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Pintu Kota Beach (The Town Gate Beach)

Formerly known as the spice islands, the Moluccas is where my family originated from. Although I have only been there once in my entire life when I was only 7yrs of age (for a 4 day visit) I still have a vivid mental picture of how beautiful the place was. Despite having been to many places around the world, the Moluccas remain close to my heart and will always be. Ambon, located in Ambon island, is the provincial capital of the Moluccas. They are now working to transform Ambon airport (Pattimura airport) to an international airport. Meanwhile, there're frequent daily flights from & into Jakarta. I could say nothing more about the Moluccas except it is a paradise on earth. Beautiful nature, very rich of sea resources, multi-cultural & notably very compassionate people. The region is also rich of music, tribal dances and hybrid culture. Unlike most of tropical islands around this globe, the islands of the Moluccas are comparatively free of tourists. Its great attraction for present-day visitors is its sea gardens and beaches with coral reefs. The sea surrounding the Moluccas, the Banda sea, is believed to be one of the deepest sea on earth (6,5 km deep). it's very intriguing, considering that the sole means of transportation between the islands are boats. More often they're not of sophisticated ones. Yes ! You've got to have the 'stomach' to want to travell around those islands ; ) Very brave people ! Look at the picture of the' Pintu Kota Beach' above ! Isn't it beautiful ? It seems surreal to me. But no ! it's real ! A friend of mine who lives in Ambon took this picture.

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This is perhaps one of hundreds of different dances. Performed by youths of Mamala.

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    Chuckaziz Feb 14, 2009 at 11:08 AM Report Abuse

    Hi Nona, breathtaking view of Pintu Kota Beach . Very nice pix indeed.

  • zolasteve Dec 16, 2008 at 12:53 PM Report Abuse

    Great home page Nona! Love the photo of the beach. Thanks for educating me on the Molucca's.

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    Caru Jun 26, 2008 at 9:27 AM Report Abuse

    FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS!! Be happy and smile :) Lol from Buenos Aires Caru

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    markbank Jun 26, 2008 at 7:32 AM Report Abuse

    Hi nice pics,,Happy Birthday,,Greeting from Malaysia

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    Carletto76 Jun 25, 2008 at 11:31 PM Report Abuse

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ilda! I wish you another wonderful year full of travels around the world! :)

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    ghibli88 Jun 26, 2007 at 7:39 AM Report Abuse

    A warm Happy super birthday to you Nona,best wishes from hot and cloudy Italy.

  • davidleslie Jun 26, 2007 at 2:28 AM Report Abuse

    Hi, HAVE A LOVELY BIRTHDAY. LESLIE

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    takla73 Jun 26, 2007 at 1:16 AM Report Abuse

    Happy Birthday NONA and have a nice day Greeting from Aexandria Egypt TAKLA

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    vpeter Jun 26, 2007 at 12:24 AM Report Abuse

    Hi Nona, happy birthday to you. Have a great party. Happy travels. Greetings from the Netherlands.

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    Cham Jan 19, 2007 at 7:22 AM Report Abuse

    The Moluccas looks like an amazing place, reminds me of going the the 100 islands in the philipines!

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