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ADVENTURE ISLAND HIKE

28. november 2025 · 20 min · 40K visninger · St Helena

Sailboat cruising open sea near distant island shore

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Barry Perrins visits St Helena to research his ancestry and explore the island’s interior.0:31 He locates a memorial plaque for his five-times great-grandfather at St Paul’s Cathedral and investigates a former graveyard site in Jamestown.6:13 During an unplanned hike to the Heart-Shaped Waterfall, Perrins encounters dry conditions and difficult terrain while wearing improper footwear, forcing him to backtrack without reaching the falls.12:46 The visit includes a stop at the governor’s mansion to see Jonathan, a 192-year-old giant tortoise, and observations of local infrastructure, including the dockside shower facilities and the yacht club.4:13 Before departing, Perrins prepares his vessel for sea, organizing his research materials and recording equipment for storage.19:17 He notes the essential role of the local ferry skipper, Colin, in assisting cruisers with safe shore transfers during challenging weather conditions.19:33

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