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We departed Kumai today 20/8/25 heading to Batam (600 nm) where we will exit Indonesia and check into  Malaysia. It is 35 nm from Batam to Malaysia where we have to navigate across the Singapore Strait which is one of the busiest water ways in the world. We decided to not to check into Singapore as it is far easier to catch a ferry across to the island rather than checking in and out just for a week. 

The next photos are of Kumai where we anchored in the Kumai River

 





You have to have a photo when  you get your haircut. The one on the left wants a Australian an Husband.


Cat joining us for lunch


Fish Market


Fish Market


Fish Market


Every fish market needs a cat


Filleting the fish we bought

The next photos  are from our trip up the Sekonyer River.  It was a 2 day 1 Night cruise . There was only 3 other people on board from Spain and England. The accommodation is very basic but the food and crew where fantastic. The river is a very busy water way with boats and tourist.



Our Boat


Our sleeping arrangement. Thankfully there was no snoring. The crew cover the beds in Mosquito nets each night.


Lottie from England


Our Guide and fellow travellers from our boat














Stick Insect on our guides face
















A very wet day. A great experience seeing the Orangutans and other Monkeys in the wild.








































 

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