Sailing Nandji - Frothlyfe · video

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The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe leaves their vessel at a marina on Reunion Island to explore the island’s interior and coastline via a rented manual-transmission camper van.0:51 Because the island lacks safe anchorages, the crew utilizes the van to access coastal surf spots and mountainous volcanic terrain.0:42 They navigate well-maintained infrastructure, including numerous bridges and tunnels, while managing the logistical challenges of free camping and limited public beach access.2:00 The trip includes surfing near St Gilles, despite local restrictions, and a cold-weather camping experience in a high-altitude pine forest near the volcano.13:36 The crew encounters freezing temperatures, runs out of butane for their cooking stove, and faces heavy fog that obscures visibility at the 2,500-meter volcanic summit.21:24 They ultimately abandon a planned five-hour hike due to the weather and return to the coast to seek warmer conditions.21:24 The experience highlights the contrast between the island's tropical beaches and its high-altitude, sub-zero mountain climate.21:12

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