The Worst Journey Home…

[@canadiangirl]

My husband was diagnosed with Grade 4 Glioblastoma while we were in England visiting family and friends. Our flight home for treatment was the worse trip home ever. When things are taken out of our hands we we have to be so flexible. It is now 11 months later. My husband is bedridden and in Palliative Care. I wish all I had to worry about was not making it for dinner. I do enjoy your adventures! You do make me laugh and I thank you for that. I am on my 4th dining table at home. I finally settled on a round one that seats 10 so my entire family can eat ,and see each other . I love the conversation across the table . This table took us three trips to get it and the chairs home. I just wish my husband could enjoy sitting at it and laughing with our family!

[@ellenhaselman5020]

It's definitely a very difficult and trying time for you and your Family may you all find the strength to endure this reality ❤

[@r.h.4567]

I am sorry to hear about your husband's diagnosis. I lost my mother to that horrible cancer 7 years ago. I am praying for healing, strength, protection and peace over you and your husband and family in Jesus' name.

[@c.h1965]

I'm sorry your husband is going through that & I'm sorry your family has to endure the sadness it brings. I lost my husband from cancer 8 yrs ago I still set his place at the table, the loss doesn't get any easier you just learn to live a new normal. I wish you all the strength to cope. 💛💐

[@TheChateauDiaries]

I’m so sorry to hear that you and your husband are going through this. We’re sending you all our love and thinking of you ❤️

[@tiffcat1100]

❤️💜❤️

[@JudithBisson]

My sister in-law always says” god is delaying you for a reason, mostly to protect you”! ❤🙏🥂

[@trustmemysonisadoctor8479]

When ever I get delayed I thank God for for slowing me down and keeping me safe.

[@ThatsJustPeechy]

You are absolutely correct!!!!!

[@sallysampson628]

Better late than never!!

[@barbflood]

This is turning into a pantomime, so over the top reactions!😱

[@winterhomestead]

This is always my thought too

[@elisabethhopson5639]

I think the worst drive home was the one without Lancelot. 💔

[@suemount6042]

That was truly awful

[@CKLee-rs4kl]

Philip's comment after you said, "Can you believe we've been in this van for 12 hours?" was priceless! This is when we learn the value of deep breathing and letting it all go.

[@LoriF25403]

Never stress over something you have no control over. It's not a life or death situation

[@yvonnelast2550]

@@LoriF25403 Just my sentiment. I wonder why, Philip is saying about the height of the van. Which way did they go when they were going to UK

[@kellyhawes9293]

Usually when you stay calmer, things just flow better anyway 😊

[@AtlantaGarden]

First World problems...

[@denisevincent4050]

Right? Nothing on fire, nobody dying. Take some deep breaths, be assured that you've cultivated a competent staff at Lalande.

[@valerielester7210]

It certainly sounded and looked like it was! Kinda pissed!

[@sweetsweetcandy3889]

Next time, don't stress, just offer a midnight drink and snack with the guests and explain the situation. Rational normal people will understand.

[@drusabs]

I would be stressing over bathroom locations

[@CarolChillsCasually]

@@drusabs dude my thoughts the whole time as well 😅

[@skdoremi6666]

Eurostar have toilets, there r also disabled toilets.

[@drusabs]

@skdoremi6666 if you are not in on the train thingy but waiting for hours in line not sure how you could use anything

[@YM-rt1jy]

@@skdoremi6666 They were not in the Eurostar train but in the EuroTunnel Le Shuttle for vehicles. Toilets are at the terminals. Anyway, it takes only 35 minutes to cross the channel.

[@nancycowan6109]

I seriously would have given in to it and just relaxed all of the way home. There is always breakfast.

[@ntakovacj3644]

They didn't give the reason but as i said above, the guests may consider dinner with the two of them part of the Lalande experience -- maybe Stephanie can fill us in on that?

[@nancycowan6109]

@@ntakovacj3644 That is most likely right, but yikes, high anxiety!!

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

I thought this too, but then remembered they don't usually eat breakfast with the guests. But as a morning person, I know which I'd prefer as a guest.

[@nancycowan6109]

@@amyschneidhorst1384 I’m not a morning person and quite frankly, I’d love to have one of Marie’s dinners. ❤️

[@sonnykat462]

As long as your guests don't go hungry, that's the only important thing. They're well taken care of by wonderful Marie, Natie, Amaury, Hani and others, so what will be, will be.

[@josephinewills8647]

Stephanie, There are Some Things in Life You Can’t Change, Flight Delays, Train Bus & Taxi Delays, Don’t Stress , You Can’t Un Control Anything that your Not In Control of , 👌👌👍👍💕

[@jefflawrentz1624]

I’m sorry that was such a frustrating journey home but glad you all got there safely !

[@marykempski3986]

Nothing worse than those unexpected travel hiccups. So glad you made it for dinner. Sweet dreams. ❤

[@valerielester7210]

LololoI, I about died laughing when you said "My stress level us rising, I'm turning into my mother". I've said it to many times to count!

[@wendymorrison5803]

Nattie and Amaury as stand in chatelaines is perfect. A carpenter and his bride, the glamour level is still very high.

[@rachellehenderson4201]

Seriously what a drama about nothing.

[@Lea-bw9wj]

I liked Philip's idea of Nattie dressing up as him and Amaury as Stephanie 🤣

[@sandicarpenter2658]

@@rachellehenderson4201 were you on the journey then?😑

[@anabelavandenheuvel480]

Amaury, is known in South Africa as a joiner, a very specialised profession and a very beautiful one. My late uncle was a joiner and he made me the most beautiful would tray that I will cherish until I die. I also made me a small wooden box for my rare collection of silver spoons from all over Europe. I wish I had learned from him the art. Amaury panelling is a real work of art and I would not mind to have a piece framed in my house. I am a romantic at heart 😊

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

I'd prefer an on time dinner with Amaury and Nati over waiting endlessly for a late dinner with Stephany and Philip. Nothingpersonal, just waiting to eat ruins the meal for me.

[@sherykirby2714]

My heart dropped! I’m glad it was only a travel issue.

[@sheilaghk6350]

Interminable just means taking forever.

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

Slow drives with gridlock are the worst. Glad you made it back. ❤

[@ChrisTaylor-z6i]

so nice to see that you care about making an appearance to be with your guests..happy you arrived home safely..the table will be lovely cant wait to see what Phillip does with it~

[@itsdeanya]

I'm sure you were so happy to see that rainbow at that point of the journey. That feeling changing over from trying to get back and do a favor for the guests, to just hoping that you get home and are able to have some dinner. Impactful video, great editing as always. Love Marie's dishes and yummy looking pie.

[@jillychandler]

I really do not know how you do it, you three! All that travelling, and all that waiting, to get back in time for dinner with your guests! Truly amazing, plus you sent us all this video. Thank you for all your hard work, and now you three need a well earned rest! Blessings from Jilly & Madge, from West Devon, where we are girding our loins for bad weather to come! Yke! xxx

[@HappyTX20]

I’m so sorry yall had a rough trip home. That’s so frustrating. Thankful you made it back safely. God bless

[@deacjansp2]

In my many years of watching The Chateau Diaries, I have never seen Phillip so agitated as he was during this delay. Nice to know you have your moments like the rest of us. I hope you had a wonderful night’s rest after all that!

[@infiniteinnocence]

Hm, interesting. I did not pick up on Philip being agitated. He seemed pretty chill and a good sport to me. If anything if was probably tired. Sitting in the driver's seat for 12 hours is kind of brutal. But he seemed fine. I really don't think it's possible to convey the nuances of emotion in a vlog

[@Scolie-z3m]

Glad you arrived home safe and sound .

[@michaelt8727]

I can certainly empathize with your level of maximum frustration at the travel holdup. At least you weren’t arriving at the cruise pier as your ship was pulling away from the dock or at the airport boarding gate as your plane backed away from the jetway! Anyway, I’m sure your guests would have forgiven you no matter how late your arrival. Just glad to see you home safely and getting a good night’s rest.

[@LaReynedEpee]

Some might not forgive, if they travelled a long way to have the specific thing they paid for, dinner with the owner...

[@saundrasmith9040]

You put in some LONG days Stephanie!!

[@valerielester7210]

I thought her mother or Percy were in mortal danger!

[@jennistevenson796]

Philip, two hands on the steering wheel ! Or at least one, please xx

[@pamkullman8839]

I hate nothing more than having to sit trapped in your car due to circumstance you can not control.. at least it was not freezing cold or blazing hot

[@Seth-gd4mz]

I rarely criticize but schedule could have been better arrangements made ahead either miss the Guests Dinner, go when a Guest Dinner is not planned or probably just as expensive as traveling an overnight stay renting a van gasoline... Have the Table Delivered? As many said the Title of Today's video was not the best choice I honestly thought something Bad had happened to your Family. Glad all is well and you arrived home safely.

[@lizarce272]

Why the tragedy if you can’t make it? Life goes on with or without you right? Doesn’t Amaury and Natty act as hosts when you aren’t home?

[@missmartylynn]

I understand your GPS pain. Writing to you from the "land of the great google" we generally pick a destination that we know is not on the route it's choosing, for example a closer town on route we do want. Then when we arrive there, we reroute to our final destination. Sometimes, however, you can just tap on the map route you do want and it will reroute. Doesn't always always work, which is why I suggested the other idea first. Bon chance! Glad you got home in one piece.

[@rickyt3961]

Thank you Stephanie! 🏰 what an exciting road trip. Thumbs up to Philip for all the hours behind the wheel 🛣️🚐

[@waynesmith3908]

That is a House Elf, definitely Not Doggie.

[@predatornz.5493]

Pleased it all worked out but , hell 12 hours is a very long time to be travel in a Van . See u on Sunday Night night . 🥰🥰

[@janegendreau6595]

The three of you triumphed, Stephanie, Philip & Galahad!! Glad you're home safely!! 🇺🇸

[@mavep2855]

Quite the journey! All is well that end well and your excellent staff and friends did a fine job in your absence. Rest well Stephanie and Philip. 🇨🇦❤️

[@GRANDIPRTradeMarkAcceleartor]

God I hate when the SatNav or GPS is insisting on taking me somewhere that's either blocked or whatever, like you with that tunnel. Glad to see you got your way and got away from that tunnel....

[@weim2004]

Geez, I thought the new puppy died or something. Went to read the comments first. Didn't expect this channel to fall to the level of click bait, I mean, we all are here and can't wait for any new episodes, even though personally I only have a chance to watch them while washing dishes, but always looking forward. No need to fall to that level. Thank you.

[@paulinewilson613]

WHAT a stressful trip home you had, glad you arrived safely in time for the main course, Marie is an absolute star with the meals she prepares, they always look sensational and 5 star, well done Marie xxx

[@judithdesrosiers-qm9wt]

I hadn't seen my husband for five years,his plane was diverted,and our early morning meeting turned into midnight,him scrounging a lift!

[@lindaprefontaine3948]

You made it! All is well. ❤

[@ScottBurbridge-m2j]

blessings you made it back to the chateau safely and for dinner. the journey vlog was beautiful to view.

[@p_embo]

So sorry for the longest delay Stephanie and Philip, but zI couldn't stop laughing when you really became your mother by getting upset with Philip 😂😂❤❤❤

[@1231ms54]

Glad you finally made it safe. The country side was beautiful.

[@graceontheyork1424]

Question did you make your guests eat at 11pm?😮

[@LULC0759]

They held up dinner so they could be there. That’s a late meal. Seems everyone is a night owl there.

[@michellejames7650]

next time don't stress, i would not have been happy has a guest eating late. your guest would have seen you in the morning. xxx

[@humlanb3948]

Why do people feel the need to foster adult people in the chat? I am just happy to follow their adventures. They just want to give their guests the right experience and to interact with them. You don't want to let your guests down. Good on them! 😊 Love all at the chateau and that they let us be a small part of their lives. Hugs from Sweden. 🤗

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

Well done Phillip great driving. 😊 They made it 😂🎉

[@JohannaVeerenhuis]

Wow, that was quite a journey with a lot of hiccups, but I’m glad it was still not the worst journey ever… Thank you for taking us with you! 🫶💞🫶

[@matthewhannagan8171]

I guess Brexit is responsible for the tunnel delay, and the two-meter high tunnel can only be the double-decker A86 which is a nightmare to by-pass. I felt your pain…

[@mariaflorian5300]

Things happen when traveling….. please do do not get so stressed just about getting late for dinner!

[@sandicarpenter2658]

it was seeing the guests more than the dinner itself.....that is the business.....

[@claiferr8643]

Poor little dog he looks exhausted!;!!!

[@kirsten4887]

delays on tunnel would’ve sufficed as a thumbnail

[@carolinerimmer1362]

Koala hugs everyone from Adelaide South Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️🐨

[@JoyceHunt-q8x]

Im 😊in Adelaide too,nice to “see” you

[@susanedwards4209]

As we say 💩 happens, no need to stress about it I’m sure the guest would have understood if you didn’t get there it’s only one meal xx

[@marciadynes7628]

Not to stress everything always works out the guests would understand life is too short to waste on fretting you have great staff that can handle every thing ! No need to get the blood pressure up ! Enjoy everyday as they go by so quickly speaking from experience ! As turning 70 next week not sure how that Happened! 😀😍

[@Julia-rx1yh5uv8m]

Marcia! 💐🥂🎂🎁🎇

[@saradastrickman6406]

Why is it such a big deal if they miss a guest dinner? (they dont overcharge for there stays) Is that the only time the guests see Stephanie & Phillip?

[@mireille4751]

It is understandable that they didn’t want to disappoint the guests. Dinner with the guests is also an appointment, a show and a meeting. It is rude to turn up late. The guests are looking forward to chatting with Stephanie and Philip because they are celebrities. This what they have paid for. When you buy a ticket for a play or an opera you are disappointed if the two main actors are not showing up.

[@kathymark8057]

@@mireille4751 Stephanie and Philip should have left a day earlier to be sure they would not be " rude and turn up late". When I need to be somewhere I plan ahead and take into consideration travel plans may not go soothly.

[@saradastrickman6406]

@mireille4751 For me that's Utterly beside the point - being in/at a Chateau is the point!

[@saradastrickman6406]

@mireille4751 I'm not paying to see a celebrity- Stephanie & Phillip aren't celebrities in my eyes.

[@mamapeck8094]

Are the guest dinners always that late? I’d need a nap and a snack before

[@skdoremi6666]

Not always but dinner time is at late hours of the day in france, from 8pm to much later.

[@YM-rt1jy]

@@skdoremi6666 Absolutely not. Diners in France are at around 7pm. Sometimes at 8pm in special occasions.

[@mireille4751]

@@YM-rt1jyYour statements should perhaps not be too imperative. I am sorry to tell you that, being French living in France in Paris, I don’t know anybody who has dinner at 7 p.m. except children. We must live in different places.

[@lala-ct9ir]

@@mireille4751 You dine at 9:30 - 10 pm?

[@LaurenGlass-i7x]

In the US RV owners use the same product made by Garmin that you use for large vehicles so you don’t get sent through tunnels and roads that are not made for the vehicle. My son in law bought an RV and decided to go through Atlanta , Georgia to get to Chattanooga , Tennessee . Luckily there was some road construction and they didn’t get to the tunnel in bumper to bumper traffic . They bought that gps and learned where not to drive.

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

The title freaked me out, because Mummy and Percy are elderly, and the last time you'd lost Lancelot.

[@infiniteinnocence]

I'm sure they stay in touch with Isobel and Percy in real time and that they don't get all their updates from the videos. I'm sure if there was a true emergency Isobel and Percy would know first, and definitely before us youtube folks watching😂

[@lala-ct9ir]

Yes, I also thought it would be something much worse than this.

[@Ldyrev1]

The title made me think something terrible had happened to your mom. Scared me terribly I couldn't watch.

[@kimkerley4218]

If that’s all I had to stress so much about I would be gitty! Sorry dear but so true! 😊

[@beaniecat1980]

My biggest concern would be, is there a place to pee if you are waiting that long?! I hate waiting in traffic. The Gentelman in Moscow is a great book and movie. Good way to pass the time.

[@ericstrunk4891]

I think you look pretty good without the makeup . I'm almost jealous of Philip I had long hair four years and now it shaved off so I can try and look more professional for a job. God bless everyone

[@LULC0759]

10pm for the main course. Goodness that’s late.

[@sharonlomas4625]

I think people in Europe eat later, so probably normal.

[@wiggy3333]

@@sharonlomas4625the guest are quite often Americans or UK. Listen to their accents.

[@BernardDauphinais]

@@wiggy3333 When in Rome ...

[@wiggy3333]

@@BernardDauphinais answer Sharon.

[@sharonlomas3720]

@@wiggy3333I’m Australian and we eat early but if I’m visiting a home in Europe I eat when they do.

[@leannequinn3346]

There was one positive in this video. Wow the pretty lights on the outside of your Chateau. My favourite colours. It looks like a princess castle. 💕👸🏰

[@heidikortman2534]

The only way to have fun with the numbers 1411, is to make a LaLande cologne from the blossoms from the gardens.

[@dmbalsam]

The worst journey is having your car demolished by a truck and spending 12 hours in the hospital. Fortunately, God was with us and we only have minor injuries.

[@bubashalom8274]

Happy for you both!

[@elainedreamies7380]

Thank God they were all ok

[@mariagillinson8527]

Happy everyone’s safe and back home

[@hermannvdmerwe1375]

where do i begin………….

[@loulabelle4889]

i bet it would have been cheaper to have the table delivered there are plenty of "man with a van" who no doubt does this back and forward to Spain & France. As someone has already said there are lots of people who do a 12 hour day with stop go commuting on motorways plus go home to do housework and get meals for their families. Moral don't plan trips away when you have guests coming aren't they more important?

[@modamus]

I had a day like that today, too. I agree. When you are in the thick of it, it's hard not to get down. I'm so glad alls well that ends well. It is for me, too. ❤

[@dorienbrockhoff2727]

I so get the frustration of navigation devices. We have a caravan and wish we could add that to our routeplanner. It gives a more accurate estimation of arrival and will avoid tiny streets in rural villages.

[@kasisatya5448]

May i suggest (if you have not thought of this) to always pack a little go bag for your dog, with some food, extra leash, harness etc., just in case you get really stuck somewhere at least you can be assured your pup will be ok. Can't believe what some comments are saying that you would lose your B&B status if you miss 1 dinner as host? Show me the law for that.

[@cmhf5776]

Stephanie's B&B is set up as a chamber d'hôtes offering a table d'hôtes to guests. The French rules and regulations regarding this are very clear about the host having to be there to eat with guests. You'll be happy to find the many rules online, as we're not allowed to post links here. Dick and Angel Strawbridge operated their château the same way. 😊 I loved their show too! Great idea about the go bag for little Galahad. ❤

[@rayscott2611]

Sorry your late. I know exactly how you feel. Got held up in Paris which made me late for a surprise 50th that I organised. To top it off somewhere over the rainbow.😊

[@sandys1469]

Marie's good& balancing hands❤

But think of that lovely table in the back, quite an adventure.

[@gailgoldys8010]

Glad you made it home safely Sleep tight

[@jeanhawken4482]

Having travelled in the tunnel. The waiting on a hot tarmac and then in the train itself is not good. I did not realise how tight spaces could double my stress levels. Funny now but.

[@cherylclark5975]

What a pain in the proverbial Steph…..thank goodness for our phones and iPads etc to help with the waiting..at least you didn’t have to play “ I spy with my little eye” a thousand times😆😆 Thankyou 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@marihart-qbc]

C'est la vie......🚅🚘⏲️🕰️ Avec parfois beaucoup de temps perdu 🙄. Heureusement rien de grave en bout de course 😊 À bientôt pour un jour meilleur 🎈 merci de nous faire voyager à vos côtés

[@gwenfloyd8942]

In America we have a “truckers” app that we used RVing and it gave you height clearance routes. Not sure if it’s intentional nor do I remember the name but it might be a lead.

[@marihart-qbc]

Chacun a droit à ses moments de frustration et toute la douleur du monde n'y changera rien 🌈 À dimanche!

[@elisaesskew6954]

Stephanie, I'm spending the night with my 2yr old Granddaughter while her mommy and daddy go to a party. Everytime you came on the screen she blew you kisses💋🩷 Love from Evie Grace and Nannah in Alabama USA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MB-mw2eb]

I think it’s really sweet that you both care so much to be there for the dinner.

[@ivanfairweather6049]

Google navigation is not designed for commercial vehicles. You need a specific app or stand alone GPS device to avoid hazards.

[@maggieclendenin6740]

What's wrong with turning into your mother?? Lol. I adore Isabel she is just like our Mom.....Therese. You made me laugh because I so understand that emotion! Great video..❤

[@missmartylynn]

Stephanie, you have all your mother's very best traits and I imagine the best of your dad's.

[@isabellejarvis7805]

I adore her too!

[@clarefoskett9959]

What a crap journey. I'm relieved to hear of your safe return xxx😊

[@CarolChillsCasually]

Oh that pie looks so good!!

[@catherinefromchristchurchn6508]

That was an endurance event, but perhaps not quite as bad as getting stuck in China, alone, with no translations? I'm glad you got back in time for main and dessert. And that Philip noticed the tunnel height in time.

[@bobbiejay2085]

I bet the guests were hungry.

[@nonnasibilia5874]

Home in time and a commercial! Brava!!! I love how positive you both are even trying to have fun during the delay...... I pray i can find an easy going partner like that. I sadly have always picked angry narcissists all my life. But now at 51 I know exactly what i want and I'll be alone until i find him or stay alone. I love your relationship!! ❤❤❤

[@sharon9399]

I loved the menu that Marie did on this vlog. Yum🥂

[@karenschlyter5748]

If I was a guest at your chateau being fed dinner at 9:00 pm I would have filled up on wine and been too drunk to care if you or Phillip were there at all 😜

[@janinebarron2691]

lol me too

[@LIRTC91]

Seriously, dinner at 9pm? ridiculous im in bed by 9:30

[@maria3845]

If you go to Europe they eat dinner late. For example in Spain you eat dinner at 10:00 pm .. in Italy they have the big meal at noon and eat a light dinner 🍽️

[@karenschlyter5748]

@@maria3845ya thats true, I forgot about this….still would be imbibing in the fabulous french wine

[@bobbiejay2085]

@maria3845 dinners at the chateau are at a time they have chosen and the guests know this. I think it was wrong to delay the guests. They could have joined them after dinner for drinks.

[@kimyorke5554]

For gods sake!!! It’s a train delay

[@elainekoska4007]

I love to see Marie every day!

[@mparker6823]

Steph, I think time has eased the memory of how awful your truly worst trip was...the one where you didn't know if you'd make it home from Vietnam before France's Border's closed when Covid suddenly hit...

[@DawnAtkins-s8b]

Why do you go through Paris? We pass Limoges by going Rouen, Chartres and pick up the autoroute north of Orleans. Much less stress.

[@kimberlyllamas5804]

His ears are the cutest