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Better late than never: Raja Ampat Critters – in March

November 6, 2018 by inge Leave a Comment

Reader, I am deeply sorry. When staying at Papua Explorers in Raja Ampat, uploading photos and editing posts is somewhat difficult, the internet being far away and not always even a little bit accessible. And after coming home, many things, not all of them positive, happened that kept me from updating this blog. But since … [Read more…]

Posted in: Spring 2018 Tagged: Diving, Indonesia, Raja Ampat

I’m a MOM!

April 27, 2017 by inge Leave a Comment

…well, in a way. I never wanted children. However, for a good cause, I’ve adopted a wonderful creature. Meet my kid: Isn’t she a BEAUTY? Melusine is a 4m wide melanistic female Reef Manta. I have adopted her and made a donation to the marine megafauna foundation. Why am I doing this? The MMF works … [Read more…]

Posted in: Spring 2017 Tagged: Conservation, Diving, Mantas, Raja Ampat

Still more Fish. Clouds of Fish and Big Black Mantas: Awesome Encounters in Raja Ampat

April 27, 2017 by inge Leave a Comment

I hope I’m not boring you yet… but I have to talk about all the awesome encounters I had in the seas of Raja Ampat. The sheer numbers of fish to be seen. The giants and the small critters. I even had one of my big dreams come true: I spotted a Whale Shark from the boat. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Spring 2017 Tagged: Diving, Indonesia, Raja Ampat

More Fish. The Small Ones and the Cuties: Pretty Wildlife of Raja Ampat

April 20, 2017 by inge 2 Comments

  As I said in my last post, it is very difficult to show you the awesome, amazing creatures of Raja Ampat. I have shown you an overview, but there is so much more to see… Let’s start with the smallest creatures: pygmy sea horses. Sadly, my Gopro can’t film them, and being somewhat near-sighted, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Spring 2017 Tagged: Diving, Indonesia, Raja Ampat

Diving in Raja Ampat: The Greatest Show on Earth

April 20, 2017 by inge Leave a Comment

School of Sweetlips, tightly packed and very relaxed.   In my previous post, I just talked about the dive resort I stayed at in Raja Ampat, the bungalow, the food, the sunsets. But, you might ask, what about the diving? That’s what it’s about, right? You’re right. Gentle reader, diving is the reason to go … [Read more…]

Posted in: Spring 2017 Tagged: Diving, Indonesia, Raja Ampat

Staying at the Papua Explorer Resort, Gam Island, Raja Ampat

April 5, 2017 by inge Leave a Comment

Dear Readers, my apologies for the recent hiatus in blog posting. But. • My dive resort had a very slow internet connection. • Raja Ampat was so beautiful, words failed me. • Back home I needed a holiday from the holiday. • Then there were too many photos to choose from. • Lastly, I’m a lazy … [Read more…]

Posted in: Spring 2017 Tagged: Indonesia, Raja Ampat

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