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What this video covers

Gerard and Jacqueline, crew of the sailing yacht Avanti, travel 85 kilometers by scooter from their anchorage to Kuta, Lombok, to explore the town and surrounding coastline. The southern route takes over two hours, traversing paved roads that occasionally feature mud from the rainy season.3:17 Upon arrival, the pair visits local markets, restaurants, and beaches, noting significant variations in cleanliness between different coastal areas.4:33 They pass the Lombok MotoGP circuit and identify a secondary beach as the cleanest they have encountered in Indonesia, characterized by white sand and minimal tourist traffic.6:12 After returning to the boat, they utilize a local bike wash service for 20,000 IDR to remove mud accumulated during the trip.9:41 The excursion concludes with a meal prepared on board using ingredients sourced from a local market.12:21 The crew plans to perform maintenance tasks on Avanti before hosting visitors.12:45

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