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January 16th 2016

Published: January 16th 2016

But before you do look at the pretty pictures of Moramo Waterfall, because it was a hell of a trek to get there. Located in Southeast Sulawesi, not far from Kendari it is not easy to reach without your own transport. Like everything else in this part of Sulawesi information is thin on the ground. Eventually, after asking around, I ended up on a shared Kijang which dropped me off at a village with ... Read Full Entry

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Tana Toraja

Graves between Batutumonga and Lokomata

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Boulder full of graves in Lokomata

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Buffalo between Batutumong and Lempo

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Rice fields outside Lempo

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Paddy fields on my walk from Lempo to Rantepao

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Scenery

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Megalith's along the way

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Nice views

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Nearly back in Rantepao

Reflections

Flowers and village

Wedding ceremony

The bride and groom thanking their guests

16th January 2016

littlewing
Cindy

Sulawesi Shuffle
I know this one well. TT is fascinating but everything is hard work in Sulawesi. Looking at the setting sun wondering where you will be next ;)

17th January 2016

His Dudeness
Ralf Kreuze

The sun sets in the west
And that is the only hint I will give ;)

17th January 2016

Philipp
non-member comment

Tanah
Pretty interesting region isn't it. I would have liked to stay a bit longer and do some multi-day hikes and staying in local homestays .... but yeah.... are u back to Holland?

17th January 2016

His Dudeness
Ralf Kreuze

I am still in Indonesia
But not for long... Where to after? Read my next blog ;)

17th January 2016

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Not a vegetarian, but still averted my eyes :(
Death, like misery, seems to love company here... and yes I can personally attest that the weddings are less grisly and gruesome (not specifically in Tana Toraja, but generally in Indonesia). Safe travels.

17th January 2016

His Dudeness
Ralf Kreuze

I can understand that
It was a once in a life time experience, I don't have to see it again. At least they use the sacrificed buffaloes, nothing gets wasted.

12th February 2016

Teagan Knight
non-member comment

Your Blog greatness!!!
Great Blog Ralf I can't wait for the next one.

14th February 2016

His Dudeness
Ralf Kreuze

Thank you your Teagan-ness!
I am glad you liked it. The next one is coming up soooon....

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