Day 117 Sabang

DAY 116, At sea

DAY 117, Thursday, May 11.

Sabang, Indonesia

Sabang was a neat port to visit, as it is off the beaten track. It is the farthest west of the islands of Indonesia, billing itself as “km0.” As it is not visited often by cruise ships it was a bigger event for them than for many other ports we have visited: They had two big banners printed at port welcoming the ship.

It felt really good to be in Indonesia again, I guess because it brought back great memories of our previous visit. I also really like the Indonesian crew members I’ve met on our various cruises.

It was the sight of this small boat, as we entered the port, that brought back those feelings.

A small working boat in the Sabang harbor

We hired a tuk-tuk and took an hour’s ride around the island. (Folding myself into it was something to see.) Very pretty and green, with some lovely beaches. It looks like it has seen better times, as witnessed by the raggedy banner on this ramshackle laundry, made from scrap corrugated iron.

The Green Laundry hangs its wash out to dry across the street

This section of Indonesia is reported to be one of its most strictly Islamic areas, but contrary to the reports we get fed back in the States, the people were incredibly friendly, waving at us as we passed by, and very personable when face-to-face.

Author: Steve

After spending years as an IT professional, creating and supporting systems for designers, writers, and editors, I am now pursuing a dream: to be an artist. I have "drawing on the brain"--not only do I feel compelled to draw all the time, I enjoy thinking about art.

2 thoughts on “Day 117 Sabang”

  2. We continue to enjoy hearing the details of your travels, as well as seeing your colorful illustrations. Thanks, Hewitt

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