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Raiatea, an island that stole my heart. Vlog 83
4 de julio de 2025 · 31 min · 6K visitas · French Polynesia
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The crew of the sailboat Vagabond explores Raiatea in French Polynesia, balancing local excursions with essential boat maintenance. During their stay, they hike the Mount Temeani trail, a 1,017-meter ascent that requires a guide and offers a chance to see the rare, endemic tiare Apetahi flower.▶ 4:16 Despite poor weather conditions, including heavy fog and rain that forced a turn-around 500 meters from the summit, the crew completes a significant portion of the trek.▶ 6:23 On the technical front, the owner repairs a cracked high-pressure hose on the watermaker.▶ 16:49 By shortening the existing hose and reconnecting it, he restores the system to working order without needing replacement parts.▶ 19:27 The crew also highlights local provisioning, including fresh tuna and vanilla, while noting the logistical challenges of sourcing specialized marine components in remote island locations.
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