Monthly Archives: October 2015

The Whale Hunters of Lamalera

Posted on October 23, 2015 by ianburnet

In eastern Indonesia the village of Lamalera on the south coast of Lembata Island and facing the Savu Sea, has carried out whaling for centuries. This is one of the few places in the world where people are still allowed … Continue reading →

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The Beautiful Banda Islands

Posted on October 10, 2015 by ianburnet

The ‘East Indies Spice Exploration’ voyage on the Ombak Putih went well, sailing from Flores to Solor, Lembata, Alor, Wetar, Romang, Demar and some smaller islands before reaching the Banda Islands. The only problem was that we encountered some unseasonable … Continue reading →

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