhouse yesterday.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Hi Sylvia, lovely to meet you and the dogs, we were missing Keira so great to give yours a cuddle, look out for them in the Wellhouse video mid Nov 👍

[@sylviapage8572]

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot That’s exciting. Thanks 😁

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@sylviapage8572 was that your husband with you, what's his name and what's the dogs names?

[@sylviapage8572]

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot Yes, that was my husband, Ivan. The dogs are called Jethro (brown), Jasper (black) and Jonty (red) but our neighbours call them the three delinquents! 😁

[@elizabethmcilwraith9768]

Trish I hope your ok, i know your pain. Great video and your shadow lol.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Trish is fine now thanks, it was a sore one alright. That shadow of mine is always misbehaving.

[@caravanningmacs8009]

Really enjoyed the vlog - the site looks very promising and the castle looks well worth a visit. Lovely beach shots apart from poor Trish getting stung - toe not a good place for it if she's driving. Thanks for the advice about the selfie stick ! Looking forward to more. Safe travels. George and Trish - CaravanningMacs

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks you guys, yes watch where you put your selfie stick on your own Vlogs, dont make my mistake 🤣

[@johnb307]

Great video guys and at first when you headed into the laundry with the dog I thought it was to give her a good wash after the beach escapade 😂 Your shadow was class, so funny. What a fantastic dog treat she really enjoyed it and that hill is better doing down than up thats for sure. Thanks for sharing guys stay safe, lookout for wasps and enjoy your holiday👌💖

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks, she could have done with a good wash in there right enough. I have given my shadow a good talking to after that🤣

[@dianabelcher39]

Greatly enjoyed this last video with the fantastic views from the castle, sorry about the wasp sting, they can be very painful... your previous video, footsteps on the beach was awesome, thanks for sharing all this beauty....

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Diana, it was a stunning place to visit so hope we did it justice, and had a wee laugh in the process👍

[@lostinlivi]

Ouch! to the wasp sting ... I hope it didn't spoil too much of you holiday. You really must control your selfie stick, Mike. It could get you arrested😂. Lovely video, really enjoyed the drone shots.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Yes I must watch what I do with the selfie stick, I was offered a job there pointing people in the right direction 😀

[@debsmostexcellentadventure5353]

What a lovely video,really enjoyed this new fan here ,stay safe debs.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

That's most excellent of you to say so 😁

[@helengiddings267]

Really enjoyed that, except Trish getting stung. Hope your foot improved quickly.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks, it was sore for 2 days, they can be nasty wasp stings.

[@getawaygeese]

Great one guys We really enjoyed the whole insight to the little trip around Harlech …. Never been to the beach there and Mike I would of had a larger tripod for the shadow - missed opp lol

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thankk guys, the stick was not extended so shadow was fairly modest. Great place to visit, we really enjoyed it.

[@outandaboutwithkevkate9626]

We've been to the castle twice, really engyed it. We stayed about 6miles away from the Castle on a little CL site near a nudist beach. We walked from the campsite to the castle, we were really pleased when we eventually got there.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

We loved it there too, so much to do and see and the castle was magnificent. Didn't know about the nudist beach, maybe i could have filmed a clip and had something on the thumbnail, would have got 50k views, after all, lots of other KZbinrs are playing that game 🤣

[@charlesdickinson7180]

Just found your channel and subscribed Really enjoying looking back through your videos I’ve just retired and had caravans in the past but sold my last one before lockdown I’m now seriously looking for a camper van which I’d also use as my daily vehicle. A M/H would be too big! I’ve started looking around but my main concern is having no toilet and shower. I guess younger people overcome this problem more easily. It’s nice finding yourselves similar age I guess? I’d be interested to know how you overcome these issues particularly if wild camping? You have inspired me to go for it ! Looking forward to seeing you next adventure. Thanks Charles

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Hi Charles, glad you found us, yes similar age. We use campsites most of the time and not an issue, but if wild camping we would get into a campsite every 3 days or so for showering. We have a cassette toilet but we have never used it, it takes up too much room. We just use pee bottles for no1 and a Bivvy Loo for No2. Google it. Once you get over the idea of having to poo in a bag, its fine, then drop it in a doggy bin. Its for emergencies as we nearly always find public toilets, or loos in supermarkets etc. Thanks again for the sub👍

[@jwilson2042]

It’s pronounced Gwyneth! Double dd is a th, double ff is a f, single f is a v. Y is an er and W is a very short oo. I wish I could let you hear as this might not translate properly! I’m not Welsh but I used to belong to a Welsh choir whose conductor was a well known Welsh baritone in his time. Hope that helps. Loving these videos, binge watching. ☺️

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Yes that helps, we struggled a bit with the Welsh names but we had a go and often we would ask a local how to pronounce the name. Glad you are enjoying our videos 👍

[@markmangan845]

Nice vid folks 😊👍

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Cheers Mark👍

[@AmandaDale66]

Awww we were there summer times we've got a friend who's got a caravan on that site we hv bein a few times detected near the castle.. it was nice to hv a ariel view of the castle and surrounding area.never bein a walk to the beach tho may be next summer ...👍

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Aye you should do the beach next summer if the weather is good like this year, the castle is stunning and we were glad to be walking down that street rather than up it 😄

[@AmandaDale66]

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot yes I wouldn't want walk up that street I didn't even know it was there, hvnt really explored it we were consontrating on are detecting .will do next yr tho defo

[@tonywood260]

00:02 Mike excited to see us!! ;¬)

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

That shadow of mine is always getting me into trouble.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on your travels

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Lee👍

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari Om Full of sympathy for your wife there, Mike! Need to carry some Anthisan - brilliant at times like this. I guess washing your own socks was some sort of compensation. What a lovely outing overall, though and I enjoyed your lunchtime chatter. Really felt like we were at the table with you! YAM xx

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks YAM, we had a great time there, its a beautiful place, and trying to include some more chatty bits now👍

[@robertoxley4997]

Love the wales tour, thinking of trying this route next year

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks, its a great route, loads to do and see👍

[@maureenscotok]

Still not as steep as that brae in Cellardyke!! 😱😩

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

No, definitely not as steep 😱

[@Kuprichard]

I laughed so hard at your shadow joke 🤣

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks, I had been walking around for an hour before I spotted my shadow 🤣

[@valeriebishop561]

Trish I have had Very very good results by applying a very thick baking soda mixed with a wee bit of water for a thick paste on stings. So sorry I know how that hurts!

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Valerie, didn't know about that but good tip if it ever happens again, hopefully not👍

[@ianfletcher5408]

I feel a bit cheated. I thought you were going to walk up the steepest street not down it. Mind I would have done the same. We've certainly added North Wales to our list for next year.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

We actually intended to walk up and were expecting to reach the bottom of the steepest street when we realised we were at the top🤣

[@shannjess5223]

We have to give the worlds steepest street back to NZ 😂 Baldwin Street, in Dunedin, was reinstated as the world’s steepest street. Ffordd Pen Llech in Wales was given the record for the steepest in June 2019 but reviewed and given back to Baldwin st, 🤔 I believe.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Hmmmmm, well maybe we will just need to go there one day to adjudicate 😉

[@stevezodiac491]

Ahh a short plug chain, a common problem. I bought a pair of boots a while back and the piece of string which held them together was too short, I kept tripping up, so i had to send them back.😉 As far as the shadow goes, it is well known that Scots are prone to exaggeration.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

If the second sink hadn't been there i would have yanked that plug out. We Scots don't exagerate, the stick was not even extended 😉

[@jeanettesmart9990]

Your a brave man😂😂😂 hope your ok Trish ? Sending best wishes

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Jeanette, Trish well recovered now x

[@shirleyvickers7615]

must be my mind i noticed the shadow before you mentioned it oops

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Yes must be your mind, I think i had been walking around like that for ages but nobody noticed except me when I looked down.

[@greenjacket66]

sad

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

It was 😢

[@outandaboutwithkevkate9626]

😆😆😆

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

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