My plane to Flores

"Hello Mister!"

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August 24th 2010
Nusa Tenggara - the stretch of Indonesia starting east of Bali and extending as far as Papau - is a delectable chain of islands linked by rugged peaks and valleys that have been dipped in glowing green vegetation and sprinkled with thatched-roof villages. We flew over this mesmerizing landscape in a very small plane, one with external propellers that looked more like something you'd pull out of a ... 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