Pulau Ternate

We find a motorbike to rent again to explore the western part of the island. The bike is probably the oldest we have rented this trip, having a temperamental kick start and a special thing with the wires to work the lights.

We spend a day in Kalabahi town to get our outward ferry ticket and find they now charge children over 2yrs an adult ticket. We stop for our favourite Es Campor and then take a ride to find a nice beach with a resort which is closed. We end the night with a yummy dinner at a guesthouse in town and Lila discovers she likes tuna fish. On our way back we get a flat tyre and are initially told we wouldn't find anywhere open to repair it at this hour. Lila and I then get whisked off on another motorbike to an open petrol stop with compressor and in the mean time Jean is stopped by an off duty policeman who says he can fix the puncture!

The next day we head to check out the neighbouring villages. There is gorgeous coastline as well as lush gardens and beautiful mangroves.

On the Sunday we try go to the local market to find that it's only got 2 stalls open and it usually is busier after church. On the way back we see lots of people out in their best clothes on the way to church.Read more