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Johan and Malin anchor in Tarrafal on the island of Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde, in 7 to 10 meters of water over sand.0:42 The anchorage provides access to a local village with a fish cannery and beaches containing titanium- and iodine-rich sand.2:40 Local transport between towns relies on aluguers, which are vans or pickups that function as collective buses.8:02 During a hike to the colonial town of Ribeira Brava, the pair navigates mountainous terrain characterized by banana, papaya, and coconut plantations.10:05 They later complete a 15-kilometer hike back to Tarrafal through the island's interior.12:43 The region experiences significant water runoff from the mountains during the rainy season, necessitating drainage infrastructure through the villages.11:23

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