We flew from Kathmandu to Flores Island in Indonesia (three flights via Singapore and Bali) and returned yesterday from a three day boat trip around some of the smaller islands. We hired a small wooden boat including a guide and three crew (we'll add a photo of our boat) and saw some stunning places as well as excellent snorkelling spots. It's low season here so nowhere was very busy; our guide informed us that at peak times there could be up to 200 boats following the same itinerary but we saw about six boats on a regular basis. One of the photos is from a viewpoint where you can see a black beach, a white beach and a pink beach. The pink beach is due to the dark pink coral (again photos included). Yesterday morning Paul and the guide went swimming with Manta rays (Sue stayed and watched from the boat as it entailed jumping over the side of a small motorboat into deep water). Massive creatures. We also got the opportunity to visit Komodo Island and did a walking trail with one of the rangers and were lucky enough to see three Komodo Dragons. We're now back on dry land staying at a small beach resort for a few days before we fly back to Bali; we are in a beachfront room and Paul will doubtless be taking his snorkel in later to see what he can spot whilst Sue checks out the sun loungers. Did we mention it's about 30 degrees here; presumably a little cooler than that in the UK!
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What amazing experiences and photos. I am truly jealous. Looks like a very relaxing leg of your journey and a chance to recharge your batteries. All our love and hugs. Graham and Jo xx
Hi Sue & Paul
I did dip into your blog several weeks ago and then had lots of house stuff going on so didn't look again until now. You are compiling a fab record of your trip and seeing some wonderful sights, I love the pictures of the monkeys and the dragons are weird.
Where are you off to next? I will see where you are/have been the next time I look at your blog.
Weather here has mainly been mild, but sooooo wet, we all need to make arks, though the forecast this evening has been for colder drier weather - lovely eh, aren't you jealous!!?? xx
Wow sue looks fabulous. Enjoy every moment xxxx
Hugely envious of your current swim and snorkelling spot there! Looks amazing & definitely warmer than the waters here in UK at moment!!!
Hi Sue and Paul, what fantastic photos! That Komodo dragon is huge. I’m writing this on the way to Heathrow to fly to Sri Lanka. Glad you are enjoying the sun xx