The GREATEST thing we've seen in 20,000 Miles [EP 205]
7 August 2023 · 21 min · 45K views
What this video covers
The crew of the Millennial Falcon interrupts their departure from Reykjavík, Iceland, to hike to the active eruption of the Litli-Hrútur volcano.0:42 They secure a rental car for a two-day window, timing their arrival at the fissure for sunset to view the lava flow.1:15 Shortly after their visit, authorities close access to the site.8:19 Following this excursion, the crew resumes their coastal passage, battling 25 to 30 knots of wind and a two-knot adverse current while motoring through a narrow channel.9:25 They eventually reach an anchorage near multiple waterfalls, where they deploy the dinghy to explore the shoreline.14:09 While anchoring, the crew notes the prevalence of kelp on the seabed and relies on an anchor alarm to monitor their position.19:24 They experience a minor drag of approximately six feet upon returning to the boat, highlighting the difficulty of assessing holding conditions in unfamiliar Icelandic waters.20:44
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