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The crew of the yacht Catalpa, currently based in El Salvador for hurricane season, spent a week off the boat exploring inland regions and the coast. While based in Santa Ana, the group attended a $15 pupusa-making class at Costa Coco Hostel.0:47 They attempted to hike the Santa Ana Volcano but were denied entry because they arrived after the 11:00 a.m. cutoff time.3:55 The crew subsequently relocated to a beachside villa at Coco Surf, where they surfed local breaks and celebrated Bella’s 19th birthday.8:52 The group also hosted Ali, a former crew member from the vessel Nalukai, who provided an update on her family’s transition back to land-based life in Australia.13:33 Ali confirmed that while her family still owns Nalukai, they are currently living ashore, working, and pursuing other interests like competitive pickleball.16:19 Ali plans to rejoin the Catalpa crew for their upcoming passage to Costa Rica.16:20

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