🇱🇦 Sept-13th-2024. Morning inspection amid heavy rain and boat trip to the other side

Hi folks, NatNomad here. An ex-Buddhist monk from Laos with a big dream of seeing the world. Throughout my time for over 10 years being a monk I kept asking myself this one question "What life is like out there beyond the monastery?" And because of this question alone made me take a big step in 2014 when I finally say goodbye to my wonderful monastic life.
And now I'm doing what I've always wanted to do. Though I am not quite sure if I can say that I'm living my dream but you know what I'm loving my new adventure.
Please make sure to stick with me so we can explore new exotic places together.
Let the adventures begin!
Thanks so much for your support.

[@donyboy73]

Hello from Canada, stay safe!

[@natnomad]

Thank you very much for the gift. That is so kind of you. I really appreciate it😊🙏🙂

[@donyboy73]

@@natnomad thanks for telling me what camera you are using from another video. I will be getting the dji osmo pocket 3 for my small engine repair channel.

[@natnomad]

Overall it's a good camera. Only it is not water proof or water resistant. You will love it🙂

[@ponming5026]

We are praying for the people in Lao. Thanks for the updates. Please stay safe!🇺🇸💙🇱🇦

[@natnomad]

Thank you for sending us your thoughts and prayers. Luang Prabang is getting better today 🙂

[@TheWanderingKid]

It's sad to see parts of such a beautiful town flooded.. I just hope people will recover quickly from it and be back on their feet very soon! Always be safe, Nat!

[@ponbounket8057]

Thanks for sharing Nat❤. Praying everyone stay safe!!

[@natnomad]

Thank you, the situation is getting better today in Luang Prabang. Fingers crossed 🙂

[@DiscoDrew]

New subscriber here. I hope the River subsides soon 🙏 Thanks for sharing Nat 👍

[@natnomad]

Thank you for subscribing. I hope you'll like the videos. The situation is getting better today in Luang Prabang 🙂

[@BadMedizin]

Thanks for keeping us informed Nat! Praying for the Lao.

[@natnomad]

Thank you for sending us prayers. Luang Prabang is under control now. With no rain and the water is lower.

[@havechopstickswilltravel2990]

Thank you the update Nat. So sad to see so much damage along the river. Across the river looks so peaceful. We will try to make it there for a hike. I see a sign for Pottery Village. Is that walking distance from the boat landing? Congratulations on 4K subscribers. You are doing great and I can say that I knew you would get thousands more from the first video I saw from you. You are genuine and kind hearted.

[@natnomad]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour 😊. This is the trail I mentioned. It's nice and peaceful, perfect for a morning walk. From the pier to the pottery village is 3km. It's called"Ban Chanthai" I've been there a long time ago and I recommend it. Thank you for still following me until now. I remember you're one of my first subscribers from when I first started this journey. I am grateful and appreciate your support 🙏😊

[@HarveyChenBlog]

I was watching while praying. People tend to live by rivers, cause rivers can benefit their livelihood. But sometimes rivers become furious and flooded their household. Hopefully rain season there stops soon, floods there recede soon, and local life there backs to normal soon. Fingers crossed!

[@natnomad]

Thank you for sending us your thoughts. Yes, living closer to the river has benefits and threats. At least the level of water is lower today. And the rain has stopped too. So fingers crossed 🙂

[@jacquelinewade5283]

Thanks for the updates on this sad situation🥲 my heart goes out Laos and all the people so badly affected.

[@natnomad]

Thank you for sending us your thoughts. Now the situation is getting better in Luang Prabang. Vientiane and places further south are badly affected. Sending prayers to those affected.

[@hodongdinh1]

Thank you for the video, Nat. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people in Laos and in the countries that are affected by the foods. Love them all ❤

[@natnomad]

Thank you for sending us your thoughts and prayers. The level of water is much lower today in Luang Prabang, not much damage compared to Luang Namtha and Vientiane. Time for cleaning up🙂😊

[@otisotis5869]

Wow great view!!!! Love how you take us through this journey!!! Praying that the rain stops soon 👍🏼🙏🙏🙏🙏And congratulations on hitting 4,000 subscribers!!!!🎉😊🎉

[@natnomad]

Thank you. The water is much lower now. Time for cleaning up😊. Thanks a lot for being one of the 4k subscribers, your support means a lot to me😊

[@gazkaz3020]

Thanks for showing us Nat. It looks very soggy indeed. Hope the waters start to go down soon

[@natnomad]

The level of water is lower today. And we finally have sunshine. Thanks for watching 😊🙏

[@roryo1970]

So glad the rain stopped!

[@natnomad]

Yes, eventually 😌

[@wirtualnyteleport5080]

You became a journalist giving us the weather and the condition updates of the City :) Very nice video Nat!

[@natnomad]

Hehe, yes I've become a local anchor now😄. Thank you always for watching 😊

[@wirtualnyteleport5080]

@@natnomad pleasure is always mine 😼

[@bangthongchindavanh9650]

Sabaibee Nat thank you for sharing praying for everyone safe waiting for next video please stay safe from Tennessee 🇺🇸

[@natnomad]

Thank you for your greeting and sending us prayers. The situation is a lot better today. Fingers crossed. Have a wonderful weekend😊

[@gymsonikitchan]

Super bro 👌👌👌 good luck ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sisakhonevilayphone8087]

Wow ໂອຍພັຍທັມະຊາດເອີຍ! 🙏ຂໍໄຫ້ທຸກໆຄົນປອດພັຍເດີ! 😇😇😇🙏 ຂອບໃຈຫລາຍໆ for sharing Natນັດ ❤🙏😇

[@natnomad]

ໂດຍ, ຂອບໃຈຫຼາຍໆ. ເຊົ້ານີ້ນ້ຳລົດລົງແລ້ວ. ຫຍັງວ່າຝົນຈະບໍ່ຕົກອີກ🙏🙂

[@MichaelGorelangton-e5f]

Sabaidi.....I gleen new insights in all your videos....so good....khobchai

[@natnomad]

Doi sabaidee, thank you for watching. I hope you enjoy the adventure 😊🙏

[@johnmongkhounsavath3678]

👍👍👍

[@paige961]

I feel so sorry for those restaurant business owners. I hope they can rebuild their kitchens after the water goes down. The walk through the village was such a vibe. I actually love the sound of rainfall and mix that in with lush greenery is a dream come true. The viewpoint at the top of the temple was so beautiful too. It made walking up all those steps worth it. Thank you, Nat, for sharing this with us! ❤😊 PS Congratulations on 4K subscribers! 🎉🎉

[@natnomad]

4 subs-yaaay!!!🙂 Thank you so much for being part of this wonderful journey. I really appreciate it. The scene is indeed beautiful with the rain. And very quiet too. One of the nicest walking trails nearby. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Have a wonderful weekend 😊🙏

[@SammyChannel-nw8tj]

this year it’s bad year for south east Asia . too much rain and flood.

[@natnomad]

Yes, Vietnam and Myanmar affected the most. Natural disasters is unforgivable

[@SammyChannel-nw8tj]

last year was very nice 👍 sitting 🪑 and eat good food 🍱 . and watching the boat 🚤 went by. so sad 😞 to see this happening ..

[@natnomad]

It's sad to see such contrast. At least the water is lower today. So that's a good sign🙂

[@bernadetterobbrecht9229]

Merci !

[@natnomad]

Thank you so much for the gift 😊. That is so kind of you. Much appreciated 🙏🙂😊

[@hugh1951Thomson]

Hope the long boat is safe, does everyone have life jackets

[@natnomad]

Yes, it is safe enough. Just not overload. Normally lifejacket is provided when you get on a boat but yes one doesn't.

[@olebreinholtchristiansen9005]

I am a litte confuses, - you pictured two munks, right? but as far as I know it is still the time when munks have to stay in the temple area not outside..... as I recall it is called " Auk phansaa" when munks can leave temple area?

[@natnomad]

No actually Kao Pansaa or Buddhist lent, monks can leave their temples, just not stay overnight elsewhere. No matter where they travel to, they have to come back and sleep in their temples.

[@txheejxwb9042]

Operation Popeye

[@jackvisaysouk1590]

ສບາຍດີເດີ້ບ່າວເນດຂ້ອຍຕິດຕາມຊ້ອງເຈົ້າມາຕລອດເປັນຊ້ອງທີ່ໝ້າສົນໃຈຫລາຍຂ້ອຍຄິດຢາກຕິດຕໍ່ຫາເຈົ້າເພື່ອຢາກຂໍເປັນເພືອນກັນໃນເວລາໄປຫລີ້ນຫລວງພະບາງໃຫ້ເປັນ tour guy ຖ້າເປັນໄປໄດ້ so,do you have a Facebook?

[@natnomad]

ໂດຍ,ສະບາຍດີ. ຂອບໃຈເດີທີ່ຄອຍຕິດຕາມການເດີນທາງມາໂດຍຕະຫຼອດ. You can also follow me on my Facebook Page"NatNomad" so we can get in touch from there. Hope to see you in Laos someday 😊