WW: Taman Laut Olele, Gorontalo, Indonesia

welcome to  Taman Laut Okulele, Gorontalo, Indonesia

Hi everyone.

More photos and stories from my recent trip to Gorontalo, northern part of Sulawesi island, Indonesia.

On my second day of diving trip here, we were visiting Olele at Bonebolanga area. This place is famous for its underwater garden, Olele. One of the unique underwater plants we can find here is the typical, one-of-a-kind soft coral sponge famously called Salvador Dali because it looks like Dali's famous painting. Besides, its pristine walls and soft corals are intact, providing comfy homes for various school of fish and underwater creatures. 

We drove from Amaris Hotel Gorontalo, our hotel, to Olele, for around 1 hour. The road was curvy yet beautiful as you can see the Bone river and the gulf of Tomini. 

Here are some photos I took in the area and tell me whether you enjoy it as much as I do.

The famous Salvador Dali sponge in Taman Olele. 
Beautiful sponge, don't you think?

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WW: Meet the Whale sharks at Gorontalo, Indonesia

Meet the Whale sharks at Gorontalo, Indonesia

I have just had an awesome adventure. 

Meet the Whale sharks at Gorontalo, Indonesia!

I was very lucky I got a chance to visit Gorontalo province, in the northern part of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It took 3.5 hours flight directly from Jakarta or around 4-5 hours with transit. Together with my diving club, around 12 of us, we went to Gorontalo and had 8 dive trips arranged by local dive operator. Well, my friends even have more, since they stayed 2 days longer than me. I went back earlier as I have some meetings in the office.

So, long story short, we started our diving journey to Botubarani Village, Gorontalo, where whale sharks have been spotted in group. When we arrived, there were 2 whale sharks already waiting! Lucky us indeed! The third one joined us in the middle of the dive. Well, I will spell more stories in the next post and meanwhile, enjoy some of the underwater photos I took here during my diving.

they are such a majestic creature!

say hi....

Super happy me!

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WW: Night Dive at Tanjung Putus Island, Lampung

Night Dive at Tanjung Putus Island, Lampung

Here we go!

Continuing our adventures in Tanjung Putus Island, this time I will share the night dive we did there. Speaking of night dive, it was my first experience of doing such thing. I had so much fun indeed and with all the precautions and preparation with my Dive Master and our team from Corona Diving Club (yes, we got the name long way before the pandemic). 

We had our night dive at Tanjung Putus island as well and we didn't really dive too deep. Although it was similar to the dives we do during the day, since it is done at night we have to get more prepared. We brought our diving flash light, knife and wore the suitable wet suit. I still bring my camera and put the flash on. It was quite an experience, although I really have to juggle with sea urchins. 

Here are some photos I took during the night dive.

the eel moray 

the 7 of us

getting ready

So, what do you think about Tanjung Putus Island, Lampung? Worth a visit ya?

I can't wait to go back there for another wonderful stay and dive there again. Hope to see you around soon, Lampung.

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WW: Tanjung Putus Island, Lampung from above

Tanjung Putus Island, Lampung from above

Hi everyone.

Allow me to invite you all to enjoy Tanjung Putus Island, Lampung from above.

These footages are taken from drone controlled by my hubby during our stay in Green Bay Resort, Tanjung Putus Island, Lampung. Such a pristine beach and lovely place for families for sure. 

my kids enjoying the canoe

Hope you enjoy it as much as we do. More detailed stories are coming indeed and bare with me, please as I am in the first phase of tests for the leadership training program I join.

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Bunaken, North Sulawesi - Revisited

Bunaken, here we come!

Welcome back and happy to have you all here again.

Honestly, I am not yet fully moving on from the hype of the official attempt of Guinness World Records for the longest human chain, the most people scuba diving simultaneously and the longest unfurled flag underwater held in Manada, August 1 - 3, 2019.

But then I know I have to share more beauty of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, to all of you.

As we finished the official attempts, my diving club decided to go diving in Bunaken.
Bunaken has been been long famously known for its amazing underwater park.
This National Marine Park is the home of millions of marine creatures, flora and fauna, which are not only beautiful but also rare and protected. Bunaken is also famous for its walls, reefs, underwater caves and more. 


I fell in love instantly when I visited this place for the first time in 2012 and coming back in 2013 and 2019.
I have to say I can never get enough of it and even plan to come back with my kids :).

We were lucky enough to see many turtles in the spots where we dived.

Before I share more details, let's see the beauty of Bunaken, above and under water.

My DM, Poxy

One of my fellow buddy, Ivan, posing in front of my camera

Manado Tua

Happily posing with my medal from the official attempt of GWR

Mini me enjoying the ride

First stop, Fukui point

Bunaken Island, lunch break

Stick around for more stories, photos and details about my diving trip in Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. 

Never get bored with it!

WW: Official Attempt of Guinness World Record for the Longest Human Chain, the Most People Diving Simultaneously and Unfurled Flag Underwater - Photo Album 2

Hi, everyone,

I'm back with more photos and videos here before I share more detailed stories about our participation in the Official Attempt of Guinness World Record for the Longest Human Chain, the Most People Diving Simultaneously and Unfurled Flag Underwater. 

AND WE DID IT!

Indonesia is now the official Guinness World record holders for the Longest Human Chain, the Most People Diving Simultaneously and the Longest Unfurled Flag Underwater.

Merah Putih underwater

Hope you enjoy the photos as much as I do :)

For my Indonesia!

That sign means okay

Merah Putih! Indonesian Flag

Jockey seat underwater..waiting for the record to be broken

Like father like son..Mr. Yusman and Jojo

the lady divers! members of WASI :)

We got our medals..yaaaay..

Super happy us :)

Cheers..

My Dive Master and Kombes Pol Usman HP, Director of Air and Water Police

Siger Diver Lampung

Getting ready

Before the briefing

Our tim leader in N2 group..Arul

fresh new oxygen tanks!

Siger Diver Lampung is ready!

Block N2, underwater

That sign means okay

And for sure I will be back with more story, photos and videos from this historical event involving 3131 divers!
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Cheers!