the worst has happened | Isolating in a Motorhome

[@christojwilson]

Hey guys, you probably got it from the pod as that was an enclosed space where if someone had it they would have turned it into a covid tank.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Hey Christo, we’re not 100% sure where we caught it but one of our followers on Instagram said she saw us at a restaurant the week before and she also tested positive on the same day as us so we believe it could have been there!

[@davidlewington198]

Hope you guys had a great stay at Achmelvich and you enjoyed our pods. I also hope you are feeling better now. If you ever want to try our other sight at Brora let me know and we might be able to offer you a discount.

[@highlands2hammocks]

thanks mate 😊❤️ all good now!

[@bevstern8561]

This is why we like our rv. It is our haven and better than any hotel for staying safe.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Hi Bev, we can agree with that 😊

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

Bonkers camping on that beach!!! Glad you've recovered.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Haha it was a very exposed night 😂 next time we’ll do it in better weather! Beautiful beach though 😍

[@Mericel1]

You two are so great together. Glad you recovered 🌸🌸

[@highlands2hammocks]

Aww thank you ❤️❤️

[@AnneMB955]

Hope you’ve fully recovered now. No lasting effects. Love your hairy Coo on your dashboard. Another great vid, guys. 👍

[@highlands2hammocks]

We are thank you 😁 we got it from a tourist shop in braemar

[@muffinman2889]

Love your videos me wife done alot same adventures keep up the good work 👍

[@highlands2hammocks]

Cheers mate! Glad you are enjoying them 😁

[@blessthisemptynest]

Awe bless you both. I’ve just gone for a pcr test today as I’ve been feeling yuk the last couple of days. I am housebound so I’ve caught it through my hubby yet he has no symptoms. I’m hearing you when you said earache radiating down your jaw and the headache is from hell.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thats such a common symptom it would seem, yet I hadn't heard it before I experienced it. Not fun! Hope you feel better soon

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That was an experience. Glad you are both ok and now full of covid antibodies 😁👍

[@highlands2hammocks]

Yeah it was definitely not on our travel plans haha 😂 thank you!

[@johnr8000]

One would have thought that night you spent in the tent on Sandwood Beach would have killed off 99% of all known viruses! Seriously, so pleased you made a full recovery. All your videos are always so interesting and so well presented. Very professional! Keep up the good work!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks for the lovely words!! I know though, I think the midnight hike and lack of sleep pushed us over the edge haha back to full healthy now though

[@sdemosi]

Similar story. I realised I had covid (or a bad flu) in the middle of a camping trip up a mountain. The ascent was tougher than usual but I attributed it to feeling tired and stressed. After a very sweaty night I called off the trip and walked back slowly to my car. I had no energy and felt I couldn't trust my legs on tricky terrain. I tested positive later that day and lost nearly 2 weeks between covid and a chest infection I developed. I had only one occasion in the previous 2 weeks when I could have gotten it as I work remotely. Really bad luck. My family were joking how do you get covid solo camping up the side of a mountain hut of course that's not what happened.

[@highlands2hammocks]

What a nightmare! We always wonder if our symptoms would have been less sever if we weren’t so run down from this trek 😋 hope you’re fully recovered now!

[@sdemosi]

@@highlands2hammocks yes fine now, thanks.

[@jacquelinenoble6640]

So lovely to see you both feeling better. Safe travelling.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much Jacqueline 😊 we’re so glad to be feeling better too ❤️

[@jantune]

I’ve just found your channel and haven’t watched all of your uploads yet, but apologies if you’ve already been here, but I’d LOVE for you to visit Southend, right down at the very bottom of the Mull of Kintyre. My favourite, favourite place as a young girl. Not been there for a lot of years as I live in Yorkshire now but would love to see what it’s like now and if it’s changed. xx

[@highlands2hammocks]

don't think we have actually visited down that end actually so we will need to keep it in mind 😁 thanks for the recommendation!

[@jantune]

@@highlands2hammocks Please do. I’d love to watch that one and aim sure you’d love it. We made the trip all the way down there from Motherwell every other weekend when I was a girl, I’m 54 now so fond memories. 😊

[@captaindave47]

Very pleased you have got better. Have fun .

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you very much David 😁

[@kevinandsusanfuller2460]

Really felt for you both , makes you wonder how on earth you caught it ! Me and the hubby are loving watching you two , so natural and a great sense of humour We just hit our 60s and the NC500 has been on our bucket list for some time … so 2022 is the year for us … excited ! So we will keep watching your adventures and get some tips along the way, enjoy your journey 👍

[@highlands2hammocks]

We have an idea as someone else we know caught it and we were both in a bar on the same night. Just shows you though, you always need to be careful and also there is no point living in fear of it as you can catch it anywhere! Stay safe and alert and youll be fine 😊❤️ You are going to love it! If you are looking for help planning I can highly recommend out website for loads of in-depth guides to all of the sites we have visited

[@tomball5133]

I think Gemma is an absolute rock. You are so lucky to be travelling with someone like her Campbell. Nothing seems to get her down.

[@highlands2hammocks]

She sure is!! Definitely what gets me through these trials ❤️

[@mike7002]

Guys, this was great. I'm going to enjoy slowly catching up with you folks as (now a subscriber!) I can see you are properly on your travels. Good luck and I'll one day say hi to a video you post in the same year/month/week it is uploaded! 🙂🙏

[@highlands2hammocks]

Hahaha even worse, Bali coffee! 😂

[@garyclarke5852]

Great vlog guys thanks for sharing look 4ward too the next

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you very much for the support Gary 😁

[@susanashcroft2674]

Glad you are now back on the road to recovery and more adventures too. 😃

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you very much Susan 😁 we are feeling so much better now thankfully ❤️

[@misterlover4523]

Really enjoying your videos. Can’t wait for more. Love the free life

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much! We’re so glad you’re enjoying our videos 😁

[@neilbedford2756]

Great Video as usual, glad you're both feeling well now..

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much for the support Neil 😊 we’re so glad to be feeling back to ourselves now too!

[@stewartreid7673]

Good Look and Take Care All the best Stewart William

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks so much for the support Stewart 😊

[@grahambrown8123]

Glad you are on the mend - brilliant thinking with click and collect. The generator paid for itself on that park up.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks mate! Feeling much better now 😁 yeah the generator has been a no brainer over winter so far

[@adamtheed1309]

another great vid I really like watching them it makes me feel like I'm living the dream x

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos Adam! 😁

[@scottish-hidden-gems189]

Hi, always love watching your videos, you should come down and do the south west coast 300 Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway, lots of hidden gems down here as its the forgotten corner of scotland! Or you could do the coig - Ayrshire and Arran Bute and Cumbrae, which is a new route just launched 🥰

[@highlands2hammocks]

Hey 😊 thank you very much! Yeah they are all areas that we would really love to explore in more depth 😊 need to add them to the list!

[@yomamabinhavin]

What a rollercoaster!!

[@highlands2hammocks]

great story though

[@darrenparker2892]

Great vid , I've just had to isolate for 10 days aswell , luckily I was at home not stuck in our van Fair play to you both keep well and happy travels

[@highlands2hammocks]

Aww I’m sorry to hear that! Hope you are feeling better now! Yeah it wasn’t easy although we were grateful how nearby everything was and we didn’t have to go up and down stairs 😂 thank you so much for your support 😊

[@lindao1327]

Glad you are both feeling better. Your bloopers are so funny!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you Linda 😊 haha we’re so glad you enjoy them!

[@keithhunt3940]

Got a few places in Germany, i did stay at some of them in a tent, but thats years ago. But most take campers, Cologne/Koln, Bad Harzburg, Hameln, Koblenz, Berlin, Goslar, Cochem. But there are lots more, it depends where you want to go. Are you taking your own or renting. Then you also have to think of the season. If you can find any in Belgium, Brugge is a beautiful place. Then don’t forget France, Holland, Luxembourg, Switzerland the world awaits. Good luck

[@highlands2hammocks]

We will be heading south in Ellie so cant wait 😁 been to blackforest a couple of times and it is beautiful!

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

Thank you for sharing your experience even though it was not a good one. Here in Australia we don't get to hear much about the virus, so your vlog was an eye opener for us. Just so glad you were well prepared with supplies. And put that horrible camping expedition down to what not to do on the NC500 ha ha ha.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Got to show the ups and downs 😊 always entertaining either way haha! Yeah Gemma has family over your side and its crazy how low the numbers are! Hope you two continue to stay safe 😊❤️

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

@@highlands2hammocks here in WA, 9 deaths and àbout 1118 cases. Total. We have been cut off from the other states and the world but roam, mask free anywhere ìn the state. And its a big state too. Safe travels. X

[@Lindsay_Brunton]

Just found your channel. We're enjoying it a lot. Looking forward to following youre adventures from now on. Great work and take care of yourselves.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Hey Lindsay 😁 thank you for your support, we’re so glad you are enjoying watching our videos! Lots more adventures to come 😁

[@joanhannah8062]

I am so glad you are both over the plague and are smiling again. God bless you. Looking forward to your next video. xx

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much Joan 😊 we are very glad to be over it too!

[@JackCumming1]

I check the numbers most days and the Highlands seem to have way more infections than you would imagine, given the population. Glad you are both back on the road and looking forward to your next adventure. Stay well!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Yeah I guess because they dont have much natural immunity from the first wave? Who knows! We are all better now though thanks 😁

[@suzybeetravels]

Just come across your channel on our home page, glad we did 🙂 Glad you are both better, looking forward to your onwards travels.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much for your support 😊 we really appreciate it 💜

[@garywdon1]

Glad you guys are well again! I’m sure Europe is ok and all, but doing a coast to coast of Canada would blow your adventurous minds! Start in beautifully rugged Newfoundland, Visit historic French Quebec, Southern Ontario for a Jays game and the Toronto scene, take in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains and finish in Olympic Vancouver. The people are some of the nicest in the world. Telling ya, it would be fantastic, eh.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Awwww dont tempt us 😂 id be lying if i said we hadnt looked at shipping costs to Canada! Such a beautiful place ❤️

[@garywdon1]

@@highlands2hammocks My folks were born in Scotland and immigrated to Canada, and we still have a ton of fam there. I haven’t been to Scotland since I was a kid in ‘89, so I’ve been loving your tour of the “old country”! I have no doubt that you have dozens of more places to visit on the globe, but hopefully Canada moves up the list! Continued safety and Blessings on your travels!

[@davethornewell7417]

Glad you're back to your usual selves

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you Dave 😊 we’re so glad too!

[@edwardbalfe6359]

Hope you guys are better loving your videos keep up the great work

[@highlands2hammocks]

Feeling much better now thank you Edward 😊 we’re so glad you’re enjoying the videos! Thank you for the support 😁

[@angelinemillar3039]

Awesome video just watched thanks for sharing your covid journey.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@karendyba5213]

Glad you are both feeling better ,I've had COVID this week too horrible I ached had a horrible cough and kept sneezing but thank God I'm negative today after 9 days .lookIng forward to seeing where you go next xx

[@highlands2hammocks]

Sorry to hear that Karen, it's not nice at all! Glad to hear you are negative now ❤️

[@katies9694]

Glad u guys got through it ok!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you Katie 😊 it wasn’t easy but we’re glad it’s over now!

[@Louforyou2]

You two had me in stitches, I don't think the outside adventuring is for the two of you 🤣🤣... if you had turned around and went a little up the hill there's a bothy house that at the very least would of protected you from the wind! Great entertainment though guys.. a pleasure to watch you x that's my favourite beach!

[@highlands2hammocks]

we are definitely numpties when it comes to it 😂 been doing it for years and we love it though. yeah we saw that ruin but wanted to wake up to a view haha! didnt really work out 😂 thanks for the support1

[@Louforyou2]

@@highlands2hammocks I bet there wasn't much of a view early hours it would of been dark 🤣🤣... keep knocking them out your both fab! There's a ruin that's the old shepherd's hut bit further up there's an actual bothy you can use, maybe give it a visit next time you go :-)

[@lindsayschreyer5072]

Watching you guys from quarantine in Austria - thankfully we have a garden and more than one room. But as you are looking for suggestions for where to go..... Austria is definitely up there - there are even some Scots to visit ;) we have the best mountains and lakes, and the weather tends to be a bit better too.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Would LOOOVE to get Ellie over to Austria, it is an incredible country 😁 visit a few years back on the train and loved it

[@stevepjackson]

Great Vid again guys and thanks for sharing your problems with traveling and COVID. It must have been tricky filming and editing when you weren't feeling so good but glad your both feeling better now

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much Steve! Yeah it wasn’t easy but we’re glad we documented the experience 😊 thanks, so are we haha!

[@calSwain8282]

Hi I lived over the kessock bridge in Inverness my family live on the black isle but I'm now in Norfolk and have been missing Scotland so much thinking of moving back great video

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting 😊 need to visit this year then!

[@jimdonnelly4825]

Glad you are both feeling better. Just remember that you should not take a test for the next 90 days from when symptoms began, as you could test positive but not be infectious. Only take a test if you have NEW symptoms. It should be a PCR as they check at the lab for the variant...it could be a new one.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you for the kind words 😊❤️

[@toobydude41]

I'm sorry guys. Stupid covid be damned. The news here is mentioning yet another wave going through the UK and Europe.. but yeah, how much more isolated can you be? SO glad it wasn't worse and that you're on the upswing. Yep, the realness is part of what endears you to us! Enjoyed the video for sure guys

[@highlands2hammocks]

All part of the adventure haha ups and downs! Yeah its not looking good in Europe it would seem.. All safe where we are at the moment though 😊 hope youre keeping well!

[@brianboczko7169]

Stay safe bloody outstanding 😘

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you very much for your support Brian 😁

[@harborgirl8877]

It has an incubation period. So I would imagine you got it at your luxury stop prior to going to the beach. Glad you are doing ok 👍🏻.

[@highlands2hammocks]

We think it was from a pub we visited after them as there were other cases there

[@janetclasper2845]

Aw guys that must have been tough. so glad you are both on the mend, both of us had Covid in Sept and its not nice but onwards and upwards - keep the vlogs coming.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Definitely not a fun experience but we are happy and healthy now 😊❤️ Thanks! Really appreciate the feedback

[@johnmudd6453]

There is never any driftwood at Sandwood , good job you carried wood in ! I always camp in the shelter of the dunes ,where you can still hear the sea. Have you been to Cape Wrath yet ? Well worth it ! But as the guy who suggested you go to Sandwood I am feeling a bit guilty😌

[@highlands2hammocks]

Never thought about that but that is very true! Glad we brought our own haha Not been further north than Sandwood because of the weather, but hope to get the ferry enxt eyar and visit Kearvaig!

[@johnmudd6453]

@@highlands2hammocks it's beautiful,

[@Wightmech]

Hi both, well Scotland has been beautiful so next stop could be Ireland, another beautiful place, both North & South, just a thought.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Ireland is definitely on the list, we did a road trip around the north and south of Ireland around 3 years ago and absolutely loved it so we definitely want to do it again in the van 😁

[@juliaruxton3646]

You probably caught it at the luxury pods.

[@highlands2hammocks]

I think we got it when we went to Ullapool the week before 😊

[@keithhunt3940]

Glad to hear your both fit and well. Will put some suggestion for European travel later. Lived in Germany for 4years. Good video again, you should be working for tourism Scotland.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Amazing!! Can't wait to hear it 😁 aw thanks that means a lot to us! ❤️

[@mandz861]

Ahing disna Iwiz go t plan ✌🏻 , Happy adventures x

[@highlands2hammocks]

Very true and it all makes it even more of a rollercoaster adventure! Thank you 😁

[@momplusfive]

I enjoyed your happy dance!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Haha I’m glad 😁 we love a happy dance 😂

[@patriciayassin2983]

I've not long subscribed to your channel and really like the real and practical commentary and reviews in addition to showcasing the best of Scotland's scenery. I was sorry to learn of your Covid troubles but how stoical you both were and as usual practical and sensible in dealing with it. So glad you are both safe and well and keep on trucking with your great vlogging. 🤩🥰🥰🤗

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thannk you Patricia ❤️ means a lot that you are enjoying them 😊 we are feeling much better now

[@patriciayassin2983]

@@highlands2hammocks 🥰

[@barbarac4138]

Covid 19 can hang around outdoor air for six to eight minutes, indoor air 2-3 hours per testing.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Interesting!

[@MrPantss]

Love your videos, do you guys ever worry about your security, I know there are not many people around, but it only takes one nutter.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks mate! We do take a lot of precautions such as delayed posting and heightened awareness, but youre right it only takes one. We cant let that top us from living though as life is too short anyway 😁

[@tranquilswana-z3782]

So glad you feel better yes the real ups and downs, had my booster today.xx

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much! It was a rollercoaster of ups and downs but we’re glad to be on the mend 😁 great to hear you’ve had your booster 😁

[@tcjones4386]

Early treatment is the key. Ivermectin and hydroxychloroquin would knock that bug out in under a week. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Luckily we are healthy enough to have fought it off with just rest. Thanks for the advice!

[@MrPantss]

It’s mad that potentially some people created this illness in a test lab in China which then travelled all the way around the world and infected two people travelling in a camper van in remote Scotland!

[@highlands2hammocks]

dont know about the lab but it is crazy how small the world really is!

[@rightasrain7949]

@@highlands2hammocks the lab is now accepted as more likely than nature. The scientists were discouraged from speaking up about their findings initially.

[@sootyy194]

Could i ask you have you been both been vaccinated.. your a lovely couple. .

[@highlands2hammocks]

Yeah we both got double jabbed back at the beginning of the year when we were working in healthcare 😊

[@smvmartin52]

i'm glad that you recovered, have you not been vaccinated?

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you Sandy 😊 so are we! Yes we have both been double vaccinated 😊

[@smvmartin52]

that stinks....my niece and sister-in-law also got infected and they'd been vaccinated as well and still felt pretty lousy for 3-4 days....again, I'm glad you're okay now, was quite a dreadful night out there in that tent on the beach!

[@rightasrain7949]

Vaccines wear off after 4 to 6 months. And useless against omicron.

[@perle13930]

Have you guy's had the vaccine? because if you haven't seems like it's no worse than the flu 🌱

[@highlands2hammocks]

Luckily we both have been double vaccinated so it wasn’t as bad as it could have been!

[@TheBabyblue123456]

@@highlands2hammocks Interesting, I've not been jabbed but looks like we have had the same symptoms. Just finished my 10 days.

[@donaglosser4272]

Just think you’re immune now

[@highlands2hammocks]

Hopefully 😁 really don’t want to go through that again!

[@xwasp58]

you had the vaccine?

[@highlands2hammocks]

Hi Gary, yeah we have both been double vaccinated 😊

[@thethreemusketeersvanlife]

You both have a cold ....if this happened two years ago you wouldnt think twice about it ...

[@highlands2hammocks]

ok

[@hellendoman1737]

Are you married to each other

[@highlands2hammocks]

Not yet but one day 😁

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari OM C19 has a gestation period of up to 21 days, so you had that infestation long before Sandwood!!! Bummer. Glad you both got through it and are back on track. Had you traipsed a little beyond the beach, over the river and up the hill a bit, you'd have seen Strathchailleach both, once the shepherd's hut my great grandfather worked from (not the ruin by the lochan, though that too was a shepherd's hut). Strathchailleach is now a both and you'd have had a proper fire and shelter! YAM xx

[@highlands2hammocks]

Yeah we reckon we caught it at a pub a few days before as someone else said they caught it and were in the same bar as us.. That bothy was our original plan but it got dark too quickly and we didnt have a map 😬 glad we didnt though as we would have had so much longer to walk! Had no idea it was your relatives! That is fascinating!