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Vernon and Marie-Morgane navigate travel restrictions and unofficial lockdowns in Indonesia to return to their 11-meter sailboat, *Learning By Doing*, anchored in Raja Ampat. After flying from Europe to Jakarta, the pair faced denied boarding for a flight to Sorong due to a local mayoral decree barring Westerners.4:25 They diverted to Ternate, where they attempted to secure ferry passage to Sorong before eventually hiring a private vessel to transport them to their boat.6:08 Upon arrival in Raja Ampat, local authorities mandated a 14-day quarantine aboard the boat, requiring multiple hospital visits for blood tests and chest X-rays.14:49 During this confinement, the crew performed maintenance, including mainsail repairs and engine servicing, while managing food and water supplies via local deliveries.16:42 The crew intends to depart for a remote location to wait out further travel uncertainty while seeking advice on delivering previously collected art supplies and funds to the isolated village of Warimak.18:05

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