Heaven on earth for sailors : Misool (Ep 303)
October 4, 2025 · 12 min · 2K views · Misool
What this video covers
Vernon and Marie-Morgane explore the Misool archipelago in Indonesia, navigating the karst towers and lagoons by Highfield dinghy.▶ 0:07 After recovering from illness aboard Learning By Doing, the crew searches for ancient indigenous rock art sites located along the limestone cliffs.▶ 0:17 These pictographs, which feature marine animals and handprints, remain exposed to tropical weathering and require careful access.▶ 2:44 The crew utilizes installed plastic platforms and buoys to moor their dinghy, preventing damage to the fragile rock surfaces from boat contact.▶ 3:55 They also hike a steep, deteriorating wooden staircase to a lookout point, which provides a panoramic view of the surrounding islands and anchorage.▶ 5:49 The area features significant biodiversity, including local hornbill populations.▶ 11:22 While the region offers unique historical and geological exploration, the crew notes that infrastructure like hiking paths often lacks ongoing maintenance.▶ 5:47
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