Monday, August 19, 2013

The Allure of Alor

After failing to anchor in Wini and raising the anchor by hand three times we sailed to Alor. There we spent six days having an amazing time and meeting some of the nicest and most welcoming people I have ever met.

 

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For Orla's birthday she got to go on a scooter!

 

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The village of Takpala was our first destination. 

 

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One of the villagers wore his traditional outfit. It was quite an amazing transformation. Don't mess with this guy!

 

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I got a waterproof case for my phone. Even though it was scary, it was totally worth it when getting pictures like this blue starfish.

 

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Snorkeling on the coast of Alor.

 

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House decorations in the Bampalola village.

 

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Bampalola village as seen from afar.

 

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Here we are at the dock waiting to go on our very own Indonesian yacht.

 

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Our tour took us to the Island of Pura.

 

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We found Nemo. He is skittish to say the least. You can find him off the coast of Pura.

 

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Sailing Indonesia Style!

 

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Mali beach where we went for a picnic as guests of a local family.

 

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Local folkloric dancers at the welcome ceremony in Kabalahi.

 

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Folkloric dancers at the gala dinner in the Alor's regency house.

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