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Ambon, Maluku,The Capital Of The Spice Islands-Not To Be Missed Photos
Ambon, Maluku is the capital of the spice islands. It is a pretty island, and the main area of town can have pretty views that overlook the bay. It is also a bustling city, and in no way is the air perfumed with spices like I thought it would be. (Think rotting durian fruit, fried foods, and gasoline fumes). It is, however, perfumed with a rich culture that I enjoyed visiting. They weren’t used to tourists here, and I found that I spent most of my time posing for pictures. I loved riding the becaks or bicycle rickshaws to get around. I did find that finding good restaurants here was a…
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Pictures From Kai Island
Kai Island (also known as the Kei Islands) is part of the spice islands of Indonesia, and includes some of the prettiest beaches that I’ve ever seen. When you think untouched, tropical paradise, this is it! Pasir Panjang Beach on Kei Kecil is one of the top beaches in the world. While staying at Coaster Cottages, I saw some of the prettiest sunsets of my life. You may also enjoy my review of Coaster Cottages!
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Amed, Bali Pictures
If I could describe Amed in just one word, it would be peaceful. It was here that I relaxed so deeply that I made a resolution to try to look at my life and see the bigger picture and not let stress and angst dictate my life. Its beautiful sunsets mesmerized me. The beautiful people captivated me. The afternoon massages on my outdoor daybed were the physical manifestation of letting it all go. Amed is a blissful place that I will not soon forget. Most of these pictures were taken from my beautiful bungalow on a hilltop at the Bedulu Resort. …
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Swimming With The Manta Rays-Just Another Day On Raja Ampat
Today was a day that I will not soon forget. Today was the day that made all the uncomfortable days, all the hunger, cold showers, unpleasant smells, malaria laden mosquito bites, and lack of sleep worth getting to Raja Ampat. Today I saw and swam with what I think has to be one of the most impressive creatures on this earth. Manta Rays. I’ve never seen one before today. Setting out, I thought that they would be about the same size as stingrays. I had no idea that they would be about the size of a small airplane. That realization hit me when we arrived at the spot where they…
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Pictures From Gili Air
Gili Air was my favorite of the three Gili Islands. It was by far the most lush with its cows and agriculture. It also had quaint beach bars and areas that just encouraged you to just sit and chill and let your worries fade away. I can’t wait to go back to Gili Air and spend more time there. Hard At Work
