Barbados Gully

After our trip through Harrison Cave, our guide, Shane, took us for a walk through the adjacent nature trail.
These shady valleys are known locally as “gullies.” Shane gave us what he called,Okumaya devam et
Xmas & New Year’s 2023

We spent Xmas and New Year’s with my stepdaughter near London. She’s an amazing cook and spoiled us rotten with an array of tasty meals, including: pheasant and chestnut stew, clementine cake,Okumaya devam et
Singapore’s Changi Airport

I had no idea that Singapore’s Changi Airport is so unique until my friend, SJ, told me that many people consider it a destination unto itself.
We visited Changi with the express purpose ofOkumaya devam et
Java Country Drive

Even though it was a two hour drive from Semarang to Borobudur, it was far from boring.
To keep us from getting caught in traffic, we had a police escort.
Our bus was the first one out of the port,Okumaya devam et
Javanese Food

We enjoyed some tasty treats in Java! For starters, I was thrilled to sip a cup of actual Javanese java whilst snacking on fried bananas.
After we visited the temple of Borobudur, we were treated toOkumaya devam et
Borobudur Temple

From the port of Semarang, we booked a tour to visit Borobudur, which is the world's largest Buddhist temple.
Built in the 8th century, it was abandoned soon after due to volcanic eruptions thatOkumaya devam et
Kuala Lumpur

We took a “highlights of Kuala Lumpur” tour today, which gave us a good overview of this Malaysian city.
I didn’t expect to enjoy our free time at the Petronas Tower so much. Rather than rideOkumaya devam et
Orang Utan Island

Another gorgeous sunrise for us this morning as we made our way to Orang Utan Island. I even saw dolphins leaping in the sun’s reflection in the water!
What’s great about this wildlife reserve isOkumaya devam et
Cave, Bats, Fish & Eagles

We had a great time at Kilim Geoforest Park on Langkawi. We took a boat ride to a cave where we saw bats and the cutest crabs in the mangrove forest.
On our way to the cave, a woman pulled out aOkumaya devam et
Welcome to Langkawi

While “Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah,” sounds like the title of a video game, in reality it is a Malaysian archipelago. As we stepped of the ship today, we were met by locals in traditionalOkumaya devam et
Langkawi Sunrise

Colorful skies greeted. us as the silhouette of Langkawi emerged from the dawn. I’m curious what wonders await us on shore.
Gardens by the Bay

After exploring Bukit Brown cemetery, we nabbed a cab via the Asian equivalent of Uber, which is called Grab.
We were hot and sweaty from the intense humidity, so the cab’s a/c was muchOkumaya devam et
Bukit Brown Cemetery

Originally owned by Chinese clans, Singapore’s Bukit Brown became a public cemetery in 1922. Even so, the 212 acre expanse has been largely untouched since the 1970s.
The jungle foliage provides aOkumaya devam et
Lombok Island

It’s not easy to shoot decent photos when you’re hurtling down a narrow road in a taxi with dirty windows and a cracked windshield, but I did my best today on Lombok Island.
Compared to otherOkumaya devam et
Water Palace

We also visited the Water Palace on Lombok Island. In 722, the island’s king used the nearby river to create several pools on the grounds of the home he lived in during the dry season.
LocalsOkumaya devam et
Weaving Village

On Lombok Island, our cabbie took us to Songket Village, where women weave beautiful cloth.
I thought we would just watch the process. I didn’t expect to be given the chance to work the loomOkumaya devam et
Komodo Dragons

As you step ashore onto Komodo Island, you’re greeted by the scent of sea air and cloves. Local guides chain smoke clove cigarettes as they wait their turn in a shaded wooden hut.
Buildings areOkumaya devam et
Shark crocodile

Today we visited Surabaya. The city gets its name from Javanese words for “shark” (sura) and “crocodile (baya.)
According to legend, the two were apex predator besties, but after quarrelingOkumaya devam et
Surabaya Cemeteries

Today’s sighting of a “Monteverde Angel” in Surabaya, Indonesia is the most far-flung example of this famous statue I have personally come across!
The original “Angel ofOkumaya devam et
Surubaya Welcome

We were welcomed to the port of Surabaya bay the Singo Mangku Joyo song and dance troupe. I’ve included a video so you can see them in action and hear a snippet of the gamelan music they played.
Jakarta

Many crew members are Indonesian, so our ship welcomed hundreds of visitors during our stop in Jakarta. Our captain took time to pose for photos with family members at the dock.
Although Jakarta hasOkumaya devam et
Bangkok Grand Palace

Bangkok’s Grand Palace is a large complex of buildings. From 1782 through 1925, the king and his coterie lived on these grounds.
Today, the Grand Palace hosts royal ceremonies, foreign dignitaries,Okumaya devam et
Bangkok Flower Market

Bangkok’s flower market was another colorful place to explore. Even when we’re back home in Texas, Larry and I enjoy our local open air market, which has a Hispanic vibe, to buy local produce.Okumaya devam et
Bangkok Chinatown

I enjoyed our walk through Bangkok’s Chinatown. It was a cacophony of sights, sounds, and smells as we trotted behind our guide.
Several restaurants sell bird’s nest soup, which is considered aOkumaya devam et
Bangkok first temple

I don’t know much about this Buddhist temple in Bangkok, alas.
Our guide seemed like a nice enough fellow, but his English needs polishing. I’m pretty good with accents, and I don’t mindOkumaya devam et
Bangkok

Here are some random signs and sightings from our time in Bangkok.
On our way through customs, I noticed a sign banning sex. First time I’ve seen such a ban, but I understand the reason behind it.Okumaya devam et
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