10 – 14 April 2010
I took 
the slow ferry from Sape to Labuan Bajo – 8 hours. I had sinusitis so was not at my best and did not enjoy it as much as I would have done if I had been well. We were always within sight of land – mostly in the form of small islands.
The family of one of the policeman I had drank with on my last night in Kupang own a hotel in Labuan Bajo and he invit
ed me to stay there. The other policeman met me from the ferry but I had to wait a while for him to arrive and the local guides were all trying to lure me to their hotels or tours.
I did
a lot of walking in and around Labuan Bajo visiting local caves, viewing points and finding people to talk to. I also took a boat trip to Pulau Ri
ung and island which as Komodo Dragons. I must admit I found then a
little bit disappointing. As can be expected from lizards in the heat of the mid day they were all just lying about although I was lucky enough to see a couple wandering about. What disappointed me was their size – yes they are a lot bigger than any other lizards I have seen but I remember seeing a Blue Peter programme about them as a child and my recolle
ction was of something about twice the size they actually are.
My ev
enings were spent in the company of the two policeman, drinking at their home, in a restaurant and then in a karaoke bar. All very pleasant.
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