This creative man restored the boat, repainted its exterior and embraced the cozy interior in which he has lived for 5 years👏😍The inside of the boat is stunning, see for yourself⬇️⬇️⬇️
Beautiful water, the call of the wild and the creaking of a narrow boat – this is the unreal world where our today’s hero Dave lives. He found real consolation and healing in these calm waters. In a beautiful setting, he has finally moved on from his turbulent past.
Dave has been through a lot of hardships in his life. He and his wife decided to go on a trip, but it so happened that a year later his wife fell ill and died. Dave became depressed and moved back to the UK and began couchsurfing.
When he began fundraising for the organization, he became friends with boaters who told him that their lives on the water had changed them. Dave immediately knew what he had to do. He dreamed of living on a narrow boat, but he had little money. He was able to buy a boat which became a real home for him.
When Dave purchased the boat, it was in a rusty state, but the man restored it, treating the rust and creating a beautiful and cozy interior. Dave feels free and connected to nature.
Dave moves home every two weeks but mostly he spends his life in this cozy haven. A solar panel provides electricity for his needs.
Dave is great at maintaining his lifestyle on a budget. He handles Canal and River Fund collections, insurance, maintenance, fire and engine fuel, and cooking gas.
This life allows him to admire the constant beauty of nature.
Despite such beauty, of course, life on a boat is not easy. Daveu moves in all weathers, often going into town for groceries and essentials. Winters can be harsh and the boat becomes covered in ice, which is a difficult problem for Dave.
Dave has even decided to share his life with others through his YouTube channel, Inspired by Nature. He shares how living in nature can have profound healing. Even just watching his videos about life on a boat creates a sense of calm.
Dave now feels good and at peace with no regrets about his unconventional lifestyle. Dave’s journey proves that despite life’s difficult challenges, we can find solace if we look in the right place.
See what his houseboat looks like from the inside in the video below and share your opinions in the comments section.