WHEN ROAD TRIPS GO WRONG

[@theresahassan2576]

I just love your channel and I'm enjoying traveling along with you each week. You two are a perfect fit and the pups are so sweet!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah Theresa this is so amazing to hear, thank you so much for the kind words 🥹 🧡

[@MoonRiverTravels]

When roadtrips go wrong... wow, that's.... that's one way of describing the situation! 😂 But, as usual, your cool/calm/collected approach serves you well, and s'alright in the end. It never ceases to amaze me how your storytelling is developing and how you manage to share a well-known situation in such a fresh and engaging way. We've all seen the KZbin clickbait titles that prophesy doom, only to reveal a happy ending. Yet OS doesn't fall into this trap: you share your experience, without hype or disappointment. What more could a viewer ask for?! Have a great week, hope you're enjoying the road north once more! xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah we love you Kit, thank you so much 🧡 We wish we'd made it to the cave paintings in the end and that those roads and getting stuck would be worth it, but some things you have to wait for! Hope all is well with you, sending big hugs from Mexico! xxx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Looks like you've been having fun without us LOL !! Glad you make it out of the desert - it's a good warm up for Alaska and the Arctic. Thanks for sharing and we miss you already xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha I know, normally you're the ones that get us into trouble 😂 Missing you loads, kisses from River & Scout xx 🐾

[@always.wondering.wandering]

I miss seeing you all together too. Maybe again....someday.

[@elliemacdonald9857]

Never a disappointment, great vlog. Here in NS we just had a snow storm, then freezing rain. Today is beautiful, lots of sun. Stay safe and we will watch next Sunday. 🇨🇦

[@OverlandingSophia]

Wow, sounds like all four seasons in a few hours! Thanks Ellie, will probably give the desert exploration a rest for a while and let Sophia get over the trauma of those roads 🥴 xx

[@nataliejw8865]

Loving the adventures! Looks like you had a pack rat trying to make your engine it's new home. They'll drag cactus (especially cholla) and other bits and pieces onto your engine to make a home. They also will chew on wires so double check your wires and keep opening up the hood to have a look around. Safe travels and enjoy the desert!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Eek!! I think you might be right! 😱 They were all tucked and nested away into corners of the engine and we were thinking ' HOW has this blown in?!' - gonna check the wires and everything now. Thank you so much for this! Pesky rats 🐀 xx

[@michaelcummings7246]

It just figured it had a new home once you didn't move it for a couple of days 😉

[@suewiltshire8092]

Wow the cacti 🌵 were absolutely incredible, I love how they managed to get into the engine bay 😅. Stay safe love Sue and Bryn xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Cacti are amazing! It's hard to capture just how big some of them are! Easily as tall as a house 😳 And as you've seen from this weeks video, we know how that cacti got in the engine bay 🐭 xx

[@suzybeetravels]

Wonderful adventure yet again 💜 Love the way you two are honest about when you get into difficulties. Great video both 💕xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks guys 🧡 We were gutted to miss the paintings but had to admit defeat in the end. That road was brutal 😳 xx

[@phillyandkeely]

Yay! Making a cuppa to sit down and enjoy this now 🥰🥰🥰

[@OverlandingSophia]

Eee hope you enjoy my loves, missing you ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@phillyandkeely]

@@OverlandingSophia I must have said wow about forty times in this video. Those desert drone shots were so so beautiful. And that wee moment where Ben said "and we are only getting further" made me all glassy eyed, you both looked so adorable melting my wee heart. Philly can't believe the size of the cactus coming out of your engine and laughed at how often you are meant to do oil changes hahaha

[@lindataylor6093]

What a day! I feel homesick for you but what an adventure. Take care x

[@OverlandingSophia]

It's a bittersweet feeling! Realising just how far you are from anything familiar. On one hand exciting, but it also makes me yearn for home 🧡

[@Alex-qn4hb]

I got a little emotional when Ches asked Ben "don't you feel like a long way from home". I think I know this feeling too well. You feel happy, lucky and grateful to be travelling/living abroad and it's your dream and what you've wanted but there's always a moment when you get the feeling that you're so far that nothing around looks/feels/smells like home. It's not quite being "homesick" because you want to be there and you're happy but in some moments you just miss home a little more. PS: I don't know if that's what you guys were feeling in that moment, that's just what reminded me of said feeling.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yessss Alex you've summed it up better than I could! That's EXACTLY how I was feeling. Everything felt so alien, so different to anything we're used to. The ground was soft dusty sand like nothing we've ever felt. We were surrounded by giant cacti and at that moment I felt so far from anything we've known. I'd have given anything to smell grass after a rain, or hear the birdsong like in my nan's garden every morning. Like you say, it's not to say you're not happy but more like a sudden, bittersweet realisation of how far you are 🧡

[@lesleycameron9132]

The joys of getting stuck….always a nerve wracking moment and such a relief when you’re out and back on tarmac. Also, loved that gorgeous shell…I’m a big fan of shell collecting too.

[@OverlandingSophia]

In hindsight you think - ah it wasn't too bad! But in the moment it's so nerve wracking not knowing if you're going to make it out, is it going to get worse?! Thankfully the Max Trax pulled through but yeah, the last time we got stuck was back in 2019 in Belgium!!

[@billinns7676]

Thank goodness for those suspension and tire upgrades in the UK! Stay safe! xxx/ooo

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ain’t that the truth! 😰 Almost pushed her a little too far this time! Xx

[@bettyourcampervan]

Another brilliant video guys ❤️❤️🚐🚐 xx loving your travels 👍

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks guys 🙌🧡

[@baublesanddolls]

Thanks for another awesome video. I must say that you two really keep your cool under pressure. I'm sure travelling together day and night in small quarters can be grating on the nerves at times. I did it often with my ex-husband and things often got pretty tense. Kudos to the both of you for staying so calm. Hang in there and I look forward to next week's video. Stay safe, and hugs from Nova Scotia, Canada. 🇨🇦 💕

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh things do get tense! Usually when we're on roads like this, the adrenaline is pumping and we're having a stressful kinda fun, so it's not too bad. But we definitely have our moments, living 24/7 with someone can take it's toll! 🤪 Sending big hugs back to our favourite Canadian province 😘 🧡

[@kimbeaney6747]

Perfect timing, ready to enjoy this weeks update!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Kim, hope you enjoy!

[@richardbanks6025]

Thanks Chesca and Ben for another great video, look forward to next week. Glad you were not stuck for long, out by yourselves can be scary. Stay safe, see you next week.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you! Yeah those Max Trax came through great, was amazing to see them get flung out the other side like a rocket launch 😂

[@zadokwest]

Superb episode a real adventure, love the camera work and editing aswell.

[@OverlandingSophia]

That's so amazing to hear, thank you Alex 🥰

[@calibanthedrifter8860]

As ever a great vid! When Ben put the dead fish against your face Chesca, Shona just pointed at me and laughed as it is exactly the sort of thing we would have done, and we laughed so much. Shame you didn’t get to see the paintings (yet!) as they are intriguing; have you watched the Harry Crosby documentary? Looking forward to the next instalment! Hugs A&S

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha I should have known he would do that 😂 💀 Not heard of the Harry Crosby documentary! What's it about?! 🧡 xx

[@calibanthedrifter8860]

@@OverlandingSophia It's quite old (prob early 80's) He was a photographer who fell in love with the History of Baja - called "Discovering the Painted Caves of Baja California with Harry W. Crosby" - I just checked and on youtube.

[@OverlandingSophia]

@@calibanthedrifter8860 Oo amazing, going to bookmark that now to watch 🤓

[@markwatson7515]

On sand you need 4 wheel drive low and you let the tires down to 10 -15 lbs pressure. Then you pump them back up when you want to hit the road or something solid again.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes! We have no idea where our air compressor is. Haven’t thought about it in so long but we should have done that really. As to the 4 wheel drive, we can’t do much about that part 😅

[@markwatson7515]

@@OverlandingSophia Right, and while the Mexicans drive their 2 wheel drive cars on the sand with their tires let down we've never managed it. Just be careful when you go down those off off off Baja roads. Look well ahead and before you get to a sandy bit, stop and walk it to see if there's something hard after it. Those roads have a tendency to go from a bit of sand to car stopping sand in only a short distance. Also be prepared to do a 75 point turn if you find a bit you can turn around on if you have to. Good luck... it's a beautiful place isn't it?

[@OverlandingSophia]

@@markwatson7515 Haha it’s like you were on the track with us! We always check for soft sand. That and mud we’re always worried about getting bogged in. We thought the paintings would be worth the ride and let’s be honest, it’s stressful but fun not knowing if you’ll make it. That final turn we did was like that scene from Austin Powers, a 75 point turner! But we treat Sophia like she’s 4x4 then wonder why we can’t make it 😂 It’s probably good we have a reality check now and then!

[@cindylaquant3451]

Love your channel,stay safe and enjoy your adventures from Nova Scotia.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Cindy! Sending lots of love to NS from Mexico 🧡

[@DavidHaney1]

GR8 VID ~ LOVED ❤ IT !!!

[@markplenty2631]

Hey guys, hope you’re well, that paddle boarding looks so fun. To gift a fishing road is so nice. How do you keep the batteries charged, are the solar panels enough or did you go into town every now and again? Cooking with tunes! What could be better? There’s something fishy about that beach 😂.. and she finds sea shell on the sea shore! 🥳👌.. google map adventures are great! Haha.. “Chesca time” I’m always early too! That road looks bumpy too.. yeah you don’t want to damage your van and that’s tree 🌲 reasons to change plans! Oh wow those max trax are great! Yay, I was on the edge of the sofa when you were turning. The relief when you get back on tarmac is good. Cactus 🌵 🚐 🌵 city.. instead of cave paintings, find a Paignton 😂😂. Anyway guys, amazing adventure, see you Wednesday! X

[@OverlandingSophia]

The solar was enough to keep us topped up! We also did a couple of supply runs to town so that helped too. But it's an incredible feeling to live off-grid on the beach like that. Tree reasons to change plans 😂 We were so impressed with the Max Trax, did you see how it flew out from under the tyres?! Don't want to be standing behind the van when you're trying to get out 😂 xx

[@markplenty2631]

@@OverlandingSophia I saw Sophia eject the max trax so ferociously. Decent escape though.

[@Aaron-P]

What a generous gift from Naick! Of course, gifting it opens a spot in his livery for a new one, so a real win-win!! 😉 The cave paintings would have been amazing (never knew about them before!), but glad you two escaped with just a couple good stories. Good shout both attempts. ❤️❤️😎👍xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha should that be a REEL win-win?! 😜 It was so kind of him, and exactly demonstrates the kind of people they are ❤️ Honestly we were so gutted to miss the cave paintings, but it's one for next time! This time, without the van 😂 xx

[@Aaron-P]

@@OverlandingSophia Honestly, I am so disappointed in myself for the missed pun opportunity. 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️😂 Top marks!! I have no doubt you guys will be successful on your next attempt! 💪

[@asaandthemarchharepart2903]

The Misson is now on. Ben is going to catch all your fish. Let the games commence 🎣 Shame about the caves. Can't believe how long it takes a cactus to grow its arms. Crazy. Hear and New Mexico desert have been awesome. Shell was an amazing find. Hopefully added to the van. Keep Loving the Adventure Both. Love and Hugs ❤️

[@OverlandingSophia]

The score is still fish 1 - Ben 0! The deserts here have been magical, such a different landscape to anything we’ve been in before. Still not bored of it, although I’m craving some green grass and thick forests 🥲🌳 Sending love from Mexico 🧡 xx

[@asaandthemarchharepart2903]

@OverlandingSophia keep loving the fun in the sandy places. In a month it will be perfect for exploring in the forest's again.

[@JamesBrown-hv1xu]

First time watching you it was enjoyable thanks, please stay safe, that's not suck 😅😂🤣

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha thanks James, we try not to 😅

[@jerryjenkins5739]

I was in Baja last year and spent the night at the same spot you did by the light house just south of town. Also drove to the cave painting and they are amazing but I also highly recommend going with a guide to get there safer but also to learn more about the area and the painting. I drove a RAM ProMaster 3500 and the trick is to air down your tires to smooth out the ride. I carry traction mats, large air compressor, tow rope with 2 soft shackles, and a come along winch. Would not have gone on my own without those items and a lot more driving history..

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah were the cave paintings good? We’re definitely going to go back again with a guide when we make it back down in the autumn. We also have an air compressor and tow rope but no winch. Have no idea where the compressor is though. But yeah, incredibly rough roads, we knew we had to turn around soon on both of them!

[@jerryjenkins5739]

@@OverlandingSophia The painting were great BUT there is no protection for them and after talking to locals, they are afraid that if too many people go there unsupervised that these 10,000 to 15,000 year old treasures will be destroyed. The best thing to do in Baja is to go to Guerrero Negro and find Whale Magic Tours to go pet and kiss Gray Whales. You can find them also on Facebook.

[@OverlandingSophia]

@@jerryjenkins5739 To be honest the whale thing isn't our jam. The petting thing doesn't sit right with us but it's a really good point you make about the paintings. It's probably a good thing we didn't make it there and advertise it as a free for all for anyone in a van. We really want to see the ones in the Sierra de San Francisco, think you have to hike all day to go and find them but they're so remote unless you're with a guide there's no way you'll find them, so hopefully they are remote enough to stay protected 🤞

[@jerryjenkins5739]

@@OverlandingSophia The whales are not chased or feed. The boats go into bay and park with motors shut off and the whales come up to the boat and use it as a teaching tool for the young calves. Mothers will push calves against the stopped motor blade saying "see it is sharp, stay away". The whales enjoy the interaction with people and one even chased after our boat as we were leaving the area.

[@OverlandingSophia]

@@jerryjenkins5739 I know, we’ve had many discussions about it with people here. I think we see it as an adapted behaviour from touristic purposes and not natural, you don’t get it anywhere else in the world. It’s definitely not black and white and it’s not like we see it as harmful the same way as elephant riding for example. But just not for us 🫶

[@aliciathom9633]

Would love to see those cave paintings!

[@OverlandingSophia]

We're definitely going back in the autumn, but this time, WITH a guide 🤪

[@aliciathom9633]

@@OverlandingSophia wonderful! ❤️

[@russellbelliveau1694]

Sad we didn’t see the painted caves lol, the cacti are amazingly huge eh. Have a great time stay safe.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Mexican giant cacti, they live up to the name! We were so gutted to miss the caves, but we’ll see them when we come back this way. You’ll have to stick around until then Russell 😉🙌

[@charlenechua6073]

Wow on the caption of Mexico life

[@jillianwhite4601]

What terrible roads at least you got out. Stay safe. 💕for River and Scout.

[@OverlandingSophia]

We probably wouldn't call them roads now! More like compacted tracks through the sand 😅 💕

[@darrellhill3750]

We really enjoy following your journey. Looks like you are having a blast! What type of drone do you have? The footage is amazing...

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah thanks so much Darrell! Feels like it’s really just beginning now! We have the old Drone Mavic 2 but it’s absolutely awful, it’s about 4 years old and the gimbal keeps messing up. Trying to get good shots is taking lots of patience but hoping to upgrade to the Mini 3 when we get back to the States. Heard amazing things about it!

[@cathygillies7271]

Amazing adventure. Hope you drive the Dempster Highway from Yukon to Inuvik and then on to the Arctic Ocean. We're planning that drive this summer. It is absolutely spectacular from what I've heard. Land of the Midnight Sun. Looking forward to your next vlog.

[@OverlandingSophia]

We’re actually going to be taking the Dalton Highway to Prudhoe Bay. It’s the official start of the Pan American so we’re taking that route. Although we debated for AGES about whether to do the Dempster or the Dalton!

[@northernsteph]

@@OverlandingSophia when you are travelling north through Canada on the Alaska Hwy turn left at Jakes Corner ( about 100km before Whitehorse) and drive the road to tiny Atlin, British Columbia. It's a detour you won't regret. Google photos. I lived there for 15 yrs and now live in the Yukon. You should also drive to Dawson City and take the sideroad to Keno City on the way there. Cool little hidden towns off the beaten track.

[@theawfulangler]

So excited to see you guys get into fishing 🥰 you're guna be hooked 😅

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha hoping it’s going to be a reely good hobby 😅

[@always.wondering.wandering]

You're not far from home, you have your home with you, that's what I always say. Now I can watch you guys and Itchy Boots going off-road. I guessed Noraly was going to Australia then changed my mind and guessed Pakistan.....still wrong! Nice save coming out of the sand and rocks, good job you two. I like the sound of Painted Caves vs Cave Pintings as well, I will check them out online. What an awesome place to stop amonst those giant Saguaro cactus, so beautiful. The desert is a magical place. Enjoy! Have a great week ahead, mind the roads.

[@OverlandingSophia]

We guessed Japan and South Korea but were also wrong! Think you will love the caves Adele, they look out of this world. We've love the deserts, such an alien landscape compared to anything we have back home. The saguaro's are incredible 🌵 Hope you're having a lovely weekend, sending love! xx 💕

[@hiigara2085]

Looks like you need to build v2 Sophia with 4wd 😄

[@OverlandingSophia]

That would be the dream! Do you have a spare £20k? 😆

[@frhaber]

Love your videos. I've been watching since you landed here, in Canada, as well as some of the previous videos. Although I'm disappointed you couldn't make the drive across Canada, hopefully you can do the Sea to Sky Highway, from Vancouver to Whistler. You might ever manage some summer skiing at Whistler.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Frank! Love that you’ve been watching since we arrived in Canada, couldn’t have chosen a better place to start this trip. We’re so excited to get back in the spring 🙌🧡

[@aSC_na_kolenke]

Hi guys. The roads are so beautiful and picturesque on your way. Have a nice trip!!! My wife and I ordered a new SUV at the dealership yesterday, the car will come in a week... and we will also start traveling at home.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah congratulations on the new ride! Sure you're going to have some amazing adventures 🧡 🚐 💨

[@deanolson3804]

Good morning, what a great vlog. Nothing like a little excitement to keep the blood flowing. The scenery is beautiful what a way to start my morning thanks. Stay safe getting lost in Mexico is never fun. Cheers, keep the faith Dean

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha roads like that definitely get the adrenaline pumping 😳 Thankfully no more damage than a dropped cup but that was honestly one of the worst roads we've ever driven. If you can call it that! 🧡

[@peterdaigle4772]

Scary shite, wha? Beautiful cacti scenery. Stay safe

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yep definitely got the adrenaline pumping! Mexican giant cacti! Absolutely huuuuge 🌵

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yep definitely got the adrenaline pumping! Mexican giant cacti! Absolutely huuuuge 🌵

[@lorettareid4120]

It's Loretta in the Annapolis Valley nova Scotia..sorry for your disappointment but you always seem to stay calm and collected...please have a saft travels....your trip to Alaska will be a dream... cheers

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah thank you! 😅 We do love it when we find a more challenging road! But we didn’t feel calm and collected all the time here 😰 xx

[@suzannehayward1540]

Fabulous vlog stay safe. ❤️

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank youuu 🥰 xx

[@cathyandgreg4239]

Safe travels and keep on trucking.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks guys 🥰

[@cathyandgreg4239]

@@OverlandingSophia hearing of so many bad things starting to happen in Mexico. Please be safe, watch out for each other and keep on being so positive.

[@OverlandingSophia]

@@cathyandgreg4239 From our experienced there’s much more to Mexico than what you see and read in the news. This country definitely has its problems but we find as long as you avoid certain areas (like most places in the world) you’ll be fine 🧡

[@chrisrandall2710]

I watch all three of you couples! Was great to see u all meet up! ❤️🇨🇦🤓ottawa

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah love this! 🧡🧡

[@chrisrandall2710]

@@OverlandingSophia ❤️🇨🇦🤓

[@chrisrandall2710]

Plus I love River and Scout... my family veterinarians! Heh. Chris and Maryanne/Naick and Kim would lose with a dog haha! Glad u have 2 so friends

[@51marshmellow]

Hi you two. What would a post be without a little drama. The max trax did the job beautifully. I imagine they will work in snow as well. I'll look them up although who knows if they will be needed here in Connecticut. This year's weather has been very confused. The cacti forrest was , some might think, bleak but I found it beautiful. Were there birds there? I wonder if there is a species that is able to drink from the cacti. Chesca, watching you on the paddle board in that totally undisturbed cove, hanging with magnificent pelicans definitely made me wish I could snap my fingers and be there. The salt marsh brackish water creek that I live on brings wonderful birdlife.but also is home to giant snapping turtles and the last few nights we've had fox, coyote and a first sighting of a bobcat ! Hoping that your journey this week is just fun with no hiccups. oxo to you and Ben and the kids, Ellen

[@OverlandingSophia]

Honestly the Max Trax were so good! Very impressed with them, hopefully we don’t have to use them too much 😅 Funny you should ask about birds! Last night we heard the loudest hoot from a Great Horned Owl, it had an almost bass-like quality to it in the desert and after a quick Google, turns out there’s lots of owls and birds in the desert! If you look at the giant cacti, they all have holes and cavities in them, so they just nest in there. And there are lots of little birds flying around in the day. Definitely not a lifeless place. Would love to see it in the spring when the flowers bloom 😍🌸🌺 xx

[@51marshmellow]

@@OverlandingSophia I love owls calling to each other across my marsh. Years ago I heard what sounded like a monkey in a tree outside my bedroom in Connecticut . Pretty unlikely. There was a little moonlight so I could see the silhouette of a big bird as he/she kept calling.The next day I learned it was a barn owl. A very different voice that seemed to definitely come from a mammal and if I hadn't seen it's silhouette I would likely be telling a story about the monkey in my tree😂 I hope it's been a great week wherever you are. 'See' you Sunday 😘

[@OverlandingSophia]

@@51marshmellow Hahah have you googled Barred Owl call? When we were in Georgia we thought we heard monkeys in the forest but turns out it was barred owls, same as you, would have told someone the monkeys have moved to Georgia 🙈😂 xx

[@51marshmellow]

@@OverlandingSophia 😂🙉I actually thought when I sent you earlier post that my 'monkey' had been a barred owl but I don't know why I typed barn owl 🤷‍♀ xx safe traveling, my friends. 🤭🤭

[@bradjames6748]

Don't be in too much of a hurry to get north , Vancouver is supposed to hit minus 10 next week

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh my 😳 We’ve got a few weeks left in Mexico yet!

[@mesutozsen903]

Eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog için kolay gelsin hayırlı işler....👍👍👍👍

[@OverlandingSophia]

Teşekkürler Mesut, Türkiye'ye kucak dolusu sevgiler gönderiyorum

[@cigdemmertkol8989]

Filmlerde görürdük bu şekil dev kaktüsleri sayenizde dev kaktüs ormanını gördük teşekkürler güzel aile. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@OverlandingSophia]

Bu harika! Ne kadar uzun olduklarına inanamıyorum! Size ve ailenize sevgilerimizi gönderiyoruz 🇹🇷

[@markplenty2631]

Yay, I’ve waited patiently for todays video! Usual jabbering to follow.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha can't wait to read as always! 🤪

[@barrywatler7482]

Hi ya Chesca Ben River and Scout I know what you mean I used to be involved in seismic exploration many years ago 🙁 and the roads where non existent been bogged before as well 😎. Take care and stay safe cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🥵🥵🦮🦮

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hopefully you guys were better prepared than we were. Seismic exploration though! That sounds very interesting. What does that entail?!

[@barrywatler7482]

@@OverlandingSophia living and sleeping in the bush for up to 9 months at time, and sometimes laying geophones or jugs as they were called. Attached to a line of explosive or a bomb as they’re called to record the depth of the rock formation which may hold oil. Sometimes up to 12,000 feet.Then a oil rig may be in place to drill for the said oil. 🤩

[@neilholden7821]

great video. the roads not exactly motorway standard.😄

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hahah and we probably wouldn’t call either of those roads in hindsight 🥴

[@bloodynorahvan2203]

Awesome guys as per! Those cave paintings looked so cool and it’ll be cool to see them in due course. I don’t suppose either of you caught that documentary series on Netflix called ‘Ancient Apocalypse’ with Graham Hancock? In it he puts forward an idea that there was an ancient civilisation that was wiped out by a comet impact 12,900 years ago.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you! I know I WISH we had made it there, but if we did we might have had to sacrifice Sophia in the process 😂 We've seen a few things with Graham Hancock and we don't love the guy! Think some of the ideas are really interesting but I swear every documentary starts off with interesting archaeological anomaly and two seconds later there's ancient aliens and nothing inbetween. Haven't watched anything in a long time though so might give him another try?!

[@bloodynorahvan2203]

@@OverlandingSophia 🤣👽

[@whereonearth1]

Man I freak out when the road gets narrow😩we start our big journey this year so you’re a great inspiration to us

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha Cornish roads aren't for the faint of heart! Ah incredible, where are you off to first?! 🧡

[@whereonearth1]

@@OverlandingSophia the usual I think, France spain blah blah blah then down to Greece etc. in our early 60’s so may just keep going til there’s nothing left🤔might just do a Tred the Globe

[@OverlandingSophia]

@@whereonearth1 Ah sounds amazing. Not going to lie that we're feeling nostalgic for Europe! Grass is always greener eh 😂 Sounds amazing, just see where the wind blows you!

[@eddieh1530]

I think a packrat wanted to go with you guys for free. At least he/she brought their own food. lol, Fun show. :)

[@OverlandingSophia]

I think you’re right!! Makes way more sense than all of that blowing in. Someone was making quite the home! 🐀 🌵

[@bradjames6748]

Wherever the ones you love are.....that is "Home"

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes to this 🙌 Reminds me of: home is a feeling, not a place

[@MGEE8572]

OMG , 70s shell ash tray

[@OverlandingSophia]

My mum used to do cheesy scallops in shells like that. So 80s!

[@baublesanddolls]

​@@OverlandingSophiaWe still cook scallops in the shell here in Nova Scotia. Soooo good. My favourite shellfish.

[@Cazemms02]

🖤

[@friendofGod99]

Wow !! I had to watch twice-a 2 cup of coffee trip☕️. Glad that you didn’t get stuck in the riverbed 🙂 River always seems to find a stick to play with 😂 Thanks for the adventure!!!! Have fun and stay safe !!!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah thank you Starr, second cup of coffee always tastes better than the first 😃 River always finds the BIGGEST stick she can physically carry until she sees a more interesting stick, then she'll pick up that one, and again and again. At least she keeps herself entertained 😂 Hope you're doing well, sending love from Mexico! 💕

[@bethaneydunne9682]

Hi Sophia what an amazing video amazing content cant wait for next vid love you and video keep it up hope can be friends 100% support you and channel keep vlogging keep it up 👍😊😊😊

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you lovely 🥰.

[@bethaneydunne9682]

Hope can be friends 😊😊😊

[@adnaneroglu2500]

👍🙂👏🙋

[@OverlandingSophia]

Sending so much love to you in Türkiye 🇹🇷 ❤️

[@josephineharris3098]

I'm a confirmed single person, but you guys are so lovey-dovey it makes me want a relationship :)

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ohhh this made us smile! But enjoy single-dom! Both Ben and I say it is some of the best times of our lives for completely different reasons to the ones being together 😂 xx

[@keltic_nomad]

as you said "don't you feel a long way from home" yes I would say but finally you will be returning to the UK but for me 19 years in Sofia Bulgaria and now moving to live in the Philippines in June I won't be returning home to the UK anytime soon if ever I just don't feel a connection with my home country anymore (keltic nomad) @GlynThomasJones

[@OverlandingSophia]

I guess when you live somewhere else for 19 years your concept of home has probably shifted quite a bit! Do you think you'll ever come back to Bulgaria?