Truck Camping on the Beach | Battling Mosquitos, Humidity + a Sick Dog

[@lauragosnell2481]

Blue carrying his own leash is the cutest thing ever!!!💜

[@shawn_anigans]

Blue is nothing short of an earth angel. I love his face so much.

[@pamelataylor412]

Blue is the cutest! I want one just like him!

[@TGem83]

lol Blue's face as you're killing the mosquitos...he's such a cutie. Hope he's feeling better. Safe travels for you both!

[@t.michaelbodine4341]

I was in Jacksonville once and it was 100% humidity and NOT RAINING. Southern humidity is beyond anything else.

[@VivecaV2020]

When I camp, at night I turn out the inside lights before opening the doors. I also have a usb powered bug zapper near the front of my minivan.

[@roamingreckless]

Good idea!

[@amischair]

Yaayyy!! It’s our Maria and Blue pupperloo!! ❤

[@roamingreckless]

🤠

[@lileric144]

​@@roamingreckless❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

[@Elizabethmoonlightchild]

I know blues feeling icky is probably done and over & doing fine. But here's some thoughts as to why he puked. He went from winter (you sure left at a good time, we got major snow storms in Wisconsin/Michigan this past few days!) To hot humid! He ate and then ran and exercised, which I'm sure brought on over heating and getting a upset tummy. Even after resting he was panting. Being double coated he is still wearing his winter coat, and the change in environment will take time. I always check my dogs gums if they have puked. If they are pale or white they are sick, if they are pink or reddish don't be as worried.

[@Random-Wanderer232]

Ugh! Yes! That Southern heat! Sending love ♥️ Have fun!!

[@Random-Wanderer232]

Blu baby ♥️🐾♥️

[@Can-we-all-just-get-along-h8g]

Poor blue. Just a suggestion. I would change up balls depending on the types of soil your at because it looks like he ate a lot of sand with the tennis ball. Also when dogs get over heated it's best if you wait to give them water or food until they cool down. This should help with them not getting sick.

[@GrannyGusBear]

We give orange pedilite to make sure they have fluid and Pepto if he throws up.

[@carolwright7503]

I didn't know that.. about dogs needing to cool down before getting water. He was in the seawater..yucky taste to swallow...

[@julieb3907]

As a Louisiana native, it was so funny seeing you experience all of this for the first time! LOL!

[@drybones710]

that plantation is beautiful, but terrifying

[@billcorey-v9q]

When we lived in SC we took my grandson to Folly Brach near Charleston. We told him he could stay in thr water as long as he wanted to.We were watching him and about 50 feet behind him was a dorsal fin . We signaled for him to come in . He did, but asked us why just as we saw the dorsal fin once again.

[@barbraallbritton4222]

The photos you took at that beautiful plantation are gorgeous! POE looks pretty badass on that beach. Mosquitoes are attracted to light. I’m with you on the issue of the bugs. Hope Blue is feeling better. 🙏🐾🐾☮️

[@Bamabchgrl]

Have you been to Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, AL? Its where I live and yes the humidity is awful but we love the area. My husband and I own an AC company here so we stay busy.. hope u enjoy the GOM

[@tammyinman1699]

Prayers for Blue❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@juliedaggett6033]

Louisiana is definitely not for the faint of heart. You are a trooper and I knew you’d make the best of it. I was sooooo waiting for this one from my home state. ❤

[@jackmeyers40]

I was thinking "maybe no books under the sink" when you said it. LOL. But seriously, I do hope your dog gets better. We live in TX and totally understand about the crappy mosquitos. Love your vids and defender.

[@Native-ep3oi]

I Pray you and Blue are doing well. I enjoy watching. You are so brave. I wish I could do that. But you a mosquito zapper, those things are awesome. I Pray Blue is ok. Well, enjoy your adventure. Thanks for sharing.👍😊🙏

[@sparky42]

lol , I am beginning to understand the reason for you channel name ... Man your all over the place young lady , so disorganized and discombobulated but I like the way you laugh at yourself .. your pretty humorous and I enjoy your travels ... Love that dog

[@TrishDarbonne]

Welcome to Louisiana, Maria. 👋 The mosquito is our state bird, lmao. If you think the humidity is awful now, come back in July or August when the temps are well into the 90’s. Our area of The Gulf is pretty shallow, too, so tons of sand, silt, and even mud swirling in that surf. This isn’t the most comfortable state for camping, imo.

[@julieb3907]

hahah YES! One thing i dont miss about living in LA is the mosquitos! LOL

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

There is nothing better than traveling with your pet I took my cat on the road for two weeks and he adapted very well to it, I was doing carlife trying it out and unfortunately my car broke down after 2 weeks but I loved that journey I'm hoping to do van life in the future.

[@kathleenj1158]

I totally understand about the bugs. I'd much rather sleep with dog puke. I sure hope that Blue is feeling much better already. ☺️🐕❤

[@mariepalkiewicz852]

Great to see you two out and about! Try getting a magnet split screen. I hate mosquitoes and nats! Feel better Blue. Hope we see you soon! Stay safe and cool. Pick up bug spray. NJ.

[@barbaramcdonald556]

Hey Maria here’s a tip to help keep you cooler at night while sleeping. Get yourself a lightweight cooling blanket ( not he weighted blanket kind).I got mine from Amazon and the one I have is double sided. (Spring/fall ;summer). I don’t have central air and just rely on fans and this blanket. Ps… my cats love lounging on it and they fold up real small , great when you have limited space.

[@ronniedane1758]

We went to gulf shores Alabama one year and the water was so clear you could see to the bottom.and the sand was white. I would highly recommend visiting there.

[@balthazarquinn]

The most fun adventure for a long time. Love, love, love it!

[@ladytsadventures8033]

Maria, I love all these videos that you put out and all these different states. It’s a lot of fun to see where you go next. The defender seems like a very heavy duty and reliable vehicle. I am glad that your friend fixed it up for you. He did a terrific job! BTW I’m from south east Michigan, born and raised.

[@JaneDoe-ov1hb]

Awwww, poor Blue!! I hate that he was sick and I sure hope that he's all better now??😢 I'm with you, that would be a HUGE NO to those mosquitos😝 💙 how U smashed 'em!

[@LindsayLouHoo]

You need an electronic insect zapper racket. It's so satisfying.

[@myraforet]

Hey Maria! Loved the video as always 🌞 , Blue may have been sick from swallowing some of the sand on the ball. Safe travels to you and Blue, dear one.

[@OldSoulPammy]

Mosquitoes are attracted to light. Turn off your inside light anytime you have to open the door. At the same time, have your fan blowing outward, they are very weak flyers. Fans are one of the best things to keep mosquitoes away. Also, Blue may have ingested some sand from playing with the ball, could def upset his stomach. Be safe and enjoy! ☮️❤️😎

[@Lucaangelo252]

Happy Saturday Pammy, That’s so thoughtful of you, Thanks for your positive review, How are you and how’s the weather over there?

[@kylemoseley2239]

Welcome to South Louisiana if you don't like the weather wait 5 minutes it's going to change LOL

[@nancycoole5217]

Here's a prayer sent up for Blue -feel better fast!

[@shelley6746]

I’m jealous…when I was a bit younger I would have loved being free to travel anywhere but family obligations stood in the way…so now I watch others travel ❤ I hope Blue gets to feeling better 😊

[@LarryT1993]

HELLO ROAMING RECKLESS FAM.. yes girl another great vid keep up the great work. #STAYRECKLESS

[@annacummings5841]

Yeah, I would move the books asap. In college I stored some books on a bookcase and had a fish tank on the shelf above it. I went home for the weekend and my friend in the dorms came over and fed the fish for me and said she noticed that the water kept going down and so she kept filling it back up. She never bothered to check the tank but there was small hairline crack that slowly leaked all over my books under it. The was the last time I EVER stored books anywhere near water. Lol.

[@HARDCHARGER6578]

Love seeing your smile

[@MGSkinner]

YES!!! Back to adventuring! 🙌We're loving it. 👏

[@ginasparks5756]

I’m thinking Blue maybe got overheated and ate too much sand. That could’ve made him sick. And, if he must’ve drank any of the sea water, it would’ve done it, too. I hope he got to feeling better really quickly! Love watching you both! Stay safe ❤

[@bsp1502]

I was thinking the same - sand could be the main culprit. Even a little bit of sand can make dogs vomit for the whole evening/day. Same thing happened with mine.

[@MrImaghost]

Like i always said : " we shouldn't fight wars...we should JUST send Mosquitos"

[@katietaylor3525]

How beautiful was this video! The beach is gorgeous 😍

[@katietaylor3525]

I also wanted to say that defender suits you :)

[@NilDreams]

Maria, any time you’re in the South always have a bug zapper. It is a must. You can get one at Home Depot.

[@nickdavis8467]

Hi, Marie, the wetness under the sink could be condensation from the metal sink and pipes but a good idea not to have books there. try wrapping the pipes with something that will absorb the moisture. All the very best to you both & I hope blue feels better real soon from Nick in the UK x

[@cookiejar-intuitivemessage979]

Definitely my home your describing. Love your channel oh and those plantations have deep meaning for us still but I’m glad you had fun

[@kristamirabile8800]

Cutest. Dog. Ever. 🥇 Mosquitoes 😈😈😈 Dog puke for the win. 😂

[@SpaLaLand]

Years ago I camped in San Blas FL on the Gulf of Mexico. I haven't been back to the area in years. But, at the time, it was beautiful. and, then camping in the Keys where the Gulf is on one side and the Atlantic Ocean is on the other.

[@nothingspecific.8119]

I live full time in my van and from upstate NY now in Arizona. Come to Southern Arizona, beautiful weather, and no humidity like the east coast!🚐👍

[@susieq1957]

You want to travel into Florida's gulf side. Beautiful blue water at Siesta Keys, Sanibel, Key West, to name a few.

[@grahamstewart7980]

Our muddy gulf is due to the tons of silt coming down the Mississippi River. Considering the River is close to a mile wide in certain places, that’s a lot of dirt. The good thing is the fish still like it!

[@catpaws798]

You are where the Mississippi River flows into the Gulf! Keep traveling the Gulf toward Panama City Beach and see the Gulf where it’s emerald green and blue! Truly Beautiful! 😀

[@Sunsetschano]

Sorry to hear Blu has upset tummy. Maybe change of water. For the mosquitos...get you a good fat candle and light it..they will be drawn to it and sizzle or you can get you one of those portable zappers. Id aldo invest in one of those bug nets that magnetize shut. Ty for sharing your travel adventure with us. Love Poe!

[@KaronNowalk]

MANY rivers empty into the Gulf. I now live in Round Rock, TX (since 2011) (@ 15 minutes north of Austin) but grew up in Lake Jackson, TX……about 8ish miles from the gulf. Surfside beach. The rivers are what give the gulf its color. Boat a few miles off the coast and see some of the most beautiful water you’ll ever see. I’m a 76 yr. old MeeMaw and have been watching your and Blue’s (my grandson’s name is Blue🥰) adventures living vicariously through you and your “child”. Thank you. I don’t get to go on adventures much anymore. LOVE the vistas!!! More please!! Give Blue a kiss for me. 🥰

[@KaronNowalk]

Also……BE SURE you have Blue checked for heart worms. (If he’s not already on a preventative). The mosquitos are where they get them…. from the bites. You’re the best “Mom”!!

[@ronethridge9875]

A girl an reading a smart girl for sure 😂😂 thanks much

[@ryguy28896]

20:52 I can’t get over Blue’s face! He either thinks Ria’s mad at him, or he’s flabbergasted by another mosquito.

[@ragingmoocow1987]

Love the pink sky..Red sky at night, sailors' delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning

[@ragingmoocow1987]

And bugs love the light lol

[@chananon8120]

So attractive! Love your black hair & Southern Euro looks. Thanks for making me smile 😊

[@beedonn9260]

Hey my dear, they make a portable bug zapper that she should be able to buy at most Walmarts or stores for camping you could probably find it somewhere online. They run off batteries or 12-volt, just FYI love you Channel, and your dimples. Charles thank you

[@sarayuki8540]

You might have to in vest in one of those bug nets door curtains ?

[@jjc2323]

tip on dirt/sand and how to keep your rig clean - get a Gorilla Grip All-Season WeatherMax Doormat. put right by your back door. easy to vacuum. I have one for camping. btw I am literally LOL'ing at the mosquito killing. I am the exact same way! haha

[@sonjaboon3280]

I see a lot of vacuuming with being on the gulf. Blue probably got too much sand in his mouth and swallowed it all. Love the Plantation! Pictures were great! Keep on Poe’n😊

[@Veteran22out]

Maria and blue on the road again love it here with you,be safe

[@kimthompson9194]

Oh Blue handsome boy I hope he feels better immediately! You're doing great regardless of Murphy's law. But yeah, I would move those books even after the sink is fixed because never should books be under any water source. Take care and much Love to you both!

[@kayjay4060]

After living in Texas in the summer with broken A/C, and having to walk a mile to work each day. I never want to move back into that humidity ever again. Forget about cooling down in the shade. Funny story. My sister found a parking spot under a tree in the shade when she first moved down there, and thought how lucky she was to find such a perfect parking spot. When she came out, it was completely covered in bird poo. When I lived there, these beetle like bugs were everywhere at night, but completely gone during the day. Since they went for any light they could see forget about leaving your porch light on, unless you don't use that door. The only bugs I dug were the fireflies we had a view from our porch. I am glad I got out of there. I've lived in several states, but none compare to home (Utah).

[@ReneaDooserider]

Hope he gets better soon. Thanks for the video. 💜🦋💕

[@cheriejohnson9445]

Yaaah! I live in Louisiana! Welcome to the humidity… the struggle is real

[@jasonseckt4300]

yep is gets humid down here for sure. Check out Sargent Texas it awesome on the beach. lots of camping and sandunes to explore plus you can find firewood on the beach.

[@DavidJohnson-ti2kh]

Fun fact. I spend every evening watching one of your videos. Fantastic creator!!!

[@cindya4361]

Maria... get DampRid for your condensation problem. Find it in your RVS or camping supplies store.

[@pamelayerkes4434]

I'd bet Blue got sick from swallowing the sand on the tennis ball. I learned that lesson the hard way. Only chuck it balls on the beach for us. Hope he feels better! Oh and I feel the same way about mosquitos. 😒

[@mlroth1]

Poor Blue! I wonder if he drank salt water? I have rechargeable lamps with bug zappers from Amazon that I keep in my car when car camping. They actually work ok.

[@PamelaKivi]

You need a Thermacell for in Poe. I live in the U.P. and didn't believe the hype about Thermacells until we had mosquitoes hatch in our house last summer and had hundreds inside. I put a thermacell on my nightstand and had ZERO mosquitoes in my bedroom!

[@danjackson9033]

Maria, Is Blue O.K. Now? Do you have a new video coming up soon too? Have a great day! Dan

[@mountainmomma63]

She is absolutely beautiful and Blue looks like he is enjoying having her around.

[@betsyrose9233]

Beaut pictures!! Some beautiful coastal is down in Sarasota /Longboat Key Florida and Coastal North Carolina. I have places at both. Be careful and stay well❤️🤗

[@donnacutrer7421]

The Mississippi River is emptying into the Gulf where you are. That water is a mixture of everything that flows down through the river.

[@crishertel]

Yep the Mississippi River causes that brown water. Go east to Alabama and into Florida and it get very nice.

[@stephenatkison2914]

When you get into Gulf shores area it gets clearer. The water where you are is in the Mississippi river outlet and the rigs out in the gulf.

[@JillWilliams603]

I love your channel!! I just got me some merch!! I am getting the hoodie nextime!! much love to u and blue!!

[@roamingreckless]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@JillWilliams603]

@@roamingreckless I hope u know how awesome u are!!

[@waynemills7899]

With Blue feeling sick, might be a good time to check him for ticks. Not too many things make a dog sick. Something he ate or something that ate him. Hope he gets feeling better soon.

[@SBooher1]

For beautiful green/blue water go to the Emerald Coast across the peninsula of Florida on the Gulf. Also, summer or early fall is better. And yes, there are bugs on the beach! Always bring bug spray. Have fun.

[@newlevelgraphicsdavidframe2870]

"I can't believe that fit" That's what she said! lol

[@MartinWilsey]

I winter camped there many years ago. A couple snakes were drawn to the heat in my engine compartment. I didn't notice. What a mess! I smelled burning snake meat. I ended up having to powerwash the engine compartment of my 1970 Volvo station wagon!

[@judithgreen3689]

Haven't seen you since your car. Nice update - nice jeep. Blue is so cute! Looks windy and rugged on the beach, but beautiful1

[@fireiswithinme]

Another fun video! I just found out that the word ‘rove’ means to roam, so really your Land Rover and Roaming Reckless are made for each other 😄 . Keep on roving and roaming!

[@willothewispl]

Just be careful. Sand can get wet. You might go to sleep on sand, wake up surrounded by water. Seen other cars and vans floated away by water. Check those things out before you park on any sand. Aww hope the pup gets better. Yes sand and the heat will cause him to throw up and get diarrhea. I do the same thing in really hot humid areas. Great idea to explore the beaches. Just be careful lots of different problems on the beach we are not used to if not living there. Live and learn hopefully before you get into a real problem. Maybe go onto websites and research not so good things to look out for before going to different areas of the country. Bummer, but better to be prepared. Love Po, what a great vehicle. After you leave the beach get a good car wash under as well as above to get the sand off. Lots of corrosion. Lived at ocean city, Maryland for four months. Back in Pa about a couple of years later found my brakes corroded from the salt water in the air. Was a new car the day I went down there. Brakes should not have gone bad like they did. Mechanic knew right away asked me if I had lived by the beach. Good travels and God Bless you and beautiful Blue.

[@Stealthnomad007]

Yuck, brown water.....I'm parked at the beach in ventura ca. No humidity, no bugs..just some rain today. Your at the wrong beach lol

[@roamingreckless]

I guess so hahaha

[@mommygarcia9137]

You are soooo right Ventura Calif. beaches are beautiful !!

[@AngiesandAstrosAdventures]

Omg the mosquitoes were horrible these past couple of weekends by the golf! I just did a camping weekend by the beach in Texas and we had the same issue with mosquitoes! Also make sure Blue is on heartworm preventative when traveling through the south. Mosquitoes will transmit them when they bite pups. Sorry you had a rough night because of mosquitoes!

[@mikeydog1000]

Awe, I ❤ blue. I enjoy watching you live your life. Stay safe.

[@amyfinch9131]

You should put on a removal mosquito net on the back door for your travels and that way you can stay cool if it gets hot.

[@m.webber5118]

Just found your channel, binge watched your video’s! Vary nice!! Hope Blue is feeling better! Impressed with your, “Mosquito Ninja Skills.”

[@julie.a.n]

Lavender is a natural mosquito repellent. If you haven’t tried it, I highly suggest it. I use it for my body wash, hand soap and moisturizer. Is that overdoing it? Not where those suckers are concerned!

[@charlescahoon3557]

I live in Houston but grew up closer to the Gulf and spent a lot of time on the beach. We do have many days where the water is clearer and a few days of really blue, but the Mississippi outflow and some other rivers can muddy it up towards the west.

[@Gordy7756]

Lo siento chica but you get 1 demerit for not having bug spray! That Rosedown plantation was cool. Looks like you had the entire place to yourself! Love the "warface" look wit dos mosquitoes. I wouldn't wanna mess with you! Love your content (and your truck). Safe travels to you and Blue. 😎✌️❤️🙏

[@melanielee222]

Maybe you should head up here to Canada Maria with all those sweaters! 🤣lol Hope Blue is OK..he's the sweetest 💓

[@Carol-vv5cm]

Blue needs steps/ramp soon er than later. Research the train derailment s and stay away from the toxic areas . Love seeing you guys. The views from the plantation were beautiful. I don't like the water either. Not a inviting place to swim but the sound of the waves is lulling . Hugs

[@danielroark2419]

I love how you think you know how many mosquitos there are in Poe with you!

[@twus6]

Camping @ the beach is awesome ❤️ it's a piece of paradise xx

[@thomaspaine6682]

The gulf along Louisiana is silty due to the Mississippi. Doesn't really clear up moving east until you hit Destin FL. Not sure about moving west.

[@sjfarish]

You should go to Gulf Shores or Dauphin Island , Alabama beautiful beaches and water.

[@nancyrowlen3937]

Loving all of your book recommendations!