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What this video covers

The crew of Big Lost delayed their departure from Tahiti to Marina Tahina after the arrival of the vessel Palaran in the anchorage.0:25 To maximize their extended stay, they rented a car to explore the island beyond Papeete.2:54 Their itinerary included the Arahurahu Marae, a restored archaeological site, and the Grote Mara freshwater caves.3:22 They visited the Vapa'i water gardens, which feature over 75 plant species, and observed large Tahitian eels in local rivers.5:25 The road trip concluded at Teahupo'o, a village famous for its heavy surf break and its role as an Olympic venue for the 2024 Paris Games.9:00 While arriving in Tahiti, the crew of Palaran encountered a humpback whale mother and calf near the anchorage.11:11 The crew of Big Lost plans to seek out humpback whales in French Polynesian waters in the coming weeks.11:39

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