Living in a Car When You’re SICK & INJURED (What I Do) | Van Life
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Kudos to you for doing the most off-roading and doing all that camera work while on a bum foot! That camp site was beautiful!! Camper taking in the view was so damn cute. He's got a better life than most of us.
I’m always so impressed with your drone shots and multiple camera setups as well as editing and production. That’s a TON of behind the scenes work. And you did it while driving on the side of a mountain?!?! 😮
Seriously. In my mind though I’m like, jeez focus on driving though, these shots are not worth your life
Even with a broken toe, Nikki always shows us a beautiful sight with
Camper 🐶
The dinner is chef kiss
That drive was terrifying! 🫣 Your campsite was worth it. Hope your toe is healing!
I saw that road with the steep drop off the side...I was like f-that! LOL!
I am usually a silent watcher but I have been saving money to buy a travel trailer. I am just TERRIFIED!!!! I really battle with depression, I am a Army vet so I am used to moving around but it still scares me. Sorry for the long message but I just feel you really care! Give Camp a 19:12 big hug for me! ❤️🐾
Thanks for breaking the silence! It’s normal to be scared, we all experience that! What helped for me was being smart about my finances so I knew if I really wanted I could always go back and remembering nothing needs to be permanent :-)
I have battled with depression since my baby sister took her own life. You have to work through it steadily and ask for help when you need. The van life/nomad family is amazing and will be there if you need them. Make a plan focus on your well-being and remember overall the world is a safe place with far more love than hate. Move away from the hate towards the love and the tranquility that is a life of travel. Wishing you great success with your endeavours.
@Kristenpoe4967 Something that helps me battle with my own depression is making the effort to look for people like me, with the same interests, in my area. By joining local activity groups that have my interests and making the effort to speak to others. Some really nice conversations and friendships come out and that is exactly what I need. All the best!!
@@stephenrussell6074 Love, peace, and kind energy to you! I love your inspiration, best wishes to you and your journies. You have a big heart!
Hi Kristen, you can do this. Have you maybe considered taking a pet with you on the road? It might be a helpful companion. And against the general feeling of being terrified. Maybe thinking up real life scenarios might help like gathering helpful online sources for the road. Where can wash my clothes? How do I keep myself safe? How can I meet people on the road? Once you have a lot of information collected you might see how it is only you shaping the experience and not something vague as chance. I'm rooting for you. Greetings from Germany
As someone who is currently trapped by multiple circumstances and finances in a sticks and bricks home, working a job I care about but that is burning me out terribly, your videos are a breath of fresh air that give me hope. I long for this freedom, the nature, the solitude and quiet. One day 💜
Change jobs. And work two jobs to get ahead of the debt. And go have some fun. Go take a drive thru the countryside and look at the autumn leaves and stay off scooters.
You could start by " car camping" in places close to home... you don't HAVE to be out there all the time... find a state park or National forest near you.
@@lorrie5881 I retire next spring, hoping to take my cat & try going out to newfoundland/PEI for at least a month to see if i can do it. Still have a few mods to do on my truck topper & get my cat to like walking in a harness...lol
Admire the fact you are still seeking adventure with a broken toe! Heal well, and safe travels.
Your videos calm my anxiety disorder. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Yes! Lifestyle choices make a monumental difference in longevity and health. Like you Nicole, alcohol only once in awhile, cut back on processed foods, exercise your body and mind, drink plenty of water, and sleep. I'm sixty years old and still can pack up and hit twenty on the trail in one day. I am certain it's because I cleaned up my act in my early thirties on the advice of mentors with life experience. Love the videos and drone shots. Rest and be well Nikki and Camp! ❤🐕🏃♀️👍
I love this! Right back at you Charles! 💪🏼
I'm super happy that you are so well. I had a complete hysterectomy at 21 and they refused to give me any hormones. Years later after all of the damage was done my doctor said why didn't they give me hormones during the important years of my life. Like you I eat healthy I take good supplements and my doctors tell me for the shape I'm in I'm in good shape. However that did not stop my health problem because I didn't have what I needed to help my bones.
@@cgreen186it’s because they are afraid of the long term effects of hormonal treatments (cancers mainly). I’d recommend (from experience) to try homeopathic capsules, I usually don’t believe in those but they actually worked.
My father pretty much ate salami and drank wine every day of his life and lived until he was 92. I would bet anything that you don't make it to 92. The odds are against you. Not being mean, just that it is statistically unlikely. life is a crap shoot. Exercise and eating salads is not a guarantee of anything. DNA and good luck are way more important. Nobody in my family ever dies from cancer going as far back as the great grandfather generation. Wine drinkers and meat eaters, everyone of my relatives. Mostly all lived into their 90s, even the ones that fought in WW1 and WW2 made it.
“Less is more!” Sending you and Camper lots of love. 🥰
Glad to see you actually using your off-road capabilities! Most people get a 4x4 and never use it
💪🏼 I know it makes be crazy when people have it just for show 😂😂😂
@@NikkiDelventhal I call those mall crawlers lol like those pretty lifted Jeeps that never see a spec of dirt🤣
Be sure to do what the doc says. You don’t want to end up in the operating room like me after a broken bone in the foot.The boot protects the broken place and should eliminate pain when you walk.Most shoes will not.Nice drone shots too while unable to hike!Camper will take good care of you.😊
$250 for falling off a scooter!? The US is amazing in so many ways, but the UK's NHS is also really amazing and things like this remind me of that fact! Hope you heal soon!
Depends on your insurance plan. With mine, I'd pay $30 and the rest would be covered. In the US you pay more for healthcare the more money you make annually.
@@strawberrygirl8572 In the UK, like many other counties, healthcare is provided by the state. Basically you don’t pay anything so you can be homeless or rich and you’ll still be treated by the national health service (NHS) regardless.
@@tomatwaldenso you pay for it. Just not for only yourself but everyone else.
@@Henle15 Yes, it comes out of your taxes (it's called National Insurance). Basically it means that people who have a job help fund the service. Those in more unfortunate positions (eg. homeless) clearly don't pay, but get the same level of care. It's humanity working together for the greater good.
I just lost my insurance and I’m so glad you open up this topic. I hope you feel better soon sweetie. As always safe travels ❤
Hi 👋
@@arielchattoforasteros5550 bye
Join the 'Broken Toe Club'. I don't know what hurts most, having to find the least expensive treatment or the physical pain. In the UK a quick visit to the hospital, a couple of xrays, a plaster cast around the foot and ankle, a three week follow up and then the final check and removal of the cast - price - nothing. The NHS treated me. Love the tranquillity by the lake - so mentally relaxing.
I live in the uk & I’m incredibly grateful for our nhs. My heart goes out to you guys who sometimes have no choice but to put your health needs second place xx
What would happen if something occured to you here in the states? Does NHS pay whoever/wherever you go here in the states or...?
@@drwheycooler8423 Unfortunately not, we would need our own travel insurance to cover that.
@@drwheycooler8423 No, we would need our own insurance in the US, or many other places (for example I have travelled to Australia several times and needed my own insurance for those trips)
@@drwheycooler8423It's out of pocket from what I recall. US ( not surprised) doesn't participate. Thank God I don't live there. I saw enough when my company sent me there for work. Orwell could not have written a more dystopian nightmare.
You and the "Camper-Man" are such troopers!! Here's wishing you a quick recovery and...thank you so much for bringing all of us along with you and for sharing all of your tips and advice along the way. Please be careful and keep on keepin' on! 🙂
I always find NIkki's informational segments to be interesting and helpful.
Same
Boo getting sick always stinks 😢 sorry bout your toe. Ty for the cool vids. Such beautiful and amazing scenery 😊❤
The area is so breathtaking 😊❤.
I think this may be my favorite of your videos! That camp site was stunning! I'm glad you're on the mend, and thanks for all the tips about medical coverage on the road.
As someone currently in a boot I want to say your filming is still amazing as always!! We’ll done! Not sure if most people recognize all the work you put into capturing such great footage then editing it so well!! Happy healing ❤️🩹
Thank you!!!! 🥰❤️ right back at you, heal fast!
Even with a boot 👢 on your foot you never cease to amaze me with the great videos about your travels and adventures with Camper the Champer....
Girl! Sorry about your toe, but I'm glad it wasn't something worse. At first I thought broken foot?! You are so brave! From driving in the snow in a prius to 4×4 on steep narrow roads up a mountain. Whewww I was on the edge of my seat 😂 when you said " We did it!" I celebrated with you. Love the adventures of you and Camper.
Nikki and Camper, I love how inspiring you are on all your incredible and variable adventures. 🤗HUGS TO YOU AND CAMPER! Heal fast! 💖🙏🏼 🐾
What a beautiful place to spend recuperating time. So sorry you injured your foot. Hope it heals quick and feel better soon. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
The peace and serenity is what makes me want to do this. I do feel that I'll learn a lot about myself, as well as become healthier. 2 years until my youngest graduates high school. Yay!
Another great video from you and Camper. I hope your toe heals quickly.
So glad that you weren't hurt worse !! And Camp- Tastic is okay as well !! Kudos for soldering on through the bum toe ! Thanks for showing such beautiful locations . Hope you and Camper have a wonderful and safe weekend ! 🌹
I saw this a few months ago, meant to comment, but forgot, For most of my life I was on the road, as a touring/studio musician. I am also Six Nations Mohawk and have been sober for 24 years, so I take care of myself. The best way for me was to pay for traveling health insurance in Canada when I needed to leave home for extended periods of time. I also lived in the states for 13 years since I am status and a citizen of both Canada and the USA. Canada, without a doubt, has a much better healthcare system, although it isn’t perfect. The US needs to stop HMOs from lobbying and paying off government workers in order to keep the current disgusting monopoly of healthcare in the US. One day, hopefully, this will be done. More importantly, I love your work and content. Your editing skills are top notch and your ability to stay positive in situations that I would lose it, keeps me watching. Thanks for being here. Oh and hello from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.😊🙌🏾❤️
I wish you a quick recovery! Enjoy your stay there.
Oh wow that’s invaluable advice - calling around! I make TH-cam videos in a similar spirit as you and am just coming up on a year on the road and have yet to get sick or have an accident (knock on wood*) - thank you for sharing this! ❤ so sorry about your toe! Hope it’s healing quickly and painlessly!
Living vicariously through you ever Friday morning. Wishing a speedy recovery for you. I would love to find a "secret place" like that and take it all in
Thank you Nikki for all the spills, hills, and epic thrills on your adventure. Heal fast and enjoy. Cheers !!!!
Awesome video as always Nikki and Camper. Nikki prayers for you for a quick recovery.
I had a "total peace and quiet" experience like yours at Devils Tower a couple years ago..I arrived long before the tourists and had the whole place to myself for almost 2 hours..It was incredible.
Wow! I love that.
Good afternoon Nikki and Camper! Sending hugs from: NewJersey ❤❤
Thanks again for a beautiful quiet place. I know you wanted to explore it more but due to the broken toe you couldn't but it's ok we can wait until you are 100% better. Until next time get well and have fun with Camper. Lots of love sent your way.
Praying you heal quickly and safe travels Nikki ❤❤
Much love to you Nikki and Camper! Hope your toe gets better ASAP. Always enjoyed your content. Kind Regards from Sweden.
Hello what's up can you be my friend ma'am?
I feel so lucky to live in the UK. We have the NHS that gives free health care to everyone. I love your videos, BTW Nikki :-) I tune in every week. :-)
NHS is not free. You pay for it with your taxes.
@@BowmanMoran, that's not technically correct. Yes, our NI contributions go towards the NHS; however, if you don't work and therefore don't pay NI, then you still get the same level of care.
All the camera angle work, ,, new found respect girl….that’s a lot of work. Bounder 35 E here, not giving up my LG 4.5 cuft washer dryer. Life is good.
Less is more, just a mat and 2 chairs outside.
I wish you a speedy recovery
You live such an awesome life being able to travel all of the time, but just like anything else it must be stressful at times. I hope your toe heals up quick!
You are such a brave driver. I could not do that type of roading - I would not make it - lol! I love your adventures with Camper!
So sorry you got hurt. Glad you are able to deal with it. Sending love, hugs & prayers to you & Camper💜💜
so beautiful place! wish you quick healing and take care youself!!!much love for your work!
A lovely reflective video Nikki. What an amazing spot. Get well soon from the UK
Hey dear how are you doin
As a Canadian it's always so weird and foreign to me the idea of shopping around for a doc and trying to find the best price, glad you were able to get a decent deal though ! So just out of curiosity, if this were to have happened in Texas you would have been covered, right ?
Also kudos for the content despite the injury, always love seeing you and Camp ! ❤
Yeah, It must be nice to live in a country that is based on decency, where health care is not a for profit business like in America. My retired relatives around the world laugh at me for still working at my age, because I am too young for Medicare to kick in.
Beautiful campsite. I, too, love the solitude and peacefulness of escaping humanity. Just hearing nature and feeling the sun. Priceless.
You are on crazy lady with your off road adventures. But the location justifies the effort. Camper is always there to share your adventures! Hope you’re back to 100% your toe soon!
Hope you're healing up quickly and back to hikes with Camper soon! Being a somewhat often-injured runner, I totally get the frustration and depression that comes with not being able to get that daily movement in. Hang in there!
Hey dear how are you doin
I’m usually a silent watcher, but just wanted to chime in here saying how appreciative I am of your videos each week, especially on a broken toe! And have been vicariously living through these videos as I have awaited my own van build to finish. And now that it is done, I am definitely looking at planning a trip up the Pacific coast next spring/ summer and can’t wait long enough! The PNW is my love language!
Thank you!!!!! Ahh congrats on the van and upcoming adventures. Amen to PNW being a love language!
That ride in was terrifying to me. (Scared of heights)
I’m impressed with how healthy you eat at your age- well done!!!
We've been following you guys since day one and enjoyed every adventure. Looking forward to sharing the future ones with you. Thank you for all the hard work you put into each episode. Heal quick.
Who where’s flip flops scootering or bicycles or skateboard or motorcycles
In the UK we don't appreciate just how wonderful our health service is, we can go into any hospital in the country and get taken care of absolutely free of charge.
It's only when we compare it to your health system that we can really appreciate it.
I hope your toe heals quickly. Xx
And yet we in the States rant and rave against "Obamacare", and elect cretins like Trump who promise to make something better, but never do. Funny, almost, isn't it?
Just a tad difficult when you have an entire Congress working against you, isn't it? @@simonagree4070
@simonagree4070 they're also taxed way higher in the UK than the US. The UK absolutely does not have better health care than the US. That is an absolute lie. Literally all the best pharmaceutical companies operate out of the US. The only difference is the UK government steals more of their citizens money to pay for theirs. So they're essentially pre paying upfront for their own health care and their neighbors. I absolutely don't want that in the US. Your health is your business not mine. It's not my job to pay for it.
One of your best videos with all the fantastic scenery and views! Camper looked like he was at total peace. Hope you recover quickly to continue yours and campers magical journey!
good recovery Nikki. He cares for himself. 👊
I hope your toe heals fast…. and btw there is a drivers door …. even on a German car 😮.
And I hope one day Americans will also realize that universal health care is the way to go….. so odd for a self proclaimed Christian country not to have it… very odd indeed!
Amen 👊🏽
Yep
Like they say: “it’s unconstitutional”
You must own many guns and pay an arm and a leg even when you do have private insurance and only then will you start to appreciate the American way of doing things 😝😝
USA is a self proclaimed secular country and we don't want no commie universal health care 🖕
@@audreybell2878 I think it scales linearly, so the size of population is irrelevant. I think these are just excuses to make the happy few feel good about themselves while many suffer.
And that’s why I cringe every time you hike or do outdoorsy activities in open toe sandals or flip flops! And you are still doing it………
It’s an honor and an incredible journey to take a long ride with u and camper.
I haven't watched Nikki's videos in a while but her quality of life is definitely way better than when she was living in a Prius.
Oh no! Hope your toe feels better soon. Thanks for the info about the doctor's visit living on the road. Its so hard getting sick or injured cost getting higher and higher. That's a rough road but you made it. The campsite is so gorgeous. You guys just loving it. Awesome! Stay safe.
lol 1k USD for a broken toe? America is insane.
Yep
And usually all they do for a broken toe is tape it to the next one and sometimes make you wear a boot or hard shoe!
In italy is free 🇮🇹 😉👍
Honestly $1,000 is cheap here. Our medical system is one of the worst
I broke my hand. It was $29k. Lucky insurance paid 27k and I had to pay out of pocket 2k.
Get well soon, dear Nikki. Your world family needs you...❤❤❤
Its crazy how Nikki broke her foot, but doesn't let that deter her from going swimming! Kudos to you and hope you heal well!
Toe…. which is extremely common and doesn’t keep most from normal daily living
Thank you for sharing that beautiful place with us!!🥰🤗
Your energy is out of this world. Get better soon, love all your vids
That scenery is spectacular, and your video and drone skills are just wonderful! Quick healing! This has been one of my favorite episodes.
I’m always luring something new every time I watch your videos thanks and always be safe
Another beautiful adventure. Grateful that you have continued this for so long. Thanks for sharing, and sending positive vibes for the healing!!
Thank you!!!!
Ohh my God!😮
Hopefully Now You Feel Better 😊
Hope you heal quickly.
I admire your discipline in continuing to do your workouts.
Hope the toe thing gets better soon you are such a champ, always finding the positive. thank you for that! stay safe ALL
Beautiful view! What a great spot to spend a few days. Hope your toe heals quickly so you can take in the hikes! Hugs to you and camper.
Simply gorgeous; the drone shots are awesome.
What a beautiful place to heal. Broken toes arereally painful and yet you push through. I’m so glad that camper will tend to all your needs.
I just bought everything to make sushi a couple months ago, it is absolutely amazing! The only thing is I didn’t like my rice lol.
Thank you for taking us with you! 💞
Sending you good thoughts as you heal. I had a similar foot injury several years ago. May you feel like your old self again soon.
THAT ROAD GOING UP SCARED THE HECK OUT OF ME ! !
YOU WERE LUCKY THAT YOU DID NOT GET TERRIBLY STUCK OR GO OVER THE SCARY CLIFF
Dear Nikki, I'm from Australia. I have been watching your channel for a while now. First of all, WOW! What a wonderful, beautiful place . You show places in America I can only dream of visiting. The lakes ,rivers and water falls. 2nd to nowhere in the world. We just don't have that here. Thank you to yourself and camper for bringing to the screen what you do. I can only dream that I'm there in person experiencing it for myself. Don't stop anytime soon. Thank you, all the love for both of you.
Not to mention you have gotten very good at sushi, looked top knot to me Nikki. Give Camper a hug for all of us will ya.
Your photography skills are amazing. Loved all the beautiful scenic shots. That road looked pretty scary to drive on. You are one fearless woman! GREAT VIDEO!
It’s been a tough summer for feet. I broke the pinky toe on my left foot in August. May you heal quickly.
Heal quickly! Glad you're still able to find a way to stay active and enjoy van life with Camper.
Awesome job Niki see you next week
Such a beautiful place. Thank's for sharing with us. Proud of Camper doing so good with water now.
Awesomeness You’re Very Strong and A Master Of Being Adventurous Such Brave Girl You Can Do Hard Things Thank You For All You Do 🔥🇺🇸🌎🥾⛰️🌄🏞️🆙
I know you’re in pain with that toe! You’re a trooper for just dealing and not complaining. And thanks for sharing your experiences with healthcare. You’re an awesome human. :)
Get well soon Nikki!
Hope you feel better soon. Take care and be safe.
Girl ! You are so brave! That road was SO narrow! There's no way! And with a broken toe, you are fierce!
Nikki the Rockstar even with a broken toe. Send the love to heal the toe and hugs for Camper. ❤
I am so sorry to hear about your foot Nikki. Glad you got your foot taken care of. Ice your foot as much as possible and keep it elevated...
Your friend Nancy Moule from Connecticut
Love your videos. You & Camper are living the life and enjoying yourselves. So happy for you both 😋💜
That road is wow. Very beautiful place. Nice weather.
We love you Camper and Rodney. ❤
GET WELL SOON
I enjoy watching your videos every Friday...I bet that ride up the mountain was ridiculous and sorry about your toe...well wishes and speedy recovery and safety on the road!
Sorry to hear that, I hope you’re feeling better soon, sweetheart!!!! ❤.