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 | Joined | August 11th 2007 | Trips | 0 |
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taracloud
Tara Cloud
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With Charlie, all your compatriots wanting you to side with them for independence, and the oldsters speaking Dutch with you, you had proper entertainment, not to mention the fabulous coral reef and fish. Must say I'm surprised that the Dutch evacuated the Moluccans/Ambonese to the Netherlands--not so often that a colonial power invites their third world partners into their own land. Love the colors in this photo and the old meeting house build without nails. Lucky you--glad you're heading home for Christmas!