Barbados Quarantine & My First Day Exploring The Island! 🤙 (Digital Nomad Vlog #3)

[@bajanrides_2464]

I'm happy u enjoy Barbados nuff love from us❤🇧🇧🆙️

[@CamWoodsum1]

Thanks! It's great to be here 😎

[@margaretworme5451]

Hey! Happy you enjoyed your stay on my beautiful island! Fun fact: Backing into parking spaces for most hotel, government and other general buildings is a requirement put in place for the main purpose that if there is an emergency, exiting the area promptly is more seamless and therefore quicker than having to reverse and maneuver, which can create congestion and confusion. Barbadians in general tend to adhere to this mode of parking even in spaces where it is not stipulated. We are, for the most part, orderly, awesome people!! Please return when we are over this Covid-19 nightmare!

[@CamWoodsum1]

Thank you for sharing! Good to know. I've had an awesome time on the island :).

[@whatwouldyoudoslides8038]

Glad you. Enjoy Barbados ... And Very Nice reviews 😃

[@CamWoodsum1]

Thank you! 🙏

[@pookaloo0087]

Use Waze for navigating Barbados. Works better than Google Maps. Enjoy your stay here and be safe!

[@CamWoodsum1]

I appreciate the tip! Thank you.

[@richardgamble4147]

It's nice that you give us an idea of what it's like to be quarantine in Barbados. Thank u for posting

[@CamWoodsum1]

No problem! Thanks for watching.

[@bajansurfer]

Just started watching your synopsis of my island. Great content. I’m still in quarantine after 120 hours/5 days and still awaiting results. I came at the wrong time, after a spreader event. Keep the masses informed and entertained.

[@CamWoodsum1]

Thanks for watching! Bummer, yes, I've heard that testing times are fairly delayed right now which is unfortunate. Will do! I appreciate the support :)

[@carolgriffith6594]

Hi. You can download and use the Waze app instead of google maps!

[@CamWoodsum1]

Thanks for the tip! Will switch over.

[@gymbuddy32]

I thought the parking lot at 6:41 looked familiar. It's at Sheraton mall in Sergeants Village, one of the better shopping malls on the island.

[@CamWoodsum1]

Yes! It's a great spot 🤙

[@twinkitten1]

It's a rule here in Barbados to back in to a parking space in case of an emergency can just drive out

[@CamWoodsum1]

Interesting. It's an enforced rule or just a best practice? I appreciate the insight! 😎 I've been thinking about this since I arrived

[@twinkitten1]

Cam Woodsum I would say both best practice and enforced (e.g.work parking spaces and some public parking spots) we have a BIG vehicle culture here but they are slowly trying to improve this by introducing cycling paths, there is currently a rail to trail project in the works which is turning the old train line which use to run here in the 1800s into a cycling path..also you can check out the only skate park here at the gymnasium in wildey just around the corner from Sheraton...🙂

[@CamWoodsum1]

Right on. I appreciate all of the info and the backstory! The main roads definitely don't feel bike friendly right now but great that there are some projects in the works.

[@twinkitten1]

Cam Woodsum you're welcome 🙂

[@bajeboi]

@@CamWoodsum1 Usually the persons who drive in are tourist or those who can't drive well. But as stated in the comment above it helps in an emergency and it's also safer than backing out into traffic.

[@Lydia--Ann]

What a fun and interesting video! Thanks for sharing your experience! I’m glad you and the cow are both ok 😳. Yikes!

[@CamWoodsum1]

Glad you enjoyed it! Ha, me too!

[@gymbuddy32]

Yep. Backing into parking spaces is an unwritten rule in Barbados

[@peterbynoe9457]

Happy enjoy my island

[@CamWoodsum1]

😎

[@elainefrancis6454]

I'm Barbarian, want to come home, but need to know a few things before I return. I've been gone for a long time.

[@ryansmith1705]

Enjoyed this one as well. Just look out for those animals crossing without warning...especially the chickens. Be safe.

[@CamWoodsum1]

Glad to hear it! And I'm ready now. Caught me off guard the first time around ha. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🤙

[@MarshaABranch]

I really enjoyed watching. I laughed out loud when you mentioned the cow. That's not unusual at all. I know someone who had the same experience on the highway. The cow wasn't so lucky in that case.

[@CamWoodsum1]

Glad you enjoyed it! I've learned to be more careful :)

[@MarshaABranch]

@@CamWoodsum1 - You must also try a roti from IV Play Deli in Sheraton.

[@CamWoodsum1]

@@MarshaABranch Will do!

[@journeyswithj246]

I saw a line of cows crossing in St. John

[@jaybajan]

everyone backs into parking lots because its easier to get out in case of an emergency , that's pretty much a rule every where you go in the Caribbean and the UK

[@CamWoodsum1]

Thanks for the explanation!

[@BironClark]

Cool video man 👍. Enjoy!

[@CamWoodsum1]

Thanks Biron!

[@v.t.8752]

Was that Sheraton Mall? I am Bajan but probably as familiar with the island as you are as I grew up in NY and California. LOL! My cousins still help me with my money 💰 when I go to Barbados 🇧🇧 because I would give a US $20 for something and walk away leaving my change behind. I forget its doubled. The cashiers have to remind me.

[@CamWoodsum1]

Yes! Ha, I haven't made that mistake yet. But I have accidentally driven on the wrong side of the road...a much worse mistake!

[@v.t.8752]

@@CamWoodsum1 I was shocked that you drove since the steering is on the other side. I mix everything up. I turn on the indicator and then windshield wipers come on. Bajans are used to folks driving on the wrong side. LOL

[@CamWoodsum1]

@@v.t.8752 I'm sort of used to it having spent time living in Australia & Indonesia where they drive on the left. I've done the indicator / windshield wipers mix up A LOT. I think I have it down now but still screw that up every now and then ha.

[@v.t.8752]

@@CamWoodsum1 LOL! Ok. If I think of anything else. I'll let you know. Oh don't wear camouflage pattern in Barbados (a/k/a Bim). Try Jampuffs and macaroni pie. I think that cow 🐄 got loose from someone because that was so weird.

[@sheilaoak]

what car rental place did you use? what area are you in...seems that you like it. thx for the info!

[@CamWoodsum1]

I used drive-a-matic www.carhire.tv/, they're awesome, very affordable and I highly recommend! And I'm in the Oistins/Freights Bay area.

[@kivaroserose1601]

Moving to Barbados nex year wit my 7 year old

[@CamWoodsum1]

Awesome! 🔥🔥🔥

[@tameikamurrell-sinclair5509]

This is a very helpful video I am Canadian but I have a bajan citizenship and I'm looking to travel to Barbados in February i was wondering if I could self quarantine in my house alone like I did in the summer when I was there

[@CamWoodsum1]

Based upon the guidelines I have seen recently, you're only allowed to quarantine in an approved facility. More info on the barbados covid website

[@surfboarding5058]

You gotta use waze man works great in Barbados

[@CamWoodsum1]

Thanks for the tip! Good to know.

[@juvitabristol6951]

Goggle Maps works in Barbados

[@soniadaniel6295]

A black cow crossing the street in the night 🌙

[@kidentialstravel2304]

Thank you for posting. I’m heading over in 2 weeks with my 8 year old. This was great to watch! 🌞💛

[@deryshiaj]

how did you get your test results? (email or phone) did you pay for your test or did it free? and how long did it take for you to get your second results?

[@CamWoodsum1]

I did the free government one and they called my hotel and sent the test results to me via email. It took 48 hours to get the test results but my understanding is that the results usually come back in ~24 hours. Sometimes in 36-48 hours.

[@deryshiaj]

@@CamWoodsum1 thank you so much for your fast reply. I also did the government and we are currently in our 57th hour. we got out test on Monday around 3:30 and its till not back yet. :(

[@CamWoodsum1]

Damn, that's brutal. Have you called them? From what I've seen/heard, putting some pressure on them can be helpful. And will likely be closed on Christmas so definitely want to get results by tmrw.

[@deryshiaj]

@@CamWoodsum1 good morning. we still haven't heard anything :( what time did you get your email?

[@CamWoodsum1]

9am. I would definitely call them and ask whats happening

[@jaybajan]

fyi, if you ever hit a cow, hit me up.. i have a 4x4 we can cook burgers all day! lol

[@CamWoodsum1]

Lmao!

[@elainefrancis6454]

Would like to ask you a few questions about Barbados.

[@CamWoodsum1]

Ask away! How can I help? You're also welcome to dm me on Twitter or IG @camwoodsum

[@ryansweeney5716]

Great video

[@CamWoodsum1]

Thanks Ryan! 🤙

[@zachmoonnight]

Omg your in Cheriton mall Dude do you live here anymore

[@CamWoodsum1]

Yes, I'm here!

[@rosecarol246]

Sheraton Mall

[@zachmoonnight]

@@CamWoodsum1give me min go to government and look for you lol

[@journeyswithj246]

Have you walked that entire beach stretch yet?

[@CamWoodsum1]

Not yet!

[@alisonlowe1002]

Welcome to island life, livestock crossing the roads lol

[@CamWoodsum1]

Thank you! Ha, I wasn't ready for that!

[@alisonlowe1002]

@@CamWoodsum1 next will be some sheep or chickens, have a great Christmas, btw, everything is usually closed on Christmas and Boxing Day, so try to get all you need before then or you will have to wait until after. Blessings

[@CamWoodsum1]

Haha, thank you, you too! And I appreciate that tip!

[@pramodpatel7163]

I'm from India How many we will get visa And one think how many visa fee

[@CamWoodsum1]

Hey! I googled it and Indian citizens get 90 days visa free in Barbados.

[@pramodpatel7163]

Do you know any friends in Barbados bro

[@journeyswithj246]

What camera do you use?

[@CamWoodsum1]

Using a Sony A6400

[@briannafenty993]

Lime is d worse

[@pramodpatel7163]

Hello bro

[@cliveosbourne3712]

Hey man, l hope you aren't a #agent sent here to our island to #.

[@Jotek52]

Yo link up me up let's do some vlog together

[@CamWoodsum1]

Hey man! Hit me up on IG @camwoodsum