Living the dream - BBC Article

[number14]

Van life: Durham couple's six years on the road (and counting)

After Dan Colegate nearly died, he and his partner Esther left their careers for the open road.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[mjvw]

Just shows you how motorhoming and travelling is so beneficial to our wellbeing.

 

[TeamRienza]

Nice article, although I was left pondering wether they would be affected by the 90 day rule in future.

Davy

 

[vindiboy]

Just read that article, many others doing the same, even with young Children in tow, no mention of tax insurance mot etc in the article, but they are having a good life it seems, 5 dogs too a step far I think considering there van size, but they do have the great outdoors to roam. Good luck to them in the difficult times a coming.

 

[jacquigem]

Nice article, although I was left pondering wether they would be affected by the 90 day rule in future.

Davy

Yes will have to leave the Schengen zone for 90 days I believe

 

[Obanboy666]

Just read that the female is missing. She last spoke to her partner last Sunday and should have finished her trek last Wednesday.
She was on a solo trek and her last known location was on top of a mountain on the French / Spanish border. Helicopters and dog teams are searching but as yet no sign of her.
Not looking good as there is snow to contend with and the temp is dropping overnight.

 

[colinm]

When I read this morning, wondered if it was the same woman, seems it is, no news yet.

 

[Debroos]

How sad, let's hope she gets found safe and well.

 

[rottytara2004]

Was this programmed aired on TV?

 

[Debroos]

Was this programmed aired on TV?

Don't think so. It was just a news article on bbc website.

 

[colinm]

So the mystery deepens, rescue services have concluded that she isn't on or around the trail.
She has been described as an experienced mountain walker, and apparently the conditions where good, and the trail is relatively easy.

 

[jagmanx]

So the mystery deepens, rescue services have concluded that she isn't on or around the trail.
She has been described as an experienced mountain walker, and apparently the conditions where good, and the trail is relatively easy.

Yes...very strange !

 

[yorkslass]

Apparently she was experienced and well prepared with a yellow tent, easy to use as a marker in an emergency.

 

[winks]

Just hope the lass is ok.

Cheers

H

 

[Derekoak]

So the mystery deepens, rescue services have concluded that she isn't on or around the trail.
She has been described as an experienced mountain walker, and apparently the conditions where good, and the trail is relatively easy.

Suspicions that it might not be an accident.

 

[trevskoda]

Why no mobile, everyone has them these days.

 

[colinm]

Why no mobile, everyone has them these days.

She did have one, and apart from one small area which has been extensively searched, the trail had good reception.

 

[Clunegapyears]

Why no mobile, everyone has them these days.

Airplane mode to preserve the battery apparently. I know she will have been watching the weight in her backpack, but I'd have thought a power pack essential.

 

[trevskoda]

I carry a pocket power bank, very handy for hill walkers etc.

 

[Mrscake]

Still haven't found her. Maybe she wanted a new life in bricks and motor.