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Withdrawing money in Vanuatu… I was genuinely terrified! | Vlog 132
24 July 2026 · 35 min · 5K views · Vanuatu
What this video covers
Anissia and Tom, sailing the Pacific, arrive at Tanna Island in Vanuatu to manage entry formalities and secure local currency, the vatu.0:56 The crew visits the village of Lenakel to pay customs fees and navigation permits, noting the necessity of carrying cash in remote regions.6:40 While exploring the island, they experience a high-speed, off-road excursion to a volcano, which they describe as physically intense and hazardous.3:50 The couple also details a recent incident where they accidentally left a backpack containing a GoPro, an Insta360 camera, and 40,000 vatu on a beach, only to recover it intact an hour later.12:50 Back at the anchorage in Port Resolution, the crew performs boat maintenance, specifically replacing a broken plastic furling pulley with a more durable stainless steel version.17:57 They manage significant rolling in the anchorage by adjusting their position and utilizing synthetic, double-layered hiking socks to prevent blisters during frequent shore excursions.16:49 The crew observes that local residents face severe water scarcity due to volcanic ash acidifying rainwater.23:43
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