Solo Women Van life | Gibraltar | Van Breakdown & Farmer Protests [Ep 146]

[@youknowme8578]

Best day of the week, Heidi day.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

[@johnmacinpreston]

"Hi-vis, it just sends her over the edge" - thanks Heidi, I now need a new keyboard! Spluttered tea all over it!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂

[@youknowme8578]

Sandra, I hope everything is sorted out in Ireland. It's been a bad run of luck. I will pray that all is now well, and you will be back exploring the world with Heidi.

[@Steve9357]

Aww well I hope Sandra's trip isn't anything serious. wishing her well on her flight back home. Loved gibraltar ! so many monkeys! This is a great trip I'm so happy your taking us along on it too! Cheers!🦜🥃🏴‍☠

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

[@dragnfli520]

God bless you girls! Sure love your crazy adventures! Breakdowns are a bummer but being a team is a joy & will make for a good memory... 🤩 This channel truly warms me cockels🎉 Cheers from the Kentucky River, USA 🏞️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks so much 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

[@augabby7]

It warms my cockles too🐚🐚🐚

[@EthelVaughan-d4r]

Another brilliant video. Heidi you’re such a brilliant teacher, your videos are so informative, love the music and drone images , not excluding Sandra she is just as cool,and it goes without saying just to wish her well

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much!

[@SallyCurrell]

What an adventure. Such a shame Sandra's van broke down but looks like it was in a lovely place. Gibraltar looked amazing. What a giggle you both had there. Loved it..... Bonnie looks like she's totally loving life. Such a little sweetie. Take care and enjoy the rest of your adventure. Xx

[@varsharamnathramballey44]

Really enjoyed this Heidi! Was reminded of you playing with the monkeys in my garden !😅

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@maureencope2752]

Gibraltar is one of my favourite places. I always say this is the place I want to retire to.Have fun girls

[@lablackzed]

If I had known your in my neck of the woods I would have shown you around.🍻🍻

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Loving this van trip with all its pros and cons and gorgeous Bonny having the time of her life. You would make any trip super interesting, should be a TV presenter ❤❤w

[@markgruenberg6277]

Sorry that you had a bit of trouble. Hopefully everything will be smooth sailing from here on. Be well and stay safe. 😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@markgruenberg6277]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate You're welcome.

[@FlyMeToWonderland]

What a coincidence that you spotted the heart shaped cloud just when Sandra was in HI-VIZ heaven. This is next level filmmaking 😎👍🏻

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 thank you

[@DaveAppleton]

What a shock it took a a few days to get fixed 😂. The Spaniards favourite word is mañana(tomorrow) 😁. Gibraltar must have really felt like home with all those fellow monkeys living there 🐒 😁. Thank for the vid Heidi.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@jamesmaxwell1922]

Another great vlog. Did you know that, if the Germans had managed to take The Rock (during WWII) there were plans in place for some of the British Army to be walled up inside The Rock (with a year of supplies) to monitor what was happening in the area (such as counting numbers and types of vessels in the harbour). I saw a program showing the tunnels that were used during the Wars, and they are very extensive. "The rain left Spain and is accompanying Heidi again!". The caves were lovely. Narrowboaters have to get used to being dripped on in tunnels (but there are some that are 'damper' than others).

[@lovelyskull3483]

Thank you Heidi and Bonny, lovely video and monkeys.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@tanna4534]

Really enjoyed seeing Gibraltar. Have read so many books featuring the place but until now it’s been only in my imagination.

[@ZoeA-wh3ep]

Just love your videos they are so interesting and very entertaining ❤ you are both having a fantastic time never been there but thank you your a pleasure to watch 😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@dianedonnelly6364]

David Attenborough- watch out, the daring duo are out for your job 😆 Another fab vlog Cap'n with more cannons, pirate smuggling caves, nervous (van) breakdowns and lots of "monkey magic"! 😂 Loving your faffs and gaffes, they sure do brighten the week up! Safe travels ladies, looking forward to the next adventure ❤🏴‍☠️🌈

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Diane 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@richardanderson4796]

My Mother was born there and my grandfather was the gunnery officer in Gib and received the British Empire medal

[@glennalillpop3590]

Hello Heidi, Bonny, Sandra and Sandra's two fur kids ... OK, so you had to show us the glass bridge - I held on tight to my computer chair for that part of the video. Yesterday was my 76th birthday and I feel like this trip has been a birthday gift to me. I am loving this trip and I have learned so many things (monkeys and genital rubbing as an example), not so sure how I will share some of the information I've gathered but love it all. When you are traveling like you are you can only control how you respond to changes in circumstance and you've done that well. So, save my place on Polly .. I will be here next week to travel on with you. Hugs to all, Gramma Lainee ... may we all know peace in our lifetime.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks so much Gramma Lainee and I’m glad you learn about the monkeys 😂🙊

[@sianwarwick633]

Oh my gosh - what an episode, life eh? Unpredictable. About 10 things crammed into a half-hour. Gibrraltar and monkeys and walking. Couldn't do the glass-way walk. Sandra's being very calm and collected, but we'll look forward to seeing her later, and the dogs, and also your friend. Beautiful camp up before the final one. Glad Sandra's van was fixed. I keep forgetting how small, and yet large and jam-packed Europe is. Enjoy your time, thanks for not throwing the camera and tripod onto the floor and having a pirate tantrum (which you never would) because First Mate Bonny is a good wee emotional anchor. Lookjng forward to more adventures. Sail on my hearties ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@Roamingthecotswolds]

Love it. What a crazy adventure.

[@elainekaufman2264]

What a beautiful place to be stuck

[@NarrowboatWill]

Looks stunning Mrs. The weathers crap here. Freezing snow and rain. I wouldn't rush back love..

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Can’t wait to see you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@marielouisebeck8732]

Heidi Day I like that and my favourite day of the week. Thank you for showing us the places you are visiting, it’s so interesting especially Gibraltar !

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@yeoldfart8762]

With all the "#&^*@%#$&" going on this side of the pond it is so great to be invited on your travels Thank You!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️🎵

[@ElevatedThreat]

So sorry to hear about the van breakdown. But that's life. It ain't always easy. I think yall did a great job of overcoming it and pressing on with chins up. I do so enjoy these videos. Thank you so much for sharing yalls adventure with us!! Take care and have fun!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

[@anthonybutler3157]

Greetings from the western part of the iberian peninsula. Love how you called your dad. My daughter calls me with questions and it does my old heart proud. Boa viagem.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you - ‘dad advice’ just make you feel better 😃🏴‍☠️

[@donnamurray4675]

OMG…I couldn’t take watching you jumping on the glass skywalk😱😱😱 more sweaty palms😳😳😳

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂

[@brodie2711]

How strange Heidi, the way those monkeys greet each other by rubbing their never regions together is exactly how I greet my friends. Great video this week thanks for sharing ❤Stephen

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Lmao 😂😂

[@mandyharris3213]

Loving your van life adventures with Sandra .. absolutely brilliant .. 🥰xxx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much 😃🏴‍☠️

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Think I need to visit Gibraltar. Love the glass bridge, I'm all for a thrill 🫣😂🤣

[@anitasmith9914]

Cracking thank you both. Phew what a journey...Great advice. ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@karenjaques3937]

I ❤ your adventures. You two made a good job, well done,despite the realities of a mechanical set back. The monkeys on the rock prevented you two from being taken over by the French and Spanish pirateers. Their custom of greeting one another is so Great Britain too. ( Don't be rude!) Shut that door 😂) I'm so glad for you made me laugh. Portugal next is another open door to pirate magic with endless possibilities. Have a wonderful week, safe travels to Ireland for Sandra, I hope everything goes well. Looking forward to next weeks 💕 and pirate adventure. Give Bonnie a hearty welcome rummy tummy from me, another little old buccaneer from AZ USA.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks so much 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@Rmw1153]

Another great vlog, you and Sandra are very entertaining. Xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much

[@Acapulc941]

I so appreciate your commentary about Gibralter. And I love those monkeys with their nonchalant attitudes. I also enjoy watching Bonny take in her world. The look on her little face is precious. Be safe, ladies. Leigh

[@elisabethteau6591]

That cave was truly magnificent.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It really was 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

[@Bilbo56]

Kelly and I enjoyed Gibraltar immensely even though I’m blind I could appreciate everything that was going on there. I hope you enjoyed yourself there. It was brilliant

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@patriciapalmer4873]

Love gib could live there quite easily

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@tonysimister4825]

I've driven over that bridge into Portugal! We'd left it a bit late for Spanish lunch, which is something of an achievement. Portugal is in a different time zone...

[@lunevalleyparanormal]

Absolutely loved Gib when we went a few years ago I bought Gin in Morrisons 😂 VAT Free The Monkeys are really cool to watch Also visited St Michael’s Cave a fantastic venue

[@susanhill9166]

Hi Heidi and Bonnie, am so many days late in watching you video, had a bad week to my friend. I have broken 💔 ribs. Great to see Bonnie enjoying herself. I hoped you washed your hands after touching those monkeys. And that Sandra gets the camper van sorted. Take care ❤❤❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww nooo, get well soon 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@susanhill9166]

Thank you, plenty of rest ❤

[@jayoneill1533]

Sandra, good luck on your trip to Ireland. 🇮🇪

[@nigelblair2182]

Yeah, you two did it proud. In the time you had absolutely well done. ❤️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@franktuckwell196]

At the Skytower in Auckland, Newzealand, there is a toughened glass floor, i took photos through it of the traffic way below, a three year old was quite happily playing with his toy car on it, but as i skirted it, i actually felt sick. Glad you are all o.k.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

Breakdowns are less stressful with friends around and I'm a stressor (is that a word!!) Glass half empty me sigh. That's one thing about New Zealand lol you can only drive from the North Island to the South Island using the ferry but you are still in the same country lol. Take care loving this adventure. =-)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Lorraine 😄🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@christineprice5463]

Have a good time! Thanks for the video!

[@kellyheywood503]

You make me smile Heidi

[@richardjohn7991]

That Was Great Heidi And Sandra. Cheers. 🥃👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Cheers 😄❤️🏴‍☠️

[@MommaRose956]

Oh NO! I’m all caught up….Hope all is well for Sandra, and we’ll see ya on Thursday. ❤

[@whiskymacable]

Always enjoy your videos Heidi-looking forward to the next one

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@annjarvis9300]

Sandra hope all will be ok glad van sorted i luved Gibraltar all the history inside the rock glad all is sorted with van hooe you be ok till Sandra is back always some thing tc now the oldies 🤞🤗

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

[@Horsehabitx4]

Enjoy your trip ladies. 😊

[@augabby7]

Awwww ladies you handled this set back so well. I totally agree with you Heidi & Sandra.......you will have to drop a few things you wanted to see but............now you will have fun & new adventures. It's always a little scary when you don't have a "plan" however you two will attract some like minded spirits going forward & have a blast. God speed to you & Sandra as she travels back to Ireland. Give lots of love to the dawgs ha! 🦮🐕

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

[@lw7240]

Ahh bless you gals. Have a good week. Looking forward to the next video. X❤❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you! You too!

[@steveallen5087]

While you are in Portugal imagine you are in California, USA. The weather pattern is almost exactly the same. (Western facing coastline and similar latitude with warm water from the Caribbean flow). The geography matches as well. Have a nice visit. The people are warm and friendly. The port in Porto is always worth the visit! 😍👍

[@heatherfrost6097]

Hi Heidi, great to see you and enjoying your videos. You make us laugh. I lived in Chester. Off traveling with my partner next week. France and euro tunnel, new adventure for us and 3 little dogs. Keep going girl xx

[@denisechuter7481]

Fabulous video lots of laughs ,hope everything goes well for Sandra and I look forward to next Thursday ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Denise 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@StevesRepairs]

Thanks Lovely Heidi, flippin' 'eck you girls have done some miles on this adventure, I'm glad that Sandra got her van fixed. I hope that you are all doing well. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Stevie 😄🏴‍☠️

[@terrystevens5261]

So now i know what the queen was doing the day i was born lol. i did a tour of the wartime tunnels when i called in on a cruise a few years ago. another great episode Heidi, thanks.

[@car6737]

About time Gibraltar was given back to Spain.

[@janwaller3585]

All your vlogs are great . This was very interesting and informative ❤️

[@Martin-se3ij]

I sailed into Gibraltar years ago on a 56ft yacht. It was a lovely day but as we approached, a wind came howling down the face of that rock and as we were still under full sail it smacked us practically horizontal. We work done in the marina in the constant shade from the clouds funneling off the mountain peak eventually walking across the runway to Spain to get some sun. I remember Gibraltar as a bit of a dogs toilet although maybe I was dancing around monkey poo. You brought back memories of happy days.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It was a real wind tunnel there … we couldn’t wait to move on to get from the wind 😂😂

[@richardwebb1739]

Luv it, shenanigans & monkey business!! XX

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@tommyrot7276]

Love this video, you are both so enjoyable to watch and listen to. Stay safe.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@lockingthroughlife2587]

Hey Heidi. I’ve been loving your Europe trip. So many adventures!! Looks like you’ve had a fab time with Sandra and she’s become so natural in front of the camera too….you’ve taught her well. Hope to see you soon. Loads to tell you. Take care xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I can’t wait to see you, hopefully catch up soon as I’ll be home very soon 😃😃

[@geoffcampbell7846]

Another great video ladies, well done both. Take care.👋🇪🇺🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you! You too!

[@paulreesauthor3928]

So loving your updates. You are both such engaging ladies. Great personalities. Best wishes to Sandra, you've gained an avid fan here. Take care.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@riceyo62]

Glad your on the farmers' side, Heidi ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They work so hard ❤️

[@suebt8794]

Loving the double act xxx Sandra is great too!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

She is 😄🏴‍☠️

[@MevRB19]

By Heck lass tha' can get thee sen in some bother !!!! ;-) ;-)

[@Martin-se3ij]

I put this in Google Translate and it's definitely not Portuguese. Anybody?

[@kellyheywood503]

Great back ground music! Guys

[@naturevideosmorebylindavan8531]

So glad things worked out for Sandra's van. You both have great attitudes and go with the flow! Safe travels, Sandra. We look forward to next weeks update! ❤😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much!

[@deborahingles9392]

Gosh Sandra and Heidi you are a pair getting up to all sorts.... Gibraltar looks amazing to visit... I do hope Sandra is ok as she takes her unexpected zip back to Ireland... Heidi & Bonnie and the 2 other dogs will have a ball whilst she's gone... safe travels all cheers Debz from Oz

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Cheers Deb 😃

[@judithfarkas2636]

Hubby and I love your vlogs Heidi ❤ living your best life 😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much 😄🏴‍☠️

[@JayneGunn]

Totally agree with "best day of the week"😊.....adapt and overcome best policy which is what you ladies do so well.👍....Bonny as always a cool calm shipmate😂.... and just out of interest what animal was the springy thing you were wobbling on, did make I chuckle 😂.... Monkeys are also known as the barbary apes😉. Huge thanks as always Heidi and safe travels there and back to Sandra. 🤞for a less problematic time ahead.😊 Take great care .😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 I think it was a catapiller 😂😂

[@obiblooze5902]

Que sera sera. Love watching your adventures, safe travels back to Ireland Sandra. Thanks for the great vlogs 💖

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@gingerbob]

Cheeky monkeys 🐒 I was waiting for a 💩 on Sandra's shoulder 😅 breakdowns are frustrating but what a spot to be stuck in 😊 as long as you are safe, plans change often out of our control but the fun never stops 😅 stay safe ❤🌈

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😄🏴‍☠️

[@MevRB19]

Heidi, don't forget you will need Via Verde for the motorway toll auto payment here in Portugal unless, of course, you have something arranged in advance.

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

Bummer about the van problem but at least it's a simple fix. I would have just stayed on the site you were at and have someone there help you phone around garages to see which one had the starter in stock. Maybe you just wanted to avoid paying fees for further days. I am in the middle of planning flights, train and car hire for a trip through Spain and Portugal. I could drive my own car all the way (from NE Scotland) but I prefer to fly South then journey on from wherever I can get a flight to from Aberdeen. Or Edinburgh more likely, as there are more destination options. Your trip to Gibraltar reminded me of a three week tour of duty there with the TA many decades ago. There was no gondola up the rock. It was walk or small minibus only. The macaque colony had a few who were very good at stealing food or other stuff from tourists, which I see hasn't changed. St Michael's cave had an army pipe band playing in it on my visit. Rod Stewart's 'Sailing' sounded terrific played in that natural theatre.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

We had to move because of she couldn’t start it again breakdown wouldn’t come out to the same location anyway … plus we found a gorgeous beach 😄

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on channel thanks lee

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Lee

[@kellyheywood503]

Fabulous video always

[@frankparsons1629]

Oh dear, I can't stop larffin' - monkeys n what they do with their fingers, that creased me up, near choked on me cuppa! Are you bringing back something nice from Marks & Spencers? Just think, all that way to Gib and you come back with something from Matalan. Cheers n pieces of 8 from Smuggler Frank - ha har me hearties an a bottle o rum!😂🥰

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Cheers 🏴‍☠️😃

[@lesliefleming4359]

Rock Of Gibraltar is beautiful. So glad you got to see it. Being in the US I’m sure I never will.

[@investigativeresearchcounc8388]

I watch a lot of YT. You are at the top. thanks and keep it up!( Don't be so cheeky...)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks so much 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

[@Linda-k2i]

Brilliant vlog. Holidays are boring if you don’t have some challenges makes a good story😆 Good old Polly she just keeps going🤞

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

She is doing amazing 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@lyndaburrzz9303]

Another great vid. Loved the computer generated pic of Gibraltar. X

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

Ooh! You do see life don’t you? It’s a wonderful trip though and it’s lovely to see how you continue to explore with calm good humour.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@Julie-g3u]

What a view going up. Lots of 🐒 would you be getting some booze before you leave. (Rum?? Have a good one you two enjoy. Caves are fantastic

[@lilesosannaflower9956]

Sandra if you need anything done in Ireland let me know only too happy to help out. Live near Carrick on SHhannon but happy to take a trip out and about if it helps. Bonnie seems fine with the big dogs now and seems to be really enjoying her little self.

[@sandrawillis243]

Thank you for the kind offer. I returned to the van in the next video. Will be coming up through Carrick in spring on my boat when the river becomes Sandra friendly

[@kimdeakin7678]

Great video girls thanks xxx

[@sylviawright5181]

I'll keep my fingers crossed ? Legs ,another interesting video ,👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😂😄🏴‍☠️

[@heidinortonclarkehnc]

Arghh fab video as always chuck xx look forward to the next one stay safe xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@charlescorris3469]

Sorry about the van. You both seem to have taken it very well and have not let it ruin your trip. 🐒

[@annbradshaw792]

Great video as always. You're braver than me Heidi and Sandra there's no way that you would get me on that glass bridge let alone jump on it! Looking forward to more travels with you both and the dogs❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@margaretdainty478]

Love watching you and your friend we have an old motorhome and we have lived on a boat for 30 years seen you a few times my boat is the Maggie D we met at Parbold .keep smiling hope you get your friends van sorted 👍 enjoy Maggie 🍹 🎶👋

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww thanks Maggie 🏴‍☠️❤️😄

[@mishkawp8200]

Hope the trip back to Ireland is going ok Sandra. What a pain with the van issues too. Let’s hope the rest of the trip goes smoothly for you both. Good that you’re able to replan and do other great adventures despite the problems.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@michaeltamborelli2769]

Hi Heidi. Another outstanding video even though you were "monkeying around" at times. You are very well experienced in flying your drone with great editing of the views that you capture. Have you had to get permission @ any of the countries that you have traveled thru so far to fly the drone? It seems that some countries are stzrting to put restrictions on our hobby

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I have the big pro so had do my test …. I just have to check all boxes and restrictions before I fly 😄