19 July. The cost of chartering a boat from Bomba to pulau Kadidiri was Rp 300k, shared among the four of us going that way. It was a scenic trip on calm waters. Upon arriving on crowded pulau Kadidiri, only a few pricey rooms was left among the three establishments on the island. I decided […]
18 July. I had planned to leave Poya Lisa today and catch the ferry to Wakai (for pulau Kadidiri), together with two other travelers (a Canadian and an Indonesian). Since the Wakai ferry doesn’t stop in Bomba, the owner of Poya Lisa suggested us trying to border the ferry mid-ocean using his boat. He explained […]
17 July. Another snorkeling trip, although a short one, also in a shared boat. Another free trip sponsored by the owner. Fish and coral. Another view of my cottage.
16 July. Just before sunset, the residents of Poya Lisa went upriver in a boat to see the mangrove forest. A free trip sponsored by the owner. Earlier in the day, I killed time by drinking coffee and reading on my Kindle. I am reading Stieg Larsson at the moment. Mangrove forest. The boat got […]
15 July. Today I joined a snorkeling trip, sharing a boat together with most of the other travelers staying at Poya Lisa. The boat was organized by the owner of Poya Lisa. Only Rp 25k per head. Lunch was brought aboard as well. We saw dolphins on the way back. I brought my camera and […]