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Sunrise over Kelimutu
By Thomas on January 27, 2012 | 4 Comments »
Up at 3:45 AM – man, that’s painful – and I had to practically drag Tony out of bed onto the floor to get him to wake up. (Getting Tony up that early is like waking a Tasmanian devil.) The last major activity on our tour was watching the sunrise over Mount Kelimutu, our second Indonesian volcano after Bromo. Famous for its three colorful crater lakes, Kelimutu is quite the natural wonder. The mineral-rich lakes all vary in color, and due to chemical reactions in the water, the colors can dramatically change over time. I had seen pictures of brown, green, yellow and even red lakes. Needless to say, we were curious to see what color combination was in store for us.
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Blue at Blue Stone Beach
By Thomas on January 23, 2012 | No Comments »
On our way from Riung to Moni, we broke up the long journey at Blue Stone Beach on the southern coast of Flores. Famous for the colorful baby blue rocks which wash up on a stretch of black volcanic sand, the beach is featured on every tour itinerary. Blue Stone Beach, Blue Stone Beach, Blue Stone Beach. It sounds incredibly exotic. I couldn’t wait to see this masterpiece of nature.
But it wasn’t there.
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Seventeen Islands Marine Park
By Thomas on January 19, 2012 | 2 Comments »
After sitting in a car for several days, we’ve decided to mix it up a little and change our mode of transportation. From Riung town, located on the northern coast of Flores, we chartered a boat to take us around the Seventeen Islands Marine Park known for its beaches, coral gardens and interesting wildlife. For $45, our motley group of four was promised » Continue reading this post »
Three!!!
By Thomas on January 17, 2012 | No Comments »
Apparently, the number 3 is very important to these Ngada kids. Unfortunately, we couldn’t figure out why. Three musketeers, three little pigs, three’s company, three strikes out, three stooges? It’ll just have to remain a mystery. 
Heavenly Accommodation
By Thomas on January 8, 2012 | No Comments »
Who would have thought that overnighting in Ruteng’s convent, Kongregasi Santa Maria Berdukacita, could be a highlight on its own. Not so much for the spiritual pleasures, I might add, but rather for the earthly ones. » Continue reading this post »
