So that ends the Indonesian Rally. Looking back... it was a wonderful experience. Two thousand five hundred miles we sailed from Darwin to Singapore over a period of three months. We loved it. The people were amazing. They are so friendly, and the smiles. Always smiling, yet they had nothing. I mean nothing! The weather was warm without being oppressive, but the winds were disappointing for a sailing vessel. We motor sailed most of the way with only a few good sailing days, which we made the most of. We saw no rain for almost two months except one day at Lombok when we were ashore with all our hatches open, it poured for about an hour! All our bedding, mattresses and everything was soaked! No matter, within three hours next day all was dry and warm again!
Contrary to common rumour, the authorities were not a problem. This may have well been because we were with the rally, but everywhere we were made very welcome, almost embarrassingly so. They are desperate for tourists. The tourist dollar is the only form of income most villages have.
Some images of Indonesia....
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| Every night all along the coast at about5.30 hundreds of these fishing vessels head out to fish for the night. They use very strong lights and return about 0730 to get their catch to the morning markets. No question about the freshness! |
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| A typical coastal village |
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| The amazing thing about Indonesia, is the people. They are hard working, honest and very welcoming. They have nothing, but their smiles say it all....they are a beautiful people. |
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| I like this life!! |
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| A typical coastal cargo boat. |
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| The sun goes down on another chapter of our voyage. |
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