Long Journey ends in long boat

We finally made it to Raja Ampat in Western Papua 🇵🇬. 4 flights, one ferry, one long boat. Well, actually, two long boats because we are 6 plus bags.

The last ride is quite exhilarating since we feel the speed and the spray sitting so close to the water, it's beautiful and green, and I can feel the excitement of the kids. (My fear that it's maybe not as good as we hope is entirely unfounded).

I didn't look at my watch, but the long boat took 20 minutes, and when we arrived, the homestay looked just like it did on the Internet.

Our host really does live here with his family. His hut is just behind ours.

Soon after we arrive, the food is ready, but we all out first to go for a quick swim. The water is about 30C, so warm, but still refreshing. Super.

As a bonus, the food may be basic fish or chicken with veg and rice or noodles, but it's well cooked and fresh.

Our divers, Flo, Lennox, and Lola have arranged their 1st dive, first thing the next day, so it's off to bed early, with a happy and relieved feeling to have arrived after not the easiest of journeys.Read more