TENNESSEE: Motorcycle roadtrip from Arkansas to Missouri and Tennessee

From Arkansas to Missouri to Tennessee - from the Ozarks to the Great Smoky mountains. Follow my motorcycle roadtrip through three states - and find out, why my ride through the Great Smoky Mountains was quite different than I expected.
I started my day of riding at Barkshed Camp. The campground is situated along North Sylamore Creek - you can ride a loop and follow small dirt roads all the way to Gunner Pool Recreation Area or Steele Falls. I was heading to the third recreation area on North Sylamore Creek creek though.
Blanchard Springs is most famous for its extensive cave system - but due to covid I was not able to take a tour. The springs are worth a visit anyways though. There is a stone trail that takes visitors deep into the woods to see where the Blanchard Spring spills out of the cave.
On the way I as well visited Mirror Lake . The water is a deep turquoise due to mineral deposits from the nearby springs and caves. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout - and there was quite an amount of people enjoying the beautiful views while fishing.
After enjoying my breakfast at Drifters Cafe in Cave City I started to ride on bigger roads, crossed into the state Missouri and took a bridge over Mississippi river, that is as well the natural border to my next state of the USA, to Tennessee.
Before finally heading to the Great Smoky Mountains I stayed a night at the idyllic Green Frog Farm. Green Frog Farm has the mission to Restore West Tennessee History. Dr. John Freeman collects and restores historic log cabins and buildings - and opened the Green Frog Farm with his family. Today there are more than 20 structures that range from a moonshine shed, old school building and church to a cotton gin built in 1910.
The next day I decided against visiting Nashville, and rode straight to the Great Smoky Mountains.
But unfortunately my ride through the Great Smokey mountains and to Cades Cove Loop turned out quite different than expected because of an unforseen incident. Tune in to find out what happend - and to join the turbulent ride through Arkansas, Missouri & Tennessee.
// A roadtrip that dreams are made of: join my journey through the United States of America. From Los Angeles in California on the westcoast to Miami in Florida on the eastcoast.
9,000 kilometers,
13 states,
28 days,
1 motorcycle
// NEW EPISODE OUT EVERY THURSDAY 19.30 CET
// Time of the journey: May-June 2021
// Welcome to the journey! I am Lea Rieck, a journalist and author and I want to take you with me on a motorcycle overlanding adventure to all the wild and beautiful places in the world!
// I circumnavigated the world solo from 2016-2017 and now I am going to all other places I have not seen yet. On the channel: my motorcycle trip around africa/ the first stage of the journey through westafrica, my motorcycle ride from Germany to North Cape "Expedition North" and the best places to do a roadtrip to in Europe. Cureently on the channel: CROSS-COUNTRY USA
// Riding a Yamaha Ténéré 700. Bought the motorcycle myself from the press fleet of Yamaha USA (thank you Yamaha USA for making this possible. Ténérés were short on stock at all dealers I required one at)
Watch the review of my european Yamaha Ténéré 700 here:
• YAMAHA TÉNÉRÉ 700: The...
//Equipment & Gear:
- Touratech Companero Summer Jacket & Pants (given to me by Touratech after my old suit got stolen on the ship from westafrica)
- BMW GS Gloves (self bought)
- Alpinestar Toucan Boots (self bought)
- Klim Krios Pro Helmet (self bought)
- Leatt Neckbrace (given to me by Leatt as my self-bought neckbrace was still in Africa)
- BMW Cooling Vest
Watch the review for my helmets here:
• BEST MOTORCYCLE HELMET...
//Filmed with:
Drone: DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
Camera: Sony Alpha A7 rIII
2 x Go Pro Hero 8
DJI OSMO Pocket
Iphone 12
Tripod: Manfrotto BeFree
Tripod Iphone: Joby GorillaPod
Editing Program: Final Cut Pro X
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[@Got2Go]

Because so many asked, here is a short follow up about my tick disease and as well some of the best advices on how to prevent ticks if you are looking for some: - The videos were already recorded in May-June, and I didn't take the antibiotics the doctors gave me on the trip. When I came back to europe I started to feel tired and sick, and a german tick expert diagnosed me with lyme and two other co-infections. I am still treated with antibiotics up to today, hopefully there will be some good news soon. An additional problem is, that two of the ticks I had were a species that don't exist in europe - so there are simply no laboratories here that can test on some things they can cause (yes, as some of you commented, they as well can cause red meat allergies and allergies to mammal products). - IF YOU GET BITTEN BY A TICK: CONSULT A DOCTOR AND DO WHAT THEY SAY! IF THE DOCTOR SAYS THAT TICK BITES CAUSE NO HARM, LOOK FOR ANOTHER DOCTOR. - Jason made a very helpful comment about tick prevention that pretty much wraps up what most of you suggested: 'I've found that treating clothes with permethrin to the most effective way to prevent tick bites. Once it dries it's completely odorless and it lasts for 6 weeks even with washing. Works on tents and camping equipment also. A little Deet at the wrist, neck, waist and ankle entrance points is a great extra bit of insurance too.'

[@solodad7999]

Lea, please keep us updated on your health. See, if I had been there as your backup camera operator & security officer I would have had your gear sprayed and made you take your pills. Next time you are in the western US you better give me a call. Get better

[@Got2Go]

@@solodad7999 awww that is such a nice thing you wrote! But I guess sometimes we need to do our own mistakes, even though some are more terrible than others…

[@ibberman]

I got Lyme in 94, Kaiser said I had an infection and that was the end of that. 14 years later a better MD. discovered through tests it was Lyme, but too late for antibiotics. Great video.

[@cuneythocaoglu9840]

Please take care of yourself, we love you so much🙏😊🙋‍♂️🏍🏍

[@bocfat]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@edwinthompson159]

I came late to this party and have started watching the videos -- the production quality is exceptional! The info you give, one could plan a trip around. I will be catching up on your videos - very impressive, as you are; I admire your courage and sense of adventure.

[@TubeBrowser2]

We managed a cattle ranch in Texas for 12 years...ticks are common here. I spray my boots and pant legs about 1/2 way to my knee....never got a tick after doing that. Lea, your videos are really first class. Very pleasant to watch and hear your kind voice. Planning a long trip on western BDR's my 650 V-Strom ADV.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much - as well for the tick advise!

[@msims1250]

I’m really enjoying your videos. I’m so sorry about the ticks. I hope you are feeling better. I was born in Arkansas and have lived my entire life in the southern United States. The heat and humidity (and the ticks 🤣) can be nearly unbearable at times. The Great Smoky Mountains are absolutely beautiful. I love that area of the country. Thank you for this wonderful video series.

[@anyascelticcreations]

Are you glad that you stayed in the South? I spent 11 years in central Texas and loved it there. I had to leave because of the cedar allergies, though. I came to Arkansas in March of 2020. It's gorgeous here! But I also encountered ticks by avoiding the advice of the locals to stay out of the woods. I want to stay, but am very leary of being bitten again. And I'm allergic to bug repellent. So, I was just wondering if you are glad that you stayed in the South. And if so, how you've survived the ticks. And the snakes that people also warn me about.

[@johnroberts2290]

Those pesky tics. Hope you get well soon and thanks for the great video again. 💐

[@ljuborajictt]

Great video, super as always 👀🙏👍 thank you very much 🙏👍 Lea with ticks is not a joke make for yourself the safest you can and I wish you good luck in everything being fine✅🍀🍀🍀🍀. Greetings from Germany and take care 🏍👍 Good luck!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@cuneythocaoglu9840]

We had a great trip🙏🙋‍♂️🏍🏍🏍

[@solodad7999]

Lea. I hope you get over the tick virus, it can be a long fight. Eat healthy, sleep lots, take vitamins & ride lots.

[@guydumont7904]

beautiful scenery but more important, hope you recover well Lea

[@nasirbasra]

Lea...Don't worries,, you never sick 💐

[@Got2Go]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@arkie_bear]

You rode very close to my house. Small world. Easy ways to reduce ticks: 1. Wear boots - you've got that covered. 2. Spray the Deep Woods Off onto your boots and the bottoms of your pants. 3. If possible, tuck your pants into your boots. 4. Avoid tall grass, bushes, and small trees. Ticks climb onto them and jump or drop onto you. 5. Wash your camping bedding regularly. Ticks will concentrate there if allowed. 6. Hang your pants and shirt just outside your tent. Any ticks on them won't follow you into the tent. 7. Check your boots for ticks when bringing them into the tent. Hope you feel better!

[@deanmaguire9773]

Hi ya Lea..May I just say thanks awesome vid..very informative l would love one of your lovely sandwiches 🥪😋looked very tasty..sorry about you being bitten them pests ticks..hope you are doing well and getting better ...be seeing you next Thursday evening cheers!!!!😊🏍👍💃

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! And see you like always next week!

[@GypsyRider2024]

Loved the $10 story. I am from Germany, living in Florida and ride and love to see and hear stories like this. Love your content!

[@gsdfan8455]

I love wandering through the woods and always check myself for ticks afterwards. Good luck to you with your Lyme disease

[@troyanthonymorris]

Wow. at 16:45 I was surprised and sadden by your decision not to take the ABs. Hope you get better on your road to a health recovery.

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

Before I see it thumbs up 👍🏻😁 I'll be back

[@pianorama]

Beautiful channel, so glad I discovered you. And the music is wonderful, too.

[@Hlacake]

I hope you'll be okay and getting well 🥀🙏✋

[@andrewewan624]

WOW..each Thursday..we see more of a great free world..as seen through your eyes...thanks for taking us along ..( enjoy the sandwich )...stay safe...get well soon ... ( in our thoughts )

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@adhiraj7363]

" The biggest strength and courage is still being able to appreciate your surroundings " ... This are the beautiful words ... This channel is quite essential for those people who want to travel worldwide but they can't ... thanks for taking us to various beautiful places ... 😁 It enhances my geographical knowledge ..

[@Nordkapp65]

Wow Lea, I can understand your frustrations. Ticks and Lymes disease are why it’s important to get and take the treatment as soon as possible. There’s no getting away from them it appears no matter how vigilant you are. I hope you do get the issues sorted, ride safe

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@reliablyrandomoutdoors]

I really enjoy your content, there is a nice relaxed feel to the way you edit it! Stay safe out there and watch out for those tics! They are worst in the spring

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Tick bites are common here in Tennessee. We always spray out boots and pants legs with deet if we’re going to be in the woods or tall grass. You did your laundry in Townsend next to the Artistic Bean coffee shop. The best coffee shop in the area! I hope you got a cup, it would have brightened your day! This episode has excellent scenery and your videography is always first class! I hope the rest of you trip through Deals Gap and across the Cherohala Skyway was exciting! Can’t wait to see that episode.

[@Got2Go]

Ah you know the coffee there? I was too grumpy to get one 😂😂😂

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

@@Got2Go …. I feel for you…. Hope you had a better day after this…. Hope this didn’t leave you feeling bad about my home of East Tennessee! Waiting anxiously for the next video!!!!

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

@@Got2Go …. and, yes, I know the coffee there, lol…. My wife and I always get a cup of coffee at the Artistic Bean anytime we’re close by. By the way, on your birthday, they’ll treat you to a free cup! Great place!

[@johnmooers5594]

Looks like you've enjoyed the Cherohala Skyway and the Tail of the Dragon. Don't SKIMP on your Lyme follow-ups. It's a life-long concern. Ride safe!

[@mariozafanelli692]

Unexpected things heppen. Take care.

[@Got2Go]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@California__Sun]

Oooooo Lea so sorry but it was beautiful and picturesque. As usual you do great narration and the views were stunning. You're so courageous. Love all you do🤍🧡💖💜💚♥️💕💙❤️💗💛❣️

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!!!

[@anyascelticcreations]

I'm so sorry that you got sick!!! And from just 3 tiny creatures. 😟 Unfortunately, this is what much of the southern US is like. Absolutely gorgeous! But surprisingly dangerous. Not only from ticks, but from snakes, too. I moved to Arkansas in March of 2020 and was warned by everyone to stay out of the woods. I didn't listen. After one afternoon in the woods I and my new puppy were both covered in ticks. We both had Loan Star ticks and deer ticks on us plus a 3rd kind I don't remember the name of. I was bitten, too. I don't know if either of us got diseases from them or not. (I was already sick before that and then got COVID, so I couldn't tell.) But I think it is likely. It's too late now to treat either of us successfully if we did get the diseases. I agree with what you said. If anyone gets bitten, do go to the doctor. And take the medicine. Unfortunately, I am allergic to tick repellent. So now I just stay out of the woods. 😔 I hope you feel better soon. Hugs.

[@ionecuff6323]

Especially listen to the doctor that practices in that area of where you had the bites of any insects. They have dealt with and know more about the insects and diseases/complications that can occur. I am so sorry you didn't take the 10 days off to take the antibiotics. I hope you will get well soon and have a full recovery.

[@Got2Go]

Yes, I was stupid. But later you always know better. Lesson learned for life 😅

[@NotFastYet]

At 5:49 the farm land that’s on your right. I work at Pigue farms. That’s some of the land we take care of. Thought that was kinda cool to see in your video. I just randomly come across your video tonight. Pretty cool..

[@Got2Go]

That’s funny! Very nice that you found this video!

[@benslimanebeka1649]

Have a good trip every trip (Salem) good recovery (antibiotiques) dz

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@danu6718]

Beautiful video, thanks Lea 😊

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@halkanishaan1753]

Life is always reminding us how much nothing is permanent, neither contentment nor hardship. And this is the great wisdom of life, because it leads us to seek understanding and the best possible view of each situation. Revolting with adversity is involuting, making lemonade out of lemons, it's taking the best that we can extract from everything. Success, peace and many miles of happiness in your journey.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much for this wise and nice comment. You are very right with everything. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

😯 hope you are recovering from the tick bits. They can affect a person for a long time. Wishing you speedy recovery,thanks for all your great vids. 🥂😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦 from bc

[@dougdekuiper3194]

👍. Hope you are feeling better.

[@Got2Go]

Getting there!

[@PrathameshBhat7288]

HI5 buddy, good midnight and best regards!

[@46557200]

Wonderful and amazing video. Nice job!!!! I hope you will recover soon from your bad expierence with ticks. Looking forward to see your next episode.

[@ws8080]

I stopped at both Memphis and Nashville going cross country. I would have advised stopping at least one. Best ribs in the world in Memphis plus the blues music history; Nashville the music center of the U.S. right now and beautiful city.

[@Got2Go]

Yes, another reason I actually didn’t stop was that due to corona there was still not so much going on when I visited. I am sure there will be another chance to visit Nashville one day!

[@MarkEve]

What a contrast with your mood in last week's video. Still beautiful places and scenery, but what a bummer for the bites spoiling your day plans. Hope you're by now fully recovered.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you! Promise for better mood though in the next episode!

[@christophmensch3945]

By pointing out the tick issue and by helpful answers here you helped a lot of people , i think👍! Hope you recover(ed) well and are vaccinated! Thanks for the (except ticks and closed roads) great impressions of Arkansas/Missouri/ Tennessee and i'm looking forward to your next adventure!

[@Got2Go]

I am vaccinated agains fsme, but unfortunately ticks can carry a lot of severe diseases that there is no vaccine against. The American ticks as well have a lot of things that can’t even be examined in European laboratories because the ticks here in Europe don’t cause these reactions. 🤯 I am still on the way of recovery, but found an awesome tick specialist in Germany who is helping!

[@karl-heinzrohlfs107]

Da dachte ich mir, schaust du mal zwei Folgen am Stück (Arkansas und Tennessee) und hast einen längeren Genuss - und das war es wieder einmal -, dann solch ein sehr unschöner Abschluss. In erster Linie natürlich für dich. Und die nette Dame im Frühstücksraum (Arkansas) sagte es noch: be save! Ich wünsche dir baldigst, best news!!!

[@Got2Go]

Vielen lieben Dank! Nehme alle Besserungswünsche gerne an und tue mein bestes!

[@billroberts9182]

Don't brush your head or hair against brush- they can drop on you if given a chance! Other suggestions I read below are good ones. But I would take the antibiotics since once a disease process starts, it may be impossible to stop progression (like chronic lyme disease!). Head to toe exam each day is a good idea. I love your VLOG. Thx! and good luck.

[@Got2Go]

Yes, now I am smarter too, would always take the antibiotics now straight away. That was just stupid…

[@peterrodriguez608]

Love the shoe can’t wait to get my bike ready

[@steveschilt7217]

I’m from Kansas and I was bitten by a lone star tick. It taken me 18 years to learn that I’m allergic to Beef. At the time the Doctors didn’t know anything about the ticks . and the allergic reactions. Today I’m doing fine. I don’t eat beef. And yes I use Deet it helps

[@jeg569]

Hi Lea hope you get better soon, great advice for tick bites. Enjoying your videos from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@JDH8208]

I'm sorry you've had a bad experience with ticks. I hope you recover fully soon and am looking forward to many more of your amazing episodes.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@sarahpamula7725]

My great grandmother, Alta Serepta Smith and her family of 5 girls were pioneers and they traveled from Tennessee to Arkansas. She lived a life much like you are filming, she was 97 when she died.

[@oosung]

I had tick bite too.... I had doves nesting on my patio with baby chicks. I didn't know they were carrying ticks. I applied some anti-itch ointment, but the bites scars lasted for about 2 months.

[@Got2Go]

I hate those beasts 😩

[@andriasarifin5706]

Whatta beautiful view...

[@FurFeathersandFlowers]

Just found your channel. Love it! So sorry you picked up some ticks while enjoying our countryside and have not felt well. I will heed your advice regarding them when traveling. Watched two videos before calling it quit but I suspect I will be watching many more here soon. I love how people from other countries can show us Americans a unique perspective of our beautiful land. I have never heard of a road closing for one day during the week unless it was weather related, how bizarre! I thought I was the only person lucky enough to find such odd things. Thanks for creating such great content. I hope you are feeling better soon and have safe travels soon.

[@Got2Go]

That’s great, welcome to the channel then! Hope you will be traveling with me in some future videos!

[@veysisitilci7697]

Hi Lea,welcome…👍🖐

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@jaygorakht5135]

Lovable ride ✌️😍😍😍

[@ammarm5481]

wish u a speedy recovery from the tick's bites . be save darling.

[@Got2Go]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Josh-ew1le]

Another great video, thanks for sharing!

[@darrylmoffett8323]

I’m sorry you had such a bad experience with the tick bites. Off is a good product for mosquitoes, fleas, ticks. Of course I’m looking forward to you coming back to the US and staying much much longer. I hope you’re doing much better by now. Ride safe and have fun. 🇺🇸

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much for the nice comment!

[@nedkelly2677]

Sorry for the bites sometimes thing go really wrong. I hope you will recover soon. See you on your next leg of your trip.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@patrociolacic6088]

She say tick problem so calm . Amazing girl !

[@Ismael-cq9ye]

Very nice video, greetings from your fan in Argentina!!!

[@locotanmoy]

nice videography , thanks for detailing for each and every point. Keep going all the best. Love from india 💗

[@luisbraz-ruivo]

Lea did give us the eye while laundering, but it was meant for the ticks. I am sorry you got sick, I wish you had taken the doxycycline treatment, the photosensitivity could have been dealt with easier than the scary tick diseases. Hope all is well now. Thank you for the nice episode. PS- there are some nice roads other than interstate from Memphis to the Smokies, but sure it would cost you an extra day.

[@Got2Go]

Would love to get back to Tennessee at one point when it is not so hot - I am sure there are many nice roads to discover!

[@ttrguy9952]

Lea Fantastic video Lady!! I have been everywhere you have in your video. The South is known for it's hospitality and you will find nothing like it anywhere in the world. Missouri and especially Tennessee are my favorite places to be. Georgia is my next favorite. The people are so laid back and friendly. Great film work Lady! Awesome stuff. I still love your German accent!! Peace Lea! Ride SAFE and BE safe Lady!! 🙌👏👏👏👍☝🤙🤘✌👌🖖✋😊

[@Got2Go]

Then you will as well enjoy the next episodes! Even two in Georgia are coming up!!!

[@Elidogz]

Love the arkansas & tennessee videos & since im from arkansas . I do really like both states . Im a trail runner & have run alot of races in both states some in the areas where you were at . Very sorry about the ticks . Winter i dont really see any but in the spring & summer i use the deep woods off that repels ticks & chiggers & other insects i usually spray my legs before getting ready to run the trails & i never get any ticks or chiggers . Hope you enjoy your adventures & hope you come back to arkansas soon take care & stay safe . ❤️🤗

[@fokaspetrogiannis4403]

Great video 👍have a full recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@t.v.warren7968]

Awe sorry to hear of your health issues....your adventureous spirit is inspiring...❤

[@jasonkendrick1974]

I've found that treating clothes with permethrin to the most effective way to prevent tick bites. Once iit dries it's completely odorless and it lasts for 6 weeks even with washing. Works on tents and camping equipment also. Besides camping I hike and hunt regularly and I have never had a tick bite with the permethrin treatment. Occasionally I skip it and that's when I usually find ticks. A little Deet at the wrist, neck, waist and ankle entrance points is a great extra bit of insurance too. Hope you're doing better and enjoy the next leg of your trip!!!

[@ttrguy9952]

I ride , Camp and do a LOT of metal detecting. Sawyers Permethrin is the answer!!!! For the last 10 years I just saturate everything with the spray and let it dry and kill everything in its path!!! The ticks are so thick here in CT that I watch hundreds climbing my pants and fall off at my kneecaps dead. LOL! I had Lyme twice and lost 4 dogs to it. SERIOUS stuff here. Great Post!!!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much guys! Very helpful tips! I will copy parts of your comments and add them in a pinned comment so everyone can access the information better! Ticks are really the most useless animals I ever had close to my body 😂

[@jasonkendrick1974]

No problem Lea! Glad to help out and add to the general discussion. Hope you are doing better now and the antibiotic regimen is helping you get better. I know that lone star ticks emanated from the Southwest US (as the name indicates TX) and spreading throughout the Eastern and northern US. The Ehrlichiosis bacterium they can spread is only been a concern for a couple of years now. Lyme disease is definitely some serious stuff. Swollen joints, bell's palsy, irregular heartbeat, extreme fatigue, brainfog can all be symptoms. The deer tick that spreads lyme is tougher to spot also being the size of a flake of pepper. I know the suggestion of light-colored clothing to spot them isn't always possible with ADV gear but something to consider also when bringing changes of clothing for camp. Another symptom of lyme disease and usually the first is the bullseye rash. I know it's not always present. I found one of the nasty little buggers on the back of my shoulder once and first reaction was to yank it out as quickly as possible. Unfortunately i left the head in and the subsequent infection resembled a bullseye rash enough I was prescribed antibiotics. Another couple of tips from that 1. The doctor mentioned that it is easier to test the tick than a person's blood so bring it in if possible and 2. It takes 24 hours of attachment to get lyme so quick and proper removal with tweezers is a safe bet also. Sorry to ramble on but thought those tips might be helpful as well. My younger brother has undiagnosed or chronic lyme disease. Two separate 30-day antibiotic regimens didn't completely knock it out and he takes around 30 nutritional supplements a day to keep the worst symptoms at bay. Hope that catching it early and good doctors will do the trick. Good news too, is the FDA is likely to approve a vaccine for lyme in the next year. There was one in the late 1990s but it was discontinued.

[@ttrguy9952]

@@Got2Go You are welcome Lea!! Here in CT, the deer ticks are insane. Every single tick tested here came up positive for carrying Lyme Disease. Think about this. Lyme disease = Lyme CT. The most likely prescription here is Oxycodone, a form of penicillin.You need to avoid the sun as it makes your skin and eyes hyper sensitive to sunburning. Peace Lady!

[@anewthoughteveryday4592]

I hope 🤞 you get well soon and that the bites won’t make you sick for years

[@ralphschneidewind4984]

Hallo Lea, Zecken, da habe ich schon sehr schlechte Erfahrungen mit gemacht. Ich hoffe, dass es dir wieder gut geht. Trotzdem, top Video.! Danke,. Gruß, Ralph

[@Got2Go]

Danke dir! Ich bin auf dem Weg der Besserung!

[@danielmcneil3004]

Hi Leah. Despite your very bad luck with ticks , you still produce first class videos and commentary. Love your style. Hoping you will feel better soon. You make Thursdays perfect. Stay safe and well. Cheers, Dan.✌️😀🏍🇨🇦

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much for riding with me, even if my mood is horrible 😂

[@mjerse50]

Nice you got help amazing girl you are awesome and thank you for sharing your Adventure with us 🏍🔥🌈

[@TKVlogsSgd]

Hello how are you my friend🙏 Very beautiful forest and very beautiful lake you have shown in this video I watch every one of your videos with great interest.I wish you every good journey🌷🌷🌷🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤🌲🌲👍

[@nasirbasra]

4:00 i love lakes 💕

[@Got2Go]

Me too!!

[@Khalid-tx3vq]

Today late watching, but good video

[@jamiemui5186]

If bug repellent cause problem with your skin from clothing you are wearing. Some people have reaction to bug repellent. A pair of dog flea and tick collars around your boots, helps avoid ticks as well. Make sure not to have it against your skin.

[@cycdomod7213]

take care always.

[@Got2Go]

Thank You!

[@sharrison56]

Welcome to our backyard.

[@Got2Go]

Thanks! 👋🏻

[@BigDaveTALKS]

Dang! Sorry to hear about the tic bites. Me and a friend of mine were on a moto camping trip lase weekend and as i was in my tent, through the moonlight i saw something crawling on my hand. YEP, the dreaded Lone Star tick. I have had ticks on me too many occasions to count as a kid playing in the woods and when i was in the military. Luckily i was never bitten by the Lone Star. I sure hope you get better and thanks for the great video.

[@Got2Go]

Most terrible beasts 😩

[@BigDaveTALKS]

@@Got2Go ya got that right

[@RandyMabusedJW]

My wife and I love your videos. As a child my mom told me it was either ar*Kansas or Ark*an*saw, my choice….. Most of us here have tick bites, and then tick fever. Arthritis is the worst symptom. I took antibiotics for over a year. … best to use the deet and put your pants leg inside your socks. Staying away from trees helps too. We live in Oklahoma but vacation in Arkansas, Missouri, and Tennessee our whole lives

[@alfonsocrespo4945]

Great video Lea, it hurts that the ticks have bitten you. I hope nothing very serious has happened to you because of those bites. Thanks again for your video, Greetings from Argentina.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much Alfonso!

[@cliveashley9364]

Beautiful ♥️ adventure 🦋☘️🌞 nice 👍 enjoying fr jamaica 😎🌅🏖️

[@Rebel_Canuck]

Stubborn. Stubborn. Tsk. Tsk. LOL. I knew you wouldn’t take the meds. 🤨 I hope you recover quickly. It’s difficult traveling while ill, especially riding. You seemed unfamiliar with OFF! We have grown up with that product. With swarming mosquitoes and other annoying insects, we needed bug repellents, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to enjoy the outdoors. Without bug spray, people would get so frustrated with the bugs that they’d yell, F Off! I’m pretty sure that’s how the product got its name. 🤣 Hope you feel better soon…

[@Got2Go]

In Germany we have different products with deet, ours is actually called no-bite 😂. I am very familiar with those as I am always super careful when I travel to countries that have malaria mosquitos or any other things - but I just didn’t think about it when traveling the USA. That was like the most stupid thing I ever did 😳🙄 so I guess that is my weird look - I am wondering about my own stupidity 😂

[@Rebel_Canuck]

@@Got2Go I learned long ago to listen to the local doctors. A friend contracted a parasite in Mexico. She couldn’t feel it, but the doctor could see it move under her skin. Had she not received local treatment, our Canadian doctors would have not easily known what was happening or how to treat it. It could have cost her her life. Stay safe. You need to explore all of Canada some day soon. 👍

[@jimmallery294]

Hope you are on the mend. Enjoyed the video. Thanks.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@joezondelossantos2122]

Keep conquering beautiful places madam, love your journeys keep safe!!

[@Got2Go]

🙏🏻 thank you

[@JagLite]

Yikes! Ticks can be very, very dangerous. I'm sorry you didn't take the meds immediately when they would have the best effect. I hope you recover fully soon.

[@Got2Go]

I know, I was so stupid! Now I know better…

[@anyascelticcreations]

@@Got2Go Honestly, I understand. I avoid antibiotics as much as I can because they damage the immune system. But so does Lyme disease and the coinfections. I don't blame you. But I really feel for you having gotten sick. Hugs.

[@anyascelticcreations]

I also skipped seeking medical care after being bitten in March of 2020. I haven't been right since, but I wasn't well before that and got what seemed like COVID shortly after, so it's hard to tell. Plus I have no medical care so I just decided that I was fine. Which I'm really not. But yes, if someone can afford medical care, tick bites should be taken very seriously.

[@algentry1]

"How many seconds does it take a motorcyclist to mess up a room completely?" Thanks for that. You made me laugh first thing in the morning. :^)

[@Got2Go]

It’s the sad truth 😂

[@lew3057]

Great videos. Take those antibiotics (ticks are dangerous) and never pass a chance to buy gas - LOL.

[@MyPlaces]

Hello from Italy.👍👍 Great video. Keep.it up. I support you 👍+🔔

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@rajiv4972]

Awesome…..breathtaking scenery. Many thanks.

[@kimlittleton4943]

Lovely videos. Sorry about the ticks. Permethrin is what you want to use, but only on clothing, boots, etc. This will kill any ticks that get on your cloths. You spray a good amount on cloths, socks, boots, and let it dry. I live in KY and got Lymes Disease in my early 20's (yikes back in1990's) and then in 2018 was on a kayaking trip in Missouri, and got Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Both are horrible. The Lymes however was probably worse because I was young and no one really knew much about it, I went several months without proper treatment. There are many tick borne diseases however and some are chronic. I hate these things. It is so difficult when you enjoy the outdoors and have to worry about a small critter making you sick. This is my second video. Glad I found your channel. Your videos are fabulous !!!

[@LarsWagner]

Hey ! Just found your channel and very interesting to travel by bike.. we are about to start our worldtrip as well and the U.S. is definitely on the list as well !

[@mithunfox5780]

You are lucky enough and you are visiting Lovely places safely. Nice voice.

[@jkelly1701]

Sorry about the ticks i got them playing golf once it was weeks before i recovered just horrible. Take care

[@Got2Go]

They are nasty little things!!!

[@leonimar1]

ti sto seguendo da tempo i tuoi video sono bllissimi che invidia stai disfrutando i tuoi viaggi al massimo buon viaggio

[@christybeene9232]

Lea, ticks (certain kinds) are scary little creatures that can cause your body to be harmed. I pray that you will have a full recovery. About that sandwich…….that looked so good!! Thank you as always for taking us with you! You are an awesome woman! Take care and ride on 😊✌🏻

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! Yes, they are nasty little things - they are with malaria mosquitos my most hated insects out there 🤬

[@carlosayub1621]

Great as always

[@Got2Go]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@sayotimdhisham4578]

Love your journeys & adventures video's...safe journeys always..thanks for all your video's...

[@paulmorris3022]

Absolutely loving your journey. hope your feeling better soon. Looking forward to the next episode

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@niels4361]

Hi Lea. I'm sorry to see that you got bitten by these nasty things. Hope you get well soon. It was a nice video as allways and stunning soroundings

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@negishubham9537]

Beautiful soul ✨🙌🙏🙏💚

[@colinhealy4437]

Isn't rural America so beautiful. The cities are cool but as you found out country people can't be beat.

[@Creativehealing444]

Oh bless you. Thank you for sharing your adventures and wisdom. Really hope you are feeling better now, as I know this was filmed some time ago? 🙏💜🙏

[@Got2Go]

Hopefully getting there! I am currently still on treatment of the diseases the ticks got me…

[@Creativehealing444]

@@Got2Go So sorry to hear this dear one. Holding you in my heart and sending healing wishes ❣

[@Porsche996driver]

Hallo Lea - so sorry - es tut mir leid! Such a wonderful area and the fascinating old cabins and mill. So scenic thanks for taking us along! Please be careful the ticks can sometimes carry Lyme disease which is very bad, happened to a friend who recovered but the doctors didn’t diagnose it early. So not sure if you’re back home now, but hope you’re resting and getting the right medical attention. Alles Güte. Til the next video! 💙

[@LandRoverDS2020]

I'm also curious to know if she is back home or still in the state's, not sure when she actually took this video.

[@Got2Go]

You can always find the time of the videos in the caption of the video - these ones were recorded from may-June - so I am home since a while already. But I am currently still on a lot of antibiotics and meds because of the tick bites. Hopefully this therapy will work out and I will get rid of the symptoms soon.