Sleeping on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia?! My Unforgettable Experience.

[@the_crewchef]

I pinch myself that I was lucky to work out there back in the day. So stoked you got to go out and enjoy it Brennan!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

I love your back story and that I was able to see it in person and hang with your parents! I need to send them a link to this video RN they're probably up.

[@FLGurl]

What a glorious experience that must have been. Very good for you Nina!

[@wannabedal-adx458]

I thought you would have been there to hang out with him during your leave. I guess posting schedules didn't line up with actual leave schedules! Would have been fun to see the two of you hanging out with your parents at your home!

[@KyleandMistie]

Super cool! It's been a dream of mine to visit the GBR. Someday!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

I didn't even know it was called the GBR until I went there. It's incredible and unbelievably massive.

[@FLGurl]

Oh the glorious cabana under the stars and over the water. How splendid the sleep must have been. Very good for you to have this fabulous experience. 🤗

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

It was sick! I loved it and I'll be buying camping gear ASAP. I can't wait.

[@gerhardvanslijpe2110]

Australia just went to the top of the bucket list! Great to see that after you took care of your dad and your road trips together you’re now taking him on his final trip across the continents!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

See you in Amsterdam Gerhard. I think the ashes are more for me and keeping Dad along for the ride as much as possible. Whenever I see that little bag in my panniers I think of him and the things he would want to do if he were on the trip with me.

[@RobertvandenBurg]

I see your struggle of knowing you have to leave but you don’t want leave. I see your love for the ausi and the country bcs it’s pure. I see a man committed to his word and travels an making adventures with his dad in the back of his mind. This is an epic episode you showed us here Brennan!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Thank you Robert! I can't believe this is my life now. This is a charmed existence that I lead. I wish somehow Dad was actually experiencing this with me. He deserved so much more.

[@LoonChef-t7n]

What a view to wake up to! Food didn't look too bad either

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

The food was pretty good but the service was great. They smashed it and really looked after us.

[@HomemadeHomeMegan]

What an epic adventure!! This is added to my bucket list!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Do it with the kids! They'll love it, I promise.

[@fearlessfood9164]

That is so cool, I learnt to dive on the Great Barrier Reef when I worked on Hyman island, which is part of the Whitsundays. Another fantastic video thanks.

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Thanks Fearlessfood! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm stoked you started your diving career on the GBR! I can't wait to go back!

[@RetroRecipesKitchen]

This makes me miss Australia so much and want to head back - I definitely need to find some truffles haha. I wish I could ride a motorcycle and explore Aus the way you are with Pearl!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Dude!!!!! I wish you could too! That would be a sick pairing. You could be Retro and I would be worn in and dirty.

[@SillyJakeCooks]

Sooo epic! New experience added to my bucket list

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Come down in the next year or so my man! Let's get into trouble together.

[@MbisonBalrog]

That is a creative way of storing ashes on your trip. 😀😀😀😀

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Yup, just got em bagged up.

[@codywaltz9329]

I literally thought to myself, that looks like where Nina filmed one of her videos a while back, low and behold two seconds later…. Sweet! Also found you through Nina’s channel. Stoked you’re bringing your dad along for your adventures as well. Cheers!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Thanks for the kind words Cody! Nina and I have known each other for almost 10 years now. It's always fun and easy with her.

[@bashamstra1]

Great edit! Another epic adventure 🤙

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Thanks Bas! I'll come see you in Germany soon.

[@martinkrappinger506]

Great video's Dude keep getting better from video to video! Love the part for your Dad keep going

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Thanks Schwully, I love it that you're following along. Lots more to come! We need to have a proper meeting next year in Monaco!

[@SNOWCHEF]

Another great episode!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Thanks JD! Hopefully we can link up this December when I'm cruising back down to Tassie.

[@cookingwithkoeks]

Oh my god can’t wait to hear more about the truffles you hunted!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

When are you back in Europe or Australia?

[@SBHU]

My favorite episode so far

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

It was!? Why so I can repeat the recipe?

[@MariekevandeBraak]

Love this!!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Thanks KiKi!!!! Enjoy your rotation, I'm sorry I'm not going to see you in Holland.

[@chiefkez]

Unreal mate, looks stunning

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Thanks homie, it was such a great time!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Thanks fellow adventure rider!

[@wannabedal-adx458]

Camping, but on the ocean!!! That is how you fall in love with the sea all over again! I would love to do a trip like that! It also doesn't hurt that you have no responsibilities on this pontoon boat! ;) Also, you Nina didn't arrive while you were there? She said in her last Vlog she was heading home for this leave period. Finally, all sailors know what it means to spread ashes in the ocean. May it continue to bring you peace, Brennan.

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Thanks for the kind words about the ashes. It helps me remember him and to keep him in my thoughts as much as possible. I've afraid he'll fade away. I missed Nina by days, twice in 2024 but we had and epic night out in Fort Lauderdale. She was dressed as 'Teeth" and I was 'The Tooth Fairy'.

[@TheDjricorox]

What a cool video!!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Thanks for saying that!!!

[@donb.puryearjr.8699]

Wow😊

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Thanks man!

[@EmmanuelAkintunde-k1l]

👏👏👏my dude!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Great seeing last night my man! I'm going to look up that Mandela quote RN.

[@christinak.7350]

omg mouthwateringggg

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

The reef was very mouthwatering!

[@dominiccurry4676]

This all looks so amazing! Especially staying out on the Great Barrier Reef, how much diving are you able to do while you’re out there?

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

You can do as many as you'd like. It's crowded during the day when everyone else is there.

[@jenrosnerdisne]

As usual…amazing! No armpit of America video? Jersey has some great things 😝

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

At some point we should do one!

[@theyachttrader]

Dope!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Thanks @TheYachtTrader! You're dope!

[@MbisonBalrog]

I think I want to dive this one day

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Go for it!

[@colinross6259]

Not a bad spot up there. Bit sticky in summer, otherwise very good. Sister lives in Proserpine. Reefs OK, been bleached a bit. Used to have more colour. Wait for your next travel vids when you get back.

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Hi Colin. What are your thoughts on bleaching? I hear mixed messages from scientists saying its our fault or that it's part of the life cycle of a reef.

[@colinross6259]

@@OliveOilandGasoline Sea temps are rising and the little critters that give the colour bailed. Bleaching, has been the worst on record in the last decade. The reef still exists, but is getting sicker. Climate change is real. The effects are starting to happen, slowly, insidiously. Like the frog in the pot of water that keeps getting hotter, until it boils/dies, without the frog realising it's peril. Even Nina would say the reefs a wan version of what it used to be. I certainly can/do.

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

@@colinross6259 There are plenty of people that say that this is also a natural occurrence. Our lifespans and human record are not quite equipped to recognize what is man made and what is the natural life cycle. More studies need to be done.

[@colinross6259]

@@OliveOilandGasoline Lol, 97% of scientists believe man/women caused. I'm 66 now and was a garbo for 20 years. Starting 48 years ago. Everyday I went to work I saw the sunrise and worked outside in the elements. It's changed. Rather than argue endlessly, the easy question I ask now to climate change deniers is "if your wrong, what's your plan B". Not one has given me a thought through response.

[@MbisonBalrog]

Im from NJ, in NYC now. Are you going to show us your favorite food places in NJ? Me; I just stuck to the diners.

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Maybe I'll do a video like that one day. I'm never here long enough and I'm not sure how exotic NJ is for people to watch on YT. 😄

[@brennanbrown9408]

I'm truly surprised they let such an apex predator into the water with other wildlife. A truly fortunate experience for the wildlife.

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Hahahahaha, the amount of paperwork I had to fill out at Town Hall. Some of the more agitated protesters ended up in hospital.

[@MbisonBalrog]

Hey Brennan; since you a chef I want take this opportunity to ask you this question. Whenever I try to pan sear a piece of meat, (chicken, pork, beef steaks) I seem to not be able to caramelize the middle of the meat. I place the meat in the middle of the pan but I seem to always form a ring around the middle. I want to get an even maillard reaction on the meat like I see when people grill/broil it. Tell me what is going on please. Maybe if Nina sees this she can answer too.

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Hmmm, I think maybe your pan isn't flat? Having a good pan is really important. Also making sure your protein is dry helps a ton. Try using a cast iron skillet. Are you trying to sear thin cuts of meat. they curl up in strange ways. Some videos below on how to sear fish and meat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWHEnJ13j6qbgtU kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6q5h4CYetegoac

[@MbisonBalrog]

@ I’m using good quality steel pans though. Maybe I try a protein press by Andy Cooks who by the way is another YTer based in AUS.

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

@@MbisonBalrog You shouldn't need a protein press unless it's very thin. Chefs don't use protein presses, maybe YouYubers do but there is no need for it unless for smash burgers.

[@Chefashdelro]

Love seeing your adventures 💥🍆 epic

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Thank you for your eggplant Chef!

[@MbisonBalrog]

You looking for crocs? I thought we talked about this 😝😝😝. Are there any Crocs where Nina's folks live? I scared for her now.

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Yeah there are crocs near Airlie. Why are you scared? There are a handful of attacks annually nationwide. Americans are more afraid of crocs than the locals are.

[@MbisonBalrog]

how long is boat ride from shore to reef?

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Two hours I think.

[@christinak.7350]

lol @ "This girl's dirty" 😂

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

I wasn't talking about me, either!

[@MbisonBalrog]

I bet those toads are terrified.

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

They're an invasive species and don't get much love.

[@dankosaurus]

You don’t need that bag o’ pants. 🍻 to your dad!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

I do need a bag of pants! Thanks homie, trying to keep him with me.