Category Archives: Wakatobi

Farewell to Wakatobi

Posted on February 5, 2011 by

Traditional farewell song.  Vocals by Ozak and Lynn, guitar by Lynn.  Matt Couzens with the camera work.

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KangGuru Indonesia Covers AIYEP

Posted on February 5, 2011 by

Participants in the 2010-11 Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) work (and play) in Wakatobi, South-east Sulawesi in Jan/Feb 2011

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Wakatobi, as seen by Charlotte

Posted on February 5, 2011 by

This video speaks for itself. Charlotte Wheatley

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Tourism Brochure

Posted on February 5, 2011 by

The Tourism Division have put together a short travel guide to Wangi-Wangi. (Click the image below to read it)

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AIYEP Kabuenga

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

Traditional courting ceremony.  The villagers of Waetuno (Wangi-Wangi) throw us a Kabuenga party!  All of the girls look amazing done up in the traditional attire.

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Wild Weather hits Waetuno

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

Wild weather and flooding hit the shore-front houses of Waetuno – forcing occupants to evacuate.

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Welcome to Kaledupa

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

We arrive at Yamin’s Home Town (or, “Home Island” anyway) – Kaledupa!

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Tomia Island Adventures

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

After crashing a wedding with Yamin and Harry – hiking through the jungle to an “ancient fortress” – and stopping to take photos with some cool old bapak – Mara, Holly, Will and I do battle with some kids on … Continue reading →

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The Boat Ride to Tomia

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

We took to the rough seas on our way to Tomia.  Just watching this makes me seasick.  Lynn was clinging to the window, singing amazing grace – everyone else was just trying to stay upright while praying to their God(s) … Continue reading →

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Wakatobi Dive Resort – The Technical Tour

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

We were taken on a “technical tour” of the Wakatobi Dive Resort, by the owner.

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