Paradise Islands Raja Ampat

I never said yes yet, if the most memorable vacation spot for me and partner are amazing places in their own homeland?

As that is long enough "run away" from their own country and build a life elsewhere through the struggle of bawaaahhh really, it makes us always attracted the beloved homeland of Indonesia. Moreover after a recent vacation we had in ... Raja Ampat!

This earthly paradise was introduced by my friend who happens to people of Papua (with the characteristics of singles, lesbian, dark skin but cantiiikk and slim. He asks called here hehe. Thanks, dear!). Located 90-120 minutes boat journey taking from Sorong, West Papua province.

For transportation to Sorong, can get on a plane from Makassar (for those from Jakarta / Surabaya / surrounding areas) or Manado (for those from Singapore / Philippines / surrounding areas). But if going for a walk once around the Papuans can too. Before the holiday to Raja Ampat, we happened to social work before Christmas in the jungle mountains of central Papua. From there we were to Timika (Papua Province), to Manokwari (West Papua provincial capital), only then to Sorong. Generally transport in the two provinces are super great is through the air.

Back in Sorong, we stay overnight, until tomorrow morning to Raja Ampat. There are several hotel options. What we inapi is the Luxio (see website below). I myself did not expect that here there is also a nice suite as a private pool, and have modern facilities, such as fast internet network. Very convenient for those who tired of traveling far away!

Early in the morning, we went together up the boat my friend, about 90 minutes to the Raja Ampat Islands. Because relaxing trip, we decided to advance deep sea fishing. The water is dark blue but jerniiiihhhhh all, friends! As far as the eye could see that look is a sea view minus the noise, like in another world.
By noon, we arrived at Sorido Bay Resort, a resort on the tiny island of stunning. Docked to the island, we could see the corals and the fish that looked clear so clear sea. Frankly when I saw the first time I want to jump straight swim.
Once docked, walk 30 meters on a wooden bridge, we were greeted with a dish of cold drinks tropical fruits. Fresh! After that we were ushered into a group of bungalows respectively. There are only 12 bungalows in this resort, with adequate facilities (no phone signal and internet). Me and a partner own a bungalow occupies a fairly large size, with a private white sand beach and sea views (see photo). Romantic huh? (Super show off lol).
Because visitors are not too many, we quickly became familiar with other visitors. Times were all foreigners, except rombonganku. All visitors get together and chat every breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided by the resort in the form of buffet. The food was varied and delicious, most authentic Indonesian cuisine. That is super special for me is the sauce-dabu dabu his spicy. Yum! Understandably, for me food is one of the most decisive factor in assessing the quality of the holiday.
Essentially we are all there to enjoy the underwater recreation Raja Ampat. For those who can not dive like me, do not worry, because the snorkelling it is also very satisfying! Imagine, snorkelling around the rocks outside the resort can also, do not have to take the boat again. The remarkable thing is the fish. Real banyaaaakkk really colorful fish. Coral reefs are also colorful, lots of starfish, and several times I saw the turtle. One time when snorkelling near the resort, I met a turtle when approached and handled, he did not go. Poor was one of the turtle's front leg stump. Rada hard over to the turtle for the second time (just wear diving snorkelling equipment was complicated rada you know!), So last time he left, I just waved my hand. That was my adventure with the turtle leg stump!
For those who like diving, diving like a crazy partner, he said, to heaven. Nature is indeed a wild underwater so never "touched" (the word partner, reef hooks that are used continue to know the current time there), so for inexperienced divers, may need to have a friend who accompanied the experts. Clearly, the finish time first dive, my partner many times said, "The fish are many. Severe. Fish a lot. Severe, "like a broken record. After that, dive for him such as medication-3 times a day: morning, noon, night. He says he's most excited about the same time the fish swim-kind manta stingray 5 meters in length. See sharks mustache that does not bite, see giant clams, see small sharks, and various types of fish that swim together like a colorful rainbow.
What about the non-divers like me? Oh, we also had periods of fun with snorkelling. It was just endless beauty of swimming until exhausted. If it's getting tired, we usually ask for permission at the guide that most Papuans good things, to move the ship use ships friends, and briefly edged into a nearby white beaches. We bask, preparing snacks for diving lovers again, the pictures, read books, and others.

We also landed on the beaches of white sand that emerges from the sea at low tide. You know, the beautiful beaches like that in the movie Narnia.

Well the problem is that the divers are also up to the nights they were definitely going to swim. Depending on our expertise, how to persuade your partner not to swim only. Anyway, to dive to the physical conditions are very fit, so rest and food intake is also important! Moreover, if the title is the honeymoon, well not swim at night and exhausted (heh heh). Moreover, if every morning, we were treated to views of the sunrise in front of the eye.

We also surrounds some other resort. That I recommended also is Kri Eco Resort (less expensive but more authentic Papua, because we can sleep in a wooden house on the sea-can directly nyebur, and sounds of the sea and the fish can be seen swimming on the sidelines of the wood floor room. Wow! ) and Raja Ampat Dive Lodge (new resort, Bali style cool-see photo).

Tips and tricks: Not hesitate to equip themselves with knowledge of the Raja Ampat is important. Systematically survey all of them, because it will be in place which is quite isolated from the outside world. Do not forget to also bring a bikini, snorkelling and diving equipment, personal medicines, creams lotion spf 50 all the waterproof, facial care equipment, and do not forget to also bring termantap conditioner that you've got! Because at resorts like this, the water is still salty-salty, so it can cause dry hair. In order not to damage the hair, use conditioner a lot. Every go swimming, do not forget to bring drinking water as well. How come I feel like a fussy old woman. Biarin Ah, my good intentions?

Again, for travel plans, you should be prepared as well as possible. If you have a friend like the Papuans, the journey can be prepared yourself. But if not, it's worth looking for an experienced tour guides, or may pass his resort (see website below).

Coming home from there, I was shocked when my partner with her ​​long hair is shiny (thanks to my conditioner!) Without rain without wind asked me, "Honey, you pingin behind living in Indonesia, do not you?" I laughed, and just replied, "Who is afraid . "

No one can hinder women's dreams and good intentions there are lesbian-dreams, we're after! And surprisingly, God always brings us to the beautiful places on earth. How about you? * wink

@ Carmen, SepociKopi, 2011

Details about the Raja Ampat
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raja_Ampat_Islands

Resorts & Tour Guides in Raja Ampat:
http://www.iriandiving.com/Main-page.html
or
http://www.komodoalordive.com/RajaAmpatDiveLodge.htm

Hotels in Sorong: www.theluxio.com