Papua Paradise (Resort)
Overnight flights go smoothly and the boat ride to the resort is so invigorating…I listen to tunes and enjoy the fresh air in my face the whole way: We enjoy Read More …
Category: Indonesia
Crosstown Traffic
Today we were picked up early by a Missoula friend’s acquaintance: Dewa. First stop was Puru Ulun Danu Bratan; Shaivite water Temple for us lay folks. As beautiful as it Read More …
Mejangan
Aaaaaah. Yesssss. This is exactly what we hoped for in our Bali experience. Nestled in the forest of the national park (sound familiar?), we take a bungalow on the beach Read More …
Bali #6
It’s that time of year again, and I’m off to warmer climes; scuba diving NOT optional. Though this does, in fact, make visit #6, it’s first time for my honey, Read More …
At Last….Wakatobi
My February winter break plans changed just a couple of weeks before originally scheduled departure. So, I emailed Wakatobi resort, and to my delight, the US rep replied and attached Read More …
Gossip from Gili
Landed on the beach, suitcases hoisted over the bow into the waiting arms of passengers. Dragged them to the street, where only cidomos (horse and cart) provided island transportation. Our Read More …
Bits From Bali
My fourth time in Bali, so I set out to do things I hadn’t done before. Yoga at the Yoga Barn was lovely; what a complex! Juice bar, healthy green Read More …
From One Eye (I) to Another!
Friday morning, it’s back on the boat and bus to the Manado airport. Lance and I have two easy flights back to Denpasar, where I walk him over to the Read More …
Etcetera, etcetera, etcetera (can you hear Yul Brenner saying it?)
Our last two days consisted of two-tank morning dives, lazy buffet lunches and restful afternoons. On Wednesday, we did a sandy bottom dive – looking for frogfish (found two babies, Read More …
A Day Off
Lance was sick half-way into both dives yesterday (but recuperated by dinnertime), so we took the day off on Monday. After breakfast, we packed up our gear for a walk Read More …