 175Likes
 |
|
8 Jul 2018
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: RTW, From Vancouver BC 2012
Posts: 3,559
|
|
The road is pretty curvy and hilly, but there is very little traffic. The surface is perfectly smooth.
 Screen Shot 2018-06-04 at 18.40.35 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6244 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6250 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6253 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-8 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6261 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-9 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6270 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-12 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
|
8 Jul 2018
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: RTW, From Vancouver BC 2012
Posts: 3,559
|
|
It was very hot and humid by the time we reached the town and we stopped for a huge fish lunch. This was probably a mistake in the heat as we were all now drowsy. Notice the guy holding up the fallen power line with a stick!
 FILE6288 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6307 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 IMG_2845 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 IMG_2849 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
We had planned a short day anyway and backtracked 10 km to a “resort” on the beach with very nice cabins. We arrived at 130 VERY hot and had to rest in the air con and fan after a cold shower. We surfaced after 430 when it cooled off and went for a swim. The ocean was warmer than the pool and that was warm. The sun set was truly spectacular.
 FILE6322 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
|
8 Jul 2018
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: RTW, From Vancouver BC 2012
Posts: 3,559
|
|
We decided to start out earlier today and were on the road by 830. We have 265 km today and google says 7 hours.
 Screen Shot 2018-06-04 at 18.41.26 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
The road surface is very good, but it is just that curvy. You head south west and end up across the island again at about the half way point in Ende. It was basically 7 hours of curves and only a brief stop for lunch in Ende.
 Screen Shot 2018-06-04 at 18.41.52 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6334 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6346 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6355 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6362 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6381 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6385 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6399 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-14 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6441 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6458 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6461 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6468 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
|
8 Jul 2018
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: RTW, From Vancouver BC 2012
Posts: 3,559
|
|
The traffic is very little an it is almost all scooters. From End you cruise along the ocean before heading up into the much cooler hills.
 Screen Shot 2018-06-04 at 18.42.34 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-16 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6506 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6508 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-24 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6518 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6527 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6538 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6582 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-15 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-17 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-18 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-19 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
|
8 Jul 2018
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: RTW, From Vancouver BC 2012
Posts: 3,559
|
|
We stopped in the town of Bajawa, which has a number of hotels and restaurants. This is a tourist destination for the volcano and the colored lakes near by. We checked into the Edelweiss 2 guest house, which was very clean and run by a very nice family. We have hiked up enough volcanoes for one lifetime so we will skip the 4 am wake up for that.
 Flores-25 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
We had a walk about town and to the large mosque with a catholic church directly across the street. On the way back this nice lady Selena called out to us “where are you from?” from her small kiosk shop. We had a nice chat with her and the family that live on that corner. She also recommended a place for dinner. You can tell this town has tourists because of the number of hotels and real restaurants. We went to her suggestion and had a very good meal with a bunch of locals. Our hotel was very quiet and we did not hear the call or the roosters. But it is just next to what looks like a high security prison and they Bugled the call to the post at sunset and sunrise.
 Flores-20 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-21 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-22 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-23 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
https://youtu.be/AqDsJ6OKP5Q
|
8 Jul 2018
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: RTW, From Vancouver BC 2012
Posts: 3,559
|
|
The “village” is a tourist reenactment and not a real village, but showcases the local houses and way of life from times past.
 Flores-38 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6665 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-39 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-40 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-41 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-26 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-27 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-28 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-29 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-30 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-31 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-32 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-33 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6671 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-42 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-34 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
|
9 Jul 2018
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: RTW, From Vancouver BC 2012
Posts: 3,559
|
|
By the time we got back the main road it was 0930 and we set off west and north.
 Screen Shot 2018-06-16 at 21.43.24 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6701 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
The road is mostly well surfaced and there is literally almost no other vehicles outside the towns. It is CURVY! We had a few sprinkles intermittently.
 FILE6716 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6721 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-35 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6722 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6724 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6736 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6739 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6741 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
|
9 Jul 2018
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: RTW, From Vancouver BC 2012
Posts: 3,559
|
|
Today we will make it the final 132 km and we set out just after 0830.
 Screen Shot 2018-06-04 at 18.48.57 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
There is a fair amount of traffic leaving town, but most of it is scooters. There is much more agriculture here and though the roads are windy it is more sweeping curves. The road condition is not as pristine either.
 FILE6868 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-47 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-50 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-48 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6878 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6882 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6895 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-49 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-51 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6896 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6954 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-52 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-53 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
|
9 Jul 2018
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: RTW, From Vancouver BC 2012
Posts: 3,559
|
|
There are a few sections with very tight steep of camber hairpins, and combine this with disrupted payment and meeting an oncoming vehicle it can be a bit hairy. We decided to go straight the whole 3 hours just to get it done.
 Screen Shot 2018-06-04 at 18.49.59 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6838 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 FILE6962 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
It is pretty hot today and we were soaked when we arrived to the town. There is traffic, but it moves at least and they have a one way road thru the centre.
|
9 Jul 2018
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: RTW, From Vancouver BC 2012
Posts: 3,559
|
|
We arrived to the ferry dock to see if we could find a schedule. It is a bit confusing where the boats go, but they have dates and times. There is no open office as no boats leave today. There is a PALNI ferry to Makassar tomorrow according to the schedule posted.
We left the yard and out on the street stopped at a travel agent to ask where the ferry office is. It is just 1.8 km farther down the road and we had passed it on the way into town. The staff came out to greet us when we parked the bikes out front and spoke some English. Well enough at least to tell us the PALNI ferry line is to Makassar, but passengers only. The ASDP line we had used to Larantuka takes the vehicles, but to Bira on the south east of the island of Sulawesi.
Conveniently their office is just across the road. We walked in to find the staff lying on the couch with no shirt on and half eaten food all over. He ran out to get dressed. He did speak some English as well and we determined that the ferry goes every Tuesday at noon and it is a 24-25 hour trip. He did also tell us that next week when we want to leave it will be 3 days before the holiday to end the fasting month of Ramadan the eid alfitri. and so will be crowded. (Orvar was at the dock the next day to see and they crammed the last vehicle into the boat. So we will be at the dock very early for sure next week). We also found out that they boat does not leave from the usual docks ( we had seen a temporary cardboard sign yesterday pointing to a dirt track off the main road about 100 m before the PALNI passenger dock) This is a very narrow vehicle entrance and I imagine it might be mayhem!
 Flores-55 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-56 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-57 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-104 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
|
9 Jul 2018
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: RTW, From Vancouver BC 2012
Posts: 3,559
|
|
|
|
9 Jul 2018
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: RTW, From Vancouver BC 2012
Posts: 3,559
|
|
The town itself is very grubby and either under construction or falling down or both. The main street is full of tourist amenities like hotels, restaurants, dive shops, and tour companies. This was convenient as we could plan a day trip to the Komodo island and get the laundry and suits cleaned (12$ all our clothes and 2 suits). We decided on the “fast” boat for the day and this cuts the trip to Komodo from 3-4 hours to 90 min. We had to be on the pier at sunrise for the pickup.
 Flores-70 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
Part one of our day was hiking and we are glad we did this early as it was too hot even then.
 Flores-81 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
We saw 3 large dragons on the beach, one big guy in the jungle and one baby. They hatched about 2 months ago and live in the trees for 3 years as the adults eat them. The deer on the island are dragon food!
 Flores-82 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-93 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-87 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-88 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-89 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-90 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-91 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-92 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-83 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-84 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-78 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
Our day also included a few snorkel stops and a visit to a pink sand atoll.
 IMG_2892 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-85 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-86 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
|
9 Jul 2018
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: RTW, From Vancouver BC 2012
Posts: 3,559
|
|
The rest of our week here was taken up with relaxing, snorkeling, and kayaking. Outside of the resorts the island are covered with plastic bottles thrown from boats or from the outer islands. They must buy all their drinking water and then they toss the bottles. Its horrible to see this when we were out kayaking from the resort. The next tiny island is just off shore and has a lot of monkeys and the shore is littered with garbage!
 Flores-95 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-110 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-111 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
The snorkeling off the resort pier is pretty good with lots of fish and some live coral. We have had enough relaxing, but we still have a few days left to wait for the ferry. The hotel asked Dan to do a photo shoot for some promotional material for the spa.
 Flores-97 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-102 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
This is the last night we will see the Swede as he will get the ferry tomorrow towards Bali and Java, while we will go to Sulawesi. This is goodbye for now after riding with him on 6 continents!
 Flores-103 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
 Flores-105 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 20 (1 Registered Users and/or Members and 19 guests)
|
|
saralou
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Next HU Events
ALL Dates subject to change.
2025 Confirmed Events:
- Virginia: April 24-27 2025
- Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
- Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
- CanWest: July 10-13 2025
- Switzerland: Date TBC
- Ecuador: Date TBC
- Romania: Date TBC
- Austria: Sept. 11-15
- California: September 18-21
- France: September 19-21 2025
- Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025
Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!
Questions about an event? Ask here
See all event details
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|
helps answer the question - Why Go? Inspirational stories by veteran travellers Greg Frazier (5 times RTW), Peter and Kay Forwood (193 countries), Tiffany Coates (Mongolia Mayhem) and Rene Cormier (University of Gravel Roads).
Get Ready! covers planning, paperwork, medical and many other topics! "Inspirational and Awesome!" See the trailer here!
What stuff do I need - riding gear, clothing, camping gear, first aid kit, tires, maps and GPS? What don't I need? How do I pack it all in? Lots of opinions from over 150 travellers!
break down language barriers, overcome culture shock, ship the bike and deal with breakdowns and emergencies."Just makes me want to pack up and go!" See the trailer here!
Grant demystifies the black art of Tire Changing and Repair to help you STAY on the road! "Very informative and practical." See the trailer here!
Ladies on the Loose! For the first time ever, a motorcycle travel DVD made for women, by women! These intrepid women share their tips to help you plan your own motorcycle adventure. They also answer the women-only questions, and entertain you with amazing tales from the road! Presented by Lois Pryce, veteran solo traveller through South America and Africa and author of 'Lois on the Loose', and 'Red Tape and White Knuckles.'
Cotton or synth sweat-wicking t-shirts with the cool Horizons Unlimited graphic on the front and a snappy slogan (changing every year) on the back.
Show your route on your panniers. Great conversation starter when you meet people on the road!
Motorcycle and travel books to inspire and inform you!
The definitive guide to planning your motorcycle adventure! This insanely ambitious 2-year project has produced an informative and entertaining 5-part, 18 hour video series. "The ultimate round the world rider's how-to!" MCN UK.
Linear Mode
