We frequent the Nanaimo area to visit family. There is no shortage of hikes and beautiful scenery, which the video made evident! The added feature of hiking is the slowing of the aging process!
@HomeARoam2 жыл бұрын
It sure is! We were passed by a small group of older folks with a dog who made the steep incline look easy! Not to mention the trail runners who can complete the entire ascent in about 30 minutes!
@paulknowles84692 жыл бұрын
@@HomeARoam Trail runners are a completely different breed!
@carolnavan41372 жыл бұрын
Mmmmm cinnamon buns........breakfast of champions! Great video.
@HomeARoam2 жыл бұрын
Totally the breakfast of choice for getting us up that mountain. They were absolutely delicious 😋
@robinstickle91712 жыл бұрын
Max and I watched together and he really enjoyed the underwater footage. Especially the purple starfish.
@HomeARoam2 жыл бұрын
Yay! More to come in future videos 🐟🐳
@greghunt58962 жыл бұрын
Wow what a beautiful place to visit and quite possibly to live, cant choose just one nice thing about Nanaimo, I loved the whole video awesome
@HomeARoam2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Greg! Yes it's a great place to visit and live. Perfectly located on the island for visiting other parts, too!
@VanlifeMidlifeRocks2 жыл бұрын
As Nanaimo residents, we can affirm you did our city proud. Great video and great job on Benson... that is a tough climb!
@HomeARoam2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Yes, Benson was tough, but the cinnamon buns got us to the top 😋
@mauricegagnon46542 жыл бұрын
Always enjoying your videos, great content and looking forward to my trip next spring. Thanks
@HomeARoam2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Trip planning is one of the fun parts of travel. Happy trails!
@jchai13432 жыл бұрын
This is the best video you have made so far by far!! You showed more scenery and the new camera was awesome!! Too bad you did not go for a walk in Amonite falls beautiful and nice trail!The bird is a raven ! They make a lot of funny noises ,you must go to Ladysmith and try their bakery unreal blackberry cinnamon buns ,tortilla pie yum yum
@HomeARoam2 жыл бұрын
Reasons to come back again! The lineup at the bakery was out the door when we arrived at 9:30 (they opened at 8) and they were nearly sold out of cinnamon buns when we got to the counter. The blackberry one sounds amazing!
@kentostrowercha36462 жыл бұрын
The island is great just $$$ to take the travel trailer there. Nice job guys.
@HomeARoam2 жыл бұрын
Yes unfortunately the ferry can be pricey for oversized vehicles. We were able to get a super saver deal and save 50% by traveling at off-peak times.
@AFKDays2 жыл бұрын
That is a great hike! Nice view! Thanks for sharing!
@HomeARoam2 жыл бұрын
It was definitely a good workout! So wild that people trail run it 🏃♀️
@allitm4642 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! Keep up the great work 🙏👍🏼
@HomeARoam Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🙏
@TilFurtherNotice2 жыл бұрын
Hi! So fun to revisit Nanaimo through your Lens! You did much more than us when we visited! I guess we will have to go back. The bars! Ahh so good! Maybe you can make some with the recipe and share that with us too 😉🤗
@HomeARoam2 жыл бұрын
Good idea! Tiny kitchen baking episode maybe 🤔 The first couple of times we'd been there we didn't know there was so much to do. So glad to have had a local with us who knows all the great spots to check out!
@ChrisAndEmilie2 жыл бұрын
The footage from your snorkelling trip is amazing! We had no idea there was such interesting things to see in the water this far north. Also, we could use a Nanaimo bar recipe :-)
@HomeARoam2 жыл бұрын
yeah there are lots of cool creatures in the waters here. You just have to be brave enough to face the cold water! We got you covered on the Nanaimo bar recipe. 😉
@martinchrist67452 жыл бұрын
The bird sound was a Raven. They make a wide variety of sounds including a water drop imitation
@HomeARoam2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping identify the bird sound! Lol, a Watercooler sound in the middle of a forest would be hilarious. Such interesting birds.
@dougb100 Жыл бұрын
I remember years ago driving to the top of Mt Benson in a 4x4, at that time there was a fire look out tower with a worker stationed there. He kept a visitor log book for visitors to sign!
@HomeARoam Жыл бұрын
That's cool. We crossed an old 4x4 road on our way to the top. That must have been the trail you rode up!
@PentaxLife2 жыл бұрын
Well for me it was that cinnamon bun with the raisins and the Underwater footage. Best Nanaimo bar was at Pirate chips Restaurant downtown she was in dragon's denWith the deep fried bars.
@HomeARoam2 жыл бұрын
Sounds amazing! Deep fried Nanaimo bar sounds tasty!
@sandraatkinson3409 Жыл бұрын
I am a Nanaimo gal , so thank you so much for this video !There are lots of awesome walks here . That bird you heard was a Raven . I'm just wondering if you are from the Island ? Take care and enjoy God's nature. Thanks again !
@HomeARoam Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for helping identify the bird call. Their vocal range is so incredible! We are not from the island, but we have lived there and love visiting when we can.
@celestemichon1038 Жыл бұрын
The ravens and crows can imitate sounds so they trick people just so you know
@HomeARoam Жыл бұрын
Yes, their vocal range is so fascinating!
@gregwallace50433 ай бұрын
Round Island Decourcey Chain
@HomeARoam3 ай бұрын
We've heard about this island, but sadly there is no ferry, and we don't have a boat. Maybe one day we'll get to go check it out.
@locopixel4632 жыл бұрын
ha ha, Raven, parrot of the north.
@HomeARoam2 жыл бұрын
Lol, we've never heard them called parrots of the north before, but it seems to be a fitting name 😆
@countroshculla Жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha I love Mel's Fe=male tee. Awesome!
@HomeARoam Жыл бұрын
Girl power! 🌼
@Dbodell8000 Жыл бұрын
Nanaimo is so beautiful but always seems to get painting in a negative light. Jealousy maybe? The media love to smear Nanaimo.
@HomeARoam Жыл бұрын
It's a great little city. . Maybe not as sexy as Victoria or Tofino, but an authentic west coast community.
@Dbodell8000 Жыл бұрын
@@HomeARoam I find Victoria and Tofino to be phony overrated and overpriced tourist traps. Nanaimo is surrounded by natural beauty that beats both of them.
@thewishmastur Жыл бұрын
Not to bust your bubble, but it looks boring
@HomeARoam Жыл бұрын
Consider our bubble burst 😜
@leonardpriestley68223 ай бұрын
How could you not check out the local meth scene?
@HomeARoam3 ай бұрын
We didn't notice anything out of the ordinary on our visit. All cities have their issues, and we didn't think Nanaimo was any worse off.
@joenika99933 ай бұрын
Wtf is a sea star !!!! Lol😂😂did you go to a school lol
@HomeARoam3 ай бұрын
🤷♂️ I thought it was a fairly common term? www.google.com/search?q=sea+star