The HIGHS AND LOWS of PANDEMIC TRAVEL // S05E02

[@Marco-if6gl]

Hey guys, you drove past our house in Málaga ☺️ It looks like you witnessed La Noche de San Juan by the river. It's normally celebrated on the beach each year with music, lanterns, fire, music and to eat sardines, but it wasn't possible this year due to the situation. Also, people go to the water at midnight to put water on their faces for good luck and health 🍀

[@KombiLife]

Ah thanks for letting us know! 😁

[@Crabbyskunk]

I love Málaga. An ordeal to get to from here in New York City, but I keep going back :)

[@tylercairo193]

i realize Im pretty off topic but does anybody know a good site to watch new tv shows online?

[@jaymagnus154]

@Tyler Cairo I would suggest FlixZone. You can find it on google :)

[@claytonaxl6126]

@Jay Magnus Yup, I've been watching on FlixZone for years myself :)

[@ViDiaz]

Just asked to some friends who live in Spain mainland about the mistery people going to the river at midnight... Maybe it was the night from 23rd to 24th of June? If so, That was St John's day, el día de San Juan... the tradition has been in the whole country to set bonfires and in some places jump over the fires and then go to any place with water and refresh your feet... You can read more here about rituals, etc, but first look for a translator... ocio.laopiniondemalaga.es/agenda/noticias/nws-673845-tradiciones-ritos-noche-san-juan.html

[@KombiLife]

Thanks for that. Indeed it was el día de San Juan.

[@debrasalt3598]

wow-that's amazing!

[@shelekhov]

midsommar?

[@NeverRubARhubarb]

The words you never want to hear: "There's something in your eye. And it's going rusty." Poor guy - heart goes out to you ❤

[@rednkfn]

Glad to see yall are still okay.

[@vyrva5690]

same

[@noliravioli2506]

GASP! Are you southern too?

[@Fforfr7]

I just discovered this channel and I’m in love!!!! Gonna binge watch all videos !! Kudos to u two

[@KombiLife]

Yay! It's great to have you with us!

[@karenchildres5668]

Much respect to the real OG travelers: Ben, Leah, and Alaska! You are the real deal! Yes, nomadic life is hard, yes you guys hang tough and live the life! And you all look fabulous while doing it!!! In the middle of a stressful pandemic, Leah looks stunning, relaxed, and serene, and Ben looks tan and fit (even if a bit injured). Cheers to the 3 of you from Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee, US! Peace, love, hugs, and good health!

[@Scoobshighlights]

I'm 19 and you both inspired me to travel I wanna start off with the pan American highway I'm quitting all my bad habits and saving everything I can to get a kombi and money for the trip

[@KombiLife]

Happy to hear that - hope you have seen our Pan-America Series. It shows you don't need a lot of money to have a HUGE adventure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHrVaIOnq8eIi80

[@Scoobshighlights]

@@KombiLife thanks!

[@arthurbttf]

Get a good kombi and take a really good and careful and long look at your engine! A few travelers here on KZbin, after rebuilding the engine (I guess) said it traveled 10000 km without breaking down.. So take care of your engine before leaving! And good luck

[@Scoobshighlights]

@@arthurbttf thanks for the info! I know there's A LOT of it I need to know and I'm thankful for all the tips I can get

[@arthurbttf]

@dcmelen Melendez I'm 20, and I also want travel through South America in a kombi just like you. If you speak Portuguese or Spanish and want to learn about t1 air-cooled disassembly, there is a channel named "Quintal do Tonella" in which 6 years ago(it's still watchable though), he made a series "Retifica do motor do Fusca 01" that he shows how to disassemble the whole engine step by step, so you can avoid the shitty mechanics. There is also Heidi and Franny's garage that has a whole video about basic air-cooled maintenance. If you do come to South America, have your documents and cards in a very safe, hidden place and put fake ones in the glove box along with a deactivated bank card(for if someone breaks in your kombi. Some only use the real documents on borders and show the fake ones to everybody else and police.. idk about that); If you decide to visit Brasil(it's incredibly beautiful but extremely dangerous), BR319 might still be a muddy hell; If you can, the best way to avoid burglars is for you and your kombi to look poor; Never tell anyone where you're going to sleep! If they ask, say you're going somewhere else you're not actually going. Avoid 24h gas stations that don't have truckers sleeping, might be a sign of high theft; Keep everything organized and make a list of all foods(not sure about objects) for when you need to cross a border, so you make your and their life easier. Some borders(can't remember if it's all of them) you can't cross with perishable stuff; Kombis have a problem with some random weak part in the differential that I can't remember what.. But CB performance explained in one of kombi life's videos; Oh yeah, for the love of good pay attention to the fuel cables(cables?) and make sure they won't come loose and drip gas on the engine.. so have fire extinguishers. This is what I learned from watching random Brazilians travelling in a kombi. The world has many evil and nice people, so it's never too much to be safe. Good luck! If you have any tips for me, feel free to share!

[@CHARacing381]

It would be nice to see your series on like Travel Channel, or a Netflix series or something along those lines. They provide all the cameras, you do your usual recording, and they produce it for you. That would bring lots of exposure to your projects.

[@KombiLife]

That would be cool! Maybe one day.

[@KDad514]

As always, wonderful editing and such a remarkable gift for story telling. I really appreciate the work you guys put in for us all to enjoy.

[@KombiLife]

Thank you so much!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi guys, thanks for another awesome video - glad to see you're both safe and well and Ben is healing ! Looked a fab spot by the river. Strange times at the moment - keep safe - Sending virtual hugs - Chris & Marianne x

[@KombiLife]

Thanks guys! Hope you are both doing well and are enjoying your travels during this time.

[@samlarking308]

We live in Spain and as you said midnight my first thought was bet it was the 23rd/24th of June, which is San Juan. My other half also felt your pain as he had a cactus splitter in his eye a few years ago. Love it here in Spain and that location you found looked amazing and so tranquilo 😁

[@spartanash1]

15:11 Alaska's back scratcher

[@padidazg.1166]

That sweet shy dog of yours has badly got my heart.

[@CaliforniaBushman]

In popular Campsites In populated countries, or provinces, or states when that weekend hits - be ready 😲. I camped at Joshua Tree, CA for the first time on a Friday night. Woke up dropped my drawers and started washing my nads off just like every other morning with the campsite to myself. Then, a bus full of tourists drives by me 3 ft away. I look up, and in the two full campsites next to mine were girls staring 😆😆. In less than an hour before waking up, the place goes from abandoned to sold out, and this was in November.

[@KombiLife]

🤣 That's my worst nightmare!

[@thylacinenv]

This guy is a stress magnet, it's a constant theme even during the Boomerang build. In adversity perhaps a little humour would lift your spirits, Leah is a treasure.

[@KombiLife]

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[@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7]

AND DONT SAY THE DRATED WORDS.........DEISEL VAN.....

[@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7]

I TOLD YOU TO NOT PUNCH THAT GUY!

[@anthonykoeslag]

totally fine with partial-n no need to apologise

[@curiousnomadic]

Wait what partial nudity? I was just lamenting that KZbin doesn't allow it. Will we ever be free from the chains of the puritans? :p

[@iamthecatalyst.]

Just wanted to take a moment to say thanks for the great content... you all do an amazing job... you’re always entertaining ...the editing and music I love... and I think ur mindset and values speak volumes where ever you go...always inspire me for the plans I have ahead of me... wish you the best... looking forward to the next instalment.

[@binta3760]

Alaska looked so happy to be in and around that body of water. I’m glad you got your eye taken care of.

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Great to see you both out of Morocco and back in Europe. Your in better shape than here in the States. Lockdown in L.A. in a van was EASIER than indoors. It was a ghost town for weeks. No traffic. Loved it. Miss it. The L.A. County Sheriff's Dept orders were to leave people living in RV's, Busses, Vans, or tents alone during lockdown. Even though it's more serious now than in April, people are out & about with traffic almost at full capacity. Scary. Everybody is wearing a mask though.

[@KombiLife]

That's interesting to hear that they were told to leave people in campers alone. That would have been a nice change knowing you weren't going to be told to move on.

[@CaliforniaBushman]

@@KombiLife Yeah. 3 years ago, the ACLU won a case against L.A. County to stop harassing camper folk, and tent homeless on the streets (which America ignorantly lumps together) forcing a carousel of people (with clean records) being pulled into the Criminal Justice System and causing untold recidivism. The result was police in L..A. County can't knock on your window at night anymore. None do. And it's been three years since it's happened for me. I just stay outside of V.B. and L.A. city limits (and wealthy coastal communities) in South Bay (SW L.A. County) 2 - 3 miles inland where the vehicle camper and tent people problem is very small. And a constant ocean breeze blows in for 8 months of the year. It's the best climate in CA, or the U.S. It's been great, great urban camping.

[@ed_cetera]

"The Matrix" The Merovingian "Who has time? Who has time? But then if we do not ever take time, how can we ever have time?"

[@KombiLife]

You got it.

[@shellyb2042]

That spot was beautiful and how odd all those ppl just showed up for 15 mins at midnight now we all want to know what they where doing

[@curiousnomadic]

that's why I am reading the comments. Wish Ben had just asked them. Next time Ben.

[@mos6146]

Love your warts and all videos , so true to life.. entertaining and they keep me coming back. Get well soon.... And if your ever near Southampton and need an overnight stop ;-)

[@skudwoofer]

that river reminds me of Southern Oregon / Northern Cali , the Smith River near the redwoods!!! Swimming Holes everywhere!!!!

[@thedude652]

Yep or the eel river, I was thinking that too

[@suspicious_white_van]

Stay safe and strong out there. I almost feel like y'all are doing better in unfamiliar circumstances than some of us in familiar areas. With patience and purpose y'all will be fine.

[@shatwikshankar05]

Really happy to see you guys.. still alive n still chillin.... Remember me Me, India, highest motorable road... Guys your highest priority now should be to stay safe as far as possible..... otherwise who will teach us life's real meaning.

[@KombiLife]

😁 Thank you Shatwik

[@jimmcgettigan1326]

Inching closer to home every day. Hang in there and continue to stay safe.

[@bobjoncas2814]

..good one, glad to see you safe and on your way home, with adventures along the way...keep safe..

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I found this video in the related videos section. I love your videos, you are inspiring me to create better content. I keep learning the more that I watch your videos. Thanks.

[@KombiLife]

Awesome! So glad to hear that! Thanks for watching :)

[@elsajohnson6663]

Cant get enough of that darn dog!!!!!!

[@mzee5533]

Ben, Leah, Alaska and The Kombi I love you always from Canada 🇨🇦, I’ve been with you for a longtime

[@KombiLife]

Ah thanks mate! Nice to see a comment from you. Hope you're doing well over there in Canada 😁

[@lucylou5766]

What a top spot you found down by that stream. The highlights of van life for sure. Glad you got your eye sorted Ben. Alaska is such a placid little dog, does she ever speak? Safe travels!

[@KombiLife]

She has barking fits at times when she is really excited 😁

[@ThePantryMaster]

That spot by the river looks amazing

[@alisamehmal7234]

Been looking forward to this all week 🌟 Now to watch and see the adventures unfold. Be well, stay safe and find happiness. ❤️🇨🇦

[@KombiLife]

Nice to see you here Alisa, thanks for tuning in

[@funkyjones]

So glad you guys were able to escape Morocco and are getting a taste of freedom :)

[@robinprice6879]

This is only like maybe the 3rd video of yours I’ve seen and it’s so great! That water!! And your pup is so sweet. Happy trails

[@Katharine-000]

Ahhh that spot looks indescribably beautiful, especially when you've been pretty much staring at your own back yard for 4 months. I think many of us are aching to be somewhere, anywhere, else! Glad to see you are all doing so well :)

[@karmathegiant]

That river looked amazing.

[@curiousnomadic]

Just stay in Spain for a while. 17:33 The Spanish are not going to bug you. They are always like "tranquilo". Looks amazing like an amazing site. See if you can find some of the cheap wine from barrels. It's delicious.

[@cathywarriner]

Glad you got your eye fixed and found such a beautiful spot to rest! Stay safe 💚

[@joanhall3718]

Safe and happy travels.

[@timothy790110]

Needles in eyes, no thank you. Use safety goggles, people! 4:57 most romantic proposal ever, brought a tear to my (good) eyes!

[@pip5461]

Looks like all that wok that went into the engine build, paid off ... All you need to make the Combi more fuel efficient, is to find some Light weight wood, to spruce up the cabinets ...

[@bendesignsmedia]

Mary Ben! Sure he has to go to the hospital every other day, but he’s still a great guy 😄

[@wilderness.patrol]

Glad to see you guys again...

[@MrRJBooth]

Great vlog guys . Stay safe out there in your beautiful surroundings

[@shelekhov]

thats why we carry x2 50L freezers in our little van. Can limit resupply to once a month. And we bake own fresh bread :)

[@tanhis]

You might have heard this quite often but at this time you could come and see Norway and Finland. Sweden is still off limits, that is a shame. But still few months of summer left to see the scandinavia.

[@BulliOnTheRoad]

As for the mystery visitors: I experienced the same in north-western Spain. Standing at a Roman source, next to a like, a couple of cars suddenly showed up in the middle of the night. People gathering, chatting, then walk away (to the lake?). No music to be heard whatsoever. After some time they come back, get into the cars and leave. No idea :(

[@BulliOnTheRoad]

And no, it was not on San Juan's day. Mid July.

[@KombiLife]

Hmm interesting...

[@debrasalt3598]

I could stay by this river for months if I was stocked up, I think Alaska agrees!

[@razzarismail6887]

Hey your big fan from morocco wish to you guys a good time and stay safe.

[@0HARE]

Thanks for another quality episode. I really enjoyed it. Your campsite there by the river looked idyllic. So relieved that you got your eye sorted out. Great to see Ms. Alaska so happy. That little girl really loves the water. Stay Safe

[@kevininguernsey2820]

Hi Condor are operating Jersey St Malo however Brittany is in red zone we are still stuck in Guernsey waiting to get to Southampton to exchange our motorhome for a new one ordered October. If your travelling through Vienne recomend L'Isle Joudain under the Viaduct. Kev & San

[@markc7099]

Very surreal Vlog/Vid guys, thank you kindly for sharing. 🙏

[@KombiLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sherrymuniz8614]

Safe travels, love your adventures!!!

[@daratucker6521]

Gosh Ben - I am so sorry about all your medical things going on during the timing of these past few videos! Wow. What a challenge and yet you always seem to be able to keep positive and keep your vibes high!

[@annecaulder9495]

I don’t think you can be “stealth” with all that stuff hanging on the outside of the van! But I understand removing the sticky to not be a target. 🐶❤️

[@user-go3ks9tf4f]

I could imagine it's a bit like 'yeah let's not enable everyone to google us and find out more about us'

[@vickimathews1970]

Yes, if it was a tradie's van then you could be stealthy, but a VW Combi screams we're sleeping in here...isn't that what they were built for all those many moons ago, no one buys a VW Combi to take it to the job site and never go away in it overnight...lol...

[@calxtra5361]

Beautiful spot in the mountains you found there Ben and Leah .... I would have definitely got out and asked those people what was up :))

[@samson2bretonie]

Hi Kombi life, I am from Manche (in front of Jersey actually). I planned to move to guernesey but like for you, access is blocked even via local fisherman ... But, i am travelling on west Manche coast (from portbail to goury) and there may be lot of spot you may appreciate (dunes of hatainville, dunes of biville, top of vauville .. ).

[@dianep3071]

Do you know the Expawers. They live in Spain. And in a van you need one of those buckets with a toilet seat on top as a lid. And trash bag. You could always dig a hole and dump n cover

[@stefflmrk]

Cool Couple, great story, nice way to explore the WORLD, BUT . . . i'd say, the totally wrong country to get sick at! OK, since you're from the UK yourself, you might not be used to the best medical service as well, but oh my . . . . luckily all ended up 👍🏻👍🏻 at the end. Love it, that you travel the way you do. ENJOY 😎😎👌🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗

[@simoncummins1964]

I understand from friends on Jersey that Harbour Facilities St Helier Ltd T/A Boatloads.Je are getting vehicles and people on and off the island. If you are ever back in England give me a shout and you can stay on my Mums farm on your travels. Hope this helps good luck and stay safe.

[@garypaulie]

Great video guys and look forward to the next one! Good luck

[@Lola-et4ot]

Invest in a mini de humidifier, stay well you beautiful peeps.Such a lovely couple and strong. Safe journeys to ye and keep that eyeball clean.big hug Lxx

[@KombiLife]

Thank you Lola! Will do! :)

[@christpherhill1398]

Glad your eye is ok!

[@ritamatthews2655]

We have the same problem living the nomad lifestyle on our boat. We were out of Canada 3 years consecutively (back for the pandemic). Even here we've had to wait 6 months just to renew our drivers licenses as they say we are no longer 'residents' of our province.

[@wobbleboxadventures]

Great vlog guys that river looked amazing water was so so clear 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@icascone]

In my experience sometimes on the last night of camping with a group or school we would go walking at night because there is a bit of thrill involved doing that... They did also look like teenagers so that's what I think it was......

[@hazelarnold9294]

Hi Guys we are just catching up with your awsome videos as only discovered you not so long ago. . We are about to head of in our van from Spain to Uk where is this beautiful place. ❤

[@michaelganshirt8795]

Funny, I was just thinking this morning about your drive through south America and on to Alaska. Have you heard from any of the characters that were part of that journey? The most memorable for me was the German guy with the long hair (his name is escaping me). He was pretty hilarious. That rain storm and all that. I think that was Leah's first night in the kombi. Do you ever hear from any of these folks?

[@openhighwayproductions]

"If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." Ferdinand Porsche

[@daveadriffield7296]

I lived in Jersey in the 70s; great memories. I think those people were 'speed dogging'.

[@sparkygazza]

Great videos never seen any of your videos til a few days ago, watching all of em back to back lovexem all

[@KombiLife]

Welcome aboard Gary!

[@sparkygazza]

@@KombiLife Thanks Guys, Really looking forward to your Australia adventure I was in Melbourne in January my son lives there he moved out there and started up his own business 11yrs ago now if you get stuck for a bit of work look up Storm Electrical Solutions Yarraville Melbourne sure he would help out stay safe Guys.

[@craigmcdonald4737]

As a welder the needle in the eye is common and scary lmao! its that bad i have rusty metal embedded in my eye as they couldn't get it out but its fine tends to be the more you rub it the more inflamed and the drops you got are to numb your eye!

[@ritabroils6190]

I guess your eye is better. Keep safe you two.

[@CaliforniaBushman]

For pooping on the road wherever, I just started using a thick (smaller than 5 gal) bucket with a small seat and doubled up thick plastic bags - after 9 years of vanlife. Really, really mad I didn't do it sooner 😠. It's actually EASIER because your not dealing with water! And not nearly as smelly. I can't actually believe I went to all of those public bathrooms for no reason 😝. Leah will thank you later after she tries it. I swear to God. Each can take a walk while the other does their business. Trust me. Centuries of using bathrooms is a hard civilization training to break. Just like renting property. And I'm in L.A. So Easy! Really.

[@kdrguru]

Even with a gamma lid it can smell a bit. Then you pop the lid and it's awful. And yes, I used a pee jug.

[@rickstevens1479]

Ben rockin that hillbilly hat. I remember hats like that from some place..??

[@1650million]

There´s "Best proposals ever" vids, and then there´s Leah "The Iron Lady" Jade... :P Stay safe!

[@fraukew.2320]

I had been taken care of something in my eye in Spain, too (Mallorca). But they washed it out. Was horrible, but imagining getting a needle into my eyes...😱

[@colinunderdown1758]

Re the gathering, was it on June 21st, summer solstice ? Not sure of the time lapse for release of the videos. Keep doing what you are doing 😉

[@KombiLife]

That’s what I first thought, but it was after that.

[@colinunderdown1758]

I am in central Brittany, if need somewhere close to St Malo to stop over while waiting for a ferry get in touch. Colin

[@ThePlantPoweredRunner]

What's the name of the song at the beginning?

[@jamesgrandone3955]

oh for Pete's sake! Ages of quarantine and you both look fit and fantastic! I've gained so much weight my scale shakes in fear when i look at it! Not cool! lol!

[@christpherhill1398]

Chrome the rims and boomerang would look awesome

[@tylerdurden2093]

Another great episode! During this pandemic do you think you could throw up some dates so we can an idea as to what time frame this was filmed. Obviously this COVID shit is ever changing so it would be cool to know when this is all taking place for you. I personally don't do all the social media so this is the only form I get my Kombi Life updates. Thanks if ya can do it, all good if not. Happy Travels!

[@MehGamin]

Curry crepe, lovely 😊

[@mihail7122]

Glad you got a sponsorship!

[@CoalCandyX]

Great vid as usually! You keep referring to traveling to "leave Europe". Is this a British thing, not seeing the kingdom as part of Europe? I always saw UK as part of Europe, even though it's not in the EU anymore. At first I thought you were trying to make your way east to Asia or so straight away :O

[@KombiLife]

Good point. I think I have always referred to the UK as being seperate from the EU even before Brexit 😁 We are still intending to make our way east but we may not get very far this year 😆

[@juliab9261]

... Absolute Perfection 🎨

[@mickambler3151]

Hi m8 ,love the videos ,could you please tell me where you got your van awning?

[@jo2lianhua]

I'm happy to see your eye is better :)

[@writetotrisha]

Make time or let him go so one of us could have such a great man. Hehehe But you deserve him and y'all are so cute together, so please don't let him go. It wouldn't take much time.

[@thomas4315]

The method of buying normal Food supplies bulk for 3 meals can run out in a few days. But their a diffrent way. if you love stew, dishes. They are compact and well sited for shopping, but that style cooking has to be set up first. flour,you got. get Mexican tortillas flour or corn meal flour. Mexican cooking texture w/ tomato . Potato starch. A creamy stew. and instant mash potatoes. That the same as 1/2 hr of melted potatoes. All of these thickener has a diffrent texture of stew. Then get a wide sortment of soup stock.and tomato sauce & paste. Next get noodle, pasta, macaroni, and rice stock up. The back ground food. Then get dry beans collection. The trick is almost boil then set aside for 20 minutes. Then they ready join the boiling cooking pot. As do the rice a hand full. Or macaroni. Broken noodle or pasta To make a 10 minutes stew. Fry it first w it's meat. Add 1 cut water stock, then flour it all types. The beans, ric , pasta going to need boiling/simmers it for 20 minutes. Veg cuts add verities. Even length wise, then again as strips, w/ tiny cubes. Add your spice, soy sauce or tomato.let it carbonized a bit adds taste. After water and your dry goods. And stock and Slow boil / cover. As it get down to 1/2 pot add your type flour, to thicken. That it What good is once you got your food setup. All you buy is a week veg & meat & fruit What I do the meat I just cook it a ice box it in the pan and end of week add rice to that pan and cook the remaining meat & rice Add sea food to it too.. And I boiled about 6 potatos and put it in there too cooked. You can make a salad some days etc. sometimes I cook a large pot of rice or pasta or macaroni and put it in the frig also. That the trick of easy diffrent type of food a meal. Long as you got this emergency food set up. You can go month w/ out buying food if have too. 1/2 of your food source are dry food now.

[@johnlovero]

In the US steel fragments are removed with a POWERFUL ELECTROMAGNET

[@dullnwhiteish6125]

Keep us updated on the eye

[@KombiLife]

Unfortunately, I think I've lost some vision in it 😯

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@KombiLife In time I hope that it heals completely, Ben!

[@dullnwhiteish6125]

Kombi Life I hope it does heal completely.

[@stephanieburns4560]

@@KombiLife My cousin who is a doctor was doing what your doctor did to a coworker and he said that the eye repairs very quickly. Keep faith. It will heal right up.

[@garyowen6871]

Hi Ben, vision should get better but you got lucky . You may end up with a small permanent reduction in vision as a scar heals, time will tell . Make sure you wear protective eyewear (cheaply available) while working on or under the van as you may get rust flakes getting in your eyes. I’m a UK optometrist with my own VW . Good luck with your travels

[@mohammadal-subaie1840]

Amazing river ... enjooooooooooy 🙏🙏🙏

[@davidgreene217]

Did the aluminum arch frame stop the chassis flex problem that was causing a crack in the paint and water leaking in?

[@KombiLife]

It’s hard to say

[@patrickarchibald6787]

Hi guys. I live in Broome, Western Australia. Some time in the future, you should come over here and travel in the Kimberley. Google 'Gibb River Road' 'Mitchell Plateau' 'El Questro Station' and 'Bungle Bungles'. It's really a travellers paradise here. I have a Mitsubishi van and I've travelled much of the Kimberley in it. The scenery is spectacular, and the wilderness is vast.

[@motorbikewhisperer]

If you get stuck nearer home with no ferry we can help out with a place to leave your van not that far from Granville.

[@terry4265]

Hey Guys : Been watching you a long time. Great Videos. Anyway , wanted to ask you a question. There's a bus I like. Its 17' bumper to bumper. So I'm guessing maybe 15' living space on the inside. Wanted to ask you. How long is your VW from Bumper to Bumper and how many feet living space on the inside ???????? Thanks in advance. PS : I've had 7 VW's. 5 cars and 2 vans. Love them.

[@lal5555f]

You should have bought a magnet to pull the metal from your eye! I had a friend who was a welder he had metal shavings in his eye and went to the doctor they literally said the quickest least invasive way to remove the shavings was with a magnet!

[@KombiLife]

Really?! That's interesting to know. Thanks for the tip

[@natachathebeau3702]

Your mystery midnight visitors ....They were probably praying. Water is a conductor for prayer .... they were probably praying for the water and possibly also for the circumstances (covid). Midnight is the doorway between 2 days, it is a good time to communicate between 2 realms .... you were probably staying in a sacred place and witness to a sacred ritual or ceremony with ancient roots... the next morning you were certainly bathing in sacred waters .... (remember to leave a "thank-you" to the spirits). ... New moon is a time for new beginnings ...

[@ViDiaz]

If at least we would know when was that and the place... I think maybe around Jaca but not sure so I can't say...

[@lindaterrell5535]

Natacha Thebeau Interesting. I’ve always found that the transition periods are strongest at dusk and dawn. The veils thins then. And the power is strong. Midnight is an artificial construct.

[@KombiLife]

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[@natachathebeau3702]

@@lindaterrell5535 This depends on the tradition and the purpose .... dawn and dusk are absolutely very powerful but for different purposes..... Keep in mind that there was also a solstice and eclipse around the last new moon (June), and the first of 2 new moons in Cancer (the other one today), which is a very rare occurrence ..... there is a lot happening in the sky this year that is extremely rare ..... this year is more than crazy on Earth, it's also crazy in the sky ..... following the energies can make dealing with "real life" a bit easier ... like seeing the bumps in the road before you hit them ....

[@lindaterrell5535]

Natacha Thebeau I feel that Nature doesn’t recognize midnight. It’s merely night. There was no such thing as midnight before someone came up with the concept of hours. There was day and following the sun, then there was night and hiding out from it. Or watching the star move around. I keep,an eye on Pegasus and Orion. When Orion shows up, we’re headed for winter.

[@brendapatrick8873]

Leah does not look happy. Is she just exhausted from the pandemic ordeal or getting tired of van life?

[@lassehauerwaas3078]

What are you to say?

[@KombiLife]

Living on the road can be extremely exhausting at times and at this moment in time it's more difficult than usual. So yes, sometimes I am exhausted and at times I do feel tired of being on the move. I think it is normal to feel this, nothing is always perfect. I felt very happy at the river spot so if I don't look happy maybe it's just my face 😄