Chris and Marianne Fisher have returned to Ironbridge four and a half years after they and their beloved campervan 'Trudy' set off on the adventure of a lifetime. They spoke to reporter Luke Powell of the reception they got when they returned, and their advice for other would-be adventurers.
Marianne's father David cut a ribbon to mark their homecoming, just as he cut one to wave them off in Janaury of 2020.
Marianne's father David cut a ribbon to mark their homecoming, just as he cut one to wave them off in Janaury of 2020.
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00:00Incredible afternoon, what were you feeling when you rolled up the hill and then saw those people?
00:04Mixed emotions, so happy to be home and see such a warm welcome on a rainy day!
00:08So many people! I'm so sad that this adventure is over, but there's going to be more!
00:14So many people came on the convoy as well, all the way from Reading, we are feeling so blessed!
00:19Even the Mayor came to welcome us home! I know, the Telford Mayor, who knew!
00:23Yeah we're heading over to Moonshine and Fuggles, because obviously we have to go and buy our
00:27charity Tread the Bloat Gin! And the last four years have been incredible, lots of people following
00:32online, just can you sum it up in 30 seconds, how amazing it's been? It's been phenomenal,
00:38different places, different cultures, everybody's given us a warm welcome around the world,
00:44yeah overwhelmingly amazing! It's been so overwhelming, but it was the best decision for us,
00:50and I think when you're sitting at a desk looking out of the window and there's a brick wall,
00:54whether it's a weekend away, or whether it's a week away, two weeks, or a whole craziness like
00:59we've done, I would encourage anyone to just go out, and if you've got something that's stopping
01:05you a fear, message me and I will put you straight! You ready? Three, two, one, are you going to clap?
01:14Three, two, one!