Ambon is one of over 7000 islands in Indonesia, [Indonesian population is 264,000,000], making it the fourth largest country in the world population wise. It is 3.5 degrees south of the equator making it very hot indeed.
We arrived early morning and we four were ashore around 8:30. We had a map and a bit of a plan with Jim the main tour guide. We were amazed at the friendliness of the populace. Throughout the city were numerous large street signs welcoming the ship. We are quite surprised on both fronts.
The heat was beyond oppressive, it was absolutely draining. We had several spots where we just had to sit in the shade and gather our strength before pushing on.
We covered quite a bit of ground; all that we wanted to and more. There were a few impromptu photos taken with locals, who also wanted to take photos of us and included in pictures of them. Interesting. Hardy any language was spoken, it was all done with gestures. Good fun.
I suddenly thought that I heard a Cold Beer on the ship calling my name so we were all soon back on board. Boy was it nice to get into the cool ship, a cold shower, and lastly that cold beer. Time now: only 11:55 AM! We did quite a bit in those 3 1/2 hours!
That is it for Ambon, a day at sea tomorrow and then Komodo Island, home of the largest lizard in the world where we are booked on a ship's tour.
The rest of our day was spent inside this refrigerator ship recovering from our morning adventure into the town.
Just alongside the wharf where we moored this morning.
Musicians and lovely young ladies to greet us.
Also 22 Government officials boarded this morning enjoying the hospitality of the ship and sampling the buffet, twice. It appears to be a bit of a perk to board a cruise ship and eat like a King for the day.
Happy and so young looking.
We are not sure what it was a school or some martial arts class but they were having their photo taken and wanted us to get in the picture.
Jim taking a group shot, Fellette on left Gail on right.
Eventually Jim and I got in the picture then several cameras were used, lots of shaking hands etc.
A Mosque we never went in to.
A firehall shot. Not sure about the guy on top with two fingers though!
Dad, Mom and two cute girls, 5 & 3.
No English is taught. Dad could speak some English. Gentle people.
We joined a Christian Church Service and were welcomed with open arms. It was cool in there so we stayed for the collection, and donated to the building fund as well!
Another Mosque 115 years old.
The colour there was unbelievable. A cool breeze was a bonus.
The Mosque attenders.
The gate to this Mosque was one of about six in the front entrance, immaculate
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