Our WT Expeditions discover the farthest reaches of the globe and its deepest cultural treasures. Designed for seasoned vacationers and adventurous souls, these journeys embrace new exploratories, one-time-only departures, expeditions to distant realms, and distinctive cultural adventures with our legendary Journey Leaders. We have been happy to function this journey, Komodo Dragons and Coral Reefs, in 2022 and have been comfortable to see some fantastic images from one of many group’s experiences.
After a two-year delay, we lastly skilled snorkeling in Indonesia and it was effectively well worth the wait! We mixed two Wilderness Journey journeys—Komodo Dragons and Coral Reefs and Snorkeling Expedition to Cenderawasih Bay—and loved time between the journeys to discover Bali.
On our Komodo Dragons and Coral Reefs journey, our co-leader Anas met us at our lodge and we flew to Luban Bajo the place we boarded the Katharina, a standard pinisi (Indonesian crusing vessel). The crew was fantastic; we have been effectively fed and cared for. The crew and Journey Leaders Nita and Anas actually made the journey particular.
Earlier than setting sail, we went to a standard caci dance, the place we sampled arak, an area spirit. At nightfall that night, we watched as 1000’s of fruit bats left their roosts on their nightly seek for meals.
Then there have been the dragons…
We noticed fairly just a few dragons, each grownup and juvenile, throughout our hike on Komodo Island. Our ranger information had a really eager eye for recognizing them. They have been within the tall grass, on the seashore, and within the forest. The younger ones may even climb timber.
Throughout our journey, we visited a number of villages, witnessing conventional dances and every day life. The ladies create conventional weavings readily available looms and dye the yarn with pure dyes. Such a stupendous collection of weavings, it was onerous to decide on one.
We visited an area faculty and the kids sang the nationwide anthem for us. We additionally introduced faculty provides, together with swim goggles and different objects for the children, which our Journey Leaders shared among the many villages. The children beloved having their footage taken and at all times needed to see them.
The snorkeling was completely phenomenal.
We noticed beautiful coral, sea turtles, manta rays, large clams, and a myriad of fish. We additionally had an encounter with an amorous dugong who actually favored our zodiac, and we have been at all times looking out for pods of dolphins and pilot whales as we rode to every snorkeling vacation spot.
