Tag Archives: Indonesia

Sorong

Posted on March 25, 2026 by murray

Spent last night on the plane to Sorong. We chose Garuda Air because we wanted to avoid Lion Air. The last few times we have dealt with Lion they have messed us up. Changing flight times or cancelling them all … Continue reading →

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A Stroll Through Kuta

Posted on March 23, 2026 by debbie

Nusa Dua, south of Bali’s airport was on our list of possible places to check out. Looking at the area, on Google Maps, further yesterday, I realize that it is full of high end resorts, shops and restaurants. Other than … Continue reading →

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Downtown Denpasar, Bali

Posted on March 22, 2026 by debbie

After flying to Vancouver then Brisbane and then Denpasar, we spend our first full day doing tourist stuff. Downtown Denpasar is our goal as we have not visited that area before. Our first stop is what we think is the … Continue reading →

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Making Indonesia New Again

Posted on March 18, 2026 by debbie

In 2006, my extended family took a trip to Greece to celebrate our father and grandfather. On the trip were my sister and her husband (R&D), my daughter and her partner (M&G), my son and his fiancée (M&D) and Murray … Continue reading →

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Indonesia Photos

Posted on December 31, 2024 by debbie

The photos from our recent trip to Indonesia are now posted to the blog. To view photos, hover over “Photos” until the drop down menu appears. The photos are under the “Asia” subheading. Hover over “Asia” and another drop down … Continue reading →

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Bali Notes

Posted on October 22, 2024 by murray

I like Bali. It is busy as hell and there are tourists everywhere but the ‘vibe’ is very comfortable. The people are courteous and work hard to keep the tourists happy. Customer service is part of growing up. We have … Continue reading →

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Muck Diving in Tulamben

Posted on October 20, 2024 by debbie

In the Tulamben area, all the diving is shore diving. We learn a new system once again. We meet at 8:30 at the resort dive shop and don our wetsuits, check our tanks and make sure we have all our … Continue reading →

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Wakatobi to Tulamben

Posted on October 19, 2024 by debbie

It is a travel day for us. Wakatobi to Tulamben. It’s quite the schedule: 6:30 luggage outside and breakfast, 7:30 pay bill, 8:30 vacate room, 9:30 leave for airport via boat then car, 11:30 flight leaves, 2:30 flight arrives in … Continue reading →

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Diving from the Pelagian

Posted on October 17, 2024 by debbie

The first two days of diving from the Pelagian are unexciting. The reef doesn’t seem to be the pristine eco system that we had heard about. By day three, we change our minds. Healthy coral, both soft and hard, stretches … Continue reading →

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Wakatobi Resort

Posted on October 16, 2024 by debbie

We disembark the Pelagian this morning and are now staying at the Wakatobi Resort. The resort is run like a finely tuned Ferrari. We are met, checked in, given a tour of the dive center and then whisked away to … Continue reading →

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