81 year old Jeanne - sails solo and swims with whales in glorious, friendly Tonga
17. november 2023 · 32 min · 2K visninger · Vava'u
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Jeanne Socrates arrived in Vava'u, Tonga, and cleared customs at Neiafu after anchoring in Port Morel.Watch The entry process required visiting officials in town, who proved friendly and relaxed.0:48 Her arrival coincided with the week-long Blue Water Festival, which featured local dancing, traditional kava ceremonies, and sailing races.1:04 During the festival, she crewed on the French boat Orion for two races, winning the second.9:33 The local community demonstrated traditional Tongan cooking, specifically the umu, an earth oven used to prepare taro leaves, meat, and coconut cream.11:18 Sunday in Vava'u is a strictly observed day of rest, centered on church services and traditional attire, including the ta'ovala matting.3:48 While in the area, she utilized local mechanic Vanny to repair her dinghy outboard.26:51 She later departed Neiafu, navigating past Swallow's Cave and A'a Island, to explore northern anchorages and limestone reef formations.28:36
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