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.

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

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

Akela and her ball is the sweetest thing ever.

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.

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

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

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!!

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!

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

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 ❤

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

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! ❤

Thanks for hanging out with us! 😂

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.🐾💛✌🏼

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

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. 💕

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

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

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

Happy Birthday, Akela.

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

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

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

Happy Birthday, Akela!🎉❤

Happy birthday Akela ❤ you are treasured 🥰

Happy birthday Akela!

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

Happy Belated Birthday Akela!!🎉🎉❤

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❤🎉 I am glad you feel better Linnea 🥰🥰

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!🎂❤😘

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.

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

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.

Happy birthday Akela !!! Wonderful video !!!

So excited for a video

Happy birthday puppy!

Once again, the pure love and emotion youre experiencing is portrayed beautifully in video 📹 ❤️ we (including my big boi, Moon) love 'being apart' of your guys' journey. It helps more than you know, look forward to more of your art 🎨 ✨️ 🎥

Happy Birthday! beautiful Akela

Happy birthday Akela

Happy Birthday Akela!!🥳

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

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.❤

HBD Akela!

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

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

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

Happy Birthday Akela!....🎂🎁🎀🎆🎉

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

Happy birthday, Akela!! Beautiful video.

Happy Birthday Akela!! You are a beauty!

Happy Birthday fur babies❤️❤️

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...

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!🎂 Your mom is awesome Akela😉

Happy Akela Day 🐾😊

Happy birthday AKELA ❤❤❤

Happy birthday, Akela. Thanks for the video, Linnea. Loved the visuals.

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

Happy birthday Ms. Precious!

Yeaaaa Back to the property !!!

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

Happy birthday, Akela! ✌️❤️🎉

Happy Birthday Akela 🎉❤

Happy Birthday Akela! 🎂 🎉❤

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.

Happy Birthday Akela!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AKELA!!! 🎉🐶🎉🥳🥳🎉

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

Happy birthday Akela!!!! ❤️😎🎉🎈

Happy birthday you two beautiful dogs!! Thanks for sharing, the night sky was amazing. Hope the both of you feel better soon. Passing around a virus is frustrating!!

The best video ever! Happy Birthday sweet Akela❤❤

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

How beautiful the views across where you park up your home your van, it’s pretty amazing to see the beauty of where you live Happy Birthday Akela 🥳🎂🎁🎈🎊🎉😘

Happy Birthday Akela 🎉🎉🎉

Happy happy birthday to akela❤🎉

What a magical adventure ⛈️

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 Akeela! 💚 You are such a good girl!

Happy late birthday Akela

Happy Birthday Akela

Happy Birthday Akela❤❤❤❤❤❤

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

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

Happy birthday Akela. You are a wonderful and a beauty ...❤

Happy Birthday Akela!!

Another beautiful video. Ty for sharing

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

Thank you so much both of you for sharing your beautiful videos I really appreciate it from you ❤❤❤

Happy birthday, Akela 🎉

such beauty thank you

This is great

Happy birthday Akela 😊 great video! What a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing the sponsor!

Happy birthday to Akela! And what a beautiful video that was again!! Your video's inspire me so much!!

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

Akela and I have the ball thing in common.. prefer the orange to blue. Sorry being silly, dogs dont see the entire spectrum so its smart to see colours they can.