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Relax, it's all good | #SAL #307
7 de abril de 2024 · 28 min · 41K vistas · Marquesas Islands
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A family of four spent three years circumnavigating the globe aboard a sailboat, balancing the logistical demands of long-term cruising with the specialized medical and developmental needs of their daughter, who has Down syndrome. The couple, both professionals from São Paulo, planned their route to accommodate recurring cardiac checkups and therapy requirements, often coordinating travel windows with medical appointments in various countries.8:32 They navigated from the Mediterranean through the Caribbean and the Panama Canal, eventually sailing up the Pacific coast of Mexico before crossing to the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia.1:07 The voyage presented unique challenges, including managing a three-knot adverse current while motoring along the Mexican coast and sourcing specific medications in foreign ports.2:11 However, the constant motion of the boat provided unexpected therapeutic benefits for their daughter’s motor development, while walking barefoot on sand helped correct a foot alignment issue.12:18 The family found that the natural environment and constant parental presence fostered significant developmental progress, turning perceived limitations into opportunities for inclusion and play.6:31
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