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The crew of Doodles explores St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, hiking through the mangrove boardwalk at Lower St. Francis Bay and the ruins of the Annenberg sugar plantation.4:16 The plantation site features remnants of a horse mill, a windmill, and a boiling room where sugarcane was processed into molasses and sugar crystals.5:41 The crew notes the historical use of slave labor and the harsh conditions of the quarters.5:06 Following the hike, the crew anchors at the beach to receive a pizza delivery from St. John Brewers, a service utilized by cruisers due to local restaurant closures.7:54 The crew then prepares to depart for St. Thomas to retrieve boat parts, raising the mizzen sail in gusty conditions before weighing anchor.10:19 The transit marks a stop in their ongoing cruise through the U.S. Virgin Islands as they prepare for a 1,500-mile passage to the U.S. mainland.10:40

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