Oceanic Society

We fly from Bali to the town of Maumere on the huge island of Flores. From the air we see volcanoes with the classic conical shape, very different from gently sloping shield volcanoes in Hawaii, where I live. We arrive at the dusty port town of Maumere and board the ship’s red inflatables for a short ride to the ship anchored offshore. The harbor water is crystal clear, but we must wait until tomorrow...read more