EVERYTHING CAME TOGETHER - VANLIFE NORTHUMBERLAND

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Just a reminder this was filmed before I changed my diet for diabetes 😁👍

[@jaythegrey87]

If Carol ever wanted to return to work, she’d make an excellent history tour guide. I could listen to her recount historical events and describe historic buildings and landmarks for hours.

[@yvonneattridge4788]

I was thinking that. 😊

[@mistygroves3503]

Those are the most incredibly beautiful shots of the Northern Lights. Thank you for such a treat!

[@sianwarwick633]

The Northern Lights were something else, thanks for the photos and videos. This is the most interesting history at Etal Castle.

[@christopherscott2114]

"Welcome to Northumberland carol & ken!",so pleased you decided come & tour our stunning part of the north east of england,us "Northumbrians" are proud of our area & welcome anyone who has not yet visited,look forward to part 2 ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We love Northumberland. Will definitely be going back 🙂👍

[@danfrost3043]

That shot of the two of you with the Northern Lights behind you is priceless.

[@samuelbennett4072]

What an amazing couple you are and to give us all an insight to your lifestyle and adventures. You definitely deserve each other and make me smile. Ps thanks for all you hard work putting all your history on KZbin for us all to enjoy. 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you so much!

[@robertirving5293]

What a lovely video thank you Ken & Carol x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@robertirving5293 you’re welcome ❤️

[@lynellewilson9112]

The lights are so beautiful. Here in Australia, where I live, I have seen the magic of the Aurora Australis when on a frosty winter’s night when the atmospheric conditions are right, the lights appear. It doesn’t happen often and I have only seen them once but they were wonderful.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

What a wonderful experience ❤️

[@mollycooper-rg9zz]

P.s..The History of Etal Castle was very interesting...Carol would make a great History Guide...her narrations are done so well...a true professional 👍

[@lindabennett6597]

Thank you . A beautiful area

[@andrearyan816]

A lovely glimpse of spring as we head into the dark days of winter and the aurora borealis was the icing on the cake … wonderful 🚐

[@susenjarvis8281]

So beautiful!

[@MelG-ut3hs]

As a history lover myself. I am really enjoying Carol's history tours. A great video.

[@thevanlydens]

Great shots of the Northern Lights. I was born in the North (the Lake District) and never seen them yet in 60+ years😥. Great video

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gold4leaf]

beautiful photos of the aurora borealis, we live just north of Sydney and apparently we were able to "see" the aurora australis but with so much light pollution coming from Sydney to the south blocked the view, cheers, Garry from Downunder

[@mhairiobrien4394]

The northern lights were beautiful, the colour s were amazing thank you both for filming it, 💖🎉😘💖xxxx

[@Chris.groucott]

Your knowledge is impeccable. Carol, very impressive 👌 👍

[@sarahstrong7174]

I saw the Northern lights from South Devon one night but it looked different from here. Not obvious swathes of colour but more subtle but beautiful patterns of moving rays of light.

[@MarkCSmith-n3g]

The sad thing is they have blocked the car park on the mainland side of the causeway since my last visit with my late mother it was a great place to park up and wait for the tide to either go out or watch it come in, the issue we had using the causeway was someone going slow admiring the scenery with about twenty minutes before the tide came so had to pass them got to mainland parked up and watched it’s amazing how fast it does come in. Etal castle also brings back happy memories Cragside and Chillingham castle are good place’s to visit.

[@zoepatterson3643]

That was amazing guys ,thankyou so much for showing us .

[@davidmarshall5596]

Watching as per on a quiet Sunday morning with a cuppa tea 🍵 and dunking biscuits 😋 Northumbria has a terrific coastline 😊Lindisfarne is a must see place 😊 crumpets with egg & bacon 🥓 for me, but those look bloody tasty 😋 👌 know what I'm having fir brunch later 😂🎉

[@maryg.249]

Another relaxing video. I’m loving the springtime beauty. Have a great day. Mary

[@8765ber]

Thank you, ken & and Carol, for another well presented video 😊X

[@barbarawiddowson635]

Thank you Carol and Ken for the Aurora Borealis scenes. I missed it the first time. Although I agree that rapeseed flowers look wonderful my heart sinks when I see it because it makes my hay fever go on overdrive! Safe travels. See you on the next.

[@carolewinstead8270]

It amazes me when you talk about history in the 1300's. We have nothing recorded from that time where I live. There were native Americans but Europe would not "discover" my area until the 1600's (?) The Northern Lights were glorious. Loved the selfie of the two of you.

[@maobfh]

The stories of the Seneca go back 60,000 years. A storyteller was obligated to study all of his life to get the story exactly right. Same words, same pauses, same tone so the it was repeated and the feelings were communicated/repeated EXACTLY as the original teller. A young man would begin with shorter stories, telling them to children and visitors. The official storyteller would determine what stories he was ready to tell and his repertoire expanded as he learned. He would be ready by the time the official storyteller was too old, was becoming forgetful or died. If he died prematurely, it was a tragedy for the entire tribe. The apprentice could (and would) study with neighboring clans and relations in other tribes who were storytellers to recover as much as he could. Unfortunately, the government never accepted their histories as they were not written down while the tribe did not trust the practice of writing them as much is lost in translation with no inflections or tears could be intuited by reading flat words. Fortunately, the people of my generation and two generations behind me began recording as many stories as they could from the Elders, the Medicine people and the Storytellers to save as much history as was possible. To the best of my knowledge, only one Navajo Code Talker remains. When he is gone, only what was recorded remains. The best example of what can be twisted by the written word is the book Black Elk Speaks. She did not recognize his humor and took him quite literally. But that’s not my story or my tribe to tell. It was a very good friend of mine’s people. The history his here, you just have to know where to look and who to ask.

[@TamaraT-xe2lq]

Really interesting and thought provoking. Thank you for sharing.

[@mkeizer8134]

Hello you two, very beautiful done, a lot of work, thanks so much. It's much appreciated after these troubled reports around the world, it's nice to join you in the lovely Scottish countryside in May.

[@olliemilburn4842]

CRUMPETS SOAKED IN EGG WITH CHEESE.. I'm going to the shop tomorrow. Wow. New to me. as is your channel. You are genuinely a great watch.thank you.keep it up.from a 42 year old Cornish man.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Enjoy them 😁👍

[@grapesodatravels]

@olliemilburn4842 yup I agree, it looked ridiculously tasty!

[@olliemilburn4842]

@@LifeistooshortCK I'm going to be naughty once a week and have these as a treat .also I'm adding proper maple syrup from canada with them.many thanks.ollie.

[@leenewcome85]

Ken & carol great video of the northern lights some lovely photos thanks for sharing 😊

[@karenchapman2561]

Great vid Carol & Ken 😁

[@ipb1966]

I hope you enjoyed Northumberland. You would not believe how often motorists get stranded on the Holy Island causeway because they ignore the safe crossing times. And every time it results in the lifeboat service being despatched to help.

[@michellecameron5850]

The Aurora was absolutely stunning. How lucky you were to experience that! Great vlog as usual. Thanks Carol & Ken! 🥰

[@TenerifeRambler]

Another excellent and informative video. Great shots of the Northern Lights. 👍

[@mosescat]

I have been following your channel since you got Snoopy and enjoy your footage very much. So informative, yet so down to earth, super filming. I have now started to look back on your travels in Little Red. Happy Travels to you both!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@mosescat thanks for watching 🙂

[@susanwright1999]

Love to see what you cook Thank you.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our pleasure 😊

[@de-nz4jp]

I was yearning for more film footage of the northern lights.. but the pics were gorgeous and more colourful than i could have imagined.. 🕊NZ

[@Yorkies-Travel]

Ooh I’ve never seen crumpets with egg and cheese before. Will give it a try 👍

[@susanhill9166]

Hi Carol and Ken, yellow 🟡 fields do look pretty but being an asthmatic the fields stink and I do not go out when in full bloom. Wow 😮 the northern lights magical. I enjoyed the history lesson Carol. Nice to see the Cal's in the field, posh folk say cow's 😂. ❤ Take care X X X

[@lizcaporicci8483]

I follow Kate at the Last Homely House. She lives in Northumberland. She has a great following.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We will take a look 👍

[@Linda-j2o]

Was Carol a teacher. She does such an amazing job of informing us of interesting pieces of history as you travel.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

No but she seems to be one now. She has a deep love of history that pours out when she visits these old haunts 👍

[@mollycooper-rg9zz]

The scenery is spectacular especially travelling to the Flodden Fields and Memorial...plus the accompanying music to it was well chosen...quite emotive considering that the War took many Lives. It was like the fallen Soldiers singing it to their Wive's or their Girlfriend's in Spirit.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the lovely comment ❤️

[@jes3102]

Loving the vlogs!❤

[@FRAGMENTAL]

I just have to say that I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Getting to hang out with you guys is something I’ve really come to look forward to. I have a similar Ducato campervan that me, my wife and two girls love taking for adventures so it’s fantastic to see others enjoying theirs. Capturing your trips and editing them is a huge task and your videos are truly excellent. I just wanted to let you know that your work is hugely appreciated. Maybe we’ll see you out on the road! Ps. I’m very familiar with those drone twitchy bum moments. Many a flight I’ve had where my knees are a little wobbly once the ordeal is over 🙈

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you. Please say hello if you see us 👍

[@twinsgran]

I agree that the oilseed rape fields are lovely but by favourite is Flax. It doesn't last long but it's beautiful.

[@Liamf986]

It’s 2am and all of a sudden I need some crumpets 😂 great relaxing video c&k those northern lights were pretty spectacular. Hope your both well I’m definitely going to try those crumpets 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Good thanks 👍

[@DianeThain]

So enjoyed this video..the history info and being a Scottish lady loved yr northern lights..amazing xx

[@DeDeStephens]

It was so cute you two both stretching in the same direction trying to see the truck. Really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@gaeldejonge]

How fortunate you were to be in the north to capture the stunning northern lights 😃

[@petersetter1703]

Loved the northern lights piece, you were both very lucky to be in the right place at the right time.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We agree!

[@gonkandmoody]

Wow! Those lights were amazing! Great video. 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We are enjoying your latest video. 👍

[@gonkandmoody]

@LifeistooshortCK oh stop it! 😁 It throws us into nervous giggles even the thought of that!! 😃 Thank you 👍👍👍😁

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Now you have us wanting to visit Northumberland, looking forward to seeing more👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Well worth the time. Glorious place 👍

[@adogaday]

It was a magical show wasn’t it. And you captured it beautifully. Must say though that we were almost as impressed by your cheesy eggy crumpets. They looked so good we had them for supper! Take care x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

yummy 😁👍

[@StravaiginHippy]

Our favourite part of Northumberland. We visit annually. We were there a couple of weeks ago - staying in our usual cottage! The cafe at Maelmin (Millfield) is nice and we love the Lavender Tearoom at Etal. The whole estate of Ford and Etal is so beautifully kept and the belted Galloway catlle at Ford are gorgeous. You should visit the Heatherslaw Railway which runs alongside the River Till? Our German Shepherd loves it!,, 😉😉 Lindisfarne/ Holy Island is nice but SO busy. You had beautiful weather which makes everything better.

[@wendyluvsbooks1580]

The northern lights were beautiful 😊, love the Guinness 🍺

[@diwarburton5369]

Wonderful footage of the Northern Lights. Thank you.

[@janetbowen7854]

Ooh, you've just made my day. Northumbria, the most fantastic county. I know I'm biased, I'm a Geordie, born in Tynemouth. We visit Northumbria every other year from Sussex, and who knows, we might just live there one day ❤. Loved your video, just perfect. How amazing to experience the aurora borealis whilst wild camping. We've never managed to visit the Ford and Etal Estates, and we look forward to this on our next trip in 2026. Lindisfarne is one of our favourite places, we've parked many a time in the large car park, and bought locally grown produce from the villagers running the stall near the entrance. So glad you didn't lose your drone. Can't wait for next Friday 😊😍🚐🐾 xx

[@moirainstance2685]

Wow, thank you so much for the amazing footage of the Northern Light, I really enjoyed your vlog it was just what I needed today. Thank you x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TomSanders-xy3iq]

Thank you for sharing, the Aurora Borealis was beautiful.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@hazelhatswell4268]

Great video 😁 thank you 👍. The added bonus was seeing what you did with crumpets, eggs and cheese! Where we live here in France crumpets aren’t available so I make my own so now I’ll be adding eggs and cheese ~ as you say …. YUMMY 😊 thank you 👏

[@moocowtp]

A great video ,many thanks ❤

[@geraldpenix940]

Another wonderful video, so glad I found you two. BTW to anyone reading this comment, this couple is so deserving of your support. Coffee cost so little in comparison to the enjoyment you receive from watching.

[@soniahutchings3943]

Thanks so much for a lovely video. The northern lights absolutely magical.

[@grahamhooton3904]

We love your videos. Such a massive amount of work by you both. They give such joy.Can’t wait to try the cheese n eggie crumpets. Happy travels x

[@DLBass-op2ib]

Great drones shots. Beautiful scenery and loved seeing the historic sites. Seeing the night sky was amazing.

[@terrencehorton433]

Hi there thank you for a fab vlog and wat a lovely place all the best can't wait to your next vlog 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stevebell8552]

What a beautiful sight the northern lights 👍👍🥃

[@Barbara-yj5tl]

Wow amazing colours. Lucky you!

[@euansemple5598]

Lovely footage of the aurora borealis. Thanks for sharing it.

[@jonny7491]

I remember the Radio one road show going to Lindisfarne.

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari OM I had a wee grin to myself as you drove through to Lindisfarne... as you passed a herd of BELTED GALLOWAY cattle! All the time in Galloway, i don't recall you passing any. Thanks again for a lovely trip... YAM xx

[@XavierRadić_NZL]

Great, informative and intriguing, as always. Great to see Etal again, there is an old community hall there with large painted panels, I think depicting either local trades or perhaps biblical scenes. There is a link with the Waterford Irish Glass family somehow, hence your Guinness!! The Lindisfarne Causeway, has always been notorious, back in the late 1970s when I worked at the Castle, there were two pubs then and they had inspections done by a local PC. Because of the causeway, a link of locals would telephone in advance, so the curtains were closed, lights off, everyone silent and doors locked, for overnight 'lockins'!! Easter was a nightmare, for holiday and religious reasons, everyone and his dog seemed to come to the island!! Take care & stay safe. Kia Ora from New Zealand. 💜💜

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I used to do lock ins when I was in the pub trade. My clients were Irish tunnellers building a sewage outfall in Telscombe Cliffs. Wild nights. 👍

[@grapesodatravels]

We love Clarkson's Farm too! Caleb is a legend! Looking forward to your Lindesfarne trip. I went a million years ago with my Ma and Pa and it's somewhere I hope to take Neil one day. N&Nx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@grapesodatravels ideal location for a campervan trip 😄👍

[@RND-x8m]

Really enjoyed this video Ken and Carol. Loved Flodden and the area in general so thank you. I need to try crumpets like that looked yummy. Anyway great relaxation on a Friday night. Take care and happy travels 👍😍

[@kristenshipwash968]

I always look forward to your “ visits and shares” thank you

[@lindao1327]

I watched last night but forgot to comment! I loved the music in this video. Always enjoy your videos. Can’t say it enough!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks ❤️

[@louisesymonds9963]

Really enjoyed that. It must’ve been a wonderful experience to see the lights. X

[@alisongarrick5760]

Hi Carol & Ken. I loved watching your travels in Scotland from the West Coast (where we love holidaying) all the way down to your last video I watched when you visited Abbotsford House in the Scottish Borders. I live about 10 minutes from there in a town called Earlston. Do you have a follow on video from then as I would love to see where you went to next? Thanks for all your lovely videos 🥰

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@alisongarrick5760 after Abbotsford we left Scotland and drove to Flodden Field which is covered in this video. There will be a couple more episodes from this trip.

[@alisongarrick5760]

@ Ah! I have got muddled as I did see you at Flodden. Great look forward to seeing more… keep up the great work 🥰

[@sallyannlidtka7290]

Wow 🎉

[@gillian4033]

Just to say, I really enjoy your music choices and appreciate the effort that goes in to tagging/naming them through your videos. Another lovely vlog. thank you both! xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you very much!

[@noahpettersson3385]

A nice relaxing Friday evening after a hard week at work watching a Ken and Carol video,with nice music happy travels Greetings from Stockholm Sweden Oh and the northern lights are great here also way up in north of Sweden near the artic circle

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@noahpettersson3385 would love to visit Sweden one day ❤️

[@noahpettersson3385]

@ Your more than welcome Ken and Carol

[@iainvincent2949]

Yet again, superb video

[@yvonnethorpe5224]

Love the Northumbrian countryside. Really beautiful. Love your tours of old historic sites. Very informative and enjoyable. Looking forward to visiting Lindisfarne with you both. Thank you😀👍

[@emptynest2travel]

Beautiful visit.

[@Kermit-Si]

Wow, the northern lights, fantastic. I think that's the best pictures I've ever seen of them. Did you notice the crop circles, just after you were talking about Jeremy Clarkson? 👍🐸

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes I did 😁👍

[@lesleymac4739]

Wow the northern lights! Beautiful, thank you for sharing. I’d love to be able to see them, I flipping slept through the display in May!!!!!! Grrrrr!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Get an app that tells you when they are out 👍

[@lesleymac4739]

Thank you! I didn’t know there was such a thing! 🤦‍♀️ I’m on it now! X

[@brendanrapple5361]

Thank You For Another Super Video. ❤️

[@brianreay4104]

Perhaps too late for you to visit but I recommend Craster for the Kippers. Also, as you head south, visit South Shields. The town is a bit grim but the Coast is a delight AND there is a place by the sea to park for a night. Try a Dickson's Pork Sandwich and their Savoy Sandwich, Colman's Fish and Chips, and a Michellas' Ice Cream

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the tips 👍

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

Hi Carol & Ken, more interesting history. Loved it and the northern lights were beautiful. That must have been about the time the Borealis Australis were showing up down here. They blew everyone’s mind as most had never seen them. Did you ever get to Lithgow castle ? I think that’s the one, it’s huge and a very cool tourist place. Safe travels K ❤️🙏

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Not yet. 👍

[@mcpjohnson]

Lovely video, great starting music too chaps.

[@roysimpson9711]

A great video and it brought back happy memories. A long time ago my brother and I stayed at the Ship Inn on Lindisfarne. I lost my brother in 2019 so thanks for bringing it back

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sorry for your loss❤️

[@yvonnethorpe5224]

Love the Northumbrian countryside. Really beautiful. Love your tours of old historic sites. Very informative and enjoyable. Thank you😀👍

[@marionjohansson4235]

Lovely trip. Thank you.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@marionjohansson4235]

@ I have spent yesterday afternoon and this morning cleaning out my tanks and boiler system. It was a little yucky!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@marionjohansson4235 that’s a job well done 👏🙂👍

[@tanyabassett8287]

Wow, you must have been so happy seeing the northern lights ❤

[@joannenash1247]

Stunning , love the colours , great upload guys sending much love ❤

[@carolinehops]

First.great video.

[@Glory3823]

😂❤

[@karengodfrey6183]

Thank you for another great video. I always look forward to Friday nights viewing of your channel.

[@mrtiabrown]

Good video and enjoyed the background Music

[@Memar-X]

Great watch! It went so quick. Thanks guys.

[@tinasavage674]

Beautiful lights , my son has put them into some of his artwork 😊 l love the candle carol very realistic, thanks for another great video 😊

[@GM-vo6df]

🙏

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you ❤️