Unplanned MAGICAL stop | Suwarrow, Cook Islands | Ep 120
15 de julio de 2024 · 11 min · 4K visitas · Suwarrow
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The crew stops at Suwarrow in the Cook Islands during a passage from French Polynesia to Tonga after learning that park rangers have arrived to manage the national park.1:07 Suwarrow requires a permit and ranger presence for cruiser access, as the atoll features a shallow, tricky entrance that necessitates local guidance.0:49 Upon arrival, the crew coordinates with the resident rangers, Harry and Tyna, who have maintained the island for over a decade.3:45 The visit includes a communal barbecue featuring coconut crabs, which are protected within the lagoon and on shore; the rangers are the only individuals permitted to harvest them.6:11 The crew notes the island’s distinct foliage and drier climate compared to French Polynesia, as well as the convenience of visiting an English-speaking country.2:38 After a four-day stay, the crew departs for the final 700-mile leg to Tonga.10:14
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