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Indonesia: Island paradise Karimun Jawa

July 2014

 

Karimun Jawa is a group of islands at the northcoast of Java. Shireen and I decide to stay there for a few days.

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There are not many tourists, so it is easy to find a place at the beach to pitch the tent

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The water is very clear, you can go snorkeling right ftom the beach
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The sunsets are beatiful
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One night there is a thunderstorm, but it is far away
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During Ramadan many people go to the mosque in the evening
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This is a really relaxed place
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A small shop and restaurant are managed by a nice family
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Not many tourists find this place
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Family portrait – theyr dream is it to build some bungalows or a small guesthouse. For now they rent only one room in their house.
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People from the village make music in the afternoon
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the youngest one is very talented
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Space for a tent is easy to find on this island
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fresh fish
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deep fried
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evening at the tent.