Gone with the Wynns · vidéo

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The crew of the 45-foot catamaran Curiosity visits a remote, self-sufficient island homestead in the Ha'apai group of Tonga.0:11 The homestead operates entirely off-grid, utilizing solar power, battery banks, rainwater catchment, and a borehole for water.18:12 The hosts maintain extensive gardens that produce enough fresh produce—including tomatoes, bananas, papayas, pineapples, and peppers—to feed 16 people daily during peak season.14:01 To maintain soil fertility in the tropical climate, the homesteaders produce hot compost by shredding banana trees and mixing them with organic waste, reaching internal temperatures of 180 degrees to kill weeds and seeds.14:28 The gardens are situated inland to provide protection from cyclones, which previously destroyed crops located closer to the shoreline.15:20 The property also features guest accommodations built with local materials and designed for kiteboarding visitors.17:11 The crew departs the Ha'apai islands shortly after the visit to avoid an incoming northerly weather system.6:47

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