France in a motorhome. Pet Lounge Dover to Calais. Honfleur.

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Жыл бұрын

#france #motorhome #petlounge
The Slaws are on their early summer holiday to France. They make full use of the facilities in the Pet Lounge on the Dover to Calais Ferry, @POFerriesUK driving through France in their Hobby Motorhome Helga @HobbyCaravan
It's an eventful journey with road rage in a supermarché carpark, before crossing the Pont de Normandie and arriving safely at the Aire in Honfleur.
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The Slaws meet up with Tracey and Kev from The Yorkshire Motoroamers and have a lovely evening and meal out @yorkshiremotoroamers
Next day, they explore Honfleur and the Jardin de Personnalitiés before setting off for Mont St Michel.
Slaw makes good use of our new Airide by Puncture Control rear suspension assistance getting on the ferry and tilting Helga to drain the grey water on the Aire.
178 miles Calais to Honfleur. 23 eu tolls. 12 eu Aire for 24 hours.
Link for Critair sticker: certificat-air.gouv.fr

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@tanyabassett8287 4 ай бұрын

Great vlog 😊. Honfleur looks much bigger than I imagined but still lovely 😊

@TheSlawsAdventures 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Tanya! It’s quite deceptive 👍🏻

@frederickchase 3 ай бұрын

Have a good one Slaws. It is one beautiful country and made over for motorhomes but can be very expensive for shopping, except for wine of course!!!!

@TheSlawsAdventures 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🚍☀️

@deryckpowell474 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a million Slaw for the tip about standing on the wheel. I had never thought about doing that. Going to save me a lot of hassle.

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Glad to help 👍🏻

@purplehayzealternativegifts 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant 💜☀️

@TheSlawsAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 🚍☀️

@frankfurter726 Жыл бұрын

Just loving this trip

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🚍☀️

@andy81052 Жыл бұрын

Another great vlog, love France, if I had my life again I would live there.

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy! We’ve had driving holidays in France since 1996. We love it too 🚍☀️

@ianmcconnell7567 Жыл бұрын

Yeah smacks bum bum time!! That Aire is amazing, apparently on video number one we are now following your route next Spring so thanks for organising our holiday 😂 gorgeous wee fishing village and good to see the aire from the drone - great stuff guys ! Right time for gin number two 😂

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian! Glad to assist in the planning 🤣

@thedailycavalier Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for showing the pet lounge! Dying to try this route!

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

We’d highly recommend it 👍🏻

@paullawrence8572 Жыл бұрын

Another Top vid guys! Loved the carpark bit AND YOU!!!😂

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! 🚍☀️

@paulyoung6165 Жыл бұрын

Hi There Mrs Slaw Slaw and Doggies , WOW what nice places you have found ,Great looking Gardens , And the pet lounge looked Fab , soon as our pup is not being a pup i think i could cope with that LOL, you made it look so easy so thank you for sharing that , the suspension is so ideal , so all looking great , Take care All. ☀👍👍👍👍👍👍

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! The Pet Lounge is really great and we’re very impressed with air assisted suspension 🚍☀️

@flash_mactavish 4 ай бұрын

19:30 looks like a couple of Cairn Terriers in the background.

@TheSlawsAdventures 4 ай бұрын

They do indeed!

@colinnewmarch1106 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Honfleur, together with the stunning Pont de Normandie, superb part of France ,enjoy

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin! 🚍☀️

@petajames4292 Жыл бұрын

Smacky-bum-bum is back👍😂...always makes me chuckle. That pet lounge is a brilliant idea on the ferry, and cheap too. Beautiful architecture and scenery in France, then there was the spectacular drone footage! Thanks, once again, for sharing it all with us x

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peta! Slaw is a cheeky beggar 😜 But he’s a good drone pilot 👍🏻

@jackiecarlin9725 Жыл бұрын

Looks a nice pet lounge, and beautiful place to stop over loving it all xx🥰🐶🐶

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jackie! The pet lounge is great and Honfleur was a beautiful town to visit 👍🏻

@sandrafrench6125 Жыл бұрын

Great video, loved seeing Honfleur.

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandra!

@alantheakston2805 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another grew video. My first time there was on a school trip, back in 1972. Brings Great memories . Of my first time abroad.

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan! Mrs Slaw wasn’t far behind you. 1982 was her first school trip to France. Great memories indeed ❤️

@laurasimmonds7157 Жыл бұрын

Mrs Slaw. A bit of an unusual question for you... where do you get your summer dresses? It's a style I really like but can't find. I wondered if they are from weird fish or mistral. Still enjoying your vlogs. Where to next? Laura Simmonds

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi Laura, yes this one is Weird Fish and I do have a Mistral one too. They’re very comfy for travelling in. Glad you’re enjoying the vlogs. We moved on to Mont Saint Michel, then to the stunning Île de Ré. We’ve just one more island vlog to put out, then we moved inland. Hope you enjoy them 🚍☀️

@jopaylor1127 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the pet lounge, with 3 tiny dogs this was really helpful! As soon as you pulled up to the first toll, I said to hubby "bet Slaw smacks Anne's bum" 😂😂😂 no sooner were the words out of my mouth haha. ...I honestly chuckled every single time you did it 😂 I adore France, I'm so glad you've gone back and looking forward to the next installment Great video as always xxxx

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jo! Slaw is slightly concerned at who Steve is though 😜

@jopaylor1127 Жыл бұрын

Haha, edited!! X 😉

@kathyjohnson2365 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful town you forget just how beautiful Europe is looking forward to the next installment. merci mes amis meilleurs voeux de floride❤

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathy! 🚍☀️

@margaretmiller7433 Жыл бұрын

lovely i am on my holidays with you both again really enjoyed this video,the pet lounge looked great and you always seem to get good weather when you go, onwards lets go!!!

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

You know you’re always welcome on our holidays Margaret! Hope you’re keeping well 🚍☀️

@ruthjackson4469 Жыл бұрын

Mrs Slaw you are like Monica from Friends with your colour coding!!!! Great video xx

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

🤣 Thanks Ruth! 🚍☀️

@deryckpowell474 Жыл бұрын

We got to honfleur once and had a terrible time in a restaurant at lunch time. We had ordered scampi but when the waiter produced a long thin fork I knew we were in trouble. And the price. Eyewatering. Looking forward to the next vlog.

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Ha ha Deryck! That made me laugh 🤣 Thanks for watching 🚍☀️

@joshhoman 10 ай бұрын

I hope that both of you have fun!

@TheSlawsAdventures 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🚍☀️

@joshhoman 10 ай бұрын

@@TheSlawsAdventures You are both welcome!

@kroozer5215 Жыл бұрын

Love the look on Mrs Slaws face at 10:44 after being spanked - such a naughty smirk lol

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

😜

@user-zr8yl4jh6o Жыл бұрын

Great adventure 👍👍

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary! 🚍☀️

@althomas7952 Жыл бұрын

Loved your vblog expecially the drone shots of Honfleur.!! Just come back from Spain & Portugal but after seeing your video have booked the ferry (usually go on le shuttle but pricey now!!) for a little trip to France & maybe Honfleur again . Thanks for the inspiration. ❤

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching 🚍☀️

@constructioneerful Жыл бұрын

Great vlog! On building heights, I think I remember hearing it is easier to construct adjacent houses if the heights are different. Doubtless also a money thing - whoever owned each plot had a different budget and different needs.

@TheSlawsAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Great theory re the houses 👍🏻

@davidwoolf6948 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic vlog! writing all this down 😂😉

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks David! 🚍☀️

@PoshcatsCamping Жыл бұрын

All the preparation and planning with drive to Dover then the ferry, it’s all worth it when you find a beautiful place like Hon Fleur 😃 We are heading that way on Thursday so we’ll be right behind you 😃💙 Safe travels 🚐 Trev n Sue

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Trev n Sue! The weather is gorgeous out here at the moment. You’re in for a real treat 🚍☀️

@janetmeijer6911 Жыл бұрын

We have crazy parking lot drivers and cyclists here in Canada as well. Love the scenery and the architecture that you have been highlighting, thanks again . Safe travels and looking forward to the next vlog.🇨🇦

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Thanks Janet! 🚍☀️

@kroozer5215 Жыл бұрын

Give it to me baby = arghh i cant get up lol that was so funny @ 20:55

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

He’s so funny without even trying 🤣 Welcome to my world with Slaw 🤦🏻‍♀️

@dawnvallance861 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel looking forward to your adventures in France 🇫🇷 😎

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dawn! Welcome 🤗

@WattsOccurring Жыл бұрын

Looks like a beautiful place, enjoy both, thanks for sharing ❤

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🚍☀️

@markgower4184 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant absolutely brilliant vlog at the beginning of your travels Mr and Mrs slaw the wife and I are travelling from Portsmouth to dover to Calais turning left and touring upto Amsterdam so watching you with great anticipation and learning from you as it's our first time abroad in our motorhome. Horn fleur looked absolutely beautiful, glad to see bum slap is back again 😂😂 .is it wise to rely on camping aires or should we be looking towards campsites for our first night, looking forward to your next vlog take care the gowerz Portsmouth xx

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark! Glad you found the vlog useful. You’ll have a great time! Aires very greatly in size and facilities. Our only advice would be to NEVER sleep on a motorway Aire. And never leave your moho unattended in a large supermarket car park. One of you always stay with it. We have family and friends who experienced issues with both. We use the Bord Atlas and All the Aires books to locate village Aires and have used them many times with no problems. Have a great trip 🚍☀️

@Endurofilms Жыл бұрын

Brilliant as usual, informative and fun..allons-y !!!

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🚍☀️

@wanderinwilds Жыл бұрын

😎 that dog lounge is amazing you don’t want to compare that to the Isle of Man ferry 🤦🏼‍♀️ £10 per dog in a tiny shoe closet, you can’t spread out on the seats as they have put partitions in 🙄 not even a bowl for water on our Ferry’s they are a disgrace tbh compared to that one!! Great vlog and the toll booths 😆😆 Mr Slaw 🤔🤣🤣🤣 xxx

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We were very impressed with the lounge. Yes, smacky bum bum is back 🤦🏻‍♀️ Welcome to my world with Slaw 🤣

@markallen8203 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video 🎉

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! 🚍☀️

@motorroamingaround Жыл бұрын

Great video guys. Honfluer looked beautiful. We’re heading that way in August so think we’ll give that Aire a try. Thanks for sharing, oh and we’ve just subscribed also. Irvine & Karen

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Irvine & Karen! Have a great trip 🚍☀️

@KarenKing-ku1rs Жыл бұрын

Hi Mrs Slaw, just watched your video on the crossing to calais, could you please let me know if you went on P&O or DFDS, hope you have a good holiday. Thanks Karen

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, it was a lovely holiday thank you! We sailed with P&O.

@rogerwileman9965 Жыл бұрын

We are off on your again I am looking forward to seeing France with you.

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome to come along with us on our holiday Roger! 🚍☀️

@cornishbuddha Жыл бұрын

Careful with the EU pet passports in mainland Europe, some vets in France have been fined as they issued passports to brits on holidays without checking if they had proof of residency. I just registered a pup that I got in the UK that I had to travel over to France with the ridiculous AHC and when I went to my local vets here had to dash home to bring them my proof of french residency, they required my French ID plus utility / tax habitation paperwork etc. I've heard some people have been refused entry as when spot checked the couldn't provide any formal residency proof.

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Will, that sounds like a nightmare, but we didn’t get our EU passports from France. We got them from NI. There is no requirement for NI or Ireland EU passports to have proof of residency.

@192kernow Жыл бұрын

How do you go about getting them from N.I?

@stevepage5813 Жыл бұрын

Buildings are different heights because some are two storeys and some are three etc.... lol. Safe travels wherever you go. All best from Steve from Halifax - you know which one.

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

That theory doesn’t work though Steve? Some four storey buildings are higher than a six storey one??

@stevepage5813 Жыл бұрын

I agree! how long is a piece of string lol. I don't particularly care for the look of some Eastern Block Countries' apartment blocks, that look like high rise flats, that are placed horizontally. They are all the same height therefore and I think it makes the skyline somewhat boring. All best, Steve.

@adriangilliland8440 Жыл бұрын

At 29:16 in the video the building to the left of the church with the ivy is a little hotel that we had a nights stopover on honeymoon 24 years ago. The church bell “bongs” once every fifteen minutes. Makes me want to go back , beautiful little harbour town.

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

How lovely Adrian! Glad to share some memories with you ❤️

@stevedock1279 Жыл бұрын

Hi, we are planning on arriving at the Aire you used in Honfleur next Sunday. Know it’s difficult to say but do you have any tips as to the time we stand a chance of getting a space as I’m thinking we may well struggle. Thanks, your VLOG has convinced us we need to explore there!

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

You’ll have a fantastic time! The aire is huge. Unfortunately we can’t say when would be the best time to arrive as we don’t know the circumstances of the day. We arrived at 4pm and there were loads of spaces. Have a great trip 🚍☀️

@lindachapman9765 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, scenery and weather so nice, what would you say you prefer the eurostar or ferry? have to say ferry did look very good, look forward to the next one, happy hols xxx

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you Linda! It’s a tough question. The tunnel is quicker and the dogs stay in the vehicle with you, but it’s more expensive. We live such a long way from the South Coast that the ferry is a good journey breaker for us. Slaw gets to stretch his legs and have a full breakfast xx

@lindachapman9765 Жыл бұрын

@@TheSlawsAdventures Thanks Ann that is good to know, xx

@claudieschmidt2353 Жыл бұрын

So excited to go on this adventure with you guys! I'm so envious of your travels in your Helga. I do miss the CC because when you turn your face away from the mike, I have a hard time figuring out what you're saying. I'll muck through it and just enjoy your surroundings! So on to the next beautiful place and a few bum-bum smackings! Claudie/TX

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Claudie! Glad to have you on board again. Sorry some of the speech was not too clear. Hopefully it’ll be better on the next one 🚍☀️

@frettchenman 5 ай бұрын

Evening to you both I have just found your you tube page I am a Brit and live in the EU and we are coming to the UK with our Camper this year for the first time, I saw you dog seats from Kurgo may I ask how you put them in is it just on the head rests? Your films are a good source for info for newbies to Camping like us.

@TheSlawsAdventures 5 ай бұрын

Welcome! Yes, the Kurgo seats hang over the head rests, then they strap round the back of the seats 👍🏻

@frettchenman 5 ай бұрын

@@TheSlawsAdventures many thanks, our seat back on to the toilet wall 🤔 will have to find another solution.

@clive5141 Жыл бұрын

Great video can recommend coutances on your way to Le Mont Saint Michel

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Clive! 🚍☀️

@marraaman Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@paulineellerker15 Жыл бұрын

👋 We have just come across your channel as looking at going to France and getting ideas... Would like to know what cost for pet lounge on ferry Thanks Pauline

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi Pauline, welcome! We paid an additional £6 each for the lounge. £12 in total. Well worth it 👍🏻

@paulineellerker15 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that which ferry company did you use?! ❤

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

@@paulineellerker15 P&O

@lesleylawson417 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video, and all the useful information. Thinking of going to France for the first time in our moto this year so lots of great info. What do you put on the dogs for ticks/sandflies etc Anne? Look forward to seeing the next adventure x

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lesley! We don’t use anything g other than their usual flea treatment. They’ve got very dense coats being Lhasa Apso. When we had a collie/JR X we used a Seresto collar.

@suzybeetravels Жыл бұрын

Great vlog both 😊 Loved the pet lounge. The aire looks fantastic 💜x

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The Pet Lounge was really great. The aire some people like, some people don’t. We find it ideally placed for the town 👍🏻

@gjc5732 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog and good information with the dogs . How long does the critair sticker last from the date of registration thanks. Looking forward to the next episode.

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! As far as we can make out online, the sticker is valid for the lifetime of the vehicle as long as it remains legible.

@lisaward7969 Жыл бұрын

So envious I've never been brave enough to venture abroad Can you tell me how many hours you were on the ferry then driving to your first aire ? Very impressed with Mr Slaws driving 😊

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa, Slaw has been driving abroad since 1996 so he’s well used to it now. The ferry takes about an hour and a half, then add on the time difference so we got off the ferry at 11am. We arrived in Honfleur about 4pm. It was 178 miles, but we had a dog wee wee stop, then filled up with diesel and did a supermarket shop, then had a lunch stop too. So no rushing around. You’ll have seen the roads were fine with no issues. Big girl pants on! You’ll really enjoy it 🚍☀️

@jamesmcmurdo5847 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog as always. We're starting to plan our first ever trip to Europe in our motorhome for next year. By chance we had just started watching your trip to France from last year and up pops this years lol. Can I ask why you took the ferry this year instead of the channel tunnel? Thanks

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks James! We’ve always gone on the ferry historically with the kids. We live such a long way from the South Coast that it was always a rest from driving and a good meal before the next leg of the journey. We’ve tried the tunnel and whilst it’s quicker and you stay with your dogs in the vehicle, we do still like the experience of the ferry. Even better so now that you can take dogs on deck. It’s also a cheaper option if you’re on a budget 👍🏻

@jamesmcmurdo5847 Жыл бұрын

@@TheSlawsAdventures thank you. Looking forward to getting some ideas.

@deirdremccann3212 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog as usual thank you. We have the same cab seat covers as you but yours look a lot newer than ours. How do you keep them looking so nice? 💙

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Deidre! Nothing special? Just wash them when they start looking grubby (depends on how much we use them as to how often we wash them)

@deirdremccann3212 Жыл бұрын

@@TheSlawsAdventures Thank you for your reply.

@raymondstamp7066 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog, question! Ferry or tunnel and did adding extra air make any difference getting on ferry? 😊

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi Ray, it’s horses for courses ferry vs tunnel. We live so far away from the South coast it’s a nice journey breaker. Also, Slaw always needs feeding 🤣 The tunnel is quicker, but you can’t leave your vehicle and it’s more expensive. Swings and roundabouts for both. The air suspension was great for getting in the ferry and also for tipping Helga to empty her grey waste 👍🏻

@drbdrb113 Жыл бұрын

Hi great video. Can you tell me which company you sailed with please

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was P & O.

@drbdrb113 Жыл бұрын

Thank you enjoy the rest of your holiday.

@juliehill5938 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog, might be tempted by Hornfleur now. Do you prefer tunnel or ferry to calais?

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Julie! Ooh, now there’s a question? It’s each to their own really. The tunnel is a much shorter journey and you stay in your vehicle with your dogs. It’s also more expensive. We like to break our journey up as we live so far away from the south coast and Slaw always needs feeding, so that’s a selling point for us for the ferry.

@BrunaXavier-et3oj 4 ай бұрын

Did they check their pets' vaccination certificate?

@TheSlawsAdventures 3 ай бұрын

No, just their pet passport which has the rabies vaccination recorded in it 👍🏻

@stroudgreen1966 Жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what drone you use please?

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi it’s a DJI Mini 3 Pro.

@kroozer5215 Жыл бұрын

How much was the difference in cost compared to going on the tunnel ?

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

We paid £368 on the ferry and the tunnel was £417.

@paulpowell1259 Жыл бұрын

What is your sat nab do you have a link

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, the Sat nav is built into the van. It’s a Blaupunkt media system. We also use Google Maps on our phone.

@donal5755 3 ай бұрын

Hi can i ask what map do you use in France

@TheSlawsAdventures 3 ай бұрын

Hi Donal, we use the AA Easy Read France 👍🏻

@donal5755 3 ай бұрын

@@TheSlawsAdventures great videos folks keep up the good work

@AI_admin Жыл бұрын

smacky bum bum!!! slippery slope folks .... next it will be OF page 🤣 .... where's my credit card! 🤣

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@stevenadams1883 Жыл бұрын

New Pet passport EU check the rabies jab it might expire after 1 year French will see it as first time passport we got ours in honfleur

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. There’s no problems with our rabies jabs. They’re both three year ones. Billy’s was given in NI and Jessie’s in the Netherlands 👍🏻

@stevenadams1883 Жыл бұрын

@@TheSlawsAdventures ours was done in honfleur the vet put it down as 1year because it was new EU passport glad u r ok with yours

@tallulahbelleoriginals7709 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog but can I just mention, the music in the background was so loud it really interfered with your voices so it was hard to hear you and You Tube subtitles are rubbish 🤦‍♀️

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. We’ll take it on board for the next one 👍🏻

@gregnovak3648 Жыл бұрын

The music doesn’t bother me as much as the road noise when you are driving and speaking. It would be much better if you each had lapel mics when speaking while driving.

@TheSlawsAdventures Жыл бұрын

@@gregnovak3648 sorry that you didn’t enjoy the vlog. We aren’t professional film makers. We both work full time. We film our holidays and you are invited to come along with us. Our cab is noisy. It’s real. We’ll consider lapel mics. Thank you for the feedback and for watching the vlog.