Sam Holmes Sailing · video

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Sam Holmes and Annalene travel to Norway for a winter trip featuring skiing in Bortolid and dining at an underwater restaurant in Linderness.0:47 The skiing excursion includes a local meal known as a "snadaloof," consisting of cheeseburger ingredients served on a baguette.2:29 Attempting to wing foil in cold conditions, Holmes uses a Gill dry suit and Harbor Freight gloves modified with duct tape, though the setup fails to keep water out during falls.2:48 The pair also hikes in a forest to set up trail cameras and a drone in an unsuccessful attempt to film a pine marten.4:32 The trip concludes with an 11-course seafood tasting menu at an underwater restaurant located 5.5 meters below the surface, which lasts three and a half hours and costs $240 per person for the food.7:02

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