I have been on the road almost seven weeks now (since arrived in Darwin). To my regret the fleet split into two  where one is going up North and another one is taking more traditional route (through Flores). I have been assigned to the one which is taking Northern Route. It is a less travelled route but a very interesting one. I wish I could be at two places at the same time. Because of the support...

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I will be in Bali on 21st of September, 2014 until whenever necessary to process your visa extension. As you well aware that visa extension is must be done before your present visa expired. There is fine for anyone who overstay their visa. You are required to submit : 1. Passport 2. 3 (three) photographs (4 x 6). 3. IDR 500.000 (as it was last year). Last year it took three working days to process...

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This is a ceremony where girls who enter puberty will undergo a traditional a series of procedures which will end with this joyous occasion where those girls will be paraded around the village carried on bamboo framed carriage carried on the shoulder of young men. For one week before this day, all girls were kept inside the house where they are not allowed to go outside. They are given series of lectures to prepare them for...

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It has been awhile since I posted anything on this blog. Hectic schedule and laziness are things to blame. Finally I have the chance to sit down and having internet connection (although it is a bit slow) leaves me with no excuse. I do owe apology to everybody. Since leaving Alor, we have stopped at Wakatobi, Pasar Wajo and Bau Bau. These are all scheduled stops on Sail Indonesia 2014. So far, it...

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Few days ago I was talking to some locals in Alor regarding  this so called "SUWANGGI". According to them not along ago (it was also published in the local paper) this old woman found at the bottom of communication tower shaken bun not hurt after she supposedly crashed into tower during mid flight. It was not clear whether the accident caused by navigational error, mechanical problem(?), weather...

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Those who arrive in Wakatobi will be given thirty liter of disel. FOC It also available for sale. Price will be announced later. Entrance into the lagoon has been dredged to three meters in low tide and up to six meters during high tide. Guide will be provided. They are standing by on Channel ...

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As it is now events in Alor will not start until August 9th. From we have witnessed, there a lot of things going on in the public square where most of the events will take place. Sail Indonesia's participants have been invited to take part in the Opening Ceremony which will be followed later in the evening with Gala Dinner. Usually Gala Dinner accompanied and followed by traditional dances from different...

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