Arriving in Banda Aceh
February 13, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Almost a year after having planned this trip (and unfortunately without my friend Päm) I finally made it to Aceh. My first stop was Banda Aceh. The grab driver that picked me up at the hotel was soRead more
Visiting Masjit Raya Baiturrahman
February 13, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Masjit Raya Baiturrahman is the most famous landmark of Banda Aceh. This reason for this is not its undeniable beauty and originality (no other mosque in Indonesia looks like this) but the sad fame itRead more
More photos of the beautiful complex
February 13, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Enjoying the afternoon
February 13, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
After leaving the mosque we went to the well-known Tsunami museum where one learns about the causes and effects of the Vulcano eruption that caused the tsunami. Afterwards we took a break at a roofRead more
Evening drive
February 13, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
My driver Putra later took me on a drive along the coast. On the way there I had the chance to capture some Banda Aceh daily life along the river.
The evening is coming to an end
February 13, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Watched the sunset over the ocean then had some soto ayam at a local warung.
What a lovely day!
Enjoying Banda Aceh
February 14, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
The next morning, after a hearty breakfast, Putra took me to a viewpoint and to the beach close to Banda Aceh. I really fell in love with the place and I'm seriously hoping to be back.
Driving around Banda Aceh
February 14, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
After enjoying the nice view with Pulau Weh in the background, we went to a harbour where I got introduced to Aceh style fishing boats. Afterwards we went to see one of the most important landmarks -Read more
Back at the roof top café
February 14, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Back at my favorite place in Aceh, back for a matcha Latte and some dim sum. Yummy!
Arriving in Pulau Weh
February 14, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
The fast boat only took about 45 minutes...after a 20 minute car ride I arrived at the famous "Freddie's Santai Sumurtiga". The view and the colours were simply breath taking. I'd been dreaming ofRead more
Settling in
February 15, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Freddie's definately a good place to work... and to relax. Changed my bungalow to have more privacy and a hammock. Then later rented a motor bike and explored Sabang.
Exploring Sabang
February 15, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
The coast line between Sabang and Freddie's is definately worth exploring.
Enjoying the sunset
February 15, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Found a cute little beach and a cute little warum on top of the cliffs.. managed to get back before it got too dark.
Exploring the West of the island
February 16, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
My resort organized a becak driver to take me to Gabang beach in the West of the island where all of the dive centers are. I didn't realize how far that was but really enjoyed the ride despite theRead more
Bubble Addicts
February 16, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The dive center Bubble Addicts had been recommended to me by Melina and Felix and I wasn't disappointed. Yann and Fauzi were lovely people and experienced divers and we did indeed have a great time! IRead more
First Dive
February 16, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
It wasn't the most spectacular dive but I really enjoyed it anyways. The current was quite strong and I always enjoy that!
Second dive
February 16, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Second day diving
February 17, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Next day, first dive, unfortunatley without Nindy who had returned to Banda Aceh and Fauzi who wasn't feeling well...
Second day diving
February 17, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
The second dive that day was another fun drift dive and the coolest thing I saw was an octupus. This was my first real sighting and I couldn't stop watching. Unfortunately the pictures I took are notRead more
Back at Freddie's
February 17, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Went for a walk, enjoyed the sun and had a yummy dinner.
Quiet work day at Freddie's
February 17, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Enjoyed the view while working, the nicest thing being Yann and Fauzi visiting for a few beers...
Working and chilling
February 19, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Spend most of the day working, also taking part in a PQM workshop. But took enough breaks in my hammock to continue reading "The Shadow King".
Exploring the environment
February 19, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Went for a little walk enjoying the countryside. Watched a worker in a local brick making place at work.
Casa Nero
February 19, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Walked a bit to check out another little resort, Casa Nero, which is also quite nice but very different.
Sabang harbour
February 20, 2021 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
On Saturday I went on a tour of the island, again with Pak Hanif and his becak. We started of at Sabang harbour.


















































































































































































































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