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Ivo and Dajana anchored their sailboat Silkap off the village of Tarrafal on the island of Sao Nicolau in Cape Verde.0:15 The island remains isolated due to limited transportation infrastructure, resulting in minimal tourism and few hotels.0:31 The northern region features mountainous terrain that traps clouds, creating a lush, green landscape.0:53 The crew hiked the Monte Gordo Natural Park, which reaches an elevation of 1,312 meters and offers views of the surrounding Cape Verde islands.0:56 Park entry costs approximately 3 euros on weekdays and is free on weekends.2:11 Further east, the remote fishing village of Carissal lacks internet, television, and radio, relying on battery-stored electricity.3:39 The crew delivered school supplies to the local village school and purchased fresh tuna from local fishermen for 2 euros per kilogram.3:57 They anchored in 10 to 11 meters of water over a sandy bottom, performing two dives to inspect the anchor and chain before exploring the local marine life.4:46

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