Relaxing on the deck

Bunking down in Bunaken

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July 3rd 2012
The hotel in Manado wasn't the flashiest, but it was clean enough and had aircon. We all slept ok and were ready to get to Bunaken. Breakfast was included so we got Harriet some more nasi goreng. Toby tried the chicken porridge but wasn't a big fan. Then we packed up and headed to the port. There was no need to search out a boat as the owners accosted us before we got there. We haggled ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Sulawesi » Bunaken National Park

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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