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EPISODE CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Start
0:45 - Welcome Onboard
3:00 - Our Engine Update
4:10 - Sailing Kinabatangan River
6:50 - Mosquito Attack
9:00 - Day Two
11:00 - Today’s Mission
12:10 - Our Boys
16:00 - Elephant Tour
18:00 - Monkey Territory
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21:00 - Day Three
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[@SailingLaVagabonde]

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[@TV-iy9jg]

Good morning!! Thank you. Today is a good day. I will Fighting to you!! Bravo your life !!! Have a nice day !!!! Thank you. Your good!!!

[@Whatareyoudoingwithyourlife]

be careful with crocs and alligators they are known to snatch people/kids off of boats, canoes, dingies etc very quickly. In florida alligators can climb 8 ft fences. Just giving a warning to those sailors that will no doubt be follow your foot prints on this trip. Looks like a amazing trip. 🐊🐊🐊

[@Justdarc1989]

Riley you need a non stick dressing between the salve and gauze, mepitel or adaptic something of the sort

[@CaptainOnePocket]

Do you have a video that shows what chores are done daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly? It would be really nice to see all the things you guys do on a daily basis.

[@simbapfe]

WOUND: you need in German it’s called a wunddistanzgitter. Translated it means Wound Spacer Grids. So you can put it inbetween the salve and the gaze. Here is an example Mepilex Mepitel Wunddistanzgitter Steril 5x7,5cm Stück 1. Or AeroPad Low Adherent Pad - 5 x 5cm. These are with a puffer but less flexible for this area I would say. Both are Veery good and important to have with you.

[@tomso9246]

Just what I expected from an episode of SLV: new exotic destination, great food, wildlife, Rileys blood all over the place, and an existential threat to life.

[@chantallennox1201]

And don’t forget the expired paperwork! 😂

[@colourful64able]

Hhahaha

[@kcmorris4875]

Finger; no amount of salve or cream will protect the wound from the gauze, you need to have a "Low Adherent Dressing Pads for Wounds" between the wound. So it would be in layers; wound, salve/skinbond & sterile-strips, then pad and then last is gauze. Think of the gauze as a bit fabric to wrap around and hold a dressing pad onto the wound to protect it together. You can use gauze or just medical tape, it's up to you, but what you really need is a bunch of "Low Adherent Dressing Pads for Wounds" in different sizes in your first aid box, some steri-strips & skin bond. 🙂

[@walkerig1]

Agree. Also I use Streri-Strip for wound closures. I also use LiquiBond and Skin Bond for wound closures and Liquid Skin especially where you want to reduce scaring. As a rock climber I just used to use super glue, where I say split or burst a finger tip, and just generally used it for cuts even deep ones. The scars are hair thin and you really have to look hard, under strong light to see them. With proper medical glues now available for the same price use the proper stuff. Do a search for "how-do-i-care-for-a-wound-treated-with-skin-glue"

[@dangr5258]

Sterisrrips and superglue for the win..... ive still got me thumbs till this day 😂 missus dont understand how

[@BadlydrawnBen]

​@@dangr5258 I highly recommended loktie gel super glue in the little pump dispenser ideal for most everyday being a bloke injuries 👍

[@bdmenne]

Why not just heaps of raw honey, wrapped in gauze.

[@ArtHelm]

Toilet paper wrapped with duck tape.

[@KelseygTV]

Long time subscriber, and emergency nurse here. The cream does not matter when it comes to the gauze “sticking, “ change the gauze twice a day to keep it from sticking! If you have a non-adherent gaze, you can use it until it scabs over. Non-adherent gauze is something I would recommend adding to your kit if you don’t already have it! It will allow the salve to sit without being absorbed by the gauze and prevent adherence to your skin! So happy you were able to experience the wildlife, good luck with the cut! Keep it clean, and change that bandage often, especially with the wild adventure y’all end up on!

[@namasteayla]

I love that you openly speak about how you know your kids might take this life of theirs for granted or simply not have a lot of perspective. Truly, the two of you will teach them so well by just being grateful and grounded yourselves... your happiness will be something they will 100% learn to appreciate over time. Not many people get happy parents ❤

[@EvanLoewen]

Guys. I'm 23 minutes into the video right now and I wanted to pause and say what a fantastic job you've done with this one! It has old la vaga vibes. Loving Elayna playing the guitar. Taking the time to be present and enjoy those moments is definitely super important! As a fellow cruiser I'm deeply impressed with you two! Cheers 🤙

[@spencernorby6075]

Yes, I'm amazed at the tonal quality you are able to record aboard with that Taylor Guitar. I remember how even the tones are across the strings. I've never heard a guitar as even as a Taylor. I never financially graduated beyond my 1970 Lyle dreadnaught. Love hearing Elayna sing with the simple wonder of her voice and that guitar. Love the video. Always do! All the first aid suggestions were good (except the toilet paper which may have been intended as a joke. I hope)

[@seijihatch2494]

lol I’m at exactly 23 mins into the vid as well😂 loving this vid!

[@jason13533]

I’ve been watching you guys from the start, bought 2 boats, sustained massive financial losses ( Covid) cruised the QLD coast for two years, come home for family reasons for 18 months, overcome PTSD from working in construction my whole life and now back to work ( construction) motivated only with the knowledge that we’re going cruising again this year. Thank you for keeping me motivated with your adventures, it sometimes really keeps me going🙏❤. Really…. Thank you ☺️

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Thanks for your comment Jason, and for being here. It sounds like you’ve been through a lot ❤️ I’m so happy to hear you’ll get the opportunity to go cruising again this year. Where will you start? Elay

[@notorious283]

PTSD from construction??

[@proinseasokiellig4388]

@@notorious283Shit happens..

[@arresthillary9502]

@@notorious283 lol

[@jonwhite3265]

​@notorious283 Imagine if this generation had to undergo some actual hardships, ffs we're so soft.

[@climbingnurse]

Longtime ER nurse and now nursing professor here. Putting a "salve" (preferably just petroleum jelly) on the wound is great but on a wound that is that fresh and... gooey, it's also a good idea to use a non-adherent gauze pad as your first layer. I recommend the following order: wound -> petroleum jelly -> non-adherent gauze -> regular gauze -> tape or coban.

[@calvin6429]

petroleum jelly on open wound?

[@davidbecker4900]

Telfa pad is non-adherent.

[@Muskiehunter92]

Super glue is fantastic. Cant count how many times super glue has let me keep working to get the job done. I actually cut myself with a broadhead for hunting the other day. Super sharp. Super glue kept the cut sealed for the past 4 or 5 days and the glue finally came off today... all healed up. Works a charm. I heard they use it in hospitals too, so that would be interesting to hear if thats true.

[@climbingnurse]

@@Muskiehunter92 Yup. We use cyanoacrylate to close wounds in the hospital (and other medical settings).

[@sandyt808]

@@Muskiehunter92 Super glue won’t work on an avulsion type injury, only a laceration -two nice clean edges glued together.

[@lazzj4995]

Have to agree with others - this has the old vaga vibes- fun, scary, new things, old things, food, music and good people vibes. Loving it

[@lvdywolf]

Thank you so much for speaking about the negative impact Palm Oil has on ecosystems. This is why I adore you guys.

[@geoq1905]

When I was up that river about 13 years ago, the palm oil plantations were everywhere along the river. Just a little strand of jungle either side of the river for nature to hold onto. I’m sure the clearing of the natural force is the reason why the river is so muddy

[@Aviciidoesstuff]

Yeah, but it’s probably in half the products in their kitchen and Elayna’s chocolate stash. It’s all of us to blame.

[@ronzander7648]

@@geoq1905 Same, in 2012 flying in the amount of palm plantations is astounding. Nearly all the natural habitat is gone. So sad.

[@lvdywolf]

@@Aviciidoesstuff Palm oil is pretty unavoidable to some extent. It’s in EVERYTHING. However, it’s important that people learn about it and more attention is brought to the issue.

[@LavaT1]

I know these vids cant be easy to make but I appreciate the peace they bring me. Love from Washington DC

[@granifulano]

Washington DC, talk about the jungle and rabid beasts!

[@nicoleandrzejewska3241]

Can we just take a moment for that beautiful singing/playing. Heavenly voice!!!!

[@michaelwilke4526]

Hi Riley, I am a surgeon (and a sailor :-). Cuts like this tend to exprime fluid all the time and a gauze was a very good idea of you guys. On top of this I recommend an antimicrobial ointment with some iodine. And regular changing of the dressing is key to avoid adherence. you can speed up healing with a little fixing support. The little - unconscious - movements hinder healing. I wish you guys all the best of health and feast recovery for Riley. Greetings from Germany and my sailboat ⛵️ Starlight (49 foot Aluminmum Custom built German boat)

[@joemedcalf7732]

Elena telling us Riley didn't have to punch any monkeys, almost had me spitting my water out. 😅

[@user-pe6hh4rp6c]

I know! I almost fell over from laughing so hard😂😂

[@AlexaJanell]

I laughed out loud too 🤣

[@davidbarnett4246]

Lenny throwing his hand up was priceless.

[@davidendsley2391]

I’m so glad the Vagabond is back sailing, I really missed Elayna’s music and guitar playing. The boys seem to be enjoying being back on the boat again. The new format is super awesome and very much appreciated. Till the next, blue skies and fair winds

[@franks5553]

Be very careful about cuts in a rainforest. I nearly lost my leg from a Staph infection in Borneo about ten years ago. I made the mistake of not immediately putting an antibiotic cream on a minor gash on my leg. I had to be emergency flown back to Seattle for skin graphs.

[@MaryJones-fs4wf]

They are clueless.

[@laserwiz]

It was actually a cut in an engine bay

[@carlvandenberg140]

Exactly

[@aleta5873]

antibiotic ointment is better

[@antheacole3267]

Antibiotic cream plus anti fungal, and Protozoa …betadine ointment or ventadine spray a must have on board, I’m sure you would have this tho 😊 and a good soak in saline to loosen the gauze. Paraffin gauze is the way to go, sticks better, decreases moisture loss from the wound. There is also honey gauze, hydrogel, iodine, zinc and bismuth gauze. A silicone gauze will prevent the gauze from drying into skin it comes away when you open up the dressing. All worth having while heading into the jungle. Love your show iv been watch for many years 🥰

[@mariahsmith5751]

I just spent 5 months on an island called Pom Pom in the same area! We had a 6pm - 5am* pm curfew where we couldn't be in the water or leave our property due to the increased risk of pirates. For a solid two weeks, our regular nightly turtle walks were canceled and the police were out patrolling a lot because there were reports of unidentified boats in the area! There are police or military on all the tourist islands now which has made the area safer within the last 10 years but you never know! I thought about you guys and your journey to the Philippines since you started this Bornean journey and wondered if you had known about the "pirates"! :O. Surprised no one warned you!

[@carolinebussellwalking]

Keeping the SLV in my prayers

[@btankful]

Yeah, when you go north to the Philippines, you might want to follow Palawan up or stay to the middle of the Sulu Sea and not through the Sulu Islands to Zamboanga.

[@wally2786]

I was thinking the same thing. I’d be worried everyday. 😮

[@rendeeplus3]

As airline crew staying in Kota Kinabalu, we were warned about pirates even at the resorts. Loved this video guys...adventure plus!

[@FruitingPlanet]

Some very important facts about palmoil and Borneo that almost everyone in the west is unaware about: -The majority of forest in Borneo is not primary rainforest anymore, due to logging in the last ~200 years, it is secondary forest very poor in species and full of invasives, ecologically almost completly worthless and takes centuries to turn back into primary forest. -The remaining primary rainforest is often far inland in remote regions and extremly important as it contains the entire biodiversity of the island and is one of the most biodiverse regions on this planet(containing about 10% of our planets species) -At the same time palmoil is the most ressource efficient source of edible oil/fat overall and if managed correctly oil palms can be a host of many diffrent species making it ecologically much more valuable than grain farming for oil(monocultures of canola, sunflower, soybean etc.) Now you would expect people to plant oil palm in places overgrown with invasives and worthless secondary forest, the problem is this is often not the case and instead too often primary forest and valuable ancestral food forest gets cut down and is turned into palm oil plantations due to a number of reasons. Those are mostly bureaucratic, in a simplified explenation: it is regulation wise easier to cut down primary forests(which is often not officially recognized as someones property) insted of secondary forest, which at least after being cut is documented as some form of property and you have to buy it and meet legal regulations to make an oil palm plantation. The second part is the wood in primary forests and ancestral food forests is very valuable, while that in secondary vegitation is usually not even worth enough to process it. The third reason is previously logged forests usually have degraded soils and lack nutrients in the soil, which get washed out extremly quickly after logging in tropical regions like Borneo with the large amount of rainfall and heat. If you want to protect earths biodiversity and climate the way is not to avoid palm oil, but to make sure it has been produced in a sustainable fashion in areas with secondary vegitation, also if you live in Indonesia or Malaysia, please urge your goverments to make change the laws to protect primary rainforest, while also making it easier to grow oil palm on sites with secondary vegitation.

[@skapitapita]

Excellent educated comment ✅

[@sailingwiththejamess]

32:43 What an absolutely beautiful sunrise. There is just a sense of relaxation coming through the screen from that sunrise

[@Kai_sails]

I love the idea of that tender. I’m sure the boys have already learnt so much from being on a boat their whole lives but I think when they get a bit older that will teach them lots about how to sail

[@sunnydayo6847]

I believe little Darwin is the most beautiful kid I ever laid eyes on, he looks like an angel. Lenny looks like a little sailor already, enjoy them now, they grow up so quick. Good video guys.

[@eliberkowitz9639]

The abillity you guys have to immerse the audience into you're world through the narrative and visual storytelling is incredibly impressive. I've been watching you guys for years and to see the true filmmakers you've become is so inspiring.

[@sadhbh5731]

oh my goodness, WHAT AN EPISODE!!! One of my all time favourites. I felt so many emotions watching it. Pure adventure going into uncharted waters, it's so lovely to see you sowing the harvest of all of the seeds you have been planting over the years. Such a representation of our crazy world today, the breathtaking beauty of wild nature, the freedom, as well as the heartbreaking dark side with what is being done to our planet and the bureaucracy popping up too. Amazing work, lots of love from Germany 👏👏👏👏

[@lorrainegordon9879]

Hi regarding Yr poorly finger, treating it with Betadine liquid firstly helps seal it an sterilise the cut, And steri strips or a stich depending on depth of cut, applying à non adhesive dressing eg melolin. Then the dressing you had on top of the gauze was fine. Keep it dry 7 to 10 days. Let the wound also breath when resting the finger for small periods of time after 2 days or when the wound leaves no leakage. Loving the rendition Another Love 😊 Thank-you to Yr family an crew and Yr stunning catamaran. Best vlogs ever Bon Voyage.

[@coralieclarke6711]

Antibiotic powder def …

[@dennispatrick4999]

Teach Lenny to sail your dinghy now. I was solo sailing my Sabot at 5 yrs old. Loved it.

[@normabaker5837]

Totally agree, but maybe wait until out of crocodile infested waters. Ha.

[@dennispatrick4999]

@@normabaker5837 But, it's OK to take the Trimaran up the shark infested river with Lenny and Noah?

[@bethb7965]

​@@dennispatrick4999do you mean Darwin??

[@dennispatrick4999]

@@bethb7965 YES, sorry, si many vlogs.

[@irdivr8347]

I was fortunate to spend 6 days diving Sipadan before the kidnapping in 2000 where several people were kidnapped from Sipadan by Philippine pirates and held for ransom. Luckily the two Americans staying there at the time of the kidnapping ran into the jungle and were not kidnapped. That's just one of other incidents. While the diving at Sipadan is superb, I agree with the police that you're running the risk of being kidnapped in that area of the world.

[@buzzman4860]

Imagine the pirates contacting the patreons for the ransom

[@davep5788]

I was in that area, on a river on the east side of Borneo, in 1984 (40 years, holy crap!). We were on a forestry department boat and we still had an escort for any night trips. We were there studying and banding migratory birds. As an FYI, we were also told not to swim (after we'd already done so) not because of crocs, but because the river was also the sewer for everyone living along it. Great video as always.

[@ewavideo7440]

Sewer and kitchen water, but as long as you are a way downriver it would be rather diluted, mind you that is how I caught Typhoid around the same time, in Pontianak.

[@sharoncochran8508]

Love spending a little time with Lenny and Darwin. Those beautiful boys are really special!

[@Lonnwriting]

I'm thrilled to be a part of your lives again. And an hour next week, what a great adventure to look forwarding to experiencing. Thank you. It was great to hear 2 kids and 3 adults ",which gave a mental view of the size of your Lavagabonde III. And a fun trip up river. LOVE, Lonn

[@KayleighMarie]

5 adults are currently onboard

[@EugeniaSoares]

OMG... I am so happy to see you guys embracing everything that comes on your way. And thank you so much for showing us all meanwhile you have to deal with so many issues. I myself am so happy, this episode put me back in why I love so much your channel and follow you since 2017. Can't wait for next episode.

[@maggieschopflin5728]

You guys have seriously seemed to navigate your boat, yourselves, the team you bring in and your children without too much duress. I wish you nothing but luck in the future and love always no matter what. ❤

[@Megnificint]

G’day to my favorite crew down under! You Aussies always bring the good vibes! Sending love from the Jersey shore!! 🇺🇸 Happy Easter 🐰

[@kf1216]

Boy your videos have been superb lately… well done! 😊

[@esce69]

Last few video's were amazing. Steadily becoming the best sailing/adventure KZbin channel. Thanks guys!

[@johnpaul8885]

So happy you guys are back on your venture. Thanks for sharing with us and taking us with you guys. Be safe out there. I’ll see you next week.

[@janetjenkins2674]

better to be safe than sorry. Keep the boys close. What a life for those 2 !

[@Jmw1979.]

I am once again inspired n have such respect for u Riley n elaina for ur travels in dif parts of country that may not be so safe. Ur abilities to work as team on boat with others on there. Editing is unreal I'll never see these places live vicariously thru yall ty so much sharing ur epic life

[@mandaleemilly6367]

It’s nice to see how much the crew adores your boys. You guys do a great job of surrounding yourselves with amazing people.

[@Mayla2692]

Traveled to Borneo in the late '80s. Beautiful place, we traveled inland and down a river to stay with a former head hunting tribe. One head hunter was still alive and had tattoos for each head he had taken during WW2. There's a photo floating around the internet that supposedly shows the shadow of a giant anaconda swimming in a Borneo river. Glad we didn't see anything like that. Your trip brought back wonderful memories.

[@iwasrobbed]

Your storytelling skills have grown so much over the years 👌 getting so good

[@lissamtate66]

Love hearing you play again, Elayna ❤ Thoroughly enjoying this series!!

[@Allaboutthemooncc]

I've been watching you for YEARS! since the beginning... this has been by far my favorite adventure! Cantcwait to see what you all chose to do!

[@wolvesborn8046]

Lenny is just an absolute legend. That shrug was just absolutely hilarious! For the sake of Elayna's wrists, please get yourselves a can opener!

[@AbsolutelyFeral2605]

New can openers are knaff, we had one of my grans old ones on the boat that was basically a small blade attached to a bottle opener. Not exactly kid proof but very handy and survived my whole life (30 years!) plus however long it was knocking about before then!

[@mango8918]

Oh, what an education these boys are getting and the adults too. I've been following you for a long time and I think that this is one of the best videos you've made. I'd love to see all the video that was left on the cutting room floor. What most of us know is from books and you are seeing it in real life. Thanks for bringing us along. Oh, and Elayna, your voice is beautiful. I wish you would sing for us more often.

[@gerosa490]

You both should consider doing a remote area first aid course. These are really useful and the course provider will usually have access to some first aid handbooks and kit lists that are excellent to have on board. Any yacht on an ocean passage is by definition a remote area. Low adherent dressings are the start point for almost all small wounds. Duct tape works well in Hollywood but not so much in Borneo.

[@danielledani1559]

You people are soooooo blessed & your video make my heart ♥️ swell with gratitude - Do hope your children are grateful for their incredible lives❣️

[@maryroop1457]

I think its wonderful how your kids are growing up with many different role models (the crew/friends). It's refreshing to see. Loving this new series

[@coreysk8s]

Much love from Vancouver, Canada!

[@katrinafuller3814]

❤❤❤ Hey! I see a sparkle in the two of you like never before!!! Love ya

[@9520benn]

I am totally hooked! I’ve been watching your channel for so many years. Those Borneo sunrises looked breathtaking 🌅

[@christinafindley1300]

I had so much fun watching this episode! Elayna, have you ever considered making an album with your music or a book with your photography? Probably be a big hit! Thank you so much for sharing your journeys with us! ❤

[@harrisonandrew]

It’s wonderful to see the return of the Taylor. Your voice is beautiful Elayna. The quality of this video is outstanding. What an experience for your guys and the boys. Thanks for sharing with us. Fabulous. ❤❤❤❤

[@KimRusz]

My two favourite things-Easter dinner and a new SLV video 🐰☺️🐣⛵️

[@Dianafeliciauk]

It fills my heart with joy that you guys are back to posting more often. You all have been a ray of sunshine throughout a very long rainy British season for myself and my 6 year old . We’ve gone back watching your videos backwards to the beginning. Your videos are excellent and we are thankful for taking the time to share these memorable moments with us ❤

[@brianabbott2255]

My mind can't comprehend how tough it must be and have been to put your lives out to the world but kudos to you. You guys are killing this game called life and I appreciate y'all. Much love❤!

[@darylbrunt]

I love the juxtaposition of the orange boat on the brown water.

[@johneikevik]

Rt, awesome looking boat

[@skonie8667]

We parked our boat at Sandakan and on advice took a 3 day adventure package to the river. We stayed at the 'Bilit Rainforest Lodge' and did 2 tours each day from the lodge down the river and its tributaries. We had excellent guides and were lucky enough to see the big 5, namely Pygmy Elephants, Orangatangs, Proboscus Monkeys, Crocs and Hornbills. Best of all, we came back to the lodge for excellent cooked meals and the luxury of airconditioned, mosquito free rooms to sleep in for the night.

[@GreenpeaceAustralia]

Wishing you smooth sailing on the rest of your adventure exploring beautiful Borneo, team. And of course a big thank you as well for highlighting the threats orangutans are facing due to deforestation. 💚

[@DirtyD613]

This is about as good as you can get in regards to quality and content on KZbin. Your videos have come a long way and get better with each episode. Keep up the good work guys

[@stuartgoodman1601]

Best episode to date. Keep them coming.

[@laurapriestley3679]

Manuka honey or honey packing and daily bandage changes. Boil mint oils or have minty plants for the bugs. ❤ You both are looking rested and ready for adventure. ❤

[@ByIrelandReed]

Love love love you guys. Your kids, your family, your boat, your life. Keep living it to the fullest!🥰❤️

[@cathiejohnson4820]

Wow - blasts from the past! In 1983 we sailed from Sandakan over to Palawan. The Sulu sea and Mindanao were well known for pirates - in fact we were warned not to travel down the East coast of Borneo past Sandakan. I was alert just watching you up the river! We sailed across the Sulu Sea at night, turned off all radios, electronics (actually not much of that in 1983!!), no navigation lights, no engine and we whispered IF we talked. We ghosted our way across the Sea - it was eerie and a strong memory. In saying all of that we didn't ever meeta Filipino who wasn't warm and gracious. Have a wonderful time.

[@andrewnoble5932]

For minor injuries I recommend Mepitel as a first layer. Its a breathable silicone mesh which won't let dressings stick to it. Don't believe the hype - low adherent dressings like Melolite (that are in most 1st aid kits) will still adhere to a wound, but you can just soak it off. The trouble is you will remove some of the cells that are trying to make new skin when you have to soak/rip dressing off delaying the healing process.

[@McMarvin42]

love the Sunday upload

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

You’re welcomeeeee 🎉😌🫶

[@wildaltarose]

This was such fun to see Borneo. We lived in Indonesia for many years and always heard about adventures in Borneo. It is not often that they give warnings about dangers, so I’m glad that you listened to them. Looking forward to next week so we can see clear water again. Please stay safe.

[@olliekaemmerling1629]

Truly, truly, thank you for sharing your life. I can only imagine the sacrifice, and I just especially appreciated it in this video. Thankful for this!

[@kyralee4516]

What an amazing way to live life. I love this so much.

[@jayr085]

I was thinking pirates and danger the entire time you were on the river, but I choose to believe (and hope) that you are well covered in that department to protect the souls onboard. One big, beautiful flashy orange home, but also now a real flashy asset that draws all the attention. Please be careful.

[@katcihealer]

love these two, but I disagree these patrol were not just being a pain in the butt, but there are millions of children in danger in those countries. You must be realistic.

[@WellSea7]

@@katcihealer I agree with you, this was scary! having family who deliver boats all over the coast lines, THAT area there is unreal. I pray they stay safe and nothing happens to the kids.

[@shpluk]

I LOOOOOVED the parts of the video when there was no music, just silence of the river with you guys talking, very authentic, brought some good memories. Thank you.

[@lanabasem-oi3xg]

THANK YOU LA VEGABONDE for discussing conservation efforts and educating your viewers on these issues, my respect for you guys grew masively and always appreciate your guitar skills Elayna

[@English_Wanderer]

Love your vids always watch but never comment, but just had to say I love your voice your singing is great you should record more of it. Take care.

[@melissam228]

It has to have a non-stick pad under the gauze. Ointment won’t stop that from happening.

[@jillcarter5221]

You should have some non stick gauze in your first aid kit. If not , get some if you are going to keep Riley on board. :) It's great to see you all back together on the water living your dream. I have been with you for 6 years and still look forward to each release.

[@reecemontague2522]

ive watched you guys since the start, its great seeing you all so happy !

[@clearenceaugustine7661]

i been subscribing for years and really excited about this Borneo adventure as myself is local here from Sarawak, Borneo. Looking forward for the next video! stay safe guys.

[@jimz68]

I've said this before, and I'll say it again. I'm 69 years old and a confirmed bachelor. Never had kids, and frankly never wanted to be a father. In fact kids have always got on my nerves. But your two boys just melt my heart. You have done a wonderful job raising them. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@natvson]

YAAAYYYYY... Finally the Guitar and singing ...Such beautiful background music, even for less than 30 seconds ... Thanks

[@Adventurous-Emma]

What an incredible episode, it really feels like the adventure is back in full swing and more authentic than ever!

[@philandclarepatch6262]

This was such a fantastic vid! It has everything in it! Life, days on board, food, jungle, real life scenarios, piracy. I loved it! Thx crew and can't wait for the next one! Phil

[@stingb6983]

The experiential education you are providing your children is extraordinary! Bug bites and all!! ❤

[@JimWalkerMusic]

Something I can Relate too. Guitar and singing! ❤❤❤. Let's please see more original music!!! I volunteer my time, anytime for a Land and Sea co-write! Seriously....

[@qadryismail2468]

Thank you for sharing!! Always such amazing production, storytelling, and chemistry with all of the crew!❤️ I usually watch at work so thanks for making it a lot better🙌🏽

[@annrobinson9336]

A feast for my soul every time. Thank you for sharing La Vagabond and all of you with us.

[@remoterivermanaustralia]

Sorry guys, there are no tigers on Borneo - they're extinct, like the Javan and Balinese tiger. There are a very few fragmented populations on Sumatra, but no OFFICIAL record of Borneo tigers being present for a long, long time. I spent some time on the Kinabatangan River myself (on one of my many Remote River Man expeditions), and it's very deceptive. Along the river itself, there's plenty of wildlife. But this is only because if you go two or three kilometers away from the river's edge, you'll find that the forest disappears, and there are palm plantations as far as the eye can see. The wildlife is only there because it has absolutely nowhere else to go - away from that thin ribbon of rainforest hugging the riverbank, their habitats have been largely decimated by oil palm implantations. But to tourists on a boat along the river, the illusion of wildlife-rich jungle remains. Pretty sad.

[@mazingmumma1]

Youre beaitiful boys have an amazing classroom just on there front door .....😊

[@janeconnors1807]

In 2005 and 2009 we took our children out of school (only 2 weeks early) to go to South Africa. We explored a shanty town (guided), went to Robben Island, table Mountain, Boulders beach, Stellenbosch, Addo Elephant reserve, caves and a safari. To this day they talk about those trips. So educational. What your boys are experiencing is the best education you can give them. I can't imagine either of them will end up in a office. Happy and safe travels

[@Sacha_Delisle]

I truly like this video format, feels more raw and genuine than only the highlights. Outstanding videomaking is really the norm when it comes to SLV. Much love to all the crew ;)

[@matthewtracy9602]

NON STICK GAUZE. Seriously, its a game changer. All deep open wounds. Once it scabs over normal gauze is fine. This is from someone that scrapped his knee cap off and for 2 weeks had to cover it.

[@AnimeFightClubAFC]

AG 1 Is honestly so good like If your a college student trying to eat healthy with EASE take advantage Of the beverage It’s decent and solid 👌 and I feel energized during my football practice & my friends drink PRIME while complaining about fatigue 😂

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Yessss so happy to hear this! It’s the bomb hey 👌

[@Ifarted-cu6cx]

Nah m8 without a doubt drink prime It boosts your testosterone levels off the charts like your lads!!🤯

[@Obama_146]

I approve Of this message drink whatever your heart desires ❤

[@Monica247q]

My teen will not drink AG1 he drinks Gatorade and coke like his dad smh 😂

[@brandons2336]

I've finally caught up to current vlog !! And I couldn't be happier wth my use of time watching yall . Cheers mate

[@fiorelaluzardo8456]

Stunning video… and what a treat to hear Elayna singing, sus has such a beautiful voice. Leaves you wanting to listen more.

[@angelabryce1811]

I don't think I would ever take my children into any area.That might be dangerous even if it was 10 years ago, it could happen today.Keep your kids safe

[@mermaid7775]

Elay singing w/the guitar… yes please, MORE and always. TBT LaVaga1 and one of the reasons we all fell in love w/this channel. 🎶 💕

[@taylortakes]

Stunning video as usual everyone! Elayna, your cover of Another Love is amazing 🎶❤ MORE! MORE! MORE!

[@Emmie22]

I love love love these vids, Found you guys 3 years ago and have been hooked ever since!!! All my love from Australia!!! ❤❤

[@franksmith3602]

To get rid of insects, buy mint oil... Hang fresh mint LEAVES up in bunches. Also they sell, sonic..... insect repellent, batteries or plug it in. The sonic sound , gets rid of them all...

[@susanleigh2697]

This trip reminds me of the movie African Queen 🙌

[@two-sense]

Hopefully doesn't end the same way.

[@lacylobdell7455]

This earth that we all share, and we get to go along on your journeys and see places that would be impossible for many. Thank you!