Solo Van Life in one of the most remote regions on earth

It's time to return to Australia & my best mate! What I didn't see coming was one of the best days of my life!! New members can try Audible free for 30 days! Visit www.audible.co... or text occy to 500-500.
I recently left Australia to join some of my closest friends in their beautiful off-grid homes in the woods cabin nestled deep in Canada. It was an incredible and healing time for me that affirmed my future direction. I discuss it in this video!
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Occy and have moved into my van to join the van life movement in Australia, allowing me to live, work and travel full time! We are currently overlanding outback Australia 🙌🏼
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[@MaxandOccy]

Wellll... let's just say I have fallen in love with Australia all over again 🙌🏼 I honestly cried tears of joy when the whales went underneath me. This world is so damn beautiful ✨ Please make sure you give Sam some love in the comments for his stellar work with the drone and if you did enjoy this video consider sharing it with a friend 🙏🏼💛 I will also be making a reel of the whales on my Instagram instagram.com/max_bids Thank you all for watching and don't forget to use the link www.audible.com/occy or text occy to 500-500 to get Audible free for 30 days!

[@glendadowe]

WOW ... WOW ... WOW ! SO HAPPY I AM AN AUSSIE LIVING IN THIS AMAZING COUNTRY ! SAM, YOU DID AN AMAZING JOB WITH THE DRONE ! MAX YOU HAVE HAD THE MOST AMAZING EXPERIENCE ! SO GLAD TO SEE YOUR ECSTATIC HAPPINESS! WELCOME HOME .... 🤗

[@celestryalcelestryal6690]

I cried too!! So amazing!! I can't thank you enough for taking me (all of us) with you! I am grateful.

[@DwarfDragonwulf]

Hey Max, if you go down south west, could you go to Wave Rock for me? Many years ago, I almost got to see it. The guy I was with at the time got angry that we had to pay, and refused, so we left without seeing it. That was not a great time for me. Could you "take me" (with a video) and give me a good time there, please?

[@Parkitloveit]

Happy to see you happy ❤

[@dizzigirl11]

we really are lucky here. WA is the only state i have left to explore & i cant wait

[@jvmalaga007]

‘How many dogs have been that close to Humpback whales?’ 🐾🤯🐾 Cruising in a paddle board in the crystalline waters of Exmouth while totally chillin’ side by side his soulmate, and a pod of migrating Humpback whales??? NONE other than OCCY❣️❣️Stories about Max & Occy, will be shared, dreamed and etched into our collective awareness for time immemorial. M&O, thank you for the LOVE, the BEAUTY, and the privilege of bringing us along this amazing journey 💛💛

[@eileeninmaine333]

I think dogs only have one thing on their bucket list, and you do a lovely job bringing Occy along on your adventures. I'm sure his bucket list is how many times he can see you happy and be riding along!!!

[@MaxandOccy]

Well said Eileen 💛💛

[@oliviaunchained5602]

Laying in bed mentally preparing for my 12 hour shift as a nurse and wishingi was on an inflatable with the whales. Life is so precious and thank you for letting my mind wander and see something so beautiful!! Have a blessed day

[@SonofaBlacksmith]

That was a complete family of 3 oh my God... This is truly beautiful the type of content you bring to us

[@MaxandOccy]

We all got lucky today 🙌🏼

[@highvibe4839]

A m a z i n g ❤

[@zino6310]

BRO ... FOR CERTAIN THAT IS A WORLDS FIRST RECORD OF A DOG TWO FEET FROM A HUMPBACK WHALE,, GAVE ME GOOSEBUMPS 👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️🌊❤️❤️🌊🐕🐕🐕🤣🤣👍👍🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️🐕👍👍👍👍😂🤣🐕❤️👍

[@kirkmackin9860]

This is one of my favorite videos I’ve ever watched on KZbin. How awesome to experience that with your dog!

[@suzisharp132]

A big shout out to Sam for the stellar drone work!!!!! This was a fab video!

[@joycady8325]

No you’re wrong, not an amateur video, more like a PRO! The music, Occy on the front of the board, you’re excitement brought tears to my eyes! This was by far the best video ever. I’m so happy for you Max! Can’t wait for all of your future videos!!!

[@MaxandOccy]

Thank you Joy!! 💛💛

[@skullwan1]

Your happiness is our (your KZbin community) happiness.

[@sianbinnie4896]

Such a breath-taking and emotional experience, and what a superstar is Occy on that paddle board. I think Sam's footage is stellar and definitely could give Spielberg a run for his money. Welcome home.

[@MaxandOccy]

I've passed it on! Samuel Spielberg!! 😂💛

[@Maria.cool63]

Tears of joy seeing those beautiful whales and your joy.

[@NoThanxs]

Love Occy, love your adventures but please get Occy a floaty vest with a bungy cord for the next ocean adventure. He’s priceless and gorgeous and worth a little extra ‘cotton wool’ just incase 💕

[@jmk1962]

I wish Max had worn one too. What if he got hit on the head by the board?

[@melodysteele7243]

Thanks! I struggle with depression for years now and your videos are always uplifting. I love watching you and OCCY, it makes me think of my son and his “best mate” Socks. I wish you both joy.

[@suesims6538]

That brought tears to my eyes, seeing those beautiful creatures and Occy was certainly a STAR ❤❤❤

[@eileenmccarthy7392]

I was just about to say the same thing! The only thing I would add is I really felt Lee's presence. I'm not sure if she was observer or swimming as a sentenient ( sorry for spelling error) being in the form of the beautiful whale.

[@MaxandOccy]

You know you’re the true king when you can still take some limelight away from the whales 👑

[@ericforget5992]

Possibly the the greatest paddle board session of all time.

[@Vanwives]

MISS your face but damn you look good back home in Aussie… cannot wait to see you 💛

[@todddarbyshire7944]

Wow. What a great experience for everyone that day. Not just the whales, but a baby too. That’s so great for you. Thanks for sharing.

[@naomigreig6996]

That's so beautiful!!! Can't believe Occy stays on the board. He just sits there sooo cute ❤

[@MaxandOccy]

He absolutely loves it 😆💛

[@marialouise8380]

The whales made me cry. So so beautiful. What a gift.

[@AlphaLoveFree]

I cried a lot of tears of joy with this one! So many of your videos are very touching, but this one really got to me - between you and Occy, Sam's drone work, the music and editing - all were just so, so wonderful! Thank you so much for being able to convey such a moving experience...truly remarkable!

[@MaxandOccy]

So glad I was able to get across all the emotions I was feeling Karen. Thank you for being a part of it 💛

[@AlphaLoveFree]

@@MaxandOccy I actually didn't read that you also cried tears of joy until after I wrote that I did.. I would not be surprised if there weren't a lot more people like us crying tears of joy, it was so moving to watch! Thank you so much again for being able to share yourself and your world in such a heart feeling way.❤️

[@kiravaughan1426]

I went whale watching 2 years ago and came face to face with a baby humpback whale for several minutes... we just stared at each other, so curious about one another; one of the most special moments of my life. I definitely cried! So glad you got to share a moment with these amazing creatures ❤

[@donnataylor980]

That has to be one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. I think it's a world record for anybody being that close to whales without a boat! I would have been scared. He is the most well-behaved dog I've ever seen. He is so cute and good! Your friend did a wonderful job with the footage. I enjoyed this video very much! see y'all in the next one. Good boy occy

[@MaxandOccy]

So glad I could share it with you Donna! 💛

[@donnataylor980]

@@MaxandOccy it was definitely amazing ! I think Lee might have had a little something something to do with that. There are signs all around us. God is good!

[@lynneevans5362]

Wow... I cried when I saw these 3 whales... just extraordinary... thank you x

[@j3mixa]

Omg.... just omg. Max you have made my day! I have had a horrible year and I have gotten so much strenght and comfort from your videos along the way. This one just over did them all. I'm crying for your losts, crying for my losts, and crying for all those beautiful things this earth has to offer us if we just keep living through all this pain one day at a time. Sun will shine once again, we just have to believe it. Thank you for everything you keep giving! I'm so happy for you that you got to experience this and grateful that you shared it with us all❤ Edit. I have now watched this a couple of more times and I think I will get some sleep now. Tomorrow I will gather all my strenght and go on a trip to spread my fathers ashes into the lake of his life. I'm sure I will fall apart for a moment but I hope to remember you and your amazing whales. Life will go on. It has to.

[@MaxandOccy]

Thank you for such a lovely comment 💛 Sending you love and strength, hope things improve for you soon!

[@830alessandra]

I subscribed your channel during pandemic, feeling lonely and alone. Watching your videos recovered my strength and faith in everything.🙏thank you for inspiring people. Be kind 🙏

[@teganhorsfield8450]

I cried tears of joy seeing those magnificent creatures in your video. Absolutely incredible drone footage, gosh Mother Nature is truly phenomenally beautiful ❤️

[@valeriekelly2910]

Tears and chills. Tears and chills.

[@cici2O]

This is one of the most epic, incredible vanlife KZbin video I have ever seen (and I have seen many). Kudos to you, Occy and Sam's incredible drone work. Occy is such a good adventurer!

[@stacybroussard3097]

Max, Seeing you and Occy on the water was beautiful... But then the Whale Pod family So Close to you both, I was Sobbing Tears Of Joy! What a Beautiful, Blessed Moment in Time that you got to Experience Max... So Incredibly Happy for you... I believe in GOD and I Truly Believe that he put you there in that moment, and All that Majestic, Beautiful , Healing Wonder of his Creation and Grace... The Lord loves you Max, And he has big plans and Blessings for you my friend, And I am here for it... You've suffered and Grieved and are getting stronger every day. Trust in God's Beautiful Plan, Max🙏 He's Got You❤️

[@NatGreenOnline]

Wow Max, there aren't many moments in life like what you experienced on the water with Occy that day. Simply amazing.

[@janetberry1042]

Unbelievable! So majestic! I feel blessed I got to see this on the internet, being there would be a dream like no other.

[@beckyinthebubble]

I grew up on an island so my family and teachers were certain to teach us to fully appreciate how majestic ocean life is. I have been on whale watches on tiny boats but never did I get the full picture you have captured here. The drone footage was exceptional and your reaction was priceless. I love that Occy gets to experience such a full life with you!

[@MaxandOccy]

That sounds like a beautiful way to grow up Becky! We need to protect our marine life for future generations 💛

[@beckyinthebubble]

Absolutely! Keep up the wonderful cinematography!

[@johnnarogers2088]

I cried like a baby when you guys saw the whales

[@monicamarrero5387]

We are crying tears of joy with you Max, thank you for sharing the beauty of Australia with the rest of the world. So glad you could share with Occy that moment with the whales. Thanks Sam for the spectacular drone shot!

[@MaxandOccy]

💛💛💛

[@bonnieteets8194]

WOW.....thank you so much for such a lovely video......breathtaking.....I love your van....perfection in every way. Your furbaby was SO happy to see you.....brought tears to my eyes for I know the love that they bring. Welcome home!

[@illvanessaill4485]

I can’t say it enough.. I’m so happy that you came to Canada and got that Canadian healing 🙏🏻❤️

[@MaxandOccy]

💛💛💛

[@matildaadventurer41]

Making rainbow babies 🎉

[@judyherman1249]

I'm sure being there in person is 100 times better then seeing the video but, thank you so much for taking us along on such a magnificent day. I love seeing whales but I so totally enjoyed seeing the excitement you got to experience even more. Thank you Sam for your amazing shots of them. So happy you had such and awesome time.

[@mazaiah_]

Damn after watching the previous channel and this one for quite a few years now it’s just awesome to see you come out of your shell and fully thrive. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride Max.

[@MaxandOccy]

It's been quite the journey Mazaiah. Thank you for being with me through both the highs and lows 💛

[@morpheuszzz662]

That was INCREDIBLE drone footage, esp. catching them breathing at around 11:43! Amazing. What an experience, esp. with a dog on board. Good for you!

[@kathyanderson1509]

Occy is so blessed to have you in his life 🐕. That was totally breathing to see.

[@MaxandOccy]

Pretty amazing hey Kathy! Thank you 💛

[@rosiegrace9412]

@@MaxandOccy Hi Max I received a message after commenting on you vlog. I think someone has hack your account as they are using a different name. I’ll send a screenshot.

[@debbiedennison]

That you and Occy were able to see those whales up close was simply stunning, even what looked like a baby!

[@68lehman]

Truly Amazing!! Found you on Van Wives, and I am now hooked!! Occy is Beautiful. Wishing Great Times and Travels for you both from North Carolina!

[@jmk1962]

You have a lot of great videos to catch up on. Enjoy. 😁

[@shelleyash4000]

What an experience of a lifetime!

[@davcox100]

What an amazing experience for you and Occy. How beautiful was that to see a family of whales. I also want to say how great your looking Max. After covid and the loss of Lee, you were in such a dark place. But with the support of family and friends, you’ve started planning a future for yourself. I’m so pleased for you. I can’t wait to see what’s next for you Max and of course Occy.

[@MaxandOccy]

Thanks David, really appreciate your support along the way! 💛

[@meganrogers952]

Max and Occy… watching that gave me chills 🐳 you guys make me smile. Hope to see you on the road. Love your Work 😀

[@_Kevo]

Seriously I am excited and HAPPY to see just how happy you seem lately and I literally teared up when you were watching the whales and then how excited you were when talking about the experience right afterwards! I absolutely loved this video and it made my shitty day way better. Keep it up man and I look forward to seeing more of your journey. Your smile and laughter is so God damn contagious, and just what I needed today. Stay you.

[@teresadopeysmum3268]

🇨🇦 Yes! I thought he looked soooo happy also! I think Canada and his attachments here were just what he needed! 🇨🇦

[@MaxandOccy]

Really appreciate that and so glad I could help make your shitty day a little better. Hope things continue to improve for you 💛💛

[@_Kevo]

@@MaxandOccy I really appreciate you. Such a genuine dude and replying to everyone you can as big and busy of a person/channel as you shows just that! From one "Ambulance Driver" to another, keep being you and one day if I visit Australia, I would love to have a coffee with you. Or if you're in the States. Thanks for the motivation to keep on pushing.

[@MshAhmxiO1]

I absolutely love that Occy was on the whale adventure with you. It is heart warming to see you reunited with your dear Occy💕

[@HeldbryanAngel]

Making us cry over here, Max, first thing on a Sunday morning. How moving!! You and Occy, of all dogs and people, deserved to see that.

[@MaxandOccy]

💛💛💛

[@classicclassycluedup8505]

Occy is the star that overhead shot with his tail wagging in big circles was the best

[@CarinaPiersay]

Way to go, Max! The whales 🐋 were breathtaking! So majestic. So gentle.

[@terrikopke5026]

Occy on the surfboard seeing the whale family was pretty fabulous. Glad you are mentally better the loss of Lee devastated me and I never met her. Just went on the journey with you both through Latin America. Some really great sites and experiences traveling through all those countries with the three of you. Loved that your mom got to spend time in Peru with you, Lee and Occy. I keep rewatching videos to see Lee again as I miss her laugh and beautiful smile. So sorry it ended so tragically for you, your family, her family and friends and all of us who felt like she was our best friend also. Take care of yourself and that totally well behaved adorable Occy.

[@violetflame88]

That was so impressive. I would have been a bit terrified to be that close. I have to say that Occy was amazing and under control. So many other dogs would have been barking and pacing. He is such a lovely pooch. Thank you for sharing this incredible footage of your beautiful country and its sacred ocean guardians.

[@meondrone7224]

I’m 56 and have just moved from the UK to Western Australia. Can’t stress it enough ‘keep chasing your dreams’. Life’s short so make the most of it.

[@moniquevelasco20]

Occy is so lucky. That was an amazing experience. The drone shots were perfect. I’m so glad you and Occy are together again. Love and be safe!😘🤗🌼🇻🇪

[@MaxandOccy]

Thank you so much Monique 💛💛

[@critterkarma]

So freakin COOL! Amazing Occy stays so calm, as the whales swim by.

[@heartradiant]

OMG!!!!! What an awesome experience!! And you shared it with us perfectly. Absolutely breathtaking!!❤🐾

[@MaxandOccy]

Incredible 💛💛💛

[@sanne_v]

max's reaction to the whales makes me so happy

[@RavenWillowZ]

What a wonderful homecoming experience! Brilliant job on the drone Sam, you are too modest. So good to see you back with Occy, Max. Thank you for another inspiring video, looking forward to seeing off-grid build tutorials in the future. Your van build videos are how I found you on KZbin originally.

[@MaxandOccy]

The whales really put on a show for all of us!! Thank you for joining the adventure 💛

[@sarahbell1695]

your videos have given me strength in a pretty dark time recently. I loved this video so much; I can only imagine how it felt experiencing it in the flesh. so many tears of joy. thank you max. thank you for the reminder that there still are such beautiful moments in life.

[@AliceinWonderlandzz]

WOW! The experience of a lifetime, with Occ. I was in tears. I'm so happy you shared it with us all. Truly amazing. When you were at your low, finding it hard to get up, if you knew you would experience this moment it would have put it all in perspective. That is a perspective you have shared with us all and I hope it is one that will help anyone struggling with life. The meaning of life is literally to experience, filter and weave the good in life into your consciousness. You do that with such grace, honesty and beauty. Thank you mate.

[@MaxandOccy]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment mate! Really appreciate it 💛

[@saja09able]

I am crying tears of Joy!! Max, you are so blessed. You deserve it! Occy is amazing! I love the love between you and Occy! God bless you.❤️

[@dianalowry3558]

Seeing you and Occy with the whales, inspires me to want to keep chasing my dreams! What an amazing unforgettable experience and awesome footage by Sam. No words except to say I’m sure being so close to those whales was exhilarating! Occy was so well behaved too. Loved seeing him barking at the drone in the sky. 😂

[@MaxandOccy]

Yes keep chasing those dreams! 💛 It was an amazing experience, thanks for watching!

[@Suprachiasmatic]

Max, this is your best video yet. I cried along with you when the whales appeared. And I thought about how much of the goodness that the world has to offer that Occy has seen in his life. He’s such a lucky guy.

[@jmk1962]

Wowsers that was EPIC, amazing footage and having the drone shots to see how close the whales were to you was AH-MA-ZING. Well done Sam. That was truly awesome and a great welcome back home to Australia. It's great to see how refreshed you are after meeting up with your buds in Canada and seeing their cabins. So nice to see you looking genuinely happy after all you've been through. Can't wait to see more of western Australia and more of Occy of course. 😁🐶🐾

[@MaxandOccy]

Sam crushed it!! Thank you 💛💛

[@melonydever]

WOW!! I had chills watching the footage of your whale encounter. Incredible!!!

[@Its_me--Boo_Radley]

That had to be your most thrilling video ever! And kudos to Sam ... he did an amazing job capturing those beautiful creatures. Looking forward to your new off-grid cabin adventure. I can't wait to see what you have planned--but I just know it will be amazing.

[@MaxandOccy]

So glad you enjoyed it Ann!! 💛💛

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

Occy Occy occy oui oui oui … there is no better traveling companion than Occy. He has built one hell of an excellent list of experiences

[@vickispong1371]

Omg! 😲 wow Max and Occy, what an extraordinary experience you two had. Mother nature, yet again, so stunning. Take care.

[@tropicalsuitcase3534]

Wow! Your happiness is bursting the screen and so contagious! So stoke for your that you got to see the whales with Occy! Thanks for sharing your experience, truly a beautiful video.

[@stacey__withanE]

Your content continues to outdo itself, Max! This was INCREDIBLE, and I can't wait to see you build your off grid life!!

[@MaxandOccy]

Appreciate that Stacey!! 💛

[@kathyd8958]

So beautiful! I had tears in my eyes seeing the family of whales. What an incredible experience being so close to them. This is why I enjoy your videos so much! It is so different from my life in the USA - midwest. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us all!

[@leannemeissner6344]

Another day - you slayed with this video! Max - so well done - perfecting the art of evoking emotion. Just beautiful! Thank you for highlighting the music - I always plug the songs into KZbin and inevitably add them to my playlist. You give these artists such a gorgeous platform by accompanying the music with your hard-won shots. Way love "Elephants" by Riley Pearce and "You're My Home Now" by The Coast! Thank-you for the inspiring start to my day!

[@jennifermclaren7633]

That was so beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes to see those beautiful creatures out there.

[@marciadarby3]

What an amazing experience! I’m so happy for you and Occy.

[@MaxandOccy]

Thanks Marcia! 💛

[@jknott123]

Canada did you good! You look happier and healthier than ever!! Great things await you!!

[@---BAM---]

You love for Occy is the sweetest. What a lucky doggie to be able to travel with you in your home on wheels. Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful experience with us.

[@MaxandOccy]

I feel so lucky too 💛 Thankyou!

[@bumbygrl]

He did amazing on the drone....that was an amazing view to have of yourself for memories..

[@SweetandSunny]

The whales, how amazing! Occy looks like he had a great time while you were in Canada. Super excited to see the next chapter. ❤️

[@MaxandOccy]

Hands down one of the most awe inspiring moments of my life 🙌🏼💛 Thank you for joining us for the ride!

[@IreneBBT]

Seeing you with Occy makes me miss my Australian shepherd, Captain, who passed away last year. I love how you bring him with you on your adventures, keep on doing what you’re doing, your videos are awesome! 😊

[@fionabrown3428]

Wow! Just Wow! So glad you and Occy had this amazing experience & that you were able to share it with us! 🌊🐳🐳🐳🌊😍💙

[@kiwigirljacks]

Drone footage was epic! I’m terrified of the water and things in it, but can appreciate the magnificence of it. 🙌

[@JitsIntoTheSunset]

This video made me emotional to watch! 😭 🐋 You and Occy got so so close to the whales!! What an absolute dream come true and a meaningful experience to share. This would have been the best day of my life too. Hands down!✨ Thank you as always for taking us with you, we know the hard work that goes behind the scenes to be able to tell and share the story of your adventures in this way. And Sam, what a legend. Drone pilot extraordinaire!! 🎉 See you next week, Max 💛 xx Tania

[@bobeden5496]

Thank you, Max! I love you & your videos! Please keep them coming!

[@youtooaromatherapyyoga2991]

SAM!! Big shout out to him for that INCREDIBLE drone footage! Cried like a baby at these gorgeous creatures. So amazing to see the Whale sharks too. Used to see them in Ireland when I lived on the west coast there. Not so many whales sightings here in Spain but I'm hoping that will change in the future. Love you and your content xx

[@raquelm_edicine]

Oh, Max, your videos are, time after time, beautiful to see... natural cinematographic beauties. Thank you!!

[@erinsylovesthemountains4046]

Occy is an absolute LEGEND! The whale footage was utterly amazing. What a beautiful way to start my Sunday morning in the states. Thank you, as always, for your beautiful videos, Max.

[@MaxandOccy]

100% 💛💛

[@Brvfan2012]

I saved this video. Gives me chills to watch and I love it. Just recently found you and I am so happy I did. Thank you for uplifting me.

[@Home-mr7nj]

Thank you for sharing such an awe inspiring, once in a lifetime moment! It truly felt like we we're there with you...the beauty of it all bought tears to my eyes. Wishing you and Occy all the best for your future travels.

[@MaxandOccy]

Thank you so much Loz 💛💛

[@TempyBuilds]

Those whales where so beautiful , they even had a little baby, that made my very dull and cold morning just magic , Thank you , you wonderful human and thank you little Occy , you sweetest of buddies

[@catrionaconn4597]

I've got to say that your videos (and still shots) of the Australian outback of late have been just stunning Max. I am so happy for you as I know the journey you have been on this last few years has been tricky....all that work on yourself is paying off and you seem genuinely content . Wish you nothing but the best for the future and thanks for making me dream big for my own future x And Sam, that drone footage of the family was amazing!

[@MaxandOccy]

Really appreciate that Catriona!! Life has bene good to me lately and I am here for it 💛

[@leanavine]

My dog was that close to whales in the Sea of Cortez, she hung over the side of our boat and barked at them!

[@diamondsanddenim4180]

What an awesome experience for you and Occy ! Thank you for taking the world on all your adventures 🐋🐳

[@MaxandOccy]

Best adventure buddy ever 💛💛

[@TGormania]

Tears started when the whales breached. Amazing. I am located in eastern Canada and my son moved to eastern Australia in April of this year. I was just video chatting with him this morning and his plan is to head to western Australia in the new year. He bought a 'ute' and is getting a top tent for it. Since my kids were young I have always told them to get out there and experience life.

[@MrLebro11]

WOAH!!! What an EPIC encounter with whales. Holy crap!! Occy was such a good boy❤️ Super excited for your adventure next year.

[@elainemcintyre4407]

Good to see you back home safe & sound. Loved the new video ,with all this rain Australia is getting,your spilt beans will be sprouting up in the most unusual places! Such courage ,you & Occy floating around looking for Wales in the ocean. Bye for now stay safe Elaine.

[@jasonbuker76]

Phenomenal!!! So happy for you guys. Seriously an experience of a lifetime .

[@majbrat]

Omg the whale encounter was epic and your music choice was awesome. What a great moment!!!

[@machambers00]

Awesome vlog! Sam did an amazing job with the drone footage. What a fantastic experience for best mates! Love! 💙

[@gabriellemasse6342]

Holy shit!!!! I couldn't even wait to finish the video to comment on this to THANK YOU for sharing with us and allowing us to be part of such an incredible moment. It had me in goosebumps and tearing up, what a special moment with your BFF Occy! Amazing!