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Life on island time: losing a game but winning at life!
November 20, 2023 · 13 min · 15K views · Isla del Tigre, Gulf of Fonseca
What this video covers
Nike and Flo clear out of Honduras at Isla del Tigre before completing an eight-mile passage to Isla Meanguera, El Salvador.4:48 Clearing out of Honduras requires visiting the port captain and immigration office in a single building on the dock, costing approximately 35 lempiras for the zarpi.4:16 The short transit to El Salvador involves navigating around numerous fishing nets in the bay.5:21 Upon arrival at Isla Meanguera, the crew anchors in the southern anchorage to avoid the heavy panga traffic near the northern dock.6:26 Clearing into El Salvador is straightforward, with officials accepting both U.S. dollars and Bitcoin via a digital application.7:11 The island economy relies on fishing, small-scale cattle farming for cheese production, and subsistence agriculture.10:09 Potable water is not piped to homes but is distributed locally for 25 cents per jug.11:25 Cooking typically occurs over wood fires, and residents demonstrate high levels of resourcefulness by repurposing items like deodorant balls for local games.11:13
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