11.09. - 01.10. 2006
After we fought our way back through the Lombok
Straights with those crazy currents we continued
our cruise from Bali to Bawean. We're often accompanied
by fishermen who usually travel at night - in their
hundreds.
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That means we don't get much sleep, but on the
up-side we get great sailing winds and can make
our way through the fishing boats doing 8 - 9 knots.
The people on Bawean give us a hearty welcome -
and of course, Antoine is the center of attention
once again. They also help us to get to the market
in the neighboring village. After a short while
two guys from the village are ready to take us on
a pleasant ride to the bazaar.
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We continue our trip to Karimunjawa, which is also
Islamic, just like the larger part of Indonesia.
(Bali is an exception) The village life unfolds
around its center, the mosque, and even small kids
happily visit the Quran School.
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We get a friendly
welcome in all villages, and even if only a few people
speak English everyone is interested in us.
Karimunjawa is a nature reserve and
therefore, finally, the water is good enough to go
snorkeling again, even if there aren't that many fish
to be seen (no surprise, considering the extensive
fishing done here).
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Our next stop is in an uninhabited bay of the island
Serutu. We're close to the equator again and our
captain Antoine very much welcomes a refreshing
swim at the sandbank. Also, the general evening
atmosphere is very pleasant around here.
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And yes, we cross the
equator again, back into the northern hemisphere.
Captain Antoine is already on the lookout for Singapore,
even though his dress code isn't quite up to Captains
standards.
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amount of huge ocean-going ships in Singapore we drop
anchor at the designated spot to get the formalities
done. Unfortunately we still have to wait a few hours
before the little immigration boat comes - thanks to
the fierce thunderstorm assaulting Singapore.
That's why Nela & Antoine are especially delighted
one we reach our comfortable moorings at the One`15-Marina.
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This is also where our ship will spend
the rainy season - until the beginning of December.
That's when there'll be more news on SILVER BLUE.
We will be spending the fall in beautiful Slovenia.
Until then ... take care!
Tom, Nela & Antoine
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