The Spice Islands; The Only Place On Earth Nutmeg & Cloves Once Grew! Exploring Banda Basar!

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
  • Episode 401 : Season 13 : Sailing Indonesia
    Hello Friends,
    On this episode we head over to the largest of the Banda Islands, Banda Basar with Mr. Man to get a tour of the Nutmeg Plantation. One of my favorite things about sailing the world is getting to travel back in time by knowing the history of a place. The fact that this was the only place in the world Nutmeg, Mace and Cloves grew is mind blowing to me! And with any rare commodity there is a dark side of the history as well with the VOC killing 90% of the Bandanese people.
    If you are ever cruising through the Spice Islands make sure you hire Mr. Man for a tour.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 121

  • @Pearsonlandscape
    @Pearsonlandscape Місяць тому +23

    One of my all time favorite channels! Love following along with you’re journey

  • @SamJones-uh7tw
    @SamJones-uh7tw Місяць тому +4

    Iv been following you for a couple of months now and I ended up buying my 1st boat last week ,thanks James

  • @chopperwitz
    @chopperwitz Місяць тому +6

    Mr Man gave a wonderful tour! Thank you for sharing

  • @TheMickybutler
    @TheMickybutler Місяць тому +2

    This was different class. Superb viewing. Cheers, James and Rhonda.

  • @MizzAugust7
    @MizzAugust7 Місяць тому +1

    Loved the History @ the start. Who know Almond trees got so huge & are so beautiful? Man yall got an amazing Tour! Thanks!!

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Місяць тому +1

      They were amazing! Those trunks are wild

  • @Syl-Vee
    @Syl-Vee Місяць тому +7

    I just watched a movie on the history of nutmeg. What a thrill for me to get to see you visit Banda! Thanks for another great video.

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Місяць тому +3

      It was really incredible to visit the spice islands!!!!

  • @robertdelong284
    @robertdelong284 Місяць тому +5

    absolutely magical. I have sailed all my life and travelled the world. This video was not only your best from a professional photographer but a =n amazing personal look,at your adventures. You are a true pro.

  • @johnmalenchek6597
    @johnmalenchek6597 Місяць тому +5

    Beautiful and exotic landscape. Thanks for showing spice production and giving short history of the islands.

  • @Waitaminute2015
    @Waitaminute2015 Місяць тому +2

    Mother nature has provided everything we need. Thanks for sharing your tour with us.

  • @bryanbadger6841
    @bryanbadger6841 Місяць тому +1

    Hi James and Rhonda. Can't find the words that say what I thought of this episode.
    Awesome, fantastic, enjoyable, and any other superlative that fits. Thanks heaps for this episode. Loved every minute of it. Just WOW. Thank you. Only one thing missing. Was being able to enjoy the smell of the different spices. But again, thank you. All the very best.

  • @TerryLee-c5v
    @TerryLee-c5v Місяць тому +4

    Fantastic Tour.

  • @clarencebirdashaw8117
    @clarencebirdashaw8117 Місяць тому +2

    You two are the best channel going, thank you ❤

  • @mariapage4753
    @mariapage4753 Місяць тому +3

    Very interesting! Thank you for sharing!

  • @corneliust4804
    @corneliust4804 Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful and informative episode. Mr Man is The Man!

  • @michaelmair8153
    @michaelmair8153 Місяць тому

    Sensational!

  • @rjnogel
    @rjnogel 29 днів тому

    Wow. Very cool guys!

  • @user8-y5f
    @user8-y5f Місяць тому +1

    Sehr schön ,😊😊😊man ist immer live dabei ! Weiter so !

  • @michaeldusso6882
    @michaeldusso6882 23 дні тому

    That was GREAT!!! Thnx guys

  • @maryjnorwood3962
    @maryjnorwood3962 Місяць тому

    Wow. Nutmeg and mace, tamarind, cloves, cinnamon….absolutely fantastic. Thanks James. 😎❤️

  • @pinksamson
    @pinksamson Місяць тому

    Thanks!🙏

  • @lovelovelybe3850
    @lovelovelybe3850 Місяць тому

    That was just neat ❤

  • @beckyheidi625
    @beckyheidi625 Місяць тому

    Wow!! Just gets better and better! Excellent vlog once again 😊

  • @BrentHottle-gi2pe
    @BrentHottle-gi2pe Місяць тому

    I was in that area two years ago but our trip didn’t have time for a visit such as yours. I wish we would have taken the time.

  • @SuperKeylight
    @SuperKeylight Місяць тому

    Awesome chapter your next journey.. Thank you for sharing James and Ronda!

  • @Darcee-p9o
    @Darcee-p9o Місяць тому

    How many people can say they'd be able to pick out an almond tree in a line-up? All of us, now, thanks to you guys! Loved learning about all the spices - seeing them in their natural state, and harvested, the process. Also never knew the history of the Spice Islands. I couldn't help but think of how some things never change - another country steps in and just decides to plunder another one, just because they can. Like I said, some things never change! Keep up the good work you two! And Happy New Year from North Truro, Cape Cod XO

  • @louissanderson719
    @louissanderson719 Місяць тому

    I’ve just been rereading about Sir Francis Drakes voyage and his time in the Spice Islands. Must be such a cool perspective to travel around their by boat

  • @ratawai
    @ratawai Місяць тому

    First class videologue and commentary including historical. Congratulations Team Yanquis Kiwi.

  • @BethCollier-xd9ym
    @BethCollier-xd9ym Місяць тому

    I have returned from a pre Christmas break away, this video was a true gift. It reminded me of my 3 weeks on an island off Vanuatu, they had similar canoes with the seats made from skinny branch sized wood, extremely uncomfortable to sit on, but to take your mind away from the pain there was a bucket to bail water from the bottom of the canoe. Thank you for this video, i will now view the others i have missed out on. Happy sailing and enjoy the new year too.

  • @lorettaleger2825
    @lorettaleger2825 Місяць тому

    That was fascinating

  • @dale3696
    @dale3696 Місяць тому

    That was a really cool video, thanks for sharing 😀👍

  • @DaleShirley-o1u
    @DaleShirley-o1u Місяць тому

    Love the architecture and stone work!!

  • @SV_Aroo
    @SV_Aroo Місяць тому

    Great episode, guys. All tour guides should be as good as Mr. Man.

  • @MICHAELMEREDITHSR
    @MICHAELMEREDITHSR Місяць тому

    Good video folks.
    I'm not sure if the men who gave you the tour & the workings of their cultivation techniques will see this, but i felt a need to say: thanks men, your time & sharing with us was *appreciated*.
    🙏🦉
    🏞️

  • @nivek2157
    @nivek2157 Місяць тому

    such a beautiful peaceful place.

  • @Dayofthetriffids
    @Dayofthetriffids Місяць тому

    Wow guys, that was absolutely incredible to go along with you. Superb video work and you are so into what you are seeing that it rubs off on us viewers…..

  • @cherylsibson2529
    @cherylsibson2529 Місяць тому

    Thankyou for sharing your tour!

  • @Robrice207
    @Robrice207 Місяць тому

    Thanks for this amazing video! I had no idea what a long and at times violent history the spice trade has! Great tour!

  • @rebelarcher5450
    @rebelarcher5450 Місяць тому +1

    The buttress roots on the almond trees are interesting in that they don't fan / spread out very far to have to support the weight of such a tall and large tree .
    Moreton bay fig trees in Australia send a lot thicker buttress roots out a lot further under its canopy to support a tree that grows to probably half the height of what those Almonds look .

  • @samparker2828
    @samparker2828 Місяць тому

    Thanks!

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Місяць тому

      Thanks for the contribution 🙏🏻 I appreciate it

  • @DaleShirley-o1u
    @DaleShirley-o1u Місяць тому

    Mace is a bright red membrane surrounding the nutmeg shell!

  • @randys1889
    @randys1889 Місяць тому

    Just amazing!
    Cheers from Southern California USA 🇺🇸 ❤

  • @leerod
    @leerod Місяць тому

    Hello from Bali, enjoy your time in indonesia😊

  • @Blueybob
    @Blueybob Місяць тому

    Excellent. Really enjoyed it.

  • @victorimmature
    @victorimmature Місяць тому

    Happy New Year Cap James n Ronda , have a Great 2025

  • @DaveWaller-d4e
    @DaveWaller-d4e Місяць тому

    Just wow! Thanks for all you put in to your channel. This video was just amazing and informative, love the history!

  • @anonymous.notatall6419
    @anonymous.notatall6419 Місяць тому +3

    It is bizarre to think that whole wars were fought and genocides for spices before refrigerators and sugar was killed for. Must smell great. Cool greenery in the well. Nice block of wood/knife technique. Thanks for vid.

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Місяць тому +4

      Sadly humans have been killing each other since they figured out how to use a stone as a weapon

  • @broerderoos8317
    @broerderoos8317 Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing this. Love your channel. This was for me one of nicest episode.

  • @barneyscott8634
    @barneyscott8634 Місяць тому

    Thanks

  • @garylinnane917
    @garylinnane917 Місяць тому

    Happy New Year, guys. I wish you both all the best and happiness in the world for the new year.
    Thank you both for the lovely life-off sailing 😊🎉🎉

  • @alkempton1512
    @alkempton1512 Місяць тому

    Looks like a nice life in that village

  • @robdotcom71
    @robdotcom71 Місяць тому

    Slowly getting through your videos James.... in no particular order. Great stuff man. :)

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @SSully1976
    @SSully1976 Місяць тому

    I just read a book called Batavia about a ship ( the Batavia) A great True story of Mutiny, a shipwreck, murder, greed and sex slavery...Awesome read! sailed from Texel in the Netherlands for the Dutch East Indies, to obtain spices.

  • @amandad7121
    @amandad7121 Місяць тому

    Absolutely wonderful.

  • @daveegan4554
    @daveegan4554 Місяць тому

    Very interesting tour, happy new year guys. Looking forward to your adventures in 2025

  • @victorimmature
    @victorimmature Місяць тому

    Very Interesting , did Ronda take supply's back for the Galley ?

  • @karenkohler4699
    @karenkohler4699 Місяць тому

    Thanks so much for sharging

  • @danwilliams8695
    @danwilliams8695 Місяць тому

    Very cool 😎

  • @melisam.3180
    @melisam.3180 Місяць тому

    Just loving these video's with you guy's, so informational , cause i know nothing much about Asia and Indonesia!!! Thanks for taking us along with you on this educational adventure and all it's beauty and wonderful people. "HAPPY NEW YEAR" to you guy's and your follower's, stay safe and can't wait for the next video..!

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Місяць тому

      Happy to hear this 🙏🏻 have a great New Year !

  • @DaleShirley-o1u
    @DaleShirley-o1u Місяць тому

    Cool waters taxi!!😂

  • @Koadog69
    @Koadog69 Місяць тому

    Love to see such a simple way of life.

  • @mikeh-p7q
    @mikeh-p7q Місяць тому

    Great Video.

  • @keyrob4255
    @keyrob4255 Місяць тому

    Very soothing content man!

  • @roadboat9216
    @roadboat9216 Місяць тому

    Another great video. I just don’t understand why your subscribership isn’t much bigger. The quality of your channel and your skills are exceptional. When i was cruising we didn’t have UA-cam as a source of income and expression.

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Місяць тому +2

      I am happy with my subscriber numbers but really wish more of my subscribers actually saw the videos in their feeds

    • @roadboat9216
      @roadboat9216 Місяць тому +1

      @ I get all of your videos. ( I assume). And watch them all. Good stuff. The quality and the content are very good.

    • @shanep5121
      @shanep5121 Місяць тому

      ​@@SailorJamesI have seen all of your videos and I keep hoping I missed one so there would be a new one to watch, but I really should appreciate the volume you produce. You make a LOT of content. And it is all high quality. Your art background shows. Also, I buy every book you mention. But I've never heard you talk about Moby Dick. You ever read that?

  • @michaelmiller2599
    @michaelmiller2599 Місяць тому

    What does Mr.Man charge for his elaborate tour? Thx, loving your videos

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Місяць тому +1

      $36usd each for the boat ride and the tour

  • @tony6261
    @tony6261 Місяць тому

    I miss my Alberg 30!

  • @richardfowler9901
    @richardfowler9901 26 днів тому

    If you can engage in nature you have it all

  • @MrSullyO
    @MrSullyO Місяць тому

    The origins of the Starbucks spiced latte 😆

  • @determouse
    @determouse Місяць тому

    Hi bro.
    Spicy conditions today

  • @mscali6397
    @mscali6397 Місяць тому +1

    💕🦋⛵ ✌️🤟

  • @titotarantula2090
    @titotarantula2090 Місяць тому

    i can confirm what she says about the way Avocados are picked

  • @MultiBmorgan
    @MultiBmorgan Місяць тому

    substancial substance, Thank you James, I'm currently in Island Yacht II im pretty sure you started from around here maybe Holiday?? anyway thank you again

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Місяць тому

      Not sure where you are speaking of geographically , I started sailing Triteia out of Newmarks Marina in Los Angeles Harbor. Left for my circumnavigation from Buton Chase park guest slip in Marina del Rey.

    • @MultiBmorgan
      @MultiBmorgan Місяць тому

      @@SailorJames ya right there. I thought it looked familiar.ok cheers

  • @StephenWalker-wq1uk
    @StephenWalker-wq1uk Місяць тому

    Great video did you buy nut meg to put on your coffee, cloves are good for your blood, tooth ache, put 1clove beside the tooth, it numbs the pain, put in your coffee/ tea

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Місяць тому +1

      Yes we bought bags of nutmeg, clove and cinnamon

  • @usecoperator6357
    @usecoperator6357 14 днів тому

    What does the SV stand for?

  • @th7297
    @th7297 Місяць тому

    Thanks to both of you for taking us with you on your magnificient journey, Rhonda and James. 🎉👍🏻😎

  • @ragheadand420roll
    @ragheadand420roll Місяць тому

    Do you have hf. Would be fun to give you a shoutout ?

  • @angelwalker979
    @angelwalker979 Місяць тому

    🩵⛵️💙🎉🥂

  • @s111stock
    @s111stock Місяць тому

    Now I see why almonds are so expensive.

  • @BenSymington
    @BenSymington Місяць тому +1

  • @Memorybug
    @Memorybug Місяць тому

    Sir James ❤

  • @bluesmok_e
    @bluesmok_e Місяць тому

    I wanted to review the Avatar after this video .

  • @williamtownsend3279
    @williamtownsend3279 Місяць тому

    How many miles were sailed for spices? Nutmeg was a mainstay in Colonial America. I can understand the strong desire for things like this, especially medicinal spices. What i never understood was the lust for gold. It's actually pretty useless other than for making trinkets.

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Місяць тому +2

      I have always found this fascinating as well, humans love shiny things 😂

    • @shanep5121
      @shanep5121 Місяць тому

      Gold is an incredible thing. It will never tarnish, even after thousands of years. You can pound it out to an incredible thinness and it is still usable. So it preserves what it plates. It is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity, a contact that never tarnishes. It can be used in medicine. It's more than just beautiful.

  • @DaleShirley-o1u
    @DaleShirley-o1u Місяць тому

    I'm not sure that is safe?

  • @joestewart5692
    @joestewart5692 Місяць тому

    bro, you should do what that youtuber did from ASP , he shaved his beard ,cleaned up and his subs went thru the roof

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Місяць тому +2

      Bro, I ain’t desperate.

    • @joestewart5692
      @joestewart5692 Місяць тому

      @@SailorJames ok cool, we enjoy the channnel, lisa my lady suggested you shave, either way im sorry james

    • @joestewart5692
      @joestewart5692 Місяць тому

      @@SailorJames ok. i'll unsub, just a suggestion...carry on sailor

    • @williamtownsend3279
      @williamtownsend3279 Місяць тому +1

      I just lol'd.. shave the beard? Naaa...​@@SailorJames

    • @shanep5121
      @shanep5121 Місяць тому

      What an odd recommendation to suggest to a sailor.

  • @geoffreyball119
    @geoffreyball119 Місяць тому

    there was a time when you faced the death penalty for taking clove tree cuttings from Zanzibar and that is nowhere near the spice islands,,

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Місяць тому +1

      Those clove trees originated from the Spice Islands at some point

    • @geoffreyball119
      @geoffreyball119 Місяць тому

      @@SailorJames you could well be right James but having been to Zanzibar several times when i lived in Tanzania the people off Zanzibar would disagree however it would be difficult to prove one way or another,,,love your vids followed you since LA, keep up the good work.

  • @DaleShirley-o1u
    @DaleShirley-o1u Місяць тому

    OK i I youtubed it!!

  • @liebenaturmensch6859
    @liebenaturmensch6859 Місяць тому

    Treg KI STIMME

  • @southernpaths2986
    @southernpaths2986 Місяць тому

    Did the person who invented Van’s sneakers win a Nobel Prize? If not…. WHY not!! Those shoes are 🔥!!