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HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF THE AEOLIAN ISLANDS?! EP-105
4 October 2023 · 22 min · 17K views · Vulcano Island
What this video covers
Cruising the Aeolian Islands in Italy during a summer heatwave, the crew navigates between Volcano Island and Lipari.3:55 They anchor off Volcano Island to visit bubbling thermal springs and mud baths, noting the strong sulfur smell and high water temperatures, which reached 33.1 degrees Celsius.4:50 The crew hikes the La Fossa stratovolcano, a 391-meter peak, while monitoring for volcanic activity and local wildfires.10:58 Transit between anchorages involves motoring in calm, windless conditions, with the crew frequently cooling their cats with water to manage heat stress.2:31 Upon reaching the main town on Lipari, they anchor east of the castle to avoid heavy ferry and motorboat wakes, which cause significant rolling.17:51 Grocery shopping in Lipari proves expensive, with cat supplies accounting for a large portion of their 65-euro budget.21:08 The crew emphasizes the necessity of diving to inspect anchor sets in the black volcanic sand, which often hides rocky bottoms.15:18
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