By this Author: joffre

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Traveling to Flores... arriving in Denpasar, (Bali), (Indonesia) then traveling to/through; Tuban (Bali), Labuan Bajo, Ruteng, Bajawa, Ende, Maumere, Larantuka, Maumere (Flores), Kupang (Timor), Kalabahi, Halerman, Kalabahi (Alor), Seminyak (Bali), and back home via Denpasar, (Bali), (Indonesia)...



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Golo Sunset

Another spectacular and surreal sunset, from Golo Hilltop, Labuan Bajo, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Flores Travel Route







Conical Puu

Orang Asli of Kampung Pu'u, home of the unique thatched conical dwellings, Ruteng, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.







Magical Manulalu

Strikingly beautiful valley and Mount Inerie volcano, from my balcony, Manulalu, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Kampung Longsor

Hidden in the hills, the small local Orang Asli village, Longsor, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Adat Door

Local Adat Door in the Orang Asli hill village, Gurusina, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.





Desa Gurusina

Local traditional village or Desa in the hills, Gurusina, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Malanage Hot Springs

Unique natural hot springs, where cold water comes from one stream, and hot, another, Malanage, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Morning in Manulalu

Sun rising over the valley, as the moon sets over Gunung Inerie, Manulalu, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Ende Sunset

Sunset over the Bay to Pulau Ende, from my hotel roof-top, Ende, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Wolotopo Weaver

Local Orang Asli weaving a male Ikat piece, Wolotopo, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Delightful Detusoko

At the famous and interesting mosaic of rice paddies, Detusoko, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Koka Kapal

Local fishing boats on the beach, Koka, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Indah Koka

At the idyllic, but literally deserted beach, Koka, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Pantai Kawaliwu

Amazing pebble beach, that has hot volcanic water bubbling to the surface, pools are dug to soak in these waters, Kawaliwu, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Air Drying

Local women turning drying fish, in the main town on the island, Waiwerang, Adonara, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Tanah Merah

Waiting for a Kapal Kayu, on my ride back to Larantuka, Tanah Merah, Adonara, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Waigete Waters

The tropical waters of the coastline, east of Maumere, Waigete, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Mali Dugong

A playful, wild Dugong, from Pak Sardin's out-rigger, Mali, Alor, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.







Desa Adat

Unique traditional village where they make their clothes from bark, Takpala, Alor, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Pasar Baolang

At the lively Pasar Baolang, famous for its local Ikat, Baolang, Alor, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Pasar Ikan

Fresh locally caught reef fish, for sale at the morning sea-side markets, Baolang, Alor, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.







Halerman Sunset

Clouds rolling in, late afternoon, Halerman, Alor, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Life's a Beach

Another beautiful day on the beach, Halerman, Alor, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Other travels to Indonesia include;

Maluku 2018 - Exploring the stunning but remote tropical Islands.
Sumbawa 2018 - Travelling on motorcycle through Bali, Lombok and Sumbawa.
Sumatra 2016 - Exploring Western Sumatra on motorcycle.
Nusa Tenggara 2015 - Travelling through West Timor, Lembata, Flores and Sumba.
Madura 2012 - Exploring the rarely visited island on motorcycle.
Bali 2010 - Getting a fill of Balinese food and beaches.
Pulau Weh 2010 - Exploring the tropical under-water paradise.
Sulawesi 1996 - Travelling North to South on this amazingly diverse island.
Indonesian Adventures 1993 - Wandering through Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok and Kalimantan.
Asian Adventures 1988 - Getting a taste of Bali and Java on my SEA sojourn.



Other Indonesian photos from my travels;

Indonesian photos - (PhotoStream)



Indonesian Travels Map






◄ India 2019 ----------------- Table of Contents ----------------- NE Thailand 2022 ►

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Traveling to Northern India, arriving in Amritsar, (Punjab), (India) via Singapore... then traveling to/through Amritsar, (Punjab), Chandigarh, (Plains), Shimla, Sainj, Sarahan, Rakchham, Pooh, Nako, Dhankar, Kaza, Tabo, Pooh, Kalpa, Theog, Shimla, Manali, Darcha, (Himachal Pradesh), Leh, (Ladakh), Chandigarh, (Plains), Amritsar, (Punjab), (India) and back home via Singapore...



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North Clock Tower

The colourful, and recently refurbished Clock Tower, on the north entrance to the 'Golden Temple', Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Sikh Devotees

Walking around the famous 'Golden Temple' lake, Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Golden Temple

Finding your inner calm, inside the impressive Sikh Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Alley Maze

Exploring the lively maze of alleys, that run through the old town, Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Aqua Alcove

A rare quiet corner, in the busy alleys of the old town, Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Himachal Pradesh Route

Shimla Stairs

The old English hill-town has multi-levels built into the side of the hill, these levels are connected by a warren of narrow stair-ways, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Shimla Mall

Victorian architecture, surrounding the famous pedestrian-only Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.





The Hills are Alive

Rampant and rapacious development, in the surrounding hills, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Bhimakali Temple

Carved portal in the significant, maternal, 800 year old, 'Bhimakali Temple', Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Mystic Mountains

The mystical mountain gate-way, to the Kinnaur region, Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Enfield High

The trusty Enfield, high in the mountains, Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Harbinger of a Landslide

Landslide is an ever-present risk, while traveling through the Himalaya, this one on the NH5 taking many hours to clear, Bhabhangar, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Rakchham Village

The small picturesque town of nomadic villagers, in the Sangla Valley, Rakchham, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Cliff Road

The notorious, but exciting to ride 'Cliff Road', one of the most dangerous in the region, Sangla, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Village of Pooh

This small Tibetan mountain village, sits above the Sutlej River, in the Sutlej Valley, Pooh, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Shaman Door

Villager taking advice from the local Shaman, in the last Tibetean town of the Kinnaur Valley, Nako, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Dhankar View

The convergence of the Pin and Spiti Rivers, at the base of the small 3894m Tibetan town, with a 1000 year old Gompa perched above, Dhankar, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Golden Prayer Wheels

Prayer wheels at the the 'Tabo Buddhist Monastery', considered the second most important... in the World, Tabo, Himachal Pradesh, India.

High Mountain Riding

Riding through the dramatic high mountain roads, in the Spiti Valley, Nako, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Spiti River Road

The treacherous NH505 carved out of rock, along the Spiti River, between Nako and Pooh, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Monastery Doors

Ornate temple doors, at the entrance of the small monastery, in the centre of the village, Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Kinnaur Kailash View

Stunning views of the 'Kinnaur Kailash' mountains, during the warmer months, Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Anshu Dhaba

Punjabi Dhaba, at the local bus station, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Vashisht Temple

Local temple, in the clan and alternative lifestyle town, Vashisht, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Ski Village

Popular, local ski village, during the warmer months, Solang, Himachal Pradesh, India.




Manali to Leh Route

Rotang Pass

View from the road after the monsoon season, Rotang Pass, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Breakfast at Sarchu

Trucks stop for breakfast at first light, in the small frozen, 4290m tent village, on the 'Manali to Leh' road, Sarchu, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Taglang La Pass

At 5860m, India's second highest Indian road pass, on the 'Manali to Leh' road, Taglang La Pass, Ladakh, India.






Cafe Lala

Cafe in the Old Town, at the base of the Palace, Leh, Ladakh, India.






Kings View

View of the town of Leh, from the impressive and omnipresent Palace, Leh, Ladakh, India.






Shey Buddha

Palace Shrine Buddha, founded by the 'King Deldan Namgyal', in the 15th century, Shey, Ladakh, India.






Thiksey Monastery

The spectacular 15th century Buddhist Gompa, Thiksey, Ladakh, India.






Phyang Village

Picturesque rural Tibetan village of Phyang, that also houses a renowned Gompa, Phyang, Ladakh, India.






Prayer Wheel

Prayer wheel, at the gates to the famous 'Likir Monastery', Likir, Ladakh, India.







Indian Coffee House

Branch of the famous 'Coffee Worker's Co-op', Indian Coffee House, established in the 1930's, Chandigargh, Plains, India.





Corbusier's Chandigarh

A friendly local, riding his shiny black 'Royal Enfield', on the uncongested 'Le Corbusier' streets, Chandigargh, Plains, India.






Border Celebrations

Cheering Indian fans, at the evening India/Pakistan border ceremonies, Wagah, Punjab, India.






Golden Temple

The spectacular 'Golden Temple' complex, Amritsar, Punjab, India.





Other travels to India include;

North India 2004 - Traveling through mountainous Himachal Pradesh.
Sikkim 2001 - Traveling into the mountains of West Bengal and Sikkim.
West India 1999 - Traveling up the west coast of India and Rajasthan.
Subcontinent Adventures 1990 - Traveling through Nepal and India.



Other Indian photos from my travels;

Indian (इंडिया) Photos - (PhotoStream)





◄ New Zealand 2019 ---------------- Table of Contents ---------------- Flores 2022 ►

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Traveling to South Island, New Zealand... arriving in Christchurch (South Island), (New Zealand), then traveling to/through; Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, (Canterbury) Queenstown, (Otago) Haast, Franz Josef Glacier, Maruia Springs, (West Coast) Nelson, (Nelson Bays) Kaikoura, Christchurch (Canterbury), (South Island), (New Zealand).



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Regent St Tram

Tourist tram, in the 'Spanish-styled' New Regent street, post earthquake renovations, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.






Lake Tekapo

Late afternoon autumn view, of the surrounding snow-capped mountains, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand.






Mt Cook Village

Established in 1884, within the National Park, and services a quarter million visitors each year, Mount Cook Village, Canterbury, New Zealand.






Mt Cook - Tasman Glacier

Mount Cook or 'Aoraki', the country's highest (3724m) mountain, and the 'Tasman Glacier' and lake, Mount Cook, Canterbury, New Zealand.






Remarkable Arrival

Flying pass the 'Remarkables', before descending and landing at the local airport, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand.






Bob's Peak

View of the 'Remarkables' and 'Lake Wakatipu', from 'Bob's Peak' (accessed via the 'Skyline gondola'), Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand.






Kawarau Bridge

Home of the World's first bungy-jump, opening in 1988, on a bridge first built in 1880, Kawarau Gorge, Otago, New Zealand.






Dudleys Cottage

Old gold mining company cottage, built in 1880, and home to an interesting historic Chinese settlement, Arrowtown, Otago, New Zealand.






Lake Hayes

Picturesque lake, between Arrowtown and Queenstown, Lake Hayes, Otago, New Zealand.






Lake Hawea

The stunningly scenic, 141 km² hydro lake, that parallels Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Otago, New Zealand.






Blue Pools

Spectacular blue pools, accessed via a beech forest board-walk track, in the 'Mount Aspiring National Park', Makarora, West Coast, New Zealand.






Cray Pot

Famous local seafood train-carriage cafe, in one of the remotest parts of Westlands, Jackson Bay, West Coast, New Zealand.





Haast Beach

The rugged, and isolated Westlands coast-line, Haast, West Coast, New Zealand.

Up Ship Creek

Walking the 'Kahikatea (NZ tallest trees) Swamp Forest Walk', along 'Ship Creek', Haast, West Coast, New Zealand.






Maruia Hot Springs

Japanese created, outdoor hot springs and spa, Maruia Springs, West Coast, New Zealand.

Nelson Markets

Catching a meal, at the lively local weekend markets, Nelson, Nelson Bays, New Zealand.






Wrecked

The old 'Janie Seddon' ship wreck, just off the foreshore, Motueka, Nelson Bays, New Zealand.






Marlborough Vines

Rows of autumn coloured vines, in the famous white wine growing region, Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand.






Kaikoura Views

Majestic mountain views from the shoreline, on a cold and blustery morning, Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand.






Catching the Sun

A local seal catching the warmth of the early morning sun, Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand.



Other New Zealand photos from my travels;

New Zealand (aotearoa) Photos - (PhotoStream)
New Zealand (Google) photos



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