Togeans: Malenge Island 14

The Togeans: Mr Iman's Indonesia

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October 4th 2010
"Hati Hati Selamat Jalan" - Travel Safely With Mr Iman's caring words still echoing in our ears we wave from our rocking boat, mainland bound, as Mr Iman, Mrs Farah and the others ceaselessly wave and smile back from their perch at the end of Poya Lisa's jetty. A perfect last image of the happy caring people of this magical place. Sea crossing: Kalimantan to Sulawesi Ind ... read more

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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more