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After an incredible 3 years of living, working and travelling in our self converted Sprinter Van we’ve had to make the very tough decision to abandon our tiny home in Africa to take a rescue flight back to Canada. As it has for so, so many of us, this global pandemic has absolutely flipped our world upside down. What went from a virus that seemed far away in China, quickly made it’s way across the globe forcing us to quarantine in our 60 sq-ft in Morocco. And while quarantining was going well for us it became apparent that things would be different for a long while. When our Prime Minister announced that he was sending repatriation flights over to Africa to pick up Canadians who were stuck (due to border closures) we consulted with friends and family closest to us and realized that in this time of crisis we should be back in our home country. The gravity of what we’ve just done hasn’t quite sunk in and we ((especially me (Bec)) are having a really hard time adjusting to our new reality. Having said that we think the most important thing we can all do now is STAY HOME, keep healthy with healing foods & try to look at this as a time that we (and the planet) desperately needed to reset and realign. Sending each of you so much love throughout this time x
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OVERLANDING AFRICA IN OUR SPRINTER VAN has been the adventure we’ve always hoped it would be but it’s hard to predict what happens next. In fact, we are still processing everything that has happened over the last week and continues to happen… No one knows where we will end up, where our beloved tiny home on wheels will make it or for how long this pandemic will take over life as we know but all we can do is try to remain positive and move forward in the direction that feels right for us. We hope you are all keeping safe during this time ❤️.
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After an incredible 3 years of living, working and traveling in our self converted Sprinter Van we’ve had to make the very tough decision to abandon our tiny home in Africa to take a rescue flight back to Canada. As it has for so, so many of us, this global pandemic has absolutely flipped our world upside down. And while quarantining was going well for us it became apparent that things would be different for a long while. When our Prime Minister announced that he was sending repatriation flights over to Africa to pick up Canadians who were stuck (due to border closures) we consulted with friends and family closest to us and realized that in this time of crisis we should be back in our home country. The gravity of what we’ve just done hasn’t quite sunk in and we ((especially me (Bec)) are having a really hard time adjusting to our new reality. Having said that we think the most important thing we can all do now is STAY HOME, keep healthy with healing foods & try to look at this as a time that we (and the planet) desperately needed to reset and realign. Sending each of you so much love throughout this time x
This was the last vid featuring trinity, today is the next. Wo excited for today's vlog
Just seen you guy going back to the van happy for you guys
Cried so many tears of sadness and joy with this video, but overall so excited for you both to be back with Trinity and can’t wait for the future travel videos!! Love y’all so much!!💗💗
soo crazy and bittersweet to watch this back now. so glad you guys made it back safely 💜sending love and strength. lee is there with u in spirit 💜
Welcome home! And Bon Voyage whichever direction you go.
I love watching now you are back to Africa beautiful.
Wow😃
It's surreal going back and watching this now that you're back in the van again. So much has changed in such a short amount of time. RIP Lee.
Leeless, that’s tough. Indeed it is.
My heart goes to the mother who need to travel in a rush with a baby…you go mama.
Your vlog going back to your van turned up in my recommendations today and jumping back to watch this is such a weird time jump. Hearing you talk in terms of weeks and months when we are now almost 2 years into this. You continually said that you just didn't have enough information and it is so true, imagine of we had of known then what we all know now!
as of a family who loves to travel and lives in canada i hope you guys are doing fine this may be late just make sure to stay strong
Glad y’all aren’t smacking gum in the camera any more 😁
Rewatched this after the return to Morocco vids. Lovely Lee, the voice of reason. This was so stressful to watch… including all the maskless travelling. Enjoy adjusting to life on the road once more 🫑
What’s the waterproof bag eamon uses?
anyone rewatching this now that they are back in Africa? Much love.
Came back to watch this after seeing you've finally been reunited with Trinity. I'm sure it feels pretty bitter sweet, but just know Lee is right there with you. The throuple is eternal. Safe travels ❤
Hey guys how crazy watching this now that you’re back to trinity. I was just thinking that one really big amazing good thing that came from this whole situation was being able to spend that extra time quarantining with Lee!!! I love you guys she is there with you now. Safe travels ! Always
This brings back so much anxiety. I am so glad that you took action when you did during that time. It's weird to look back and experience this all over again but I am super happy that you were able to make it back to Trinity and rescue her! I love your videos and hope to experience this type of lifestyle as well in the future.
man guys that sucked here we all were just taking another new yr for granted and then this stuff happens (on kara and nates video which i think you guys did the same here) march 15th that's when we got the news at my job marshalls, yes part of tjx stores tj maxx home goods sierra….now bec is gonna make you take her there lol were all the same first canada got shutdown then everyone else and i was super bummed since my b-day is march 31st so i (TRIED) making my own pizza to myself since everyone was stuck at home i was gonna go to olive garden my siblings and everyone were gonna join me but nope here in ca the stay at home orders started on the 17th i was so miserable and bummed since i knew it ment i'd be having my own party here alone i hope to find a women like lee she's always so happy espically when you guys were at the airport she's just singing away like there no problems i have friends in canada too that come to my church every jan but as you said canidian leaders said everyone must stay home i miss my canada friends and hope to see them soon your right eamon larry does play mean on guitar i play drums maybe we could jam one day who knows !!
This is really weird to look back at. So good to see Lee, but sad this beautiful woman is no longer here. Bless her soul.
So now the world is Lee-less. Can’t help but wonder what would have happened had you stayed In Morocco?
Love the music on this one, watched it a million times!
Love all the onewheel merch
Anyone here in 2021/22 and seeing it took them like 18 months till they got back to their van
Would love to see an update of Trinity in 2022!! 💛 I want to see that new paint job!!
This episode is so much more emotional to watch now 😢
Thanks!
In hind sight: Covid wasn't the problem they said it was. So sad.
Turns out you are stuffoholics. Van life didn't cure it. (Perhaps nothing can.)
every now and then I am coming back to this video. Not just because I love your videos with Lee (Happy Birthday up there!), but also because it reminds of these strangely covid-starting times. Your whole life can change so so incredibly fast and I don't know, this video just feels right to watch. love you guys! <3
Too many people panicked.. I never did. Not for a second. They should have stayed.
This vlog was posted so long ago, but watching it now in Jan 2023…. With Lee…. God bless her memory. She was so beautiful in life and beyond…
Love you all. Xoxo
Watching this in 2023 and seeing the world of Covid beginning is shocking. I am finally meeting Leigh too.