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Pedro Jimenez and his crew arrive at Tayaoa Bay on the island of Ua Pou in French Polynesia.0:09 The crew pays a 10-dollar entry fee per person to access the local natural park, which features a two-hour hiking trail leading to a large waterfall.3:05 Local residents greet the sailors upon arrival, offering fresh fruit and vegetables for purchase, including sweet pomelos.3:09 The terrain consists of narrow, steep-walled valleys and dense vegetation.7:14 After completing the trek, the crew returns to the boat to prepare a barbecue dinner featuring meat provided by Pablo Minarreta.7:42 The anchorage at Tayaoa Bay provides a calm setting for the evening.7:28

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