keris

23 January 2014 | Phuket
23 January 2014 | Koh Phayam
29 April 2013 | Rebak, Malaysia
29 April 2013
03 February 2013 | Ao Labu South and Koh Rang Yai
03 February 2013 | Panwa Bay
03 February 2013 | Koh Mai Thon
27 January 2013 | Ao Chalong
21 January 2013 | Phuket Island
03 January 2013 | Patong
02 January 2013 | Patong Beach
31 December 2012 | Phuket Island
30 December 2012 | Ton Sai Bay
29 December 2012 | Koh Hong Group (Phang Nga)
29 December 2012 | Phang Nga Bay
28 December 2012 | Koh Phanak, Northwest Bay
26 December 2012 | Patong Beach
22 December 2012 | Patong Beach
20 December 2012 | East Coast Phuket

Kupang

04 August 2012 | Indonesia
Juanita
Even though we had not been cleared by customs , immigration etc, we were allowed to go ashore on the evening we arrived for the Gala Dinner. Singing, dancing, (the Governor and Vice Governor there). Welcomed like royalty. Next morning customs etc came on to Keris, handed over paperwork. With that done we still had to go customs ashore and sign copious amounts of paper work. No computers involved and had to hand over 3 and 4 copies of all required documents. Kupang is the capital of East Nusa Tenggara and is a bustling medium sized town. Did a tour with another 2 couples. Was fascinating to see how they live and etch out a pittance to survive.
The majority of Indonesia leads a very simplistic life style, though everyone seems to have a mobile phone and a motor cycle. In some areas, they still barter for goods and services. Still very much a third world country.
A farewell Gala Dinner was held on the last evening (4th August).


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Vessel Name: KERIS
Vessel Make/Model: SEAWIND 11.6M CATARMARAN
Hailing Port: MOOLOOLABA
Crew: MIKE & JUANITA
About: WE ARE ABOUT TO SET OFF ON THE DARWIN TO INDONESIA RALLY LEAVING DARWIN ON THE 28TH JULY 2012. THIS WILL BE OUR SECOND TIME INTO DARWIN AS WE DID PART OF THE KIMBERLEYS IN 2009.

KERIS

Who: MIKE & JUANITA
Port: MOOLOOLABA