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A cruising couple explores the remote Papuan coastline near Karawawi, Indonesia, while anchored in a nearby bay.Watch The crew attempts a hike to a large waterfall, but high water levels and strong currents from recent rains force them to turn back before reaching the final destination with their young son, Eli.2:18 The host eventually reaches the waterfall alone with local guides, noting the extreme water pressure and spray at the base.7:12 The village of Karawawi, a settlement less than 12 years old, lacks basic infrastructure like plumbing or schools but features a Starlink satellite internet installation.15:47 Residents rely on shark finning for income and lack formal waste management, leading to plastic pollution in the local river.16:30 The host demonstrates a Subtech waterproof camera bag, highlighting its YKK rubber-sealed zippers, inflatable buoyancy, and modular internal dividers used for protecting gear during river crossings and dinghy transit.12:28

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