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I fell in love with Maluku... the people are too friendly, the food is awesome, and the nature is unbelievably gorgeous.
These happy kids are so lucky. They live by Ngur Sarnadan beach.. where the sand is soft and white, the sky is blue and the water is warm.. I envy them so much :p

Labuan Bajo - small fishing town in west flores

Several countries have issued travel warnings to Indonesia. It is now your time to make a statement that Indonesia is too beautiful to be passed :)

I am really lucky being an Indonesian. Coz my country is blessed with tons of beautiful palm fringed beaches, rainforests and mountains that stretch from Sabang ( Sumatra ) until Merauke (Papua). Yes Allah be praised for creating such a wonderful tropical paradise. Well, I have to say that we're also doomed because Indonesia lies between the Ring of Fire along the northeastern islands adjacent to and including New Guinea and the Alpide belt along the south and west from Sumatra, Java, Bali, Flores, and Timor. Therefore we're prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. But then life would never be dull and boring in Indo {^_^}v..

Being the largest archipelago in the world with 18,000 islands, boat is the common or most of the time the only mode of transportation that connects from one island to another.
In big cities like Jakarta, motorcycle taxi is very very common. It's really helpful esp. during rush hour where the traffic jam can drive you nuts and you're late for a meeting or appointment. Motorcycle taxi can wriggle its away along the jammed road, but it's not for those with heart problem. It can be classified as fear factor challenge.

Bahasa lesson: Ojek = Taxi (only applies to boat and motorcycle).
Ojek Station = Pangkalan Ojek (only applies to motorcycle)

Your stomach growls when you don't eat rice for a day.
You believe kecap BANGO could turn bad cooking to gourmet food.
You talk during a movie.
You eat fried rice in the morning.
You don't think Jim Carrey is funny.
You think Nicholas Syahputra is a hunk.
You think Rhoma Irama is the real Raja Dangdut.
You carry a 16 oz. jar of sambal to where ever you travel.
You think dangdut is stupid, but listen to it anyways, because you are homesick.
You are willing to travel 25 miles to buy tahu and tempe.
You are very good at avoiding potholes and other road hazards.
Your local McDonald's serves rice and sambal.
You think Instant Noodle is a staple food.
You have ever tried passing a Rp 50 coin as a quarter in a US vending machine/pay phone.
You have ever successfully bribed a police officer.
You have ever successfully bribed a customs officer.
Your drivers license claims you are 5 years older then you really are.
You have ever legally bought pirated software.
You have ever been forced to memorize UUD'45.
You have bought something from a barefooted street peddler.
You know exactly how many islands Indonesia has.
You have ever eaten something sold off a cart on wheels.
The first thing that comes to mind when hearing the word "Jakarta" is "macet"
Someone you know has ever ridden on top of a train.
Your daily commute includes thinking up new ways to ride the city bus for free.
You don't mind people being late.
You think standing in line is a waste of time.
You have tried every Monday of your youth trying to avoid upacara bendera.
You have used a mosquito repellant that looks like a coil and is lit on one end.
You use the terms "emang gue pikirin" and "So what gitu lho?" on daily basis
You know what Pancasila is, what it means and know it by heart.
You complain that movies in America don't have sub-titles.
Your daily conversation may include enactments of TV commercials.
You have ever consulted a dukun.
Your whole class has ever cheated on a test, and gotten away with it.
You have ever spent the night before an exam looking for someone who sells the questions.
You like the smell of terasi (shrimp paste).
You think the Thomas Cup is equal to the Super Bowl.
You can name a manufacturer of shuttlecocks/badminton birdies.
You have ever ridden in a motor vehicle with three wheels.
You miss your maid during laundry day or Lebaran
Your clothing has brand names printed on it that is visible from 50' away.
You attend weddings only until you are done eating.
You have attended weddings that you are not invited to.
You go to McDonald's to get your weekly supply of ketchup, salt, pepper and napkins.
You know more than one music group that stole the tune of Cranberries' "Zombie".
You have a can of Baygon on your kitchen table.
You make major decisions based on gengsi.
You take advantage of Wal-Mart's 30 days money-back-guarantee to "borrow" home appliances.
Someone in your family has extra pockets in his outfit to hide cookies from the all-you-can-eat bar.
When watching TV you regularly find that all the channels broadcast the same thing.
You know more than 10 acronyms/abbreviations.
You set the ring tone of your cell phone as loud as possible.
You have one of those gigantic 5000 watts stereo system even though you can't turn it as loud as you can since you live in a crowded neighborhood.
You can squeeze up to 15 people inside your Toyota Kijang :D
well.. what do u think?

Me & my friends took a live-aboard trip for 4N 5D from Flores - Komodo - Sumbawa to Lombok. It was definitely one of the best trips we've ever had. check out my Flores - Sumbawa - Lombok pages

I wish i was born in Ambon.............. i love this place too much :)