Sunrise Vulcano trek
April 29, 2022 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Went on another early morning trek, this time to the crater of Gunung Empung to see the sunrise. Again, we were guided by a supposedly very famous guide named Jotje, who would not stop taking photosRead more
Calm afternoon
April 29, 2022 in Indonesia ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Last location: Bunaken National Park
April 30, 2022 in Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
We woke up with a shock realizing we had left our liquor at Cocotinos. We were overcome by panic... but managed to secure a few bottles of Soju on the way to the harbor from which we were picked upRead more
Enjoying our first afternoon in Siladen
April 30, 2022 in Indonesia ⋅ 🌧 28 °C
We arrived at the last destination of our trip: Siladen. For whatever reason we received an upgrade from our two-bedroom villa to two beach front bungalows. Not bad! The resort was wonderful, ourRead more
First Dive
May 1, 2022 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The next day, we went diving. I had trouble with the mask I had to rent but still noticed the beauty of the corals and the walls. Swimming with turtles never gets boring either.
Exploring island and underwater world
May 1, 2022 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We enjoyed the delicious food, went for walks and went diving again, this time in search of the Mandarin fish. Without success though. The day ended with a stunning sunset.
Just chilling
May 2, 2022 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
The next day, Katja went out diving again, while I mainly just lay in the sunning reading and watching the blue, blue sea. Later that afternoon, went for a stroll along the shore taking pictures ofRead more
Beautiful sunset
May 2, 2022 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Katja and I walked along the beach until we reached the last resort on this side of the island to watch the amazing sunset.
Life is better at the beach
May 3, 2022 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The best thing about Siladen is that there is not much to do apart from eating, sunbathing, reading and watching crabs.
Back under water
May 3, 2022 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Bunaken national park is known for its coral walls and their inhabitants. We saw so many fish and turtles as well as all the usual suspects of course.
Night dive & Sunset
May 3, 2022 in Indonesia ⋅ 🌧 29 °C
Went on a night dive, which was nice but not very exciting except for a tiny octopus that I would have looked up for longer.
Last day on Siladen
May 4, 2022 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Another day spent mainly reading, eating and chilling- recharging our batteries before we had to return to Jakarta.
Leaving paradise
May 5, 2022 in Indonesia ⋅ 🌧 29 °C
We would have loved to stay. But then again, who wouldn't have? Northern Sulawesi is definitely a wonderful destination within Indonesia. I'll be back!
