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Nike and Flo conclude their Canary Islands cruise in La Estaca, El Hierro, whilst preparing their 38-ft sailboat, Santana, for a temporary layup.▶ 0:00 Before departing, they visit the Valle del Julán, an archaeological site featuring pre-Hispanic Bimbacha settlements built into volcanic lava tunnels.▶ 0:45 The crew also visits the southern port of La Restinga, where they observe the annual El Ronqueo del Atún, a traditional tuna-butchering demonstration.▶ 4:30 During their stay in La Restinga, they witness the arrival of a refugee boat, highlighting the contrast between their recreational sailing and the migration crisis.▶ 4:59 Nike plans to return to Germany to address condensation and refit issues on her canal boat, Anna Maria.▶ 6:02 Future travel plans for Santana include sailing south to the Cape Verde Islands, followed by an eastward route to explore the African mainland, specifically Senegal, The Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau.▶ 6:43 The crew confirms they are not currently planning an Atlantic crossing.▶ 6:38

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