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Ben and Alie explore the archaeological site of Ta'a'oa on the island of Hiva Oa in the Marquesas.1:14 The site features stone tikis and remnants of a thousand-year-old village once used for ceremonial human sacrifices.1:38 The surrounding forest contains abundant fruit trees, including mango, breadfruit, coconut, banana, and pomelo.4:10 While searching for a freshwater source, the crew locates a local spring to fill jerry cans for their boat.6:38 They also visit a local police station to inquire about duty-free fuel procedures, which requires visiting a fuel station directly rather than obtaining a permit from the police.9:21 The crew spends several days driving around the island with friends from the boat Castle to view additional archaeological sites and mountain goats before preparing for a three-day passage to the Tuamotus.10:14

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