Archive for September, 2009
When the Portuguese landed at Banda in 1611, they thought they were the first to discover the Spice Islands. Actually, the Moros had been trading there for over a hundred years. And like the Portuguese, when the Moros first set foot on Banda, they thought they were the first ones there. But from talking with Chinese residents of Banda, Read the rest of this entry »
1. SHAMAN VISIT
MENTAWAI ISLANDS (YEAR-ROUND)
Just hours away from the mainland and gateway of Padang, isolated by strong winds and rough seas, sikerei shamans (pictured) in the remote interior of the islands continue to practice old animistic ways. In the Sibulungan religion, fetish poles placed around the open-air, stilt-raised houses keep away evil spirits, while elaborate tattoos and body ornaments help keep soul and body in balance with the world. The shamans are responsible for communicating with spirits, healing and preserving the harmony of the physical and paranormal. Read the rest of this entry »
Learning to dive has been near the top of my ‘to do’ list for a while. Fuelled by diving specials on The Discovery Channel, it was time for action. Options included Amed and the PADI Openwater Course or Gili Trawangan, off Lombok.
‘Gili’ is the Lombok word for the small islands off the coast but the three most famous Gilis sit off the north west coast, about ten minutes away by boat. Gili Trawangan is the most popular island with the best tourist infrastructure. The other two islands (Gili Air and Gili Meno) provide more of a Robinson Crusoe feel. Read the rest of this entry »
Entering Lawang Sewu through the main door, you are struck by the sight of an elegant stained-glass window at the top of the stairs. The window is both artistic and full of symbolism. Its most prominent feature is two young Dutch girls, with an image of a wheel between them. Suranto (64), the caretaker of this Dutch colonial building Read the rest of this entry »
If you have spent a large amount of your booty on hiring an escort, you will certainly want to make up the most of what you have paid. It very obvious that you want to spend most of your time enjoying the company of a ravishing escort you have hired. If you really want to get complete satisfaction and your money”s worth do not book an escort for just one hour, though it the cheapest way but hiring her only for an hour will make her feel rushed and you will not have enough time for relaxation. You must book the service of an escort at least for 3 hours that shall help you to know each other better and enjoy some quality time together.
To get rid of the awkwardness in the very beginning pay the escort in cash as she expects to get paid before she renders any service. May the payment before she asks to avoid her asking or waiting for her payment which shall make both of you uncomfortable. If you take her for dining out or for shopping make sure you do the payment Read the rest of this entry »