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Bali

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March 31st 2009
.March 31st, 2009 Bali, Padang Bay, A really backward island similar to those of east Africa. At sail in, we could see a volcano north of the small island: Mount Batur; this describes the island as mountainous, therefore lost of climbing and switchbacks. We were tendered to the town pier as the tide was at its lowest: very slow disembarking, those with tour tickets first. We waited for an hou ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Padangbai

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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