Rat Infestation on Board after checking in to Indonesia - SwT176 - It feels like I have crash landed

[@mememe5231]

So lucky you noticed the swimming rats! And great impromptu trap design.

[@Marcel-J]

Thomas, again many thanks for the nice video. Hope your channel grows. I don’t understand why you have only 21,5 Thousand subscribers 🤷🏻‍♂️ You have one of the most interesting sailing channels on KZbin.

[@aaronnunn5240]

Agreed..no click bait. Fabulous information..just shows this group is not shallow.

[@SailingwithThomas]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support. I’m really happy to know you appreciate the hard work behind this channel. Thank you so much for being here🙏🏻

[@painfree.yourself]

Always a pleasure to watch your new adventures. Thank you for sharing. Fair winds and following seas!

[@StemtoSternSailing]

Honesty and the reality, just the way it shuld be. I wish there were more KZbin channels like this . Bra jobba Thomas. Mvh Jarle

[@harlankraft578]

I agree!

[@harlankraft578]

ItchyBoots is also a very true to life KZbin travel channel ! Noraly she is the ultimate adventure Biker!

[@anthonycook1406]

Rats 0 vs. Viking 1. . . .too funny! Great to see your long journey end on such a good note!

[@SailingwithThomas]

Thank you do much for being here 🙏🏻 Happy to know you enjoy my humour. Cheers 🍻

[@barryholiday8998]

I was started to think that something bad happened to you since you hadn’t uploaded in so long.

[@SailingMayhem]

Another great episode - man it's a joy to watch!

[@1960jammy]

Thanks for the video Thomas, I really look forward to watching them. Stay safe!!👍🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@miketcq8]

Another feel good episode from Be Free, All so glad to hear that sport bridges the gaps.

[@sempertalis1230]

The food was good, I did not get thick LOL, that is spoken like a true explorer 😊😊😊

[@SailingwithThomas]

Glad you enjoy my humor and adventure. All the best 🍻

[@jsveb5373]

Awesome ingenuity and determination with the rat trap.

[@michaelupton9009]

Good to see you buddy much love

[@timlamarre8680]

Great video. Thank you for posting.

[@SailingQueenJane]

Great information! We hope to be there in 2 years! Thank you.

[@SailingwithThomas]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for being here 🙏🏻

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

At first, I didn't hear what you said when you were walking to the ambulance, and it scared me. I was relieved it was only your immigration ride. Whew, what a check-in procedure for only 30 days. I think you will get more time. I know other sailors who have. I'm glad you got to sleep in your bed rat free. Thanks for sharing.

[@PlainStraightShooter]

You made a comment I’m busy. No way brother, your putting in way more effort and time then I am. Be safe and keep it Rats 0

[@SailingwithThomas]

Thank you so much. Sometimes I wonder if people watching understand how intense it can be staying on top of everything being alone with everything. It’s sometimes almost overwhelming. All the best 🍻

[@Andre-yu3qs]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

[@SailingwithThomas]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏻

[@andersnilsson6625]

Thanks for another great video! Such a cool rat trap, and how well it worked!😄 What did the authorities say about your alcohol? Would it be stored in a sealed area during the stay? And please Thomas, can you make a video where you explain everything about cyclones, what you look for, what is needed for them to develop into cyclones etc? 💕😀😄🇸🇪

[@SailingwithThomas]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for being here. Alcohol onboard has never been any problem, and so far satellite systems have also been okay. Some nations used to ban satellite communication, and might bee in the future stops. Regarding weather routing and cyclones for beginners is something I have been thinking about. Might come a mini series about this in the future. It’s very time consuming to make more theoretical videos with tons of illustrations etc. And right now I have almost to much on my plate as you will see in the next 4-6 episodes. All the best

[@RNVOS]

Bali is very nice been there 5 times! ❤ from 🇨🇦 BC

[@evanjones1393]

Love your videos mate 😊

[@SailingwithThomas]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@hedleyjackson5131]

Amazing looking place

[@darrylewashington896]

Be Free! Thanks again for letting us see the World on a boat. In California or even the US in general most love a road trip across the country, but to sail away in the same time to a different country epic Thomas! Happy Sailing Sir

[@gypsycat619]

I am surprised you did not make Ratatouille?

[@anthonycook1406]

Lol!

[@podocrypto6072]

Is it possible to extend your visa or get a longer visa there?

[@RichieKeane]

Salamat Pagi!!

[@Jolleseileren]

...og da brukte du ikke den plastboksen til gulerøtter etterpå!? 😂

[@ftriger]

Wow nice place

[@EnigmaticRealms1]

Where you been man! Missed ya

[@SailingwithThomas]

Thank you so much for still being here patiently waiting🙏🏻 Much appreciated and good to know I have been missed. All the best my friend ⛵️

[@jackdunn3235]

Ask the guys on Follow the Boat about the VISA. They have been in Indonesia for years.

[@SailingwithThomas]

I did reach out to them a few times, but never responded. They might have the same challenge as I have not being able to handle the amount of requests and questions on all platforms. For me this is a serious challenge. I receive thousands of mails and messages every month. Mostly people wanting to sail. However I have found a solution and learned a lot. I’m planning on sharing this information here. All the best

[@justdontit]

hahahh nice trap!

[@danoalex2977]

I bought my 300 acre ranch in 2000.It’s 9 miles from the pacific, as the crow flies.I had a terrible time with rodents initially, clearing out brush and opening up land around structures was helpful.I adopted cats from the local animal shelter and gave them a home in my massive barn I built which was a highly successful idea.Im of Norwegian decent with last name Segelstad.Anyways, I had a good laugh in good jest when I had seen you had similar problems with them on a boat.They are really harmless only looking for food and warm but one can’t have them reside with you inside your castle lol.

[@markbailey6051]

For safety reasons I would leave the Q flag up and rest for a day or two before proceeding. Thank you for the video.

[@phillb4231]

great video!

[@gregsutton2400]

keep safe!

[@SailingwithThomas]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@gfimadcat]

The majority (I'd say 99%) of Indonesians, even in government jobs, are super nice people. Often the health/quarantine folks will be more than happy to see you because well, realistically speaking, westerners on boats visiting means money into the economy (even if you are spending like a local). Immigration... yeah, okay, that's a mixed bag. I know a bunch of immigration officers that are very nice, and very correct - but I have seen some absolute corrupted ones too. And some incompetent ones. But hey, any issues will pass I think. Welcome to Indonesia, now go find yourself some Nasi Goreng Setan :D

[@SailingwithThomas]

I truly love being in Indonesia, a bit rough start but it’s really amazing. And as you say super sweet people. Thank you so much for watching and for being here 🙏🏻

[@gfimadcat]

@@SailingwithThomas enjoying it, I miss the place :( Lived in/around Jakarta for 8 years :D Just remember that patience and calmness is a virtue. If you have a confrontation, don't yell, don't raise your voice, stay calm and out-patience the other party. Politely, of course ;) And of course, patience with any kind of government paperwork. It can take multiple days for simple things. And if you are planning to stay more than a few months, try to pick up some of the language, it will open many more doors :D

[@Antipodean33]

Why didn't you rest for the day when you first arrived before doing the check in BS? btw where's the rat infestation?

[@SailingwithThomas]

Because you have to start right away. Ignoring this will in most cases not only give you penalties and full search onboard. It will in some countries even qualify for prison. Best case scenario is you will be denied access and told to leave the country. Not reporting your arrival and start the process is often associated with human trafficking or drug smuggling. And you will be threatening accordingly until proven not guilty. All the best

[@dennisfromoz6436]

👍. Without a partner in sailing, I do ask if you have every had a notion to employ a per-paid non professional sailing person , especially with correct character and checks. An opportunity to learn sailing hands on with a bloke of your experience.? Seems your adventures....night time lost ZZZZZ"s etc just might be away to assist Be Free Sailing Fund. ?

[@JoseSantos-tg8vx]