Sunrise at the peak of Padar Island with a view of the three bays. — Photos: SETO KIT YAN/The Star
Who would have thought that I would one day be able to regale friends and family with the tale of how I sailed on a pirate ship into the land of dragons?
When I told my friends that I’d be going to Labuan Bajo, they called it the “trip of a lifetime”, and I was inclined to agree. Sailing on a luxury cruise ship, snorkelling, island-trekking, cave-exploring and stalking Komodo dragons... I did everything that was on the agenda except for dancing with whip-wielding natives.
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Gallery: Labuan Bajo in photos
Sunrise at the peak of Padar Island with a view of the three bays. — Photos: SETO KIT YAN/The Star
The comfy double bed in a lower deck cabin of the Sea Safari VII luxury cruise ship.
Daily exodus of giant fruit bats returning to Kalong Island (Flying Fox Island) at sunset.
The Komodo Dragon reacting to noisy tourists at the Komodo National Park.
Crystal clear waters of Kanawa Island where you can view lovely corals right at the jetty.
The natives performing Tarian Ako Mawo (Rice Harvest Dance) at Kampung Cecer, Desa Liang Ndara Village.
Tiny crushed fragments of red organ pipe coral mixed with fine white sand is what gives Pink Beach its pretty salmon hue.
Red organ pipe coral
A Barong Mask carved from a watermelon and a Komodo Dragon from a pumpkin, by the talented kitchen crew of Sea Safari Cruises.
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