Early rising to catch the sunrise at Paotere Harbour, that’s packed with traditional Phinisi sailing ships.   Fisherman have boats of varying sizes that can haul between a weekly to a monthly supply of fish. There is a nearby port which … Continue reading →

Mozzies attacked after the winds died down in the early morn. I had some repellent with me, but it did little to stem their pincer movements!! Guide later told me with confidence they weren’t malaria carrying. Mental note to self: … Continue reading →

My guide Rul, picked me up for lunch at Coto Nusantara – small bowls of brown soup/gravy arrived with cooked offal and grisly bits served with rice. Mental note to self: must tell my guide, that I only eat seafood!! Off … Continue reading →