So sorry you had a rough time in France! You could use a dinner out, to recuperate! Hang in there!

@ruthaisling

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that is very kind of you. ❤

Here in France, dog owners are completely liable for the damage they do. Consider contacting an officer at the nearest gendarmerie. They can make the owner have the dog quarantined, tested, and the owner fined. I’m so very sorry you’ve had such troubles. I love your videos!

@pageant1fd

3 ай бұрын

I agree that this needs reporting as a similar attack could happen to an elderly frail individual or a small child with more serious consequences.

@warden330

3 ай бұрын

The same is true in England and presumably Scotland. These incidents are not trivial, and a child in particular could be very seriously hurt.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

That is good to know, thank you for sharing.

@summittaedae2323

3 ай бұрын

I agree the situation needs dealt with. That dogs a liability to children. Be careful going through Newcastle, they bite too 😂. I once b was attacked by a German Shepard whilst cycling on the Union canal towpath. I ended up in the canal ☹️

@aaronweiser5421

3 ай бұрын

Sue Their Ass

I have been attacked and severely bitten by an unleashed dog while walking through a public park and the dog’s owner did nothing to stop it. I have every bit of sympathy for you.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

I am sorry to hear this.

@donnadiesburg7451

2 ай бұрын

wow thats not right !

@schex9

2 ай бұрын

Get the owner's info bc they (or their insurance) have to pay for the medical care for your injury.

@user-sq9td8nu9i

Ай бұрын

@@ruthaisling always look on the bright side, if you can rather a bruise than plastic surgery ...give thanks to God, he listens to any who will ask for his help, and gives wisdom to any who ask

@andrewlocke1637

Ай бұрын

It is unfortunate that this should happen anywhere, thankfully it is not normal as most pet owners are very responsible. You will always find those twits who do not consider others.

Just found your channel. I am so sorry all those things happened to you, especially the dog bite. Don't blame you for going back home, either. Enough is enough. Thank you for sharing all of what happened. You are very brave. Take care and heal and rest up.

@ruthaisling

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

As the owner of a German shepherd mix I am horrified by your experience and the fact that a person has taken this dog to such a public place without having any control of its behavior. That is so so scary and horribly irresponsible for literally everyone involved; and they remained parked next to you afterwards, which blows my mind! I can’t even comprehend that. Safe travels home to recharge and heal and sending you so much peace and love. I’m so sorry this happened to you; you’re such a gentle, kind, generous person.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Hearing that from you, a dog owner is reassuring. Thank you. ❤

@Hannahxx1971

Ай бұрын

😊

Oh, you have given me goosebumps hearing of getting attacked by the dog. My husband was attacked while I was right next to him......... no apologies or regrets from owners. They wouldn't give me their names so I had to wait until they approached their car so I could get the plate numbers and have the police track them down. It was VERY frightening and it makes my heart ache for you. Carry on and thank you for sharing your trouble - I wish you all the best and thank you for the adventures!

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

That's so awful to hear about your husband being attacked by a dog too. I hope he is ok now. ❤

@lindasimson7790

3 ай бұрын

My husband was on his bike when an Alsatian bite him on the thigh, it was a scary moment, hope your feeling better, love your videos, my Great Grandfather is on the Menin Gate, hope to go and see it , take care ❤xxx

@user-yama.tomodachi

3 ай бұрын

😂痛かったですね。ルースさん。すぐに忘れましょう✨きっとみんなに話したから、大丈夫だよ😃たくさんおいしい食事を、食べて、忘れましょう🎵応援してます☀️

@blackfalkon4189

3 ай бұрын

cant take the wolf from the dog (running can easily trigger a predator's chasing instinct) what breed was it?

@sashaneemoht8764

3 ай бұрын

That's not funny, love. You should've been free to enjoy France/Belgium without risking your health. Glad you didn't require a rabies shot. (No, that's not to protect you from an involuntary need to recite poems in an Ayrshire twang). Rabies is very serious. That said, I hope that you'll excuse my saying "You're a gutsy Lady" and I do hope you can return soon to enjoy adventures in Europe.

フランスでの動画の裏でこんなにも沢山の辛い事が起きていたのですね😢 怪我をしながらも素晴らしい動画をありがとうございます!! スコットランドへ気をつけて帰って、ゆっくりして下さい😊

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

ご声援ありがとうございました。

Ruth!!! I can't believe you went through all of this behind the scenes while giving us such top quality content of your travels throughout northern France. I have enjoyed this series of videos so much and am so, so sorry that all of this happened to you. If it had of been me, I would have gone home in tears after the second instance, LOL. You are an absoute trooper. Enjoy your time back home and rest up for your next adventure 😊 xx

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Katie, glad to hear you have enjoyed the other videos.

good for you. get yourself home, regroup and prep for your next trip. You always produce great quality content. keep it up. I very much enjoy following your trips

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I hope lots more Scotland trips this year once I’ve sorted out all these issues.

Truly sorry that you've had such a rough trip. Your videos about the memorials were very meaningful to me. I'm not ashamed to say that tears were shed while watching them. It's too easy to forget all the lives that were lost, and the families back home who grieved that loss.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

They are such moving and emotional places. 😥

@daphneekofo6971

2 ай бұрын

I felt really bad for you. I hope you’re doing okay now

Dogs: As a wee lad I delivered newspapers to homes every day over an extensive area and had much experience with aggressive dogs. 1) Stand your ground as running sparks their instincts to attack as a pack-animal; 2) When standing during a charging dog attack, reach down to mimic picking up a stick or rock (of course, only if they are far enough away to safely bend over) and raise your hand above your head threateningly, this usually will cause them to stop immediately to reevaluate you as prey and whether you will now harm them (with a non-existent stick or rock) if they get closer, they may circle or follow you at this point but it will give you a chance to get to a safer position or the time to take off a knapsack to use as a shield. Best.

@ruthaisling

Ай бұрын

Good to know, thanks for sharing!

@sunitafisher4758

Ай бұрын

🌸 thank you so much for this tip A few times I’ve encountered dogs and they were sneering and coming towards me but each time someone bigger showed up and dog backed off. Now I know how to stand my ground when no one is around 😊

@carollewis3912

Ай бұрын

When I was a child I was invited into some children's house. They had a dog. It ran at me barking. I turned to run and it bit me in the back of my leg. When I was grown some dogs were circling me and I kept turning so they couldn't get behind me. I learned not to run. I stood my ground and raised my hand like I was going to hit them. I also raised my voice at them. They finally gave up.

@carollewis3912

Ай бұрын

Never ask what else will happen. You might find out. Sometimes when it rains it pours. I'm sorry about all these negative things that happened.❤

@samwisegamgee4659

Ай бұрын

@@carollewis3912 Ultimately it is the owners that are at fault for not taking responsibility for their pets and 'socializing' them properly. Aggressive dogs ARE scary.

I would sue the hell out of that dog owner! That is totally unacceptable! I'm glad it wasn't more serious but still, that experience was very traumatic. Take care and have a safe trip back to Scotland.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Alastair

@user-kq5uz1zp7u

29 күн бұрын

Oh relax. It is people like you who bring lawsuits without serious injury who make barristers rich, and then the insurance companies raise everyone’s insurance rates. Ruth is a nice woman, unlike you. She only wanted a sincere apology.

@Alastair6

29 күн бұрын

@@user-kq5uz1zp7u You don't know anything about me so you resort to ad hominem attacks. That says a lot about you.

I have a serious phobia of dogs. Dog owners sometimes think it's funny but it can be terrifying. I would have gone straight home. Hopefully you'll go back one day with better luck. Thanks for making videos Ruth, I really enjoy them ❤

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this Mark. I really understand how you feel. Yes it’s not put me off going back.

@cindylynn

3 ай бұрын

I'm scared of big dogs, and that doesn't have to be very big. When I was little I was attacked by one and so was my brother on a different occasion. I'm so sorry that happened to you.

@MikeyMichaelton

3 ай бұрын

I dont mind dogs (well behaved ones anyway) and I'm not a small guy, but even I find large dogs can be intimidating when they're running up to you. You don't know if it wants a belly rub or to bite your leg. Unfortunately many owners are too lazy to train their pets so you never know.

@icxcnika2

2 күн бұрын

They think it’s funny because dog owners are sociopaths.

17:40 Ruth, so sorry to hear your dog bite story. Get well soon! I fully empahise as I too have a chequered history with dogs since childhood. I appreciate that many owners love their pets more than their own children and so will excuse anything their pet does to the point of blaming 'victims' - "you shouldn't have run", "screaming only makes dogs excited", "Oh, that's only a nip not a bite", "he just wanted to play", and the classic "dogs can sense bad people" etc etc!

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I'm sorry to hear you have had bad experiences too!

Oh my goodness Ruth, that's terrible about the dog biting you. My wife and I said just come home to Scotland. On a more positive note. The ferry from Holland to Newcastle is fantastic, I've sailed that ferry a few times and the live music on board was brilliant. Take care and hope to see you safely home soon.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Jimmy

My second video of yours, so sorry with this experience. You are such a trooper. IN spite of all you make it a pleasure to to see and hear you. You give a good insight into that type of traveling.

@ruthaisling

28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@oblahdes

27 күн бұрын

@@ruthaisling You know, I thought at first glance at video thumbnail, you were Lucy Worsley . She's quite a historian. You have a charm also, even though you may be in a harrowing situation. I will certainly pop in to your channel when time permits. Anything Scottish from bagpipes on to other UK content is delightful to me. Be safe in your travels.

Oh my. So difficult to know what to say, other than how very sorry I was to hear about all your problems. The dog attack in particular is so shocking. 😨 I hope your undoubted trauma has eased and that you are in a better place now. Good luck and take care. 🥺

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, it was so shocking and I'm glad I decided to go home.

@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian

3 ай бұрын

@@ruthaisling Safe journey 😘

@gaildonnelly4777

Ай бұрын

You keep going you will get all these in life ups and downs. But sorry about that dog 🐶. Have a good loud 🔊 voice and be safe.

Dog owners with no control of their animals infuriate me. "Oh, he's just being friendly" they laugh, as it jumps up scratching and covering someone in mud. I'm lucky, I'm not scared of dogs so I am fully prepared to control it if the owner won't. This usually goes down as well as you'd expect, but f- 'em. I can imagine how scary it was to have that dog go after you, not nice at all. Not sure how far in advance you release your vids, but I can fully recommend the In Flanders Fields museum in Leper/Ypres. Very moving (I've also been to visit relatives that fell in WW1 - at Loos in my case). Hopefully nothing else falls off / explodes / breaks / self combusts in the van ;-)

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, it’s nice to see your comment sharing that and how many people have liked it. It’s not easy to share that opinion as I feel everyone loves dogs apart from me! Thanks for the recommendations!

@bovellois

2 ай бұрын

Also Chez Tommy in Pozières, a restaurant-museum in the heart of the battlefields East of Albert. July 1st 1916, first day of the Battle of the Somme between Albert and Roye -- 19,000 young men dead, ten of thousands wounded. The deadliest battle in the history of humanity. 30000 dead and wounded in the first 6 minutes of the battle. The Germans couldn't believe their eyes when they saw soldiers walking toward them. What does the British chief of staff order for July 2nd 1916? Another assault, just to verify the theory that one machine gun replaces 50 soldiers armed with a rifle. With an equally catastrophic result. They tested their theory for another couple of years, to be dead sure. My grandfather was extraordinarily lucky to be made prisoner before Verdun. Twenty one years later, he was faced with another war.

@mikeoglen6848

Ай бұрын

How do you "control it" as you say?

@ruebee313

2 күн бұрын

​@mikeoglengroggy. In the USA you end it AND the owner if their feeling froggy. Legal to defend yourself. Not sure if limp wrist can carry but we can.

So sorry you went through the heater problem! What you showed would have been an easy fix. They sell that flexible pipe at home improvement or auto parts store. Always good to carry a small variety of basic tools with you. Always have a security plan while out traveling by yourself. Thank you for sharing and I'm so glad that you are ok after being attacked by a dog.

@ruthaisling

Ай бұрын

I’ll know better for next time!

Hi Ruth, I'm new to your channel. So sorry about what happened to you on your journey. I think a gold star award is in order for your resilience and determination to keep going in what were very trying situations. I was once chased by a dog when I was a wee boy on my way to primary school in Glasgow. Natural instinct was to run and the owner caught their dog before it caught me. It was scary and it took me a while to get over it, but I eventually did and I seem to get on well with dogs - I'm 70 now by the way. I love all animals, well except the squirrels that keep coming down and eating all the bird food. In a nutshell, we all have difficult times Ruth, some we can control and some we can't. It's part of life's rich tapestry someone once told me; maybe it is, I don't know. The important thing is to try and put it behind you and move on. Can be tough at times, but I think it makes us stronger and yet more resilient and more determined. Look forward to going through your earlier videos and seeing your new ones. Paul, Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

@ruthaisling

Ай бұрын

Thank you Paul. I hope you enjoy the other videos.

嫌な事が続く時ってありますよね。帰る選択は間違っていないと思います。何よりもルースさんの心と体が健康でありますように。ゆっくりした後にまた楽しい旅が出来ますように祈っています。

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

ありがとう。次の旅行がより良いものになることを願っている。

Tip for the future, if a dog starts barking at you aggressively don't run away screaming. They'll instinctively see you as prey. Stand your ground. Be the Alpha.

@ruebee313

2 күн бұрын

The law doesn't require humans to cater to mutts. It does however require flea bag owners to keep those things under control and restrained.

@lisabadell7864

Күн бұрын

Yes, they sense your fear and the attack becomes worse. Stand your ground and yell no!! I was walking my two very small dogs and had a very large dog come after us. I yelled no to that dog in a very fierce way. I believe that saved us, be brave my friend.

I'm so glad you were (relatively) okay and didn't require any shots for the dog bite. Inspiring and interesting videos! Love from Scotland. ♥🙏

@ruthaisling

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

This is the first time I watched you and I feel SO BAD for you. I hope things turn around for you and you can enjoy the rest of your trip

@ruthaisling

Ай бұрын

Things are better now thanks 🙏

ルースさん、大変な旅でしたね😢一度帰ってリセットするのは良い事だと思います😃また、次の動画を楽しみにしてます❤

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

ご声援ありがとうございました。

Ruthの心が壊れる前に帰国は、とても良い判断だと思う。 　一人で頑張って、出来ることはやった。　休んだら、また前向きになれるよ。　応援してます！

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

ご声援ありがとうございました。♥

So sorry to hear of all your issues you had in your trip to France Ruth, you have certainly been through it. Very concerned to hear of the attack on you by a dog how frightening, your footage of you after the attack was really upsetting, you had to cope with this all on your own, can’t believe how the owner did not take responsibility for it. Not surprised you are very wary of dogs hearing of you past experiences I absolutely loved your Vlogs of the War grave sites and memorials, very emotional and beautifully put together .Thank You for sharing this Vlog which meant you had to go through all those challenging issues again in your mind.

@ruthaisling

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Clive, glad to hear you enjoyed the war videos!

I can’t blame you for wanting to go home. That has been a string of unfortunate events, and would have shaken any one of us. I very much enjoyed the WW1 episode, and hope you make some more of them. Wishing you well.

@ruthaisling

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Thanks for sharing your trip!❤ California here. I enjoy your adventures! Scary about the dog! Pray for protection!🙏🏻🕊😇🧂💕☮️ I’am glad I found your video, nice & real.💙

I'm so sorry that these things happened to you! I really enjoy your videos but your safety is paramount and completely understand! I'm sending you a virtual hug and hope the rest of the trip is way better. ♥️

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much ❤️

Oooh you poor sausage, you needed a hug 😢 I hope are alright now. Stay safe and warm x

I hope you are feeling better now. Your videos are very interesting and you have yourself a new subscriber.

@ruthaisling

2 ай бұрын

Thanks and welcome to the channel 🙏

I am so sorry all these things happened to you. It is a good idea in these circumstances to "follow your gut" and do what you need to do to feel comfortable and safe. Good for you to do just that!

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your nice comment.

Oh dear, Ruth. So sorry for your pain, I keep you in my heart ❤

Just started watching your videos Ruth, and I am enjoying them all. I know this will not make you feel much better but I actually admire when travel vloggers put in the things that go wrong in their travels, as your solutions can help someone in the future (such as the recommendation of the repairman you made the link for), so I give you huge props for making this video. I am so sorry you had that experience with the dog, my mother is the same, she was attacked when she was ten and has been afraid of most dogs all her life. You are a great presenter and I hope that your experience here will not dissuade you from continuing your adventures!

@ruthaisling

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind comments!

Oh my dear girl you are so brave you are so blessed that dog bite did t break your skin. Because they can cause terrible infections. So glad youre home.

@ruthaisling

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

So sorry to hear of all your problems and I agree with your decision to go home! I have enjoyed your travels and they're such high quality. Please regroup and come back when you are ready.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Reading this I just felt so very, very sorry that all these trials and tribulations happened on a single holiday. I don’t ever think someone is wrong to cut a holiday short. My wife and I have done the same many times, either the weather has turned or one of us has been poorly. As you say going home will make you feel much better. Safe onwards journey, please take care.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks John, good to hear you’ve made similar decisions too in the past

I discovered your channel recently and have been very much enjoying them. I completely understand the decision to go home, when things pile on top of you, one after the other, I think it's completely natural to reach a breaking point. When it stops being fun, why continue. Hopefully you can re-try France at some point in the future. The WW1 videos were very well done, one of them appeared in my feed. I had a family member die in the Somme and apparantly a family member is listed in a book full of names in the Royal Regiment building at Edinburgh castle. I wish I knew more than that on both counts, but that's what my uncle told me not too long before he passed away. Anyway, best of luck on your future videos. I hope you won't be too disheartened by your experiences in France.

@ruthaisling

28 күн бұрын

I’ll definitely go again sometime. Thank you 🙏

In Albufeira, my Wife and I were attacked by a pack of around half a dozen dogs. The locals just shut their doors! The Police didn't want to know either, luckily we weren't injured but it was very frightening.

@ruthaisling

2 ай бұрын

That sounds awful!

So sorry to hear about all you troubles on your trip and I can understand your feeling of wanting to go home. Like you I have a fear of dogs because I was bitten as a child, quite badly, and since then I have lost my trust. I often encounter dogs running out of control ,no leash and no voice control and I have to avoid certain parks where I live because of that issue. You are very brave to have done this trip in the Winter and I'm glad you had a good person to help you with your van.......Kindness makes all the difference!

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your bad experiences too.😢

I think you made the right decision to go home. This was a stressful time for you.

Yes, We all have had an unusual run of foul luck here and there. Going home for a while sounds quite good here given the recent experiences. Give the planned itinerary a rest for a bit then come back and start anew with a fresh spirit. And keep the wanderlust safe for another day. Best wishes from Richard in ATL.

@ruthaisling

Ай бұрын

Thanks Richard! Going home was the right decision!

Hoping you have a healthy recovery and better luck on you future travels. All the best.

You made the right decision, I always say if your not enjoying yourself it’s time to change. It’s always harder when you are a solo traveler. Take care and look forward to seeing your next adventures 👍🚐

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Yes, lots of things to manage and consider!

@solangelauthier2381

23 күн бұрын

Bad things can happen ANYWHERE

So sorry to hear about your difficulties. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks

I’m so sorry that happened to you. Sending big hugs! You’re so brave!

@ruthaisling

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Hi Ruth. So sorry to hear about your tribulations- especially the dog attack. Thank you so much for your great vlog- i hope things get better quickly and look forward to watching more❤

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Tip,,,when you encounter a strange dog, Do Not look it in the eyes! That says to them that you are challenging them! Also, do Not Run! That encourages them to chase you! Thank goodness you didn’t get broken skin ! I hope you read this. I’ve grown up with dogs and know a lot about their behavior. Never show fear. I’m so sorry for your experience. Maybe you should carry mace spray with you since you are alone. Both for aggressive dogs and humans! 😊 take care and see you in your next adventure.❤

@ruthaisling

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice! 🙏

@lm9991

25 күн бұрын

Turning to present your side and not looking can sometimes de escalate a dog to. So sorry. It must have been very frightening.

@sweetvictory5643

2 күн бұрын

You can't know how every dog reacts. I also was attached by a dog in the park. Before I never feared dogs. Then I was just walking and a middle-size dog was sitting in the middle of the area and 2 teenage girls were frolicking in the waterfall, it was their dog. The dog was silent, but as soon as I approached him, he jumped at my knee and bit me. Because I wore jeans and the dog bit me in the knee, my skin wasn't broken, even the fabric of the jeans didn't get broken. But I was shocked and since then I'm trying to avoid all dogs. Another dog jumped at me when I intentionally turned my back, but it was a large dog who wanted just to play with me. However, the woman let him run free and when he jumped at me, she just said: "It's OK." No, it wasn't OK, because I didn't want strange dogs jumping at my long cream coat. Some dog owners are disrespectful and arrogant humans...

Oh Ruth, what terrible luck you had on this trip, I’m so sorry to hear of this!! I hope you reported that attack!!

Dear Ruth, so sorry you had such a bad run of luck in France. Glad you achieved your mission and still hope to return someday. Bright blessings. 💖

@ruthaisling

24 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Thanks. Good video. Objective review of problems encountered. I go solo cycling off-road 12 months of the year - but fell off on the ice a year ago and this kept me at home for a few weeks this year. The weather has a huge effect on outdoor activities.

ルースさんへ・・・ 登山と同じと考えましょう。 雨の日もあれば雪の日もあります。撤退は大切です 今思い出しました・・・今思い出しましたWOW！冒険登山といえば　ジョージマロリーです。 ジョージ・マロリーを支えた妻の名前もルースさんだった。 Dear Ruth... Think of it like mountain climbing. There are stormy days and snowy days. On bad days, it’s important to retreat. Now I remember!・・ Now I remember! WOW！ When it comes to adventure mountaineering, it's George Mallory. George Mallory's wife was also named Ruth.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

ありがとう。 その比較はいいね。

Bless your heart Miss Ruth! All those things add up and take away the joy of the vacation trip. Hope and pray the rest of your trip is safe and you get home to Scotland. May God protect you!

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@DrBLReid

3 ай бұрын

@@ruthaisling you are welcome Miss Ruth!

Oh Ruth. What an awful set of circumstances to have happen to you. I’m really sorry you had such a brutal trip. And to think, this was all BEFORE that absolutely awful ferry ride. I feel for you.

親切な店員さんに修理してもらえたことは幸運でしたね。

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

彼はとても親切だった。とても感謝している。

I am so sorry you went through this. Sometimes it’s just best to end the trip, go home and recollect yourself. France isn’t going anywhere so you can always go visit later.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Yes very true 👍

There is a KZread channel based in Scotland called Photography Online and the hostess is name Ruth Taylor. You two could be sisters! So unreal how you two are similar

Just discovered your channel (subscribed too)! Thank you for sharing the bad things as well as the good ones so that it gives a true picture of the issues that might arise when traveling. I am so sorry about all your troubles in France, especially the dog bite! I appreciate you sharing your travels on YT and look forward to watching all your other videos!

@ruthaisling

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for supporting the channel!!

I only discovered your channel a few days ago and have been binge watching. I’m so sorry you had this distressing time. Going home to regroup sounds very sensible. Take care, and if you’re not home yet, safe journey.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Melanie ❤️

So sorry to hear about your issues, sending you a virtual hug X❤

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Carlton ❤

Really sorry that you had serious problems encountered back to back during your stay in France. Never give up on exploring as long as you feel alright Ruth.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks ❤️

Sorry to hear the troubles that you have had. Quite right, so home, relax, take a bit of time and regroup. Sometimes it feels like everything happens at once! My only comment is to not run and scream at a dog. I teach my kid to stay completely still and not say anything. I appreciate you have had issues with dogs in the past & how scary it must be. But running from a dog and screaming at it may not have helped. Even if I am out running, if a dog comes running at me i just stop and stand still until the owner has got control of it again. Not easy as you want to run but the best thing. Hope you manage to fix all the bits about the van and don’t feel disheartened x

@ruthaisling

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

ルースさん、わたしも涙💧がでました。

Oh my Ruth, what a scary experience for you. I have a dog but as a child was very scared of dogs so really appreciate how terrifying this must of been. A huge vitual hug sent. I hope the remainder of your journey has no further upsets for you and you are back to feeling A1 okay very soon. So enjoy your videos Ruth, thank you .

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the virtual hug.

Your videos have all been so well presented and the content inspiring, informative and entertaining. It’s such a shame that this trip has been marred by misfortune. I do hope that your disappointment will pass quickly. It’s clear that you are resilient so I expect that you’ll bounce back soon enough. So, best wishes for the rest of your trip and I’ll look forward to whatever you post next.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Stephen

I am so sorry about what happened to you these last days! What an ordeal! But please do continue travelling after taking the time you need to recover. I really enjoy your videos.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. ❤

If you can help it, if the dog looks like it’s going to attack or barks at you stand in place and do nothing don’t talk to it. You don’t raise your arm toward it. I had a big husky like dog in Ireland completely off the lead run barking at me like it was gonna turn me apart, and I was on a path toward another part of the town and a very nice man advised me to just freeze and the dog barked at me for a long time very ferociously and then finally it left without biting.

Sorry about your dog problems, some dog owners are very irresponsible and really shouldn’t be in charge of dogs or even own them. Glad to hear that you are calling into Ypres on your way home. I had a week’s holiday in Bruges a few years ago. The tour I was on took us to Ypres and the battlefields there. The big hall in Ypres has a great WWI museum and of course at the end of town is the Menin Gate. Here every evening the Belgians play the Last Post every night since WWI. Unfortunately wasn’t able to stay until the evening. I found the battlefields here very interesting and moving, especially as we had a very knowledgeable guide. We saw the Ypres and Tyne Cott cemeteries. We were also taken to see one of the very few German cemeteries, very dark and eerie, no nice pale sandstone or marble. All tombstones jet black and very gothic. If you have time Bruges is a great city to visit. Great sites of interest, canals, beers and lovely chocolate. Bruges can get very busy but maybe this time of the year it should be OK.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations Peter!

Hi Ruth, we're privileged that you choose to share your travels with us and I'm really sorry this series of events has spoiled your trip and caused you pain - especially the dog! Going home is absolutely fine, absolutely your choice and we wish you (and Ernie) well. We have a five-year old campervan that, despite its relative youth, still manages to throw up irritating issues that are hard to fix while out on the road. Travel safely and we look forward to hearing from you again soon 🙂

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave, sorry to hear you've had some van issues too

One dog is a pet and two dogs is a pack and they can quickly revert to wolf mode. Overall you handled your trip quite well. I'm sure you won't forget it. 😀

OMG that trip is you need a big hug. Sounds very much like this is one trip that if anything will go wrong it had to happen on this trip and then to top it off, you had the home trip on the Ferry, (which was the very first clip I have seen of yours)... Wow. Big hugs from afar. At the same time I could see some humor in this all awhile thinking OMG. Good feelings when you mentioned that the Camper Van guy helped you, which shows there is still some good people in the world. May all your trips forward be much better and we can still enjoy them with you. Thank you and so sorry for what you went through.

@ruthaisling

2 ай бұрын

The guy who helped me was so kind. I met many kind people in France actually!

You've nothing to be blamed for; sometimes things go wrong, and a trip is not enjoyable anymore. That's part of the adventures ! Sorry to hear you've had a bad experiences around, hope we'll see you back in nothern France ! So many things to discover. Love from the Ypres front !

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I really liked visiting but felt ready to leave after this happened.

Really sorry to hear about your problems Ruth. As a dog owner myself it makes me angry when folk have their dogs out of control. It’s all about irresponsible owners most of the time and not the dog itself. I’ve always been an advocate of dog licensing in the UK as so many idiots obtain dogs and don’t train them. As you’re well aware they can be very dangerous when in the wrong hands. Hope you’re doing well and have enjoyed all the videos from France 🇫🇷. Just make more Scotland videos - the best county on earth 😁

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I like some of my friend’s dogs and they are so well behaved and nice. Like you say, some dogs are not trained. Looking forward to travelling more of Scotland this year. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Awe!! I feel so bad for you! I’ve travelled alone many times and bad things happened and I just felt so alone and sad and wanted my family! Love your channel! Watched your ferry show and you are so authentic that I actually started feeling nauseous, lol!

@ruthaisling

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Karen, appreciate you watching! ❤️

So sad to hear you’ve had so many problems on your trip Ruth just stay strong and positive we think your videos are great.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Jonathan ❤️

I Feel so sad for you Ruth, a planned and anticipated adventure can go wrong due to no fault of your own . its good to see that you are ok and still continuing . good luck and god bless 😍

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim

So sorry Ruth, especially after all your prep/excitement that it’s come to this, but brave to make the decision to leave, sometimes bailing is the best option. I was attacked by a dog when I was 6 and it does stay with you, sounds like you’ve been particularly unlucky ☹️ Hopefully the van issues are fairly easy to sort at home, dealing with issues like this on trips I find a bit of an adventure, but especially difficult in that weather and the language barrier, seems you got decent help though. Enjoyed watching your other trip videos, we used to always go on camping trips to France/Belgium etc on summer holidays so brings back a lot of memories for me. Hope your leg has healed and best of luck for the next trip, glad you might go back later ❤

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you've enjoyed the other videos!

I really felt for you and the events,and after the dog attack, i just wanted to give you a cuddle, and as a fellow Scot you know how good that is when things are not going well. Great videos as always.

Ruth just watched your video and I’m so so sorry to hear what happened to you, you stayed strong though I really hope your ok you are such an inspiration to everyone your just amazing never get tired of watching you take care now and stay strong 💪

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Sean!

That is a lot of bad luck on one trip! Anyone who says "you should have done this, you should have done that" is just being churlish. I also think some people just have no proper concept of what dog ownership should entail. Even if you're convinced your dog is the sweetest in the world, people should respect the fact that not everyone is keen. I love dogs but I can be wary of them at times and it's surprising how often owners are surprised at that wariness. They forget that dogs are not robots that can be programmed to always behave predictably. Training is effective most of the time, but they're animals with their own instincts and things can and do go wrong. For what it's worth, I love Belgium. It has amazing food and beautiful towns and cities. Both Flanders and Wallonia are very charming places. I know it's a little while ago since all this happened but I hope you're feeling better about it all and your leg is okay.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Michael, the Belgium video will be coming soon

I'm sorry that you had such a rough trip. You made the right decision to come home.

loved your video ruth, going through all the various stages of your journey... i can see what to look out for. Sorry, you had some wrotten things happen to you.

Hi Ruth. My wife and I really enjoyed all of your videos of your visits to WW1 war sites. We have been talking about doing the same and your videos really opened our eyes as to what we can see and visit. The Commonwealth War Graves museum. we did not know about and will be on our list. We felt your emotion RE the 2 ancestors you found. The videos are moving, emotional and beautifully presented. We are sorry to hear of the dog attack. That's unacceptable. Owning any kind of vehicle has its problems when they arise. looking forward to your next presentation. Sean and Yvonne.

@ruthaisling

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Sean, all the best with your trip there if you do go

Oh dear so sorry for all of the problems you have had. Going home is the right thing to do. So well done that you filmed the memorials in such an informative and respectful way without mentioning the problems. Many dog owners should have greater control over them. On a visit to England with my cousin she was attacked by a dog and all the lady owner said was to the dog « leave the lady alone just because she doesn’t have a dog » No apology at all.

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Wow, awful. Sorry to hear about your cousin's bad experience too. 😢

So sorry for all that happened, but thank you for sharing so others can learn. Maybe hit a few distilleries when you get home. :)

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Yes good idea. 😅

Have enjoyed your videos of war graves visits and are sorry to hear of all the van troubles and of course the dog attack. So pleased you have had no complications from the bite but sad to think the owner of dog did not come and check on you and apology for her neglect to keep dog under control. Enjoy your onward journey through Belgium and perhaps you will return to France in the future in warmer weather. Best wishes and good luck from New Zealand!

Ruth, I'm sorry for all the things that happened on this trip. I've traveled quite a bit in my life time. I've had the occasional bad trip but nothing like what you are experiencing. I think you instincts are correct to head home and regroup. I hope the ride over to Belgium is much better and safer. Take the utmost care of yourself. All the best! :):)

Oh Ruth, what a run of bad luck. You are obviously such a strong and brave person with everything you do and have achieved. No shame in heading home for a wee break and a reset. Your videos are so honest and down to earth, and so enjoyable. I look forward to the next one!

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the videos, really appreciate it.

For everyone saying "don't run""face up to the dog" - I tried that and it didn't work out for me, so it's not universally good advice in a dog attack. Dogs can be very unpredictable and individual when they are not under discipline so armchair quarterbacking after the fact is just ungracious.

@cassiebennet4262

2 күн бұрын

It's horrible advice.

I know things will get better, my feet were kicking around watching this, we have all had times when we wonder ( What's Next ?!?)😮 Good idea to return I would and have...may you come back even STRONGER ❤

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Good luck with your future travels. Sometimes it can be hard, but there is always good times ahead. Take care . 🌞

I like your channel even more with the failures and mishaps. See it this way, anything goes wrong = more content. Life is not always pretty, but with the right outlook most things can work for your benefit. Go you!

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Wasn’t sure if I would share about this but it’s good to share the bad things that happen too.

Now you realize again how much reliable the friend being with you when you were locked out of the campervan. AND he speaks Spanish very well❣️

Very sorry to hear all of this, hope all us ok now, take care

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

So sorry to hear about your run of bad luck.. Safe travels

Wow, so sorry to hear of your attack by a dog, fortunate that it didn't break the skin. You're right, some dog owners assume they have a god given right to won and exercise dogs and don't always realise that some other people aren't keen. Sorry it has caused you to cut your trip short (along with the other issues and the cold weather), hopefully you'll be back on the road in France in the future. Stay safe 👍

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Trevor ❤️

Your productions on this trip have been outstanding so it's very disappointing to hear of the misfortunes that you have suffered. I suppose it's just "life". Hopefully you will get home safely and recover from these experiences and return during a spell of more favourable weather. As someone who has largely travelled alone for around 18 years I appreciate how tough it can sometimes get. Stay strong and keep up the excellent work !

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, the next trip has to be better!

It was so sorry. These happenings were really hard problems to you. You are really wise person to solve all problems. And also brave!. Take good care at home country!

トラブルがこれだけ続くということはいったん帰りなさいという合図ですね。休憩するいい機会です。嫌なことが続いた後は絶対いいことが待ってます😊次に旅を再開する時は今回の倍以上に幸せなことが待っていると思います😊あまり落ち込まないでください。まだまだ楽しいことがあります❤

@ruthaisling

3 ай бұрын

コメントありがとう。いい考え方だね。