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Two Cyclones, Stewed Chicken Feet, and the Coffee Aunties WHS145
23 June 2024 · 37 min · 36K views · Solomon Islands
What this video covers
While the boat Gekko remains in Townsville Marina, the crew spends several months in Lombok, Indonesia, performing maintenance on the Oyster 62 Uhuru.Watch During this period, the crew conducts a visa run to Malaysia, exploring local street food markets in search of traditional dishes like Laksa, steamed chicken feet, and durian ice cream.2:48 Back in Lombok, the crew explores the island’s interior, touring traditional rice paddies and observing local irrigation techniques, which rely on community-maintained channels and sluices.19:21 They also participate in a traditional coffee-making demonstration, using a 60-year-old wooden pounder to grind beans.27:47 Before returning to Australia, the crew completes final maintenance tasks on Uhuru to prepare the vessel for its owners.29:07 Throughout the absence from Gekko, a local skipper named Andy manages the boat in Townsville, successfully securing the vessel during two separate cyclones that impacted the region.32:31
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