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The secret Gili's of Lombok - Gili Gede EP96
January 4, 2024 · 12 min · 2K views · Gili Gede, Indonesia
What this video covers
Gerard and Jacqueline, sailing the yacht Avanti, arrive at Marina del Rey on Gili Gede, Lombok, to shelter during the northwest monsoon season.5:35 The crew plans to base the vessel there for five months to avoid the cyclone season in the South Pacific and the east coast of Australia.11:07 Gili Gede features small-scale farming and fishing villages, two diving centers, and a desalination plant, but lacks local supermarkets.3:04 Supplies require a trip to mainland Lombok, involving a dinghy crossing followed by a two-hour taxi or scooter ride to Mataram.8:11 The marina provides amenities including a pool and space for morning exercise.2:23 During the arrival, the crew’s dinghy, Blasopi, drifts into mangroves after Gerard fails to secure it, requiring a retrieval swim.4:06 The crew chooses this location over Bali due to concerns regarding harbor cleanliness and cost.1:28 They intend to use the marina as a base for regional exploration via scooter and ferry before crossing the South Indian Ocean in late March.11:28
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