The last pictures before our farewell party.

.A few more pictures before we stay goodbye to Indonesia

I was amazed at the bow of this fishing boat.

This a picture taken of the Monument from the yacht as we were crossing the equator.

Monument.

The next few pictures are of a sea gypsy village that we were able to visit. After the visit we gave them school supplies and books.

This little boy  uses a spear to fish with.

Sea Gypsies waving bye to us as we were leaving.

This boat takes school kids from one village to another.

We were taken to visit a Buddhist Temple. The laughing Buddha.

We were also taken on a tour to the mangroves where we saw monkeys, kingfisher birds, snakes all curled up in the trees, lizards that swim in the water. Very interesting.

The dark  clump in the tree is a snake.

This flower comes from the okra plant.

These guys are all from the tourist bureau that organized the activities and tours for us in Tanjung Penang. They came ti visit us on the yacht as they had never been on one.

The welcome dancers

From the Buddhist Temple.

Buddhist monk chanting.

To the end of Indonesia.

Beautiful granite rock formation where we were anchored.

I know that was a lot of pictures to throw at you all at once. I hope I didn't bore you to much, but here are more. These are from the beginning of Nov. till we check out of Indonesia on Nov. 23th.

Bay where we were anchored.

Sunset

Sunrise

Next few pictures are of a fishing village where all the houses were built on stiltes over the water.

Rowing against very strong current. 

This fishing boat had just been built.All the fishing boats are still all wooden. That is something you don"t see very often.

These two boys welcomed us into their village which was part of the celebration for the rally group.

Kids from the village.

One of the captains from the rally was called up to the stage and dance with the guy that was singing. They always includes us and always with dancing.

Coffee break.

This little boy was not shy and was determined to fully us on our walk.

His mom had to run after him because he wanted to come with us. She finally caught up to him and convinced him to go back home.

Solstice at anchor.

Volcano, not active

Another welcome celebration.

Mepar Island.

Isn't she precious, it almost looked like she was posing for us.

The traditional dancers dancing for us.

All the yachtees on stage singing We are sailing.

This is taken at the monument at the crossing of the equator.

A champagne salute to the crossing of the equator.

At this welcome ceremony every captain  received a beautiful plaque and the reason Don is in the middle, he was chosen to be the spoke person for the group.

This young lady is  Dwi from the tourist bureau. Very beautiful and wonderful person.

Fishing outrigger. They look like crabs.

These sea gypsy shacks are all over the sea. You can see them for miles and miles.