Oops, I neglected to attach photos of Sabang in previous post!
Photo provided by one of the tourist folks. I have no idea how it was taken!
Welcoming the BPO Rally!
The quarantine officials were very nice, despite confiscating the big blue bag of post-expiration-date meds… Luc and Chris on the right.
Market
Rob from Maggie and Jim from Gaia check out the fruit.
RoundaboutMosque 1
To the volcanoSteaming fuming bubbling stinking hot mud springSpeaking of fuming, smoking is a big problem hereTrash, too.Rob and Carol renew their vows at the traditional marriage alter at the local museum.Lunch stop on the tourNeat road up to Kilometer Zero, but what if there’s another bus coming the other way…?Kilometer Zero (monument under construction)These monkeys were quite aggressive, not like the friendly ones in BaliDelightful swimming hole with water massage under the fallsI was intrigued with the artwork on the toilet facility near the fallsBack to the boat for our nap before dinner. We parked right next to the Coast Guard.Our official welcome. They offered us little wrapped-in-a-leaf packets that we were told to eat. The contained a beetle nut — almost impossible to chew/swallow!Drumming/singing performanceLuc lines everyone up for the obligatory BPO photoThe school we visited in one of the townsListening to Luc’s introductory commentsTelling the story of the tsunami, and searching for her brother
One thing I love about Indonesia is the exuberant colors, including on the local fishing boats!
I am continuing to appreciate the depth of the documentation of your journey. I think this is a book in the making. It is an extraordinary opportunity to get a glimpse into the lives of so many people around the world – just by reading your blog! Thank you.
ZekeTheSailor 
I am continuing to appreciate the depth of the documentation of your journey. I think this is a book in the making. It is an extraordinary opportunity to get a glimpse into the lives of so many people around the world – just by reading your blog! Thank you.
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Great photos. I love all the color too! We should press for more color up here in NE!
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Great pics– especially the roundabout! !
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