We
are now under way again towards our next stop being the Misool Island
Group where we expect to spend more time in the water. Tomorrow we
have “water activities” in both the morning and afternoon in two
different spots quite near to each other.
This
morning, we spent three hours ashore having a guided tour of the
town. We were divided up into four groups with a local guide. The
guide leading our group was very difficult to understand so we
probably didn't get as much information as we might have had his
accent been less pronounced. All signage was in Indonesian.
Nonetheless it was quite interesting and we certainly got plenty of
exposure to the local very basic lifestyle. The roads are very narrow
but adequate for motor bikes being the commonly used transportation.
The only other roadworthy vehicles we saw were one jackaroo and two
small wagons used as ambulances.
We
learnt more of the turbulent history of the area and about the
growing and processing of spices, particularly nutmeg. It is still
happening here but at a very modest level. Both last night and today,
we were joined by a group of school children who are quite keen to
show off their limited English conversation skill. They do an
introduction which they have obviously learnt. Once you stray too far
from the words they have learnt, they no longer understand.
Notwithstanding
their turbulent history, the people are delightfully friendly and
gentle.
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