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15 people, 188 days at sea, one extraordinary ship: how the Avontuur was locked out at sea during the Covid-19 pandemic.

What would you do if your world shrunk to 300 square metres, and you had no say over who you shared it with? If you were on a ship, at sea, far from loved ones - and didn鈥檛 know when you鈥檇 be able to set foot on land again, and get home?

When ship鈥檚 cook Giulia Baccosi accepts a last-minute job aboard sailing cargo ship The Avontuur, she鈥檚 looking for more than a job. She鈥檚 seeking adventure and community, too. After saying goodbye to her partner, Giulia settles into life on board and the responsibilities of feeding the Avontuur鈥檚 crew of fifteen. But before Giulia and the crew know it, everything they鈥檙e counting on will be thrown to the winds.

Narrated by Siobh谩n McSweeney
Produced by Christina Hardinge
Sound and music by No茅mie Ducimeti猫re
Narration written by Laura Thomas
Artwork by Joe Magee

For Lives Less Ordinary, the series producer is Laura Thomas and editor, Munazza Khan.

Lives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the 麻豆社 World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Step into someone else鈥檚 life and expect the unexpected.

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