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The crew of the 40-foot catamaran Learning By Doing navigates the waters of Sulawesi, Indonesia, while managing the logistical challenges of remote cruising with an infant.0:31 After a difficult, sleep-deprived passage and a collision with a fishing boat, the crew struggles to source diesel in a region where fuel infrastructure is limited and language barriers complicate local procurement.3:04 They eventually secure fuel at a Pertamina station.3:47 The crew anchors at the remote island of Burung Loe, where they experience an overwhelming, three-day influx of local visitors.8:54 While the villagers are exceptionally hospitable, bringing gifts of fruit, fish, and traditional cakes, the constant presence of up to 30 people on board at once disrupts the family's privacy and the infant's sleep schedule.10:14 Seeking solitude, the crew eventually moves to a nearby reef to regain quiet and routine.14:35 The experience highlights the cultural intensity of cruising in less-traveled parts of Indonesia compared to more tourist-heavy regions.15:55

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