Vanuary Day 9 🚐 A Painted Forest!

Today we wake up in sunny Guernica, before travelling to Oma forest (“Bosque de Oma” in Spanish) - an art installation created from 1982-1985 by Agustin Ibarrola, an artist from Basque Country. The forest is near Kortezubi (Bizkaia, Basque Country), in the nature reserve of Urdaibai. Close by is the Santimamiñe cave - containing some of the earliest cave paintings.
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[@anneseaillustration]

“That’s a very big dog… oh! It’s a poney” 😂😂😂 thanks for all the lovely drone footage!

[@hollyexley]

Pony was so cute and curious 💕

[@DocumentedJourney]

I have been loving Vanuary! Thank you so much for putting these together because I know how much time all this takes. The Painted Forest was really cool and I love seeing the Basque Country. Thanks for taking us along!

[@hollyexley]

You are so welcome! Glad you are enjoying these :)

[@evaredamonti4009]

I really appreciate you talking about anxiety so openly. It makes me feel less alone and how you just let it go is so admirable! Ur vlogs are so peaceful❤

[@hollyexley]

Thanks Eva 😘

[@jennhoffmann458]

I’m so glad you have your doggies! Pets always seem to know, and help SO much! My little kitty man has saved me more times than I’d ever like to contemplate, but he’s my superstar. I’m so glad you have Quinton. And Midge! That tiny doggie! Knowing it is the boss TOTALLY makes sense. My friends who are the short ones usually are the leads in activities. And even my smallest ferret RULED the house. Hahaha

[@hollyexley]

It's always the small ones :D

[@sandraeichner]

This one is so packed with cuteness I can’t handle it 🤪🤗 When you talk about the little doggy it is amazing. I am a fan since ages now and I am thrilled to be able to see how you grow and change as a person, artist and activist. the realness and authenticity is so wonderful now! So grateful that you speak to me in my kitchen every now and then 😉

[@hollyexley]

You are too kind - glad you are enjoying the cuteness Sandra!

[@laurenvonduyke-dadmun9928]

Thanks, again! I loved hearing about the tiny alpha pup!💖

[@hollyexley]

Long may he reign!

[@Marina.Kudrevskaya]

I enjoy Vanuary so much! Thank you for doing this, it's the highlight of my day when you post a new video 🙏

[@hollyexley]

I'm so glad!

[@thesaladczar]

Lucky dogs! Having their humans 24/7! I love how Quentin looks at you with complete and total love.

[@hollyexley]

😭

[@mandy7674]

Your meals always look so beautiful and appetising! I look forward to these vlogs every day, thank you so much!

[@hollyexley]

Yay! Thank you!

[@mandy7674]

@@hollyexley I’m currently rewatching them all atm while I stick a bunch of painted textures in a sketchbook 😅🥰

[@hollyexley]

oooo that sounds like a very soothing and satisfying activity :) @@mandy7674

[@marionbik2022]

Enjoy seeing your daily activities… the forest was shots were lovely… thanks for sharing ✨🙏🏼💕

[@hollyexley]

Glad you enjoyed Marion!

[@SilverPacificaGM]

We are really enjoying these daily updates, we watch every evening. Glad to see Midge is feeling better. It would be great to see the practicalities of being a self employed artist from a van, any difficulties you face working in this environment as well as the positives of a changing location. 🎨

[@hollyexley]

Thank you for these great suggestions!

[@mirentxu37]

Eskerrik asko! Mis abuelos eran vascos y solo aprendí algunas pocas palabras, es bastante difícil el euskera. Gracias por mostrar los paisajes y sus aventuras. Agur!

[@hollyexley]

You're very welcome!

[@Emma-rs8mp]

I'm enjoying this video series! 😊 I've had a nice binge of your videos this weekend, really lovely to watch and listen while I draw!

[@louiselangton]

Loving your videos and Vanuary 😊 more of the same is perfect! X

[@hollyexley]

Thanks so much Louise! 😊

[@lisamarie572]

Really enjoying Vanuary, I think the content you’re doing is great, a nice mix of Van life and general day to day chat. Some of my favourite content on your channel is the self initiated projects you’ve done, like the Whale Zine, and museum sketches.. but I think what you’re doing right now for Vanuary is just great.

[@hollyexley]

Thank you - I really appreciate the encouragement!

[@susan_brehm_art]

That painted forest is so cool!! 😊😊

[@danniespokes4083]

Quentin is such a precious baby 🥺

[@hollyexley]

💞

[@MariaMedeiros]

I love your dogs. They are so sweet. Lovely vlog and thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Lovely artwork!

[@hollyexley]

My pleasure 😊

[@aidag6516]

I just got up to date with the vlogs! It's nice to see my own country through your eyes. Btw if you're still interested I can send you a link to a vegan recipe for the "roscón de reyes" cake so you can make it yourselves and finally try it. 😊

[@hollyexley]

I've never clicked on a comment so fast haha. Yes please! It has become an ambition of mine to bake a vegan version some day, some day in the future when we have an oven!

[@Elfietude]

It s very pleasant to travel with you either in England or in Spain, love your dogs too they seem to be so happy with both of you

[@josiewallace4478]

I love Vanuary so much! Love seeing anything you feel like sharing and how you are honest and up front with us about how you’re feeling and what you’re going through (waking up with panic from a nightmare/dream is v relatable). Love hearing about what you’re reading, also 😊

[@hollyexley]

You're the best!

[@ChantelleArts]

That looks so magical 😊😊😊

[@deesmith7880]

I loved you describing the little dog as a ‘footstool’. So cute 😊

[@hollyexley]

Footstool dogs are the best! He was an icon.

[@itscarolinemary]

lovely drone shots, Quentin and Midge are so precious. I love dogs 😭💕 and that mini horse was adorable!!

[@emilyjtaylor89]

Thank you for these videos, I'm enjoying Vanuary so much! It's been a shitty brain day for me too but this cheered me up :)

[@hollyexley]

So glad this vid helped Emily!

[@pdbowman]

on drugs in America, something you might find good listening is Ordinary Unhappiness’s episode 24, a conversation with Ben Fong about his book Quick Fixes (subtitled ‘Drugs in America’) - which you can find here on YT among other places

[@hollyexley]

Thank you Paul! Sounds muy interesting!

[@pdbowman]

yeah - listened to it again over a couple of days here, it’s good

[@livig4636]

Loving Vanuary! Such beautiful shots of the Forrest and surroundings. The pups are so lucky to be experiencing travelling and so many outdoor adventures, clearly living their best life.💚 Also regaining my inspiration for vegan cooking thanks to all your meals! 😊

[@hollyexley]

So glad you are enjoying vanuary! And I hope that what you say about our dogs is true - that is our goal, we want them to be having a good life!

[@emilyhales]

I loved this video so much! I typically save your videos for the weekends because I love them so much 🥲 also you always look so beautiful! 💓

[@hollyexley]

Aw thank you Emily!

[@ann-kristinknardal3164]

Guess what I just came across! A vegan bakery that has that cake you’ve been craving 🤩 It’s called Vegabonty and is situated in Fuengirola. Could it be your next destination? 😄

[@hollyexley]

No way! I used to go to Fuengirola as a child - I never would have guessed they would have a vegan bakery now. It's on our list!

[@tatjanakilthau6345]

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[@karolsartoasis4815]

Hi, I love Vanuary. Thanks for taking the time to make all the videos. I have fallen behind but I will watch them. How do you find van life compared to the living in a home? Has this effected your illustration work. Is it inconvenient to move around all the time? Thanks for the videos again.

[@heathershaw9235]

Tiny horse! Tiny horse!

[@hollyexley]

Such a cutie and so curious :)