Vlog 29: Campervan trip to the Brecon Beacons, Wales (Part 1 of 2)

In this video (the first of two parts) I journey to the Brecon Beacons in Wales where, along with a hardy navigator, we visit sheep, lakes, waterfalls and some spectacular scenery.
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[@corydriver7634]

That was an awesome demonstration with the water tap, thanks for not cutting out the blooper.

[@davidlidbury1244]

David youre better than watching national terrestrial TV and all the subscription TV station put together!

[@Vandemonium]

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[@eirishemd]

Omg I nearly fell off the sofa laughing about the alarm. And then the fire alarm! Oh David what a learning experience but the stunning scenery makes it all worth while. Keep up the vlogs. Love them🇨🇦👍😎

[@sidneybowerman558]

I have said "Great video" so many times about your work that it no longer seems adequate. Please keep doing what you do, it is so informative and entertaining.

[@Vandemonium]

Cheers Sidney

[@Robert_DeVille]

Wow, I remember going on a 3 day school holiday to Llangorse & remember doing stuff like hill climbing, pony trekking, archery & staying in massive tents with about a dozen other kids (so you can imagine the riots of the evening). How time flies.

[@thomastrout9997]

Your talents as a journalist shine well here. Very nice job as usual. Thank you!

[@debpartin6618]

Water sounds are so soothing. Love them

[@annwagner5779]

How beautiful! How alarming! And there’s a dude who now knows where his towel is. And Time Team dug that Crannog years ago. Cool!

[@stevepepper4287]

Our smoke/fire alarm has been renamed as "The toast alarm".

[@huwevans2653]

Loved the choice of music.

[@stevec-b6214]

regarding the tea level - my mate Trev would say either `look at that `Vicars Collar` - or `you need a ladder to get down to that!`

[@LAPGOCHINSTRUCTOR]

Another great video , great camera work and editing - This part of Wales is very photogenic with rolling hills unlike North Wales more rugged landscape. I did years of military training near Crickhowell, at a military camp called Cwrt y Gothlen - it no longer exists and the land is being developed into a housing estate. and of course the large military training areas of the Brecon Beacons I love this area of Wales. I didn't want this video to end - and so pleased it's to be continues. Take care safe journeys. p.s I thought you might have mentioned the RV Geeks guy's when you were driving along those narrow country roads they were amazed that these lanes/roads are two way :)

[@adriandrake2720]

"Sheep infested jungle" LOL. I love it when your travelogues go all dry and sarcastic with their humor. Or is it humour?

[@Vandemonium]

Most certainly "humour"! 😂

[@cadencechrome4783]

Outstanding video, thank you for taking us along, you're quite the chap!

[@bosse641]

I remember the Time Team episode early on in their series when they investigated that little Royal Isle. ......miss that series. Best of the best. Such a peaceful area you visited. Lovely :-)

[@jj8526]

Like your musical choices to depict your location...👏👏☘

[@rickrobertadewitt1981]

We are catching up on the van blogs, still a few years behind. But we were glad to see you discovered the "Toast and Bacon" alarm. Also works for pancakes! We made a great set of tote bags to take to the shower; they carry our towel, facecloth, clean shirt and underwear on the inside with soap, toothpaste/brush, coins and flip-flop sandals (you don't want to be standing in someone else's fungus-foot water) on the outside. Can send a photo by email.

[@WattsOccurring]

Wales is beautiful, we like the jazz festival in Brecon town center every year as well. thanks for sharing 😊

[@howardtennant5766]

Beautiful thank you great filming of the Breckons

[@bennysh]

LOL sheep infested jungles.. sounds like a lovely English vacation spot!

[@colinracheljustpootling7468]

All i saw as you tried to pull that sword was Mr Bean 😂 Lovely place been there many times in my past life as a lorry driver

[@tanna4534]

Breathtaking scenery. Postcard perfect photography, or at least great iPad wallpaper! Really enjoyed this chance to see places I only can read about.

[@theoldhobbit3640]

I suppose every cloud has a silver lining....... My only memories of the Brecon Beacons is completing my NCO's cadre and a couple of other military exercises and it did nothing but rain the whole time. Rain, wind, snow and misery..... but your vlog has shown me a different side, thank you for sharing.

[@darth_yoda]

2:50 haha that's just TYPICAL!!! That actually cracked me up David. Going to show it works... And it don't! Because you had forgotten to turn on the master switch :P Time Team Season 8 Episode 3 have them excavating that Crannog in the lake at 9:05 :)

[@corverbeek2616]

Greetings to you, sir. In your first road trip you say, road is a road. Well, if I see you trip now, a road is not all the same! You travel beautiful roads.

[@Miss_Judy]

I love your dialog throughout the video... Very descriptive and humorous... I could so see the "frantic waving" in my mind! Lol

[@debpartin6618]

Absolutely love your comments

[@brianwebster6018]

Hi David it's Brian Webster from York your tour of the Brecon Beacons brings back loving memories when mum and dad and I use to go to my aunties in Penarth first went there in 19 60 first we went by train from York directly to Cardiff wich was pulled by the engine Sir Nigel Griesly. My cousin William took us into the Brecon Beacons and I'm sure that we stopped at the shop that your gran had

[@davidpiper3652]

Handy item for the shower facilities is one of those suit covers, zip up plastic thing with a coat hanger, keeps all your clothes in one place and dry.

[@Vandemonium]

Great idea!

[@Lisa_B.-1989]

Ah David, you are a true joy! I wish I could give you a big hug for this delightful journey. Keep it up! Laughter is a medicine. May God bless and keep you.

[@Vandemonium]

Thank you! :-)

[@CampervanJon]

Enjoy watching these so much at times of uncertainty

[@mid-niteryders5523]

Thanks CC, your narrative on the sheep defying trek to the waterfalls made my day !

[@acey4994]

When the Vans rocking don't come knocking

[@jimreynolds9195]

David, these scenes are gorgeous. I am loving both this vlog and Cruising the Cut SO MUCH. Thank you.

[@patriciap5840]

:-) :-) omg...I had so many laugh out loud moments - you are SO funny! Plus you look so happy; I think you are really enjoying your new van. Beautifully edited and just so much fun to watch. I love Wales - I've travelled from Canada many times, as my Welsh Grandad Parry grew up near here and in helping my brother with some geneology, got to love this area so much. First time we crested a hill and saw the Brecon Beacons I was lost for words, it was so beautiful! The mazdas - made me think of Minimalist's kayaks lol. And the tea episode (oh ye of little faith haha!) reminded me of your How not to Change the Alternator which just cracked me up! (sorry!) Love both your channels, David, thanks ever so much for sharing these with us all xx

[@Vandemonium]

Haha, just like the kayaks yes (and there were even more of the Mazdas that I didn't show)

[@stilcrazychris]

OMG!! You had me ROTFLMAO w/your discovery of sheep & waterfalls, weed whacking your way through thick jungle & peeing in the woods. Then when you said "Ok, that's that, let's go home" I almost peed myself. Your a funny guy David!! lol..... I do hope you have shower shoes? If not you must get them before you take another public shower! You can catch things from public showers. Athletes feet is the most common. Really that's about the only one I know, but I'm sure there's more things that I don't know of. We must Google that one forsure!! Then youll know everything you need to know about public showers that you really didn't want to know... lolololol.... Looking forward to part 2. It was a great ride so far, Chris from Missouri

[@Vandemonium]

I don't have those but I did wonder as I stood there whether I should have such a thing! Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@stilcrazychris]

@@Vandemonium yes, you should really get some. They dry fast & you can just leave them in your van or shower bad. PLEASE get some. There just thongs for your feet or also called flip flops. Happy trails, Chris from Missouri

[@johndboran]

Your music in this video is quite good..... John in Texas...

[@murraywagnon1841]

Enjoyed the Pythonesque take at the waterfall. ;-) "Right, that's it. Might as well go home now."

[@rwbimbie5854]

Am I the only one that saw the waterfall and thought... 'That thing needs a lock flight'

[@SocksWithSandals]

"The first order of business, quite clearly, is a cup of tea". Indeed, old boy.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

I was about to watch something on Netflix when I remembered David posted a new video. Vandemonium or Netflix...no contest Vandemonium it is. Thanks for the trip. It was lovely.

[@del5.0]

Thanks, David for another awesome video. Oh, you really don't want to be the King of Wales. You are already The King of The Cuts

[@1960ARC]

Worth trying the super cheap noodles from lidl. 21pence I think. I just boil the kettle and cover the noodles in boiling water. Two minutes and their done, I tend to add turmeric, garlic and a little basel.

[@kevintynan796]

Although you’ve made it look easy, converting your van into a camper in a parking lot whilst living aboard your canal boat, is a feat to be admired. This trip to Wales very enjoyable, thanks. I’m having a cup of tea (full one , not half like you) as I enjoy it.

[@campingdogz626]

you have such precise diction, I love it ! Thanks for the video

[@Vandemonium]

Thank you.

[@johncarr1793]

So it was you keeping us awake in Digliss Basin Worcester, with that car alarm, and smoke detector going off. I thought when you were yanking on that sword that you would set another one off, ha ha. Van seems to be going well solar panels still there, well done, enjoy

[@rogermac358]

Lovely video David! Thank you for the dash cam footage, as seeing what appears around the next bend has always been one of the best parts of travel for me.Looks like some wonderful spots to go canoeing, if allowed.

[@robsin2810]

David, you may just be winning me over to your van blogs. This one was just awesome 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍👍

[@pootle2768]

That was brilliant! Entertaining, funny and with stunning scenery. Fantastic!

[@paulwooster3590]

Certainly has an Old world look in that part of the world, lovely.

[@davidtebbitt5537]

Wonderful vlog. The scenery is amazing and your inimitable presentation always raises a smile, and more often than not,a dark good chuckle. Thank you.

[@bgrigg07]

As a MX-5 Miata owner, I also approve of those lanes!

[@theodorenilson3280]

Lovely scenery, nice camera work, music and editing, thoroughly enjoying your adVANtures after coming over from Cruising the Cut.

[@theodorenilson3280]

Saw an amazing VW based RV by a local (to me) You Tuber: search for Woelcke Autark T5 Crosser Off Road 4x4 Campervank. The owners were a Swiss couple who had shipped the vehicle to Argentina and traveled up to near Philadelphia in the USA, were planning to finish up in Halifax.

[@petrij966]

Simply perfect! 😊

[@pvangalder]

I gather from watching the Vlog that camper van life is stuff you do between assorted cups of tea...thx David..as always a joy

[@Vandemonium]

Tea is my lynchpin in life

[@katcankan7129]

You're funny. I enjoyed this video tremendously. Wales is stunning 👍😄

[@JordaninJapan]

Perhaps I've been in Japan too long, but how about a smallish water-tight plastic container for your shoes? It seems like a good solution and might help keep the van clean. Looking forward to part 2 of the Q&A! And more travels too!

[@Voodoo_Ray]

The views brought back many happy memories...and a few cold shivery ones of training with Mountain Rescue search dogs in the Beacons

[@craiggiles8156]

Great choice of music David, a very beautiful part of the UK.

[@luanncrownover4]

Absolutely gorgeous scenery. Love how the van is working out for you...looks like many fun travels ahead!

[@williamjordan811]

Wonderful and peaceful... thank you for braving the bucolic hollows to bring us to the brink of the precipitous peaks... and craggy bits... with tea and super noodles as bonus! All kidding aside, this was one of the best so far... loved it! Cheers

[@patriotu.s.a6846]

If you add an egg to your ramen noodles while its boiling, it's delicious and filling😀

[@dryroasted5599]

David, your camera work at the falls was beautiful! You have become a master of the craft.

[@Vandemonium]

Thank you!

[@colblimp]

Not only am I envious of your canal videos, now I'm absolutely green because of your van vids. Grrrrrrrrr. Great vid!

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Nice Vid 👍 we visited that area this summer 👍 Best Regards Dave, Jo and Louie 👍😀🐾

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

Lol... the sword in the stone bit was good for a chuckle... what a nice little trip... can’t wait for the next one :)

[@thomasjohns8184]

Great wilderness trek story, lovely scenery and a pleasant pretty companion aka navigator.

[@mischef18]

Great video bro and even some sheep got their few seconds of fame, I wonder if they have their own ewetube channel. The landscape and waterfalls looked lovely. ATB

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Thank goodness that you found 'a native speaker' to safely guide you through these 'treacherous ways'😀😁 Absolutely brilliant footage, my dear!👍 Many thanks for sharing 😊 👍 👍 👍 ✌

[@johnfineberg2112]

Hi David I am really getting into this camper van thing you are doing Thank you Best wishes Jo

[@Vandemonium]

Great! Cheers Jo :-)

[@corallaroc]

Stunning scenery 💜

[@tspenceriii]

In one of your shots showing the gas filler, the passenger side rear wheel camber seems off. You May wish to check the rear alignment to reflect that before tires wear on the inside. Once again, I am amazed at your result. It exceeds quality and creative expectations! Bravo.

[@kates.441]

Well I guess you don't need to come to Oregon - you've already seen it! Beautiful countryside, beautiful film shots, beautiful music :-) Really enjoyed this David - can't wait for part 2 :-) Thanks so much

[@florenceteo9068]

Simply breathtaking! Looking forward to more such awesome sceneries!

[@annettefournier9655]

We are thoroughly amused🤣🤣😂

[@linevans7690]

Absolutely wonderful thanks David

[@propulsar]

What a brilliant time to go to the Brecon Beacons. It looks deserted.Personally I love visiting places "out of season" or in other words when no-one else thinks it's a good time to go.

[@theowinters6314]

I just love the way Wales looks (It's one of the bits I've been able to see in person) and you do a wonderful job capturing it.

[@louiseng7272]

Well, it just keeps getting better. What can I say except there is something in this video for everyone. Magic. Thanks for the laughs, the scenery, the cooking tips, etc etc. Another brilliant video from King David of Vandemonia. Psssst....try WD40 on the sword thingy.

[@AttilaAsztalos]

Standard shop extraction protocol - apply liquid nitrogen to the sword and an acetylene torch to the rock... ;)

[@logothaironsides2942]

Ah your description of the infested jungle really reminded me of the 'adventures' of the children in the swallows and amazons books.

[@margarethoskins6625]

The half cup of tea reminds of growing up in a village a few miles from hexham in the north east ( of england) . If one was given a short serving of something, the retort would be " did you stand in hexham and throw that in" 😀.I still use that phrase lo these many decades and a different country later .

[@Vandemonium]

I love that!!

[@hectorshouse7348]

Thank you for sharing your journey

[@steveseiler8782]

o my goodness this is some of your best work you have done to capture the beauty i love you traveling up the canals but seeing Brecon Beacons has given me understanding of the beauty and serenity of Wales thank you so much cheers

[@themeansheets1279]

just lovely.

[@jordangipson1125]

Beautiful!

[@jake2213b]

I just love seeing G.B. county side. I glad you build that camper van so that I can see more views.

[@johnbrookes2196]

If the smoke alarm goes off in our house I know dinners ready. Lol. Nice trip so far David.

[@pamelapanzenbeck6035]

Just love you’re videos and you’re since of humor. Well done!!!

[@Vandemonium]

Thank you 😀

[@johnbrown1835]

Thank you brings back memory’s as a sea cadet in the 1950/60s did my Duke of Edinburgh award hike across the Brecons John Brown Sydney Australia

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Beautiful country David. If it hadn't been for the cars coming along on the right side of the road I would have thought you were in the Willamette Valley here in Oregon, US. Thank you for the relaxing video. Have a good week ahead.

[@opalg6162]

Oh MY!!!! How wonderful. The scenery is fantastic, and so are the amusing tidbits of your camping life. I absolutely love it.

[@benbur111]

Glad you got a dashcam

[@darwinhall8550]

Great video, thanks for sharing. The smoke alarm goes off in my Class C RV every time we make toast too.

[@michaelpilling9659]

The best guided tour in the Brecon Beacons ever! Fabulous video, great commentary. Thanks David

[@britanysmith4401]

Your commentary always gives me a chuckle. Lost comrades to starvation and scurvy ha!

[@lesleycouch6557]

"Llandemonium" ha ha! That was a lovely trip. You're making me want to revisit Wales, I haven't been for years!

[@stimpsonjcat67]

Driving in Wales was awesome, except when there are hedgerows, then it can get a bit exciting.

[@dugclrk]

More than a bit envious, absolutely a wonderful place to go exploring. This is by far my favorite time of year to get out and do a little camping, not many others around so no neighbors to worry with. I am always shocked by how narrow your roads are. It must be quit hazardous to meet a lorry coming your way. So glad to see you back in the van and Vandemonium getting new content. Thanks and be safe.

[@madhungarian3024]

Very nice. Though i fear you must have more King Arthur sites than there are purported fragments of the True Cross! I am however still trying to get used to seeing you driving on the wrong side of the road there. I know it's the wrong side because we drive on the right side. Or, well, not on the left side. Speaking of which, i was trying to figure out all those strange-pointing arrows on the roads that are pointing the wrong way on the wrong lanes, and i've concluded they're there for the benefit of confused yanks like myself, to remind us that right is not always right?

[@leedesigner1977]

David, I do believe, that this is your most beautifully put together video yet.

[@Vandemonium]

Thank you!

[@WyeExplorer]

I thoroughly enjoyed your return to the Beacons my neighbor since I can remember. My twin brother Paul has swam the Llangorse Big Swim. It is a fabulous bit if water. I'm thrilled to find your channel. I like it - a lot like the Beacons. Have a good week. Mark