This chapter is almost over [Ep 17]

[@altair7001]

There are many, many boating/sailing/liveaboard channels on youtube, but this one is surely the best one. Maya has so many astonishing talents, skills, and so much knowledge of various subjects, that the resulting videos should be archived for generations to come. Thank you so much for having undertaken this adventure, and having expertly documented it for our enjoyment.

[@777rogerf]

Thanks, Maya, for the bit of Mediterranean fusion music--if that is the genre--an artful way of signaling and softening the upcoming shift to an East-West cultural environment (if not right away) Always the artist, What a treat.

[@scarletbegonias2359]

Good fun, 50,000 views and each time you two smile when showing the excitement on your faces we too are smiling. You're putting a lot of good vibes out into the world...

[@Bruin4Life]

I am recovering from a full knee replacement surgery and totally enjoying your videos. I went back and started with Ep 1 and have just completed number 17. I hope to enjoy all of the rest over time between therapy sessions and exercises, etc. Keep up the great job.

[@brendancorrigan5038]

Hello ye. Get a sense of "rushing" jumping out from the video. My experience of being on the water is that everything slows down and is very relaxing.

[@henryshirah]

I watch a LOT of videos and series of all sorts. I have to say yours is the leader of the bunch for quality, useful and interesting information, and many other positives. Well done and thank you.

[@jeffgoldman1479]

I know it has been said many times, but I must add my own statement ... Maya, I could listen to your beautiful voice for hours. You make the descriptions of what we are seeing so warm and colorful, as to allow us to experience your emotions in real time. Job very well done. Next Friday seems a long way off.

[@susanw8471]

I have finally remembered to post that your jingle reminds me of the Forestry Forest jingle (a fellow Canadian). He began using it maybe two years ago. He is definitely a Renaissance man and worth a view, lol - in your 'spare' time, when you have a signal and can download a few. Still enjoying your efforts and may catch up shortly 🙂

[@pablosoligo3897]

Congratulations, very interesting videos, and incredible trip. Now we cannot sail or navigate due the pandemic. We are waiting, to create a “Response video” here in the delta of Parana river, near Buenos Aires Argentina, just to compare and enjoy… Best regards! ,

[@charlenetownsend8895]

I’m home with a broken arm and for several weeks now your videos have taken me away from pain and sleeplessness. It has been a joy getting to know you both and sharing your travels. I thank you sincerely. From NYC

[@aljoyce3630]

I just found your channel about a week ago and have been binge watching them. I enjoy it very very much. Greetings from Ontario Canada.Looking forward you your next video. Keep up the great job.

[@Bauchfalte]

Basel is 250 meters above sea level, from there to the mouth of the Rhine it is 1000 kilometers - this results in an average gradient of 25 cm per kilometer. That corresponds to 0.025% - so almost nothing. So don't worry about that. Lucky traveling and thanks a lot for your very, very symphatetic storys which I follow every Friday. I am looking foreward watching you passing the famous Loreley-Rock.

[@jb9090]

It’s not just living on a boat, it’s the company you keep while living on a boat that makes it magical

[@starwhite8461]

So refreshing to see and hear via your lovely articulate narrative. A pleasure to be a part of your adventures. Thanks to you both..

[@christineminer2117]

Your story telling......awesome! Thank you!

[@michaelganshirt8795]

Lovely stuff . I rode my bicycle all down the Rhine, from Frankfurt to Basil back in 1992. Beautiful country.

[@knuteisbar8623]

Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!! I'm hoping you had a good time in germany!! All the best wishes from North Rine Westfalia/Germany!!👍

[@gavinspring1350]

Well done guys, really have enjoyed your journey. Keep up the great work, videos, and most importantly keep having fun.

[@lumenvalo2775]

Oh my! As an ex-owner of Hallberg P28 (the first-ever serial made yacht in the world by Harry Hallberg in Orust), a professional documentary director and a early music a capella singer ( + this past week having being recovering from a surgery), I discovered your channel and you guys have been the light of my days! Thank you for sharing your seasalt tasting adventures! I really love your videos and films. I have watched in 5 days allmost all your videos and strongly experiencing now a gamechanger after a few years: find a (small) project and become a sailor again. Thank you for wakeing me up. Safe journey! Juha Suomalainen, Helsinki, FIN

[@michaeltouchette8156]

didn't realize you guys would be cruising up the Rhien.... my birth town is on your way. I do hope you stop and film in Ludwigshaven on the west bank opposite Mannhiem I was 6 months when we left. but got to spend 3 weeks there in 2007. would love to see you film through there... but you've probably already been through the area in real time....

[@randyhilton6629]

The enthusiasm of your guests brought even more smiles. It's always a pleasure to bring just a little bit of joy to someone's life. Love your videos!

[@sailingavocet]

it sure did

[@byronstyron3893]

Congratulations on completing another part of the journey! We look forward to what awaits down river. Until then swift and peaceful travel wishes to you all.

[@grahammewburn]

Thank you for making it possible to follow your adventures. Cheers Gray Australia

[@SwissKnife64]

Greetings from Switzerland near Basel. Very inspiring. I will take my little boat and drive next summer from Basel through the canals. To be on the water is so great to slow down...

[@duffyd4907]

Really enjoyed watching your travels. Bon voyage!

[@vcie515]

Yay! The Rhein! ❤ It would be so sad to know you passing by so many beautiful historic towns without visiting at least a little bit, so I recommand you some of them particulary! I know you are futher down the river now than this episode shows, but wherever you are in this moment, take the time to visit!!! You'll not come back so soon to these historic places! And my recommandations are only those really placed on the coast of the Rhine: -Strasbourg, cathedral with the gigantic medival clock, the center of the town is remarquable!!! -Speyer, for its roman cathedral, so important in german history... -Mainz 👍 -Bacherach!! ***** Very beautiful little wine town. The part of the Rhein from Mainz to Koblenz is the most beautiful section, but very challenging in navigation! And high above your heads will be a castle on nearly every hill! I lived there for two years... I so look forward to when you're passing the "Lorelei"! Take care... And then: -Koblenz -Bonn -Kölln (cathedral 👍) And so on... so many things to see... I can't wait for next friday's episode! Many greetings from here... .... to Magic Carpets Crew 😊

[@myhillslife27]

Isn't it amazing how different peoples perceptions can be? I missed you so glad its Friday!

[@tinavieira9012]

I'm loving your amazing trip! it's like I'm a passenger experiencing nature's beauty with you.Wishing you all a safe and joyful journey Watching from California. Tina V.❤

[@RoyClare]

Another lovely video, this one has a special quality. Warmth is always present, but this one excels. 👍🏼💯🎉 Thank you both for sharing your adventures so charmingly.

[@mds-lf3kl]

My favorite boating grounds are from the 2nd to last Rhein Lock all the way up to Koblenz 😊 Sure, by the time we got to see this episode, you might already have exited the River Rhein again 😅 I‘m looking forward to see your coverage of my very well known part of this river 🤗

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 again and as always! Best regards luck and health to all of you.

[@cathythompson8734]

Beautiful footage, sublime commentary x

[@volkerkamin6320]

Hallo Maya and Aladino, Welcome to Germany and the Rhine river. May I say that I really love your video clips about your journey. It’s not only the professional cut, pictures, music and your beautiful voice and poetic words. It’s also the positive and warm atmosphere you create. Thank you for this. I wish you a blessed and joyful journey on our beautiful Rhine river.

[@richardbobo6980]

Anticipation is what makes life interesting you have a great trip ahead of you and you absolutely knock it out of the park with your presentation good luck

[@Bender24k]

Superior content. Excited for your next chapter! Cheers from New York!

[@Hairnicks]

How exciting to enter the Rhine, another new adventure.

[@garykuiken6191]

Almost 50 years ago I along with New Zealander hitched a ride on a very large barge in the opposite direction starting in Koln and ending near Heidelberg. It was a very pleasant trip and scenery was for the most well worth it. Hope you enjoy it and say hi to The Netherlands 🇳🇱 for me. My home at one time many years ago. Soon iam off to V.I. to search for large 4 legged fury animals to photograph. Cheers you two.

[@EAnterow]

I love that cheesy jingle ”north thru the continent” i hope that when you start pulling some sails you’ll find another to go with it!!

[@Nerd3927]

I always skip it, it will get stuck playing in my mind for days :-(

[@cedricgougeon3101]

You made me discover some of the most beautiful places of Besançon and Dole where some of my family members enjoy their lifes. You should have gone south at the Rhine, this is some of the most beautiful and amazing river in the other direction ! I wish you a good finish and don't forget to wear a sweat-shirt near the end, it's getting cold out there. I've followed a good part of your journey, suite inspirant, but also angry about how bad some of our French rivers are taken care of ! Take care and continue to have fun !

[@nicolemayer1671]

Can't wait to watch the next adventure you guys face. I've really enjoyed going north through the continent, never seen anything like it :)

[@steveqhanson6835]

Here in Minnesota I've taken a canoe through the locks on the MIssissippi many times. They are large and built to accommodate barge traffic. Never had a problem. I think their size may actually allow for the currents to be less of a factor than if they were smaller. Happy travels MC crew.

[@deanjohnson4564]

I dream of travelling the canals - but a dream unfulfilled is a fantasy - let's see if I can make it a reality - you inspire me

[@andywindy]

YES! become a Patron and could see Maya and Aladino even earlier, just like we do, and support their wonderful Travelogue of a young couple in Love, exploring places that some of us will never see again in person.

[@shirleyboy8859]

Every Chapter a collection of memories which are blending joyfully to make an amazing story. One that will follow you and grow throughout your lives life. I hope the story lasts a very long time and makes you smile when you read it back. :-)))) xx

[@bryanbadger6841]

Well Maya and Aladino as you say that part of the journey is done and lets look forward to the next chapter. Maya at the start of this clip...i thought I heard you say you were "feeling stressed." Don't be..we're all with you. Not physically of course, but in spirit. We've been with you all the way. "Going north through the continent." You guys can do this. Take care and stay safe.

[@matthewbaynham6286]

When you get to Bonn and go under the Kennedy bridge wave to your right, that's where I live. And then about 10km hold your breath there is a massive petrochemical works all the air around it tastes like chemicals.

[@vcie515]

Hallo nach Bonn! 😁 Ich hoffe Maya und Aladino lassen sich Zeit den Rhein runter zu schippern! So viele schöne Städte anzusehen... Wäre schade wenn sie einfach nur daran vorbeirauschen!

[@trentbush38]

Great seeing this journey " north through the continent." Thank you!

[@timhmetal3499]

Maya.... you're a great story teller. All my respect and love...T

[@jlsinchina]

So very well done and interesting. Thanks.

[@tilongatao]

A ship on the Rhine called Ganges - and other beautiful surprises including a refreshing new Franco-German compromise to call the town Millhouse! Looking forward to next Friday.

[@ericlaurent6084]

What Franco-german compromise? The name of the town is M-U- lhouse and not Millhouse and has been French for centuries. "house" pronounced likes "goose"!

[@tilongatao]

Did you watch the video?

[@sandaysunday7997]

Thanks for bringing me into your reality. Its been a nice escape from my world, to join you in yours!😊💕

[@PatrickPoet]

I wish I always got notified immediately as soon as you post!

[@dlswede3912]

I have been with you guys since the beginning. During these uncertain times, this is been one of the things that brightens my week.

[@sailingavocet]

excellent video! fair winds and stay safe out there

[@rickatkins1493]

love the realism of the theme, slo relaxing slide through the slips.❤️

[@pauljones5066]

I really look forward to your Friday nigh releases. I really liked tonight's episode. Thanks so much. I usually watch on living room TV so no chance to comment. Lovely boat and people, good luck ! x

[@andypennybrown6848]

And so to new challenges! Lovely to see the crew, :-)

[@KymHammond]

Do you ever film the places you stop to explore? Spent some time cycling along some of those canals once. A great and really serine experience. You guys are really doing it Huckleberry Finn - by your foreboding descriptions, the Rhine is going to be wild! Looking forward to it.

[@andrewj3296]

Fascinating series and commentary. I am genuinely excited and share in your mild trepidation for the next chapter! Bon Voyage!

[@vincentswerkes8637]

Your story telling is fabulous!

[@sailingavocet]

right? spot on

[@georgemoore7196]

This has been a fantastic trip so far. Now I'm looking forward to the next phase!

[@sailingavocet]

same!!!

[@38below39]

Great stuff you guys ..Thanks

[@chankwong9911]

Seems poor bony Aladino has gained some weigh，the canal travel must be easy and comfortable😄😄

[@rayeaglenz]

Thank you, always creative filming, and editing, plus always interesting :)

[@l.shohehrahmadiivansah718]

I am your fan from Indonesia, I love your trip 😍

[@brendanwhite3731]

Hi loved the boat trip through the French canals but could do a cost of doing the French like diesel gas eating out repairs etc as your sails were folded because of the bridges love the video France is so different by canals Brendan

[@travelradiocoza]

That is a great idea. A vlog of the canals ... how to with costs. I agree!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

I already made a video like this, check our recent uploads from a few weeks ago

[@icety7165]

Again a wonderful video! Don’t drink too much beer in Germany !!

[@paulsmith1707]

Brilliant and inspirational. Thankyou.

[@keebearfull]

If he were to view this, Rick Steves would be jealous. Should he wish to polish up his craft, he will watch. He could learn to class up his narration with frames more fitting. Maya is tops!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Just made my day with this comment! Thank you!

[@aquariumfishguru6802]

I really love the background MUSIC 💕 it's peaceful

[@helanoleitao]

That's a pity.... It's being wonderful going north thru the continent with you, guys. Fair winds

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

If you watch the video you’ll find that the journey is far from over! Glad you’ve been enjoying it!

[@paulinebutler5186]

Lovely, thank you.

[@pamyh.37]

It's been a very long week since you last posted! I must do some more binge watching.

[@johnmccormick175]

What an amazing journey,thanks for sharing and stay safe folks!..:)

[@davewilliams6172]

Ooooh you tease!....we've got to wait a whole week now to see how you cope with the Rhine. Welcome aboard Anika (hope I spelt it right) I hope you enjoy the cruise down the Rhine. Stay safe, enjoy the scenery and have fun.

[@jpdj2715]

I loved the fast playback of the locks. IIRC the German language has a word for that "Zeitraffer" which I find more appropriate than time lapse. It means something like to rush through time.

[@hauke3644]

Didn't know there are locks in the Rhein. Anyway you may find even larger "schleuses" in the very north of Germany at the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal. Currently, all boats there are processed together with even large ships. That's impressive!

[@carpor911]

I love you channel and I have been following you for a very long time. Looking forward to see intering my home country the Netherlands. Have a save journey and see you next week.

[@MUSARD29]

Merci!😉

[@todpatn9782]

Thank you. I love this. Do it again.

[@johanneslidenberg2409]

Another lovely episode, great tension-building for the rhine river. Also is it very crowded with 4 people on your boat? Can't wait to sail the canals myself one day! Thanks for taking us along!

[@kensherlock6475]

All I can say is that you two are epic.

[@ianallan2337]

Aladino: Garlic, butter, canned BC salmon and add to the cooked pasta of your choice. Maybe some chopped green onions and ???. French wine. Refry leftovers for breakfast on the run.

[@heathcliffearnshaw1403]

Kept me on tenterhooks about the coming Rhine!

[@retireordont]

I'm a cited to see the Rhine. Its definitely on my bucket list

[@rmsessler]

I get the 5,000 thumbs up, but who are the 16 that gave thumbs down? Can't imagine how anyone could be disappointed with these videos.

[@grahammewburn]

Why are you rushing? Slow down. Stop exhausting yourselves. Cheers Gray Australia

[@patmurphy389]

maya & aladino, really enjoyed this episode! I found something written by charles chapman & I thought you & aladino would appreciate it. Here goes: I can liken life before you...to that of a ship w/it's prow pointed toward the great ocean as it leaves the harbor for the distant shore. Storms may come & they will, for no ship ever sailed the seas but had to face the storm. If it is strong from keel to top, from bow to stern, well maintained & intelligently directed, it rides the storm & goes its way. So you will meet obstacles, storms. If you are strong in faith, clear headed, honest, trusting for divine guidance & w/a character built on solid rock, you will meet all troubles in life victoriously! (i found this to be quite appropriate)

[@jean-claudemuller3199]

Hi folks I will not go to the Rhine River yet, but in the "Grand Canal d'Alsace" that is still in France with Ecluses and not Schleussen 😊

[@briantrausch3637]

I wish that could be my trip. It sure sounds adventurous.

[@marythomson2769]

I am loving Fridays with you two. I would like more info about the things you see as you travel along - for instance in the latest instalment why were there stacks of firewood next to the canal?

[@erklaerbaer01]

It's funny when I think about it, just as I watch this video you are probably just passing bye my house on the Rhein.

[@theislandworkshop8453]

hey when you guys get to the north you should pop over to the Isle of wight south of the UK, you guys are always welcome

[@Nookumwoogy]

Done well to try to make days of lock after lock after lock somewhat interesting.

[@tochimex1748]

Always a treat catching up with where you are .... until next Friday .... much Love from Mexico. xo

[@johnbrown7312]

On to the next chapter.

Do you have an AIS transponder ? On the Rhine River this will increase safety as you will appear on all the commercial barges radar+AIS display as an identifiable sailing boat. The river is currently at VERY low waters, with a very low debit, no worries about flow and speed but mind the sand banks ! The interior of every curve is a strand. A good hint is to follow (at distance) a commercial barge and for sure when it does change side of the river by using its blue panel to cross opposite traffic starboard on starboard ("green on green"), follow him and make sure the arrangement is well understood by opposite traffic. VHF is key. Failing to follow the usual path will end up with you stumbling upon opposite traffic in a collision course as upstream commercial barges always use the inner curve side to get less flow against them. Happy zig-zagging at each curvature change ! :-) Spot the blue panel at distance, if no downstream commercial barge to follow. The Lorelei curves (Oberwesel - Sankt Goar) are the most tricky part as the curves are sharp and upstream commercial barges may need the full width to get through. It might make sense to take a pilot onboard. An alternative is to very carefully study the map, sand banks, the channels and be aware of the very specific vessel traffic management system in operation there : it is managed by Oberwesel Revierzentrale and there are optical signals (Wahrschausignale) showing instructions telling you for instance you will suddenly stumble upon a longer than 110 m pushtow after the curve. It can also tell you "immediate stop". Stop at an upstream marina and talk with the locals to make sure you got it right before entering this area. People telling you nightmares about the flow could have been right if it was in high waters period, then Magic Carpet would have been flying through it like a bullet :-) On the Rhine river you will be able to see big commercial barges on the anchor for the night (or even during the day), it is quite unusual anywhere else in Europe :-) About anchor, in case of any mechanical problem with Magic Carpet, immediately get out of the channel and drop the anchor. If no luck and your are stuck inside the channel, immediately warn all traffic on VHF 10 as downstream commercial barges could need multiple kilometers to slow down or arrange an avoiding manoeuver with upstream traffic.

[@23Feanor]

Can't wait for the next episode and how you get on along the Rhine! Hope all goes well.

[@earlashton1342]

I'm hoping you have Heidelburg ahead of you. And some fantasy castles.

[@MrRourk]

Yo have to do a Pub of the Week! Like those English Canal Boat Channels. Or at least wine of the Week.

[@okay777]

Love you both I want the very best for your lives!🙋‍♂️🖖👏😷🇳🇴🇬🇧=🇺🇸⛵️