Akela has to be one of the luckiest dogs out there! Living outside with lots of space to run, fun trails for walks, nutritious food made with love

Saudade is a Portugese word. My paternal grandparents, along with my father, were from Portugal. When my grandfather would go out on his long fishing trips to support his family, my grandmother would often use the word saudade, pronounced sow-dod to express her longing for my grandfather to come home from fishing. While my grandmother knew these fishing trips were necessary, the melancholy feeling of missing my grandfather would sometimes appear. I have not heard the word saudade in quite some time. Thank you for bringing back fond memories of my summers with my grandparents in the Azores.

I think these are the two happiest dogs on the whole planet. During the scenes were you are just filming and we can peer into your life, I get overwhelmed with emotion during the moments you share with Akela. Truly a beautiful relationship and one that I wish more people treasured with their dogs. Thank you for sharing with us.

This is something I’ve done for over 40 years. When I realize my dog is getting older. I will take time and locate a puppy or much younger dog. My current dog will help in the selection of the next dog. It will grow and learn from the older dog. Learn how to just simply be a dog and companion. When the older dog passes, they all do and it rips out our heart. The new dog will be able and prepared to step into her new role in life. This really helps us and them

Happy Belated Birthday to Akela (and Kobuk too lol)! This was such a sweet video. I lost my girl in January after 13 wonderful years. She was mischievous like Akela when it came to food.. But she was so cute I could never stay mad. Sometimes it's still a little bittersweet to see people with their pups, but Akela's eyes remind me of my girl. There is a sweet gentleness that just melts your heart.

Akela and her ball is the sweetest thing ever.

My three favorite things about this video: AKELA, always AK,ELA, the moonshot, and the van shot at night with the stars, moving overhead inspired footage!❤👏👏👏👏👏

Happy birthday Akela you are living the best life!

Oh my gosh our GSP absolutely LOVES those blue&orange chuck it balls! Like seriously obsessed, I think she has 15-20 total... They're an excellent choice for active puppers!!

Oh! Happy birthday Akela!!! You're such a beautiful fur baby!

I wanted to let you know that although I'm twice your age, I've learned things from you about being yourself to the outside world. I was raised to be "feminine", which at the time meant downplaying my abilities. I love that you allow yourself to be you. You are putting good out into the world, and I'm happy for you and proud of you. You inspire me!

Your pups are so cute, the way they walk around together! I think this was one of your best videos! Thanks for sharing happiness!

The views are absolutely breathtaking!!!💗 Happy birthday!!! Beautiful Aquila!!!🎉

Another beautifully filmed video in such a beautiful location. Loved the shot of the van and the night sky.

❤Akela you are so lucky to have the great mom❤

My Frankie loves the orange Chuck it balls. I purchased a years worth for his 4th bday. He prefers the 2” ones. I enjoy your videos. Becoming our authentic self takes time.

Happy birthday Akela!

I can’t tell you how happy it makes me that you are uploading regularly again 🥹 I love your videos so much ❤

Happy birthday Akela

I loved this one! Melancholic at moments, but the beautiful scenery and these special, special dogs and as a bonus the two of you!

Sorry to hear your getting over an illness, take your time my dear, your land is very beautiful and once your feeling used to it things will work out for you ❤

Happy Akela Day 🐾😊

That is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen, Linnea.. truly. That is all I want for my life.. to see such incredible things, and beauty of life.. and love. 💕

Happy late birthday Akela

Happy birthday AKELA ❤❤❤

Happy Birthday, Akela, to my favorite dog w/Kobes coming in a close 2nd. So glad you have Kobuk to play with. You have the best Mom who gives me joy every time she's loving to you. She's a respectful mom who even honors your bedtimes. You're such a beautiful girl, Akela, & I truly adore you.🐾💛✌🏼

Happy Birthday Akela!....🎂🎁🎀🎆🎉

Happy Birthday Akela❤❤❤❤❤❤

Weirdly, just before I watched this video I was listening to a song called Saudade, Saudade by MARO. It’s a beautiful song which sums up the whole feeling behind the word

Happy birthday Akela ❤ you are treasured 🥰

Happy Birthday Akela 🎉❤

Thanks for hanging out with us! 😂

I just love your dog so much. What a special dog.

Omg, what a beautiful video. Really love how this was filmed and edited. Well done. Happy happy birthday Akela 🎉🎉🎉

Happy birthday to Akela!! Thanks for sharing your journey with us! We miss traveling in our van and plan on getting back to it soon! You inspire me to reconnect with what my soul needs! ❤

I also read the book Albatross. It was pretty intense. I can't even imagine what I would have done in her place.

I love hearing Chris read to you! He has a great voice

When you start the plantings think about peanuts the wild life will thank you and just think about the amazing pics

Happy Birthday Akela 🎉 you are very special, love you. Linnea, I love the relationship you have with Akela. ❤️

Definitely talk to some people in the area that have a set up like you would want for your land. They will know the trees that work well for the area and irrigation etc.

So excited for a video

The way you feel about the desert; I feel about the White Mountains of NH. There is something about space.

What an amazing space. Such a life you’re living! Thanks for sharing!❤

Wonderful video, thank you.

Hi Linnea what an absolute Gorgeous Awesome Beautiful Scenery just ❤ it 😊

Happy Birthday beautiful Akela and what a perfecly picturesque place to celebrate it.

🎉Happy birthday, Akela 🎂🎁🦴🐾💕🎊

You are so humble. God bless.

Be ready for a lot of wind. I'm now in my property in CO is very windy from March to May also very dry.❤

This is so interesting watching your channel AFTER I watched Chris's video. I feel like whilst I already knew about certain aspects of this trip, seeing the two different POVs really allowed me to experience differently.

And I love how Akela tries to talk to you! That is so sweet

I spent 37 years working E.M.S. Our first vehicles we worked out of were van ambulances. It was a challenge. You only had access to the PT.s left side, which meant when you were starting an IV you had access to the PT.s left AC. (Left inner arm vein). If you blew it, you had an almost impossible time trying to start an IV on the Pts.' right AC which was up against the wall ,as the stretcher was mounted against the inside left wall of the rig. There was a chair at the Pts.' head, which helped when bagging the PT. (Inserting a tube down the Pts.' airway, attaching a plastic bag half the size of a football to squeeze to force air down the PT.s lungs). Doing CPR in a van ambulance meant you were on your knees on the Pts.' left side while your partner was bagging them. Trying to deliver a baby in the back of the rig bouncing around by yourself while your partner was up front driving code three (Lights and siren) to the E.R. was always a challenge. Those vans suspension were never designed to be ambulances. They were built to be delivery vans. Add a very heavy oxygen tank located right behind the driver, and two fuel tanks, forward and aft presented it's own set of challenges when you had to drive in the ice and snow. Driving code three meant transporting the PT. swiftly but safely. Not driving like you had a rocket in the rear. It took skill and coordination. You had to approach intersections carefully, trying to predict what the other drivers were going to do as you slipped through. Plus you had to drive in a manner that helped your partner in the rear working on a PT, so you weren't throwing them around in the back. Knowing where each item was in the back of the rig was crucial. At the beginning of each shift you would do a rig check, O2, fuel, oil, antifreeze, tires, IV fluids, a drug check, etc. That way while treating a PT. in the back you knew what you had and where it was. You learned how to cram everything in every nook and cranny you could find. If you were lucky enough to have a third medic in the back of the rig with you, that medic would kneel on the stretcher using their left knee right next to the Pts.' right knee and their right leg was on the floor. Try doing CPR like that while bouncing down the road going code three. The challenges were different whether you were driving urban roads or rural roads. When we finally got the box ambulances it was an amazing difference. There was a jump seat at the Pts.' right side as the stretcher was located in the middle of the floor, which meant you had three access points now to treat the PT. The third medic had a much easier time. These rigs were heaver, more stable, handled better in the bad weather. Had only one fuel tank, ours were diesel powered. It was a joy switching to the box ambulances.

Between partners and roommates, that little bit about using too much tp hit so close 😂

Hi Linnea wish You and Akela a Happy Thanksgiving and Akela Happy Birthday many more Treats to come and many more years to come ❤😊

Resources for particulars for your new growing zone & native trees would be to check for county/state agricultural office, also check forestry dept, possibly game wardens (they will know the area) of course objects in the mirror could be closer than you think/ your research may differ...loveing what you are doing...

I hope Chris is getting over his Corona Virus these days s getting his strength back 👍

Happy Birthday, Akela.

Thank you for the joy ! The music trailer is that Iron and Wine?

I've been feeling a bit melancholy as my plans to venture into van life have stalled. Your videos lift me up. Glad you're feeling better. Happy birthday to Akela 🎉

OMG, it is beautiful there! Happy Birthday Akela!! ❤

Happy Birthday, Akela!🎉❤

Happy birthday Akela... Have a wonderful day Linnea and Chris..also Kobuk..Love from.Indonesia.❤

Thank you for sharing your life . I enjoy watching . I think that you're good at creating your story for us to watch .I look forward to watching more . Thank you for us to watch . I don't think I could do what you have done , I would like to .

Happy birthday Akela! You bring me sooooo much joy! You have the best mama ever and are living an amazing life! Keep it up pup!! ❤

Happy Birthday Akela!🎂 Your mom is awesome Akela😉

I live in the Pacific Northwest in Oregon in a little town called Clatskanie so this may truly not work in that climate but for a Windbreak and shade and something set grows fairly quickly there's always cottonwood trees you can actually grow one by putting one of the branches in the ground they're called whips but they do require water but we get rain here. But we have used them for windbreaks for privacy for shade and they're not totally invasive and they're not something that you would permanently have to keep and you could always cut them down if you don't want them but it might be something that you totally can't grow there or that you're not interested in it's just an idea I was thinking about when you were talking about what you were wanting. I'm so happy for you and your new property and all your adventures to come and I look forward to watching you create a beautiful home for yourself may God bless you and keep you safe and everything you do.❤ and of course... 🎉Happy Birthday to you 🎉Happy Birthday to you 🎉Happy Birthday Dear Akela 🎉Happy Birthday to you. 🎉And many many more years to come ❤❤❤❤❤❤

At about 4:00, the word saudade is pronounced in multiple ways. Saw-dad is the simplest. It's of Portuguese & Portuguese-Brazilian lineage,

Happy Birthday Akela! 🎂 🎉❤

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AKELA!!! 🎉🐶🎉🥳🥳🎉

Hi Linnea Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Birthday Akela hope You have a wonderful weekend Many treats to come and many more to come 😊❤

Happy birthday, Akela 🎉

Happy birthday, Akela! ✌️❤️🎉

Not Linnea single-handedly getting me into pottery 👀

Happy belated birthday Akela. So happy you are living a joyful life. 🎉

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!🎂❤😘

Happy birthday Akela!!!! ❤️😎🎉🎈

Happy Birthday Akela! Thank you for a wonderful video again! The fast motion clouds, starlit van, sunset and sunrise on the beautiful mesa across the canyon...all of it! So wonderful to see. Glad you're feeling better!

Happy birthday Akela! 🎾. Linnea I loved the hair stick you made, very cool. Did you know manzanita has long been popular for bird perches? Have you ever burned it? It's supposed to be great firewood.

Happy birthday puppy!

such beauty thank you

Happy Birthday Akela!!

Happy birthday, Akela!! Beautiful video.

Happy birthday Akela🐾🐾♥️♥️♥️‼️🎂🎁🎁🎁 Get well wishes to you Linea.🙏🙏🙏 Safe travels to you all!!👫🐕🐕

HBD Akela!

Wow you take some great footage on your camera. You are so good at editing your videos as well. I enjoy all your videos. 🩷

Im from Scotland and imo its the most beautiful country in the world but this area youre in is just breathtakingly stunning and so big!!! Happy Birthday Akila ❤ i cant wait to start my van build and life. Im a wanderer always have been.

Happy Birthday, you beautiful precious girl! Truly a lovely soul! Thanks for sharing your days with us!

Happy birthday Akela !!! Wonderful video !!!

Happy Birthday Akela!

Happy Birthday Akela!! You are a beauty!

Happy Birthday Akela hope it’s a safe and happy one with many more to come

I can say im still 20 just this april, watching you and knowing you here is one of the best , you showed a version of me somewhere which was lost. i think its too soon for me to start living that part of life but watching you fills me with a joy of adventure 🌱and a sense of longings , i think my social skills are not made for the society and seeing you here makes me aware that this might be something i could or i want in my life definitely, just waiting for a resources to fulfill this concept of life which i might love , explore , i adore you both 🤍🎀✨️ happy birthday akela !! I love how freely you live and willing to create the new chapter by buying a land i wanna see that part too , your gratitude your sense of words , your way of expression, different perspective is so calm 🎀✨️🤍🩰☁️ i love you lots !!

That virus was going round everyone I know has had it including me! Glad your feeling better

Happy Birthday to Akela!! Thanks for the video!!

Happy Birthday fur babies❤️❤️

Happy Belated Birthday Akela!!🎉🎉❤

Happy Birthday! beautiful Akela

Happy Birthday Akela!!🥳

We love them so much !!! Happy birthday Akela ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Yeaaaa Back to the property !!!