Wisnu
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Part 1 - Gorontalo
First, I have to blame xariatay; her great report 2009 Dec 26th to 2010 Jan 9th has attracted us to visit beautiful gorontalo and force me to break our account to get lumic 7-14mm lens.
We followed her path at Gorontalo, stayed at Oasis hotel from 19 March 2011 for 4 days/3 night; diving with Miguel Diving but for 9 dives. Since Im lazy guy, Im happy I dont have to write anything about gorontalo. Her report is such detail and accurate. However, instead of return to Manado; we continue our trip to Togean so, at least I do not really copy her; still have something to report in part 2 of this thread again, if Im not lazy.
Indeed, the first impression when you enter their boat at MD pier is not inspiring at all. Were shocked with the cappuccino water of the river
But, the story is different once we reach the site and jump to the water.
Whether you like sponge bob or not, you will love the amazing sponges including the unique Salvador Dali sponge (Petrosia lignosa) claimed only found in Gorontalo. And the lumix 7-14mm lens for my E-Pl1 is wide enough to capture these gigantic and massive creatures.
We also saw pods of Risson dolphin as well as the bottlenose every afternoon we return to the pier from divesites. Sorry no picture; but we saw mr. Turtie just before we surfaced at ulele village.
Although no wreck, ulele village with several amazing dive sites can beat Tulamben. But no dive resort here. Melati, my younger daughter playing in front of ulele village just before SI.
First, I have to blame xariatay; her great report 2009 Dec 26th to 2010 Jan 9th has attracted us to visit beautiful gorontalo and force me to break our account to get lumic 7-14mm lens.
We followed her path at Gorontalo, stayed at Oasis hotel from 19 March 2011 for 4 days/3 night; diving with Miguel Diving but for 9 dives. Since Im lazy guy, Im happy I dont have to write anything about gorontalo. Her report is such detail and accurate. However, instead of return to Manado; we continue our trip to Togean so, at least I do not really copy her; still have something to report in part 2 of this thread again, if Im not lazy.
Indeed, the first impression when you enter their boat at MD pier is not inspiring at all. Were shocked with the cappuccino water of the river
But, the story is different once we reach the site and jump to the water.
Whether you like sponge bob or not, you will love the amazing sponges including the unique Salvador Dali sponge (Petrosia lignosa) claimed only found in Gorontalo. And the lumix 7-14mm lens for my E-Pl1 is wide enough to capture these gigantic and massive creatures.
We also saw pods of Risson dolphin as well as the bottlenose every afternoon we return to the pier from divesites. Sorry no picture; but we saw mr. Turtie just before we surfaced at ulele village.
Although no wreck, ulele village with several amazing dive sites can beat Tulamben. But no dive resort here. Melati, my younger daughter playing in front of ulele village just before SI.