VAN LIFE in the Middle of the INDIAN OCEAN? | Sailing to Africa... Ep 377

Name: VAN LIFE in the Middle of the INDIAN OCEAN? | Sailing to Africa... Ep 377
Uploaded: 2024-10-14T10:54:40.000Z
Duration: 22 min 57 s
Description: The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe explores Reunion Island by camper van after leaving their boat in port.

14. oktober 2024 · 22 min · 15K visninger · Reunion Island

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The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe leaves their vessel at a marina on Reunion Island to explore the island’s interior and coastline via a rented manual-transmission camper van.0:51 Because the island lacks safe anchorages, the crew utilizes the van to access coastal surf spots and mountainous volcanic terrain.0:42 They navigate well-maintained infrastructure, including numerous bridges and tunnels, while managing the logistical challenges of free camping and limited public beach access.2:00 The trip includes surfing near St Gilles, despite local restrictions, and a cold-weather camping experience in a high-altitude pine forest near the volcano.13:36 The crew encounters freezing temperatures, runs out of butane for their cooking stove, and faces heavy fog that obscures visibility at the 2,500-meter volcanic summit.21:24 They ultimately abandon a planned five-hour hike due to the weather and return to the coast to seek warmer conditions.21:24 The experience highlights the contrast between the island's tropical beaches and its high-altitude, sub-zero mountain climate.21:12