Van Life at RV Retirement Resort in Arizona | Camper Van Life S1:E34

[@Weretherussos]

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[@daniellemcallister]

We're the Russos Hawkins cheesies are the best! And they are made only an hour from my house.

[@audreyastenius6186]

Ha! I knew you were at Viewpoint! My parents had a place there on 5th street for 20 years. They are now over at Leisure World. They are Canadian snowbirds, and yes they do love their happy hours. We have met so many kind people at the happy hours. Great video, extra fun watching places we have been.

[@bobsimcox1194]

We're the Russos

[@cozy_nostalgia]

Was so nice watching! Normally it's very young couples in vans but you guys are a little bit older and are doing it so happily and videos are so relax.

[@anitawhittico7735]

The Watermelon is sweeter when there is Yellow at the bottom, we grew up on a farm! enjoy! Be Blessed!

[@ka1133]

Now that's the way to spend a winter!!! I have a number of friends that do head to Arizona for the winter. And boy ... do they know how to decorate for Christmas!! Very cool!!

[@janjbowman]

I love that dog. He actually smiles. He must love his life.

[@jkl799]

Just found your channel.. I'm a disabled 46 yr old searching for winter refuge in the coming years. Thanks for the tour! The Minnesota winter this year is a killer.

[@tennesseetraveller402]

Happy hour, golf carts, and caroling - what a life you crazy kids!! Enjoy!

[@derekfarnsworth3034]

You guys have grown on my wife and I! We have become regular watchers and look forward to your episodes! We LOVE Leo and wish the best for him!

[@fxpthl]

It is great how friendly Arizona is toward the "snow bunnies" from all over North America. Those vacation parks seem to be all over the Mesa/Phoenix area, catering to all you folks living large in your not-so-large RV's! Good on you too!

[@nancynancy337]

I've been following you for several months and appreciate how you give us vibrant scenic travel adventures and technical thingie episodes. I enjoy your banter. At 82, I vicariously travel with you in your hi-top van. I envy you that your van sponsor assists you in owning/ renting your efficient, charming van. I threaten my California daughter that I will end up, in a couple of years, in her driveway with a hi-top just like yours; don't expect to travel, but just to live near family in my "old age". Living now in sunny and lovely south Florida. So happy to feel... like I know you both.

[@theresalind8031]

One of my favorites!!!! And yes, Leo played a huge factor! He's a handsome fella.♥️ I saw where you mentioned where the three of you are at this time in his life cycle and I just wanted to pass along my empathy ,support and good energy. Leo has beautiful parents and obviously a great quality of life! Be safe, have fun and thank you for sharing.

[@mistycreek6342]

loved the slow dramatic scene of you making coffee! lol !!!

[@qdav5]

Welcome to beautiful Arizona, guys!!! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay, and wish you many happy returns!

[@starlight9716]

Kait, When your looking for a melon, no matter what kind look all around it for the bottom. The bottom will be slightly more flat and have a nice yellowish, tan color, then thump that part . It should sound hollow, the more hollow sounding, usually the more ripe. Hope this helps, and as always a beautiful video.

[@christinerusso7822]

WOW! I had no idea you were going to a place like this - I should have returned to Arizona - but Helas, there wouldn't have been room for me in the van and I didn't see any hotels in the complex. I loved the decorations and lights! You'll have more of a celebration this year than I without Joe, Kait, Gina and Morgan. Wish I knew you could get mail and deliveries at this site. What wonderful viewers you have. How very kind and generous to send gifts to Leo and to you two. Wishing you and all your viewers a most blessed holiday season and a New Year full of only good things. Merry Christmas!

[@BradColemanisHere]

I think that's the most grey I've seen Leo. What a happy dog! Great retirement park. It's kind of like a resort for #vanlife folks!

[@adriennestearns5549]

Happy Holidays! I look forward to your videos every Wed.!!

[@lupesaavedra5992]

I love these day in the life. Thanks for the work you put into these. Merry Christmas!

[@ariesfires1]

You guys are retirement goals!

[@aronfreelander3685]

Merry Christmas, what a great time, i will have to mark that place when i start my journey in 9 months. Ty for the fun and informative vids

[@lbuondelmonte]

Thanks for sharing guys, safe travels!

[@gypsyqt6904]

Oh, wow, what a beautiful place to stay - thank you for sharing this experience, especially the Holy Days lights! Leo is soooo precious! I pray he is feeling better. God bless y'all!

[@iainroebuck6742]

Have a fantastic Christmas and a brilliant New Year.

[@Dannemanful]

I love it when people take coffee seriously like you do. I'm from Sweden and we are in a constant battle with the Finns when it comes to be the nation that drinks the most coffee in a year per person. Unfortunately we Swedes are right now in the second place, but our coffee standard is really high and has been like that for many years.😀

[@richardquinones2959]

Wow everybody's into the Christmas spirit awesome Leo was very happy receiving those treats you guys have a merry Christmas Happy New Year and be safe😇🙏

[@bonniepwtf]

Leo was right on the moment with adorbs when Kait said how handsome he is & he showed his profile. 👍💗

[@jrandyoutdoors]

Hey y'all. Enjoyed your vid. That was a great place to camp. Y'all enjoy and we would like to wish you , Kate and Leo A Very Merry Christmas! Blessings

[@dustykatz2744]

Wow, what a festive community. And Leo IS looking good.

[@Tangoisinthesouth]

That looks like a great place to stay! Beautiful!!

[@hoslogistics]

Life is good in Arizona, especially in the winter.

[@jondoe5392]

Great video, but here in SoCal, we just had a crazy wildfire and most RV parks would be gone if not for our awesome firefighters. Love your vids!!

[@robiny1823]

What a fun community! I loved the Christmas Lights tram tour. 😁

[@Jomievolution8]

Hi guys!!!! Another wonderful video !!!! I really like all your vlogs, specially this one. It makes me happy and feels like I’m traveling with you guys. Thanks for having us!!! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas !!!! Safe travels!!

[@LindaWolfe20]

Happy Life... Great video... nice resort park... Happy Trails!

[@242rox12]

Awesome video my friends! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and that this next year is your absolute BEST!!!

[@Jimfoxyboy]

Small world is right! My mom and dad happen to be snow-birding down there, in one of the 'mobile' homes, close to where you've parked. A little chance for me to see how things are down there. All the best!

[@vwohllaib]

What a fun RV resort to spend the holidays at... Merry Christmas 🎄

[@G_Ellis606]

This RV park looks great. Can you two make a long video of your top RV parks? How often do you boondock?

[@robertomstead8984]

I really enjoyed this viedo.. Thanks so much for sharing ,

[@glittermama0203]

I miss the Phoenix area. It is so beautiful ... I will cry now 😅 Your doggie is so cute !

[@jerryhack5192]

Canadians are a blast!!! I love them!!!

[@bkbatts]

I liked the slow-mo coffee making scene.

[@b3877896]

What a gorgeous, fantastic retirement community. I'd love it there. As always, I really enjoyed your VLOG. Thanks for posting. Regards, Lloyd C.

[@CanuckHogmaster]

A pleasant change from boon-docking, no doubt? Really enjoyed the making coffee video sequence. Merry Christmas.

[@Big.Ron1]

Welcome to the desert and my home state. I live in the exact opposite side of the valley. I moved from about a mile from this park.

[@judyhobday5334]

If it wasn't so far from the ocean I could live there. Oh well, so many places to see and things to do.

[@BBQRando]

Welcome to Arizona! My ranch is many miles from here but Mesa is beautiful!

[@ecuadorvida861]

Love you guys. Thank you for sharing your life with us

[@selectshelley]

Those were impressive lights. Merry, joyful Christmas and best thoughts and wishes for many good adventures and great memories in the making in 2018. Hope to see you next year! Shelley from San Diego.

[@alexanderm341]

Awesome coffee scene .. what’s a little detour, right Jo? Guys I love your videos, thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to the three of you 🎄

[@misskaren3370]

Merry Christmas! Special hug to Leo

[@randomcitizen1257]

Nice video, just got your Kindle e-book right now enjoy you videos a lot.

[@westcoastlife9659]

Joe, don't give up on the drone buddy. Christmas is just right around the corner Kait. 😉

[@claudiaprice1018]

Thanks for the video. We will be at Mesa Regal next week. Merry Christmas.

[@jackthejokeman]

Enjoyed the video! If you thought that "Happy Hour" was good........ just wait! Ours are 356 days a year in 3 Town Squares! 5pm - 9pm in The Villages! Going to Austin for Christmas to see our son and when we get back we are going to Tampa to get a first look at a 2018 Hymer 2.0! If you are going to the Super RV Show in Tampa you might want to consider stopping at The Villages before you go to the show and doing a driveway surf with us.

[@henrietta9206]

❤❤this one...feels like im vicariously vacationing right there too ❤tfs! Merry Christmas 🎄! !!!

[@mauriliozamora6627]

Merry Christmas to all three of you. Love your Packers blanket Kate.

[@jaimuszunner8773]

Awww man! Totally made me home sick! In a good way... Totally love you guys!

[@RaineyNite]

Happy to hear you are enjoying Arizona... I live here and we love it too. We're only about 15 minutes from where you are staying. So much to do year round. Have you hiked Superstition Mountain yet? There is a fun little mining town on the way up to Superstition Mountain called Goldfield Ghost Town and there is a fun little restaurant there. Also there is a very nice drive up to Canyon Lake and further up to Tortilla flat. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@noras.5355]

Great video guys! loved the lights...all of it! lol Merry Christmas!!

[@rachelleangus1155]

As a Canadian Snowbird, I will agree with your happy hour comment.

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[@richardtams564]

Have a great Christmas guys.

[@ccl3361]

In this day and age,Google Map is the gold standard when it comes to direction!

[@ryanm6181]

Really enjoyed this video. I'll def be watching more! Keep it up.

[@psu1704]

merry christmas kate joe and leo and happy new year

[@shanslam1970]

Great video guys really enjoy watching your adventures.... merry Christmas xx

[@AsiaticBW]

A Peaceful and healthy 2018, thank you so much for sharing your journey. OOO

[@onlocationwithscott]

Welcome to Mesa! I'm a snowbird from Winnipeg...enjoy the desert! Just bought the Mavic...If Pro...if you get one, you'll love it!

[@edbickford996]

Glad to see you living the Good Life! We are in a park that is similar in FL this month, just a little smaller. Great looking park, some drone footage would be super! :)

[@MultiRabe]

Hey, thanks for the read...and you're very very welcome (there'll be more coming ;) That was an RV park? That place rocked 👌! When I was a little kid, I couldn't wait till the time when Xmas decorations went up. That street was so beautifully lit-up 🎄 That scene where Joe Schwartzeneggar was "pumping iron" was a nice change of routine! I've wondered about the diff pieces of equipment you use at your gyms! Leo looked great pigging out on that Duck Jerky! My sis's dog started to lose her teeth when she got about 13 or 14...nice to see that his choppers are still working fine! Great video again👍👌😎🎅🏼🎄✌🏻

[@4dulcelife]

That place looks awesome! I think it would be great for at least a couple months out of a year.

[@RonMDavis]

Cinema quality slo mo on the coffee pour... nice!! You been watching Peter McKinnon haven't you? Love your vids.

[@hobohobbies]

Just wanted to thank you for another great video

[@suparti4059]

Happy holiday. Awesome place.

[@lustraveller717]

Looks like they really have lots to do there. What fun!!!

[@theguythatcouldfly]

Nice vid as always! The Slow Mo was sweet! Do you edit with Sony Vegas? I think if you right-click the audio track and select properties, there should be a box to check "Lock to Stretch" that would help with the echo/reverb. I hope this is helpful. See you all next Wednesday!

[@judyhobday5334]

I absolutely love your life, all three of you.

[@sharicallaway5758]

I live in Tempe. Would love to meet you 3!! I work full time in Gilbert but am working towards travelling fulltime in 2-3 yrs. i love your videos! thank you!

[@Lurker1979]

Almost need a GPS to get around a place like that. Adore Leo.

[@dlg5485]

As a fellow coffee aficionado, I love the slo mo coffee prep shot. Looks like you guys (and Leo) had an awesome time at the resort. I'm noticing that AZ seems to be the preferred locale, as most KZbinr RVers seem to spend most of their time there.

[@arriagada1957]

Hope Leo is better..he is a nice doggy..!

[@davidfromtexas9681]

Thats a fantastic looking RV Locale. Have fun and happy holidays to you guys! Keep up the videos! Will Leo get a Christmas present?

[@maryminnesota7845]

As usual a great video. Awesome RV resort. Merry Christmas to you three and safe travels.

[@BBQRando]

🎅🎄 🎁❄️BBQ Rando says: “God bless us, every one!” 🎩👴🏻🍖🍗

[@stanw909]

Probably too late but I recommend Organ Pipe Pizza where they have an organist performing on an old theater organ . Not to be missed .

[@isabellepoynter5193]

How is your dog with his leg? Give him a big hug and kisses for me!

[@Ceehayseeker]

Loved the coffee slow mo....lol

[@joycebarnett5813]

Thanks for sharing. The Christmas lights were amazing. Very beautiful. How long are you in the park for? Great Amazon delivery right to your van site.. Thanks for taking me along. Stay safe and happy trails.

[@rockwestfahl]

Great vid! Leo loves his orange tree. You may have to get a tiny one in a pot and hold it over him on the road.

[@KennethSievers]

Looks like a nice place! We were in Phoenix for an overnighter on 12-3 and returned for a few nights on 12-13. We stayed down in Coolidge Area since we were heading to San Diego MCRD for my son's graduation. Anyway you have to check out the Mormon Temple in Mesa as they have an awesome Christmas Light and Nativity scene on display thru their grounds. (Their porta-potty trailer is the best I have every seen.. LOL) Enjoy the weather and your stay in the area. (We are back in Texas, and its cold here, well a Texas Cold anyway.. haha)

[@cabovercamperdarren1286]

love all your videos

[@jimdavenport4484]

When picking any watermelon 🍉 the smaller the stem area where it came off the vine the better the watermelon will be not sound or the way the outside looks. Try this next time you buy a melon and you will be pleasantly surprised.

[@terryharrigan6324]

You should submit that slo mo coffee segment for an ad. ;-)

[@jerseygirl0869]

Tip on the watermelons, on the personal size watermelons look for white or yellow in the rinds and as it will be sweeter

[@thorvidarknutsen3557]

Have a nice Christmas, greetings from Norway

[@MrMark85044]

Welcome to my home state. Sprouts is the best place for produce.

[@cycledelic44]

Drone free zone? Lol. Kait, think of the suprise value if you bought Joe the drone for xmas. Merry Xmas and a very happy new year for 2018 folks

[@victorgomes7585]

Merry Christmas guys!

[@lgen626]

You know what would have made this video perfect? Some drone footage!.

[@TuckerSP2011]

It looks like a wonderful park. Nice people and lots of fun times!