Photos of The Lesser Sunda Islands

March 526 2025 (22 days)


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HibiscusA hibiscus in Komodo National Park
To Pink BeachWe sail by boat to Pink Beach
Pink beach glowRed coral fragments give the beach a pink hue
Beautiful bayIt’s wonderful swimming at Pink Beach
MantaA manta ray swims beneath us at manta point
Local fishing boatsThe outrigger adds stability and space to dry fish
Children in SapeChildren await us as we dock in Sape
Farewell crewAfter three days, we disembark from the Hatirah
Sumbawa BesarThe accommodation in Sumbawa Besar
Wooden palaceThe wooden sultan's palace in Sumbawa Besar
Palace upper floorThe second floor was formerly reserved for women
Palace on stiltsThe 1885 palace was built on stilts to protect against flooding
Celosia cristataThe beautiful flower of the Celosia cristata
No horse cartsNo hand or horse carts are allowed in the city center
Sumbawa Besar marketChicken is prepared at the pasar in Sumbawa Besar
Fish vendorThe fish is sorted at the market
Posing for photoA proud mother lets her son be photographed
Fish marketFresh fish is traded directly at the market
Cottage Sumbawa BesarMy accommodation in Sumbawa Besar
Resort poolThe pool with a sea view
Ferry to LombokOne of the ferries between Lombok and Sumbawa
Approaching LombokIt's a two-hour sail between Lombok and Sumbawa
FerryCars and buses are aboard the ferry
Weaving PringgaselaWeaving is a labor-intensive craft
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