The Adventure begins | VAN LIFE | FRANCE & BELGIUM | Le Shuttle [Ep 139]

[@exsubmariner]

Big respect for the French for remembering the lads who gave their today for our tomorrow ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

[@lunevalleyparanormal]

And the Belgians

[@janwaller3585]

I’m glad you’re teaming up with another traveler. Safe travels ❤️

[@lovelyskull3483]

Wonderful adventures ahead. Thank you for taking me along. Bonny is such a good girl.

[@watersrising8044]

Love your adventures by water and land. I am enjoying the glimpse of Belgium as my mother was born and raised there and my father fought in the Ardennes, and I, sadly, will never get to see it. How moving that Belgium continues to honor those who fell in her defense.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It was wonderful that last post, made my hairs stand on end 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@PhilipPress-l8m]

Two bigins, and the dogs. Heehee! Thanks for the joy you always share. XOXO

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

🤣🤣

[@karenjaques3937]

So so sweet to be able to join in your excellent adventure. I miss many friends I had in England and you help me to fill that void. All my relatives are now gone from my own adventures but I feel like Europe is still with me. The fallen are never left behind, Christmas still stirs the soul and adventurous lady pirates help curb the defeated spirit. Lots of love❤ and best wishes from a winter storm in Arizona 🇺🇸. Have a wonderful time. ❤ from Blue Moon Barn.

[@GregPodster133]

🫶🫶🫶🫶❤️❤️❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you ☺️

[@umbertoyltp]

Just wetting the lips with glühwein, what an exciting adventure! I am impressed Heidi❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@MadBeeRC]

Love your videos Heidi you are a delight! My wife and l look forward to every vid and so well balanced between fun and educational you are a star! Have fun stay safe you two and we look forward to next weeks vid/adventure! Cheers James and Shelly xx.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😄🏴‍☠️😂

[@swirlgalaxy]

Howdy Heidi!!! Safe travels & have a grand time on your of your life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big hugs from Kenny Ohio USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@PoliticalRegality]

It is VERY important to remember the Fallen. Young men 17 to mid 20s who gave their lives. It makes me cry when I think about them. May they be blessed and remembered eternally. They were just young lads. 💖

[@carriewoodburry8923]

Weee! Thanks for taking us along.

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

I am so glad you are taking us with you on your adventure. Was missing you already. I am so impressed that you have got everything planned to a tee. Bon Voyage…….it will be a great experience and now we cab be with you. Whoopee!!!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much!

[@terencechapman8006]

Have a great time Heidi and Bonny thanks for letting us follow your journey 😊😊😊

[@Glyn001]

Stay save lovely I miss you already 👍👍👍

[@sarahwakelin9248]

Again, this is not just a great fun watch, but it's packed with such useful information. I'd forgotten Bonny was French 😂......what a fantastic life you are giving that girl, I love to watch her taking everything in ❤

[@MaryannDeming]

How wonderful to be able to travel with you and Bonny. Christmas market how awesome. thank you for sharing..

[@jayoneill1533]

Brilliant episode ladies! This is going to be a grand adventure.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@juditharcher1481]

Wonderful video!! Can't wait for the next one----stay safe! xx 🙂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ellencaswick3131]

Admire you ladies for doing this van trip and thanks for taking us along. Took the day off for new breaks today and got to watch you early today 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🏴‍☠️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@PoliticalRegality]

Love this! 💘💝💖💗💓❤ All the hearts for this!

[@groutmanalan5156]

Heidi hi, and Bonny & Sandra. Another great vlog.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@lucillecash3046]

❤ what an exciting adventure with your best friend. Quite emotional seeing the WWII scenes at Dunkirk and in Belgium. Looking forward to next weeks episode on your European travels.

[@franktuckwell196]

Great to see you all having fun on Le Continent, take care.

[@stanholt684]

I'm loving this tour through history. Keep it up. The French music was great. Big cannons, eh?? Thanks so much for taking us along this ride

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Stan 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

[@bethwiles8214]

Fabulous, enjoyed watching Heidi. Can’t wait for more

[@garylydement5020]

Last post always tears me up😢

[@williamoconnell4696]

I love this video Heidi thank you for sharing your life and your friend. Safe travels ♥️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄

[@davidcragg2550]

Glad your having a great time stay safe xx

[@patf167]

Hi just started watching your videos keep it up , they fantastic

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄❤️🏴‍☠️

[@garyheap3780]

Good luck and safe travels. Wow, Bonnie was so good with all those dogs at Dover. Well done with all the training to get her to that stage. Shame its so cold here in France for your trip.

[@mikef5189]

Wait, wait... hear me out! Doggin'... In a van... In a train... Under the sea. 🤷‍♂️ Love your vids!

[@clarkindee]

Wonderful! Love love love it. I've always wondered what the channel tunnel was like. You guys are amazing!

[@dancallaghan3314]

Get a couple of portable radios, walkie-talkie style that way it’s easy communications between you and Sandra while driving or just van to van communicating. There cheap and can also be used on your boats

[@cotcottage2788]

We're both watching this on a phone in Belgium

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

🤣🤣

[@karenhellmann7707]

You tend to forget how young those guys were back then, moving thx for reminding us

[@suebt8794]

Brilliant stuff xx just the job for our post Christmas blues x

[@dingnextstop]

Great to see you, Bonny and friend enjoying yourselves Heidi, I drove Tour Coaches through Europe in the 1980’s covering Franc, Holland, Germany, Austria and Italy, I know what it feels like to drive a R/H steered vehicle on the other side of the road! and I had 45 passengers 😂…I did that for 5 years and loved every minute. Be safe 👍🏻

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you, you too 😄🏴‍☠️

[@StevesRepairs]

Thanks Lovely Heidi and little Bonny for taking us along on the first leg of this fantastic adventure over to Europe. Take care and all the best. Stevie ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you xx

[@nigelmorgan3449]

Heidi and Bonny have a cracking holiday

[@AngelaJames-x7h]

Thank you both for sharing your fab adventure💞, The last post was emotional eh!🌄 . Glad the pooches are having a blast as well🐕🦮🦮. Looking forward to your next video. 😊 Mostly have a fabulous time 👭🐕🦮🦮

[@loraineh59]

Brilliant vlog as always....thanks for sharing xxxxx you take care xxx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you, you too 😄❤️🏴‍☠️

[@susanhill9166]

Hi to you both, i love your friends hat. Have fun Heidi, love 💕 and kisses 😘😘😘 to Bonnie ❤❤❤ X X X

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😊 thank you

[@mk1photography62]

Thanks for the video it shows us Symbol owners how easy it is to get to France!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks - they are amazing vans 😄❤️🏴‍☠️

[@lakeshoregraduate]

Thinking about Bonny and how she does w/other dogs around her... how wonderful for you and her.

[@Minikisses20000]

Oh Heidi and Sandra and Bonnie and her two fur big babies, I am so happy your getting to do this and be a part of your journey. I am already excited for next weeks video. All 5 of you have fun galavanting on your European holiday. See Heidi, not so hard driving on the right hand side. When i use to be a mail carrier we had to learn how to drive the mail trucks and of course the steering wheels are on the right hand side. It took some getting used to. Be safe ladies and the fur babies . Sending hugs from Las Vegas NV 🩷🩷

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😊

[@TheKyvin]

It was Lovely seeing this, especially that you have started your journey & that you are enjoying yourself! Many Thanks for taking us with you! Warmth Wishes from Venice Italy!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@TheKyvin]

Welcome! ❤

[@orchidhouse297]

Pro tip ---- if you go to the toilet at the front of the train you will find an observation area. In twenty years of tunnelling I never saw a fish. Appreciate the tribute to the lads and lasses in the war. Dad missed out - too late to get a boat - so he worked his way into Norway, avoided capture, got a lift across the North Sea, then was posted to Burma.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks for sharing 😄❤️🏴‍☠️

[@CatherineDavies-j1t]

19:54 Safe travels. Too you and your friend and your precious dogs to. It’s good to see the places you’re visiting and learn about the history of each place. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you very much!

[@mariem5990]

Thank you for sharing your adventures. Hope you have a great time !

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😊

[@jillchew-tetlaw3388]

So enjoyed this video. Enjoy your trip and take care.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you! You too!

[@RevAnnaCGheen]

Love Bonnie’s expression. Like “Really? Can you believe she’s doing this to me? Do you see what I have to put up with?”

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@Celeste0415]

❤. Truly one of modern days man made wonders of the world.

[@kellyheywood503]

Love the tune

[@annjarvis9300]

Awww grand so goid you have a friend with you all the dogs look happy tc now enjoy the adventure 👍👍🤗🤗

[@kathrynschauf1784]

We were thrilled to see you *off* on your adventure! Have lots of fun! Hugs-Ron and Kathy!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄❤️

[@nickaird5216]

fantastic video as always xx

[@Rmw1153]

Love it! Xx

[@caroleketelsen5445]

so glad you are posting the videos of your trip I am enjoying seeing places I would never se without you.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😊

[@johnmccloskey9759]

Loved your first video, see yas next week and stay safe

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄

[@glendahughes-fo4zk]

Heidi, my husband and I watch you all the time . We started at your begining and are almost caught up to this year. Your adventures are so awesome. I always said if I could I would spend a whole day with you. You are an amazing person. We love watching and will keep up with you as long as you vlog. Stay safe stay happy and stay true to yourself. We love you Heidi

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww bless you and thank you Glenda 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

[@animallover4955]

Heidi, your my role model & my hero❤🎉

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

I used the tunnel many times when it was newly opened as a way to get to Lake Garda. The drive from Aberdeenshire was a pain though so in recent years the ferry from Newcastle to The Netherlands has been used. It has a late afternoon departure time and arrives the next morning. Your trip will hopefully get you to warmer places. It's been grey and misty all day here.

[@Vinylrob]

So excited to joy you on your European adventure.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@chriskeevers9913]

Love the Bundy beanie, my favourite drop!

[@noodlesisjustwatching]

You're amazing, so adventurous and brave! Thank you SO much for taking us along on your family visits, as well as on the boat and on the occasional vacation as well. I love seeing all the various attractions along the way, can't wait until the next episode.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much!

[@debhanrahan7443]

Just love this xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Debs 😄

[@CelestialGemma]

Hope you liked your little stay in milton keynes (my home town) the cathedral of trees is beautiful in summer , also I bet bonny loved being there

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

She is loving every minute 😄🏴‍☠️

[@keithwatkins7908]

Went to Ypres when I was in the RAF. Did a road marching event there. Also got to attend a Last Post ceremony in uniform. Had a wonderful time there.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Wow brilliant

[@ainsliejones3764]

Bonjore, very excited to be with you. We are now too old to travel to Europe and you are invoking so many memories, Thankyou and enjoy yourselves. X

[@karendwyer5841]

Going to love watching all your journey!! Enjoy every minute!! 😊😊xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Hi Heidi glad your travelling with your best mate Sandra, good to have company. Looked like Bonnie is a beach bum. Both have great adventures, go explore.💚

[@davesturgess]

loved it heidi xxx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@jodiesadler3250]

Last post gave me chills ❤

[@dianedonnelly6364]

Great vlog again Heidi 🤩, funny, imformative and poignant. Bonny is doing a fine job protecting her Captain barking at the landlubbers and enjoying herself with her doggy pals! I have a feeling ye and Sandra are going to have a lot of laughs along the way 😄 🏴‍☠️🌈

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😊 thank you

[@christinebessah871]

Ah!! Great vlog enjoy your travels.. your lucky your not in Paris this week as it’s freezing 🥶 here at the moment. ❤😊

[@isobelchapman9548]

Spent the night in Watten on 15 December in our way to Maastricht for Andre Rieu Concert. A great stopover…..only us and another van that night. Next time we’re going to stop for another night and pop up into the town. It’s a great stop off.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes it was perfect 😄🏴‍☠️

[@raydebbiemcdonald3208]

Great to see you got there safe and lovely seeing your travels and thank you for taking us with you. Xx

[@kellyheywood503]

Not seeing your notifications on Facebook ? But got video now❤

[@7000bass]

Sooo exciting on your amazing journey. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. We love you 🥰

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@karenhellmann7707]

Wouw TWO big dogs for Bonnie not to react to 🐱🐱

[@seachelle222]

Just love this coverage of your new European van adventures! Cheers! 😊🎉

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

[@christineprice5463]

Quite interesting! So nice you have friends to travel with and enjoy the journey.

[@comment174]

Brilliant! Can't wait for the next one! Enjoy!

[@karenmills6459]

Absolutly brilliant Girls well done xxx

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 2) Your friend looks sooo cute with her Bommelmütze (bobble hat?). Best regards, luck and especially health to all 5 of you.

[@richH1625]

Convoy! Lovely to se two matching vans. Have a great trip!!

[@GaliSinatra]

What an adventure! Can't wait to see the next one.

[@pathickman9271]

Awhhh you looked so excited, like a kid at Christmas 😁 have a great time ❤

[@finnoldman9348]

Happy & safe road trip

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@FionaClarke-n3q]

Awesome start to your trip. Can’t wait to see more. 👍

[@cbeuck5024]

Memories ...not quite as interesting but the same emotion taking car to Tasmania. Travelling with two! GR's! Sandra! an adventure- Bonny travelling well? Love the Bundy hat ( ex Queenslander) Thank you❤ - safe,happy adventures to everyone Jan Adelaide❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Bonny is loving it 🥰

[@sandrawillis243]

Cosmo & Daquiri are the goldies 😁

[@carycoombe3380]

I love watching your videos and learning new things. Like phrases involving nuns and mermaids.🤣😉

[@augabby7]

Bonjour ladies, and all your pets How wonderful, wonderful, wonderful that you are sharing your adventures with us. It's nice that you can be flexible to change your Itinerary & let your spirit guide you. Usually it's the unexpected or unplanned detour that is the most amazing & fun part of traveling. I'm SOOOOOO excited for you girls! Stay safe, & joyful, and of course always listen to your gut. HAVE A BLAST🎉🎇🦮🥳💖🦮🐕

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@janroberts1815]

Great video, really enjoyed it 😄

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you! 😀

[@penelopecrichlow7238]

I travelled down the Somme and visited all the historic places, it was lovely to see Ypres and the bridge where they play the last post again, enjoy your trip(I did) xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you ☺️

[@outwithem]

Such a lovely video 💜 exciting times ahead! Beep beep x

[@tonybason1885]

Great blog Heidi

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you!!

[@paulmprice2169]

enjoy the trip and i look forward to watch your blogs of the trip

[@petermastenbroek7719]

Excellent to see that you girls and the dogs have managed to do the crossing of the Channel through the tunnel, which of course is far better when you are travelling with dogs. Also very good to have done you preparations properly like the dogs papers and you Autoroute passage boxes to avoid the hassle at the toll booths. BTW in case you haven't noticed, you are going North, and Spain and Portugal are in the opposite direction, but never mind Belgium, and if you continue the Netherlands are beautiful too, only don't expect it to be warm, apart from inside your beatiful campervans. 23 and 24 years old vans are normally far more reliable than all the modern ones where most thing are electronicly controled, and that means a LOT MORE to go wrong, your old ones are simple, so less likely to go wrong, and if they do, you don't need the expensive garages with their computerised tests, there is no substitude for K.I.S.S. Have fun ladies, looking forward to your next vlog. Peter.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Peter, we will eventually be heading south but we wanted to pop into Belgium first as were so close to the border 😄🏴‍☠️❤️