#Indonesia Tourist Places

[leng-m]

Wh... why are tourists... like that

[papasmistakeria]

I think we Indonesians (especially Balinese) should normalize slashing tourists' motorcycle tires

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[cheriladycl01]

So, you lied to me? - Lando Norris x Tourist! Reader

Plot: Going on a travel year you end up in Monaco, the plan wasn't too fall for the man who helped you to the British Embassy and gave you a place to stay when someone stole everything from you ...

You took a gap year before university and decided to travel you'd started off the New Year on a flight from London, to Qatar to New Zealand. You travelled around New Zealand and Australia for the majority of January, before moving on to Papa New Guinea, Fiji and Samoa.

You then travelled round the South Asian countries, like Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines and Taiwan all throughout February. You then moved onto China, doing both Disney Parks while you were there and sight seeing. You did South Korea and Japan.

Coming into April, you moved onto Sri Lanka and India, and The Middle East, doing Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrian, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Afterwards, now having done 2 continents, you moved onto Africa, you spent the end of April and the majority of May travelling here, before leaving for Europe.

A nice 2 weeks island hopping around Greece, before a week travelling up the boot of Italy.

It was when you drove to Monaco in a rental car that things got difficult.

You were walking along the harbor where all the expensive yachts were docked wishing that one could be yours. You didn't have all your bags on you, the larger ones left behind in the hotel room you'd booked for the night. But you had your important stuff on you, like you passport, your drivers license and all your travel documents.

You were taking a picture on your nice Canon camera of the yachts and the street that had weird red corners rounding it that you put down to being measures to just help drivers slow down round the corners, but they were definitely an eyesore.

Every time nice cars drove by there was whistles and claps that made you look at what car it was, you could never tell what model it was but they looked nice and you guess you could say sporty.

As you were distracted taking your pictures a guy comes up to you with a small, parcel cutting knife in his hand. He slit the straps of what you thought was a really sturdy bag and the weight notifies you to the loss of the bag. You let your camera drop as you turn to see the guy now holding your bag and starting to run away with it.

"Hey! Stop" you shout before running after him.

"Aide, Aide" you shout as you continue to follow him, your minimal French not helping as people scold you for being a bustly tourist.

You aren't really looking where you going and you loose him at a busy intersection of people, you spin round looking at every possible direction he could have gone in.

"Shit!" you whisper to yourself quietly tears coming in your eyes. You spin round a little to quickly, bumping into someone who drops the bag that they were holding.

"Désolé, mon erreur" you try looking at the young gentleman you'd bumped into in a hoodie and jeans. He looks at you with a confused look, a smirk coming onto his face.

"Oh sorry, tu ne parles pas français? Maybe Italian, erm fuck scusa, parli italiano?" you ask with again the bare minimum of Italian you know.

"I speak perfectly good English" he smiles, laughing a little as your expression turns to shock.

"Oh! Oh I'm so stupid. Hello!" you smile looking at the very attractive man in front of you, you blushed a little looking up at him.

"You look panicked what's wrong?" he asks.

"I was tacking pictures of the harbor and some guy took my bag. It has everything in of mine and I don't know what to do" You say to him looking a little more panicked.

"Everything as in money ... because I can help with that" he says placing a hand on your arm.

"I don't care about the money, but he has all of my documents. My passport, my drivers license everything" you cry a little.

"Oh! Erm, I have a friend who was born here, and let me get him and he can help us file a police report. Then mmm the British Embassy is all the way in Paris and you cant get a flight so we'll have to drive there..." he starts to rant and your face turned shocked.

"We?" you ask, confused as to how this guy has just inserted himself into your life drama's.

"Oh yeah, I've gotta help you out now. You got that whole damsel in distress thing going on right now! Any way damsel, what's your name?" he jokes and you look over at him offended.

"I am not a damsel in distress! And Y/N" you retort.

"You so are, the tear stains, the wide, helpless eyes, the guppy fish face your pulling right now, the butchered French and Italian to a strange man who actually is British... Y/N" he laughs making you pout and push him a little.

"I don't even have a place to stay after 3pm today and I cant check in anywhere without ID" you say rubbing your head, looking around as if the man would randomly pop back up and hand you your bag back before saying how sorry he was.

"You can stay at my place, I have two spare bedrooms" he smiles and you look at him in shock.

"You live here, in Monaco ..." you ask.

"Yeah, I moved here a few years ago, for ...work" he offers, he phones his friend walking off for a few seconds alone before he pulls you along one of the side streets and too a quiet cafe he went to, to keep under wraps.

"Okay, Y/N this is my friend ... er Percy" he says pointing to Charles, so far you hadn't shown any signs of knowing who he is and he didn't want you to catch wind of that.

"Hello Percy, its nice to meet you" you smile and he looks at you with a vacant yet confused expression.

"Oh and whose this you are beautiful" you compliment looking at the girl behind him.

"Y/N this is my girlfriend Alex" Charles indicates to Alex behind him who smiles and pulls you in for a kind hug that you definitely needed. You could hear both of their strong accents as they introduced himself.

"Oh, I never got you name, what's your name?" you ask turning to look at Lando, who freezes for a second.

"Erm, my names Robert, but you can call me Bob" he smiles and you raise and eyebrow at him.

"Hmmm, you don't look like a Robert... or a Bob. Interesting choice" you voice your opinion making everyone awkwardly laugh.

Charles, Lando and Alex took you to the nearest police station in Monaco, Charles translated what they were saying and you answered to which he and Alex would help translate back.

Charles explained that they were escalating it because you are a tourist in need, but you picked up some words that made the sentence not sound like that at all.

You were asked if you had a place to say and Lando explained you'd be staying with him until everything was sorted out.

The Monegasque police got in contact with the Paris British Embassy for you, they explained that the police had sent over you information and if you wanted to hold off on a new passport for a few days to see if it would turn up you were more than welcome, but right now your passport was on lockdown.

And that was how you ended up spending the end of July and all of August with Lando, it was strange really. For a man who had and extremely nice collection of clothes and a very large apartment he didn't go to work often. There was one room you weren't allowed in which is where he often went, you assumed it was a man cave or gaming room where he played with his friends because you heard lots of shouting and aggressive banging.

He'd been so sweet, he took you on dates from going out to dinner, to picnics, to going swimming and lots more. It felt like more than a summer fling. Especially once he asked you to be his girlfriend, which you immediately said yes too.

But he got a lot more twitchy after he had.

Eventually, Lando or Bob as you knew him took you to Paris so you could get your passport. He explained that he travelled a lot for work and he would need to leave soon and you explained that before you bumped into him you'd been on a gap year travelling the world.

"Baby, why don't you come with me?" he asked randomly as you were both lying on the sofa, cuddling while watching a film.

"You wont even tell me what you do for work Baby! And besides I had a schedule that I'm already behind on. A week ago you said you didn't mind going our separate ways for a little bit until Christmas and then you'd come to England with me" you say playing with his curls.

"Okay, I'm going to be honest with you now... my name isn't Bob" he says shyly and you sit up at the speed of light turning to look at him.

"I knew it! So you lied to me?" you exclaim laughing.

"So, what's my boyfriends actual name?" you ask looking him dead in the eyes, he leans up on his elbows before sitting the full way up.

"Lando, I am Lando Norris" he smiles.

"Hmmmm, Lando... Lando. I could get used to that" you smile.

"You aren't mad?" he asks looking over you, brushing you hair back and tucking it behind your ear before kissing your cheek.

"I knew you weren't being completely honest when we first met... but I also knew you had your own reasons" you offer.

"I think its going to be easier if I just hand you my Instagram" he admits with a gulp as he hands you his phone. The first thing you notice is how many followers he had, there was around 10million and he had nearly 2,500 posts.

You look at the friends list, and one peeks your interest. Charles Leclerc, who looked exactly like Percy who Lando had introduced you too.

You then go back and look at his bio, that told you his actual job.

"So, I'm dating a super famous athlete?" you ask looking up at him away from the phone to see his head down in his hands. He turns to the side to sneak a look at your expression, his eyes a little glossy.

"To be specific, a Formula 1 driver" you ask again and he nods.

"You are such a muppet, my god" you laugh before pulling him into a hug.

"How aren't you upset with me?" he ask unsure.

"Well, I agreed to date you, because you are you. I doubt you change into Mr Hyde when you become a what was is Porsche race-car driver? I fell in love with you, not Bob, not Lando, you. So whether that is Bob, who kindly helped a crying lady on the street who just had her passport stolen from her, or Lando a cool and amazing race-car driver. Whoever you are is the person I love" you grin and he pulls you into a hug.

"So you want to join me for the last few races? Or you want to finish this world trip of yours?" he asks.

"Well, looking at your calendar, I can actually meet you at the rest of the races, While travelling. I'll continue to do Europe until you have the Netherlands, and ill go back to Italy, just for you. I'll miss Azerbaijan and Singapore because I did that, but I'll knock out some of South America, I'll meet you for Austin, then we can do Mexico and Brazil together, then we can do Vegas together! And by that point I can call it done with my trip!" you exclaim and he looks like he considers it for a second.

He's shocked, he cant remember the last time a girlfriend tried so hard to link up their schedules like this, and proved that they'd be able to work despite some potential scheduling issues.

"I love you. I fucking love you" he grins pulling you back down onto the sofa kissing all over your face making you giggle.

A/N: I've been doing a lot of Lando recently, I don't know if you can tell but I love writing about him, he's my fav to write about right now.

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[vestaignis]

Водопад Кедунг Каян — это скрытая жемчужина, расположенная на территории Национального парка горы Мерапи. Эта очень интересная туристическая достопримечательность, находится на границе районов Магеланг и Бойолали, Центральная Ява, Индонезия. Водопад Кедунг Каян берет свое начало исключительно из источника на горе Мербабу,и расположен на высоте примерно 1200 метров над уровнем моря.Водопад Кедунг Каян  имеет высоту около 40 метров, он очень мощный,объем потока воды, никогда не уменьшается, даже в разгар засушливого сезона. Чтобы добраться к водопаду нужно будет спуститься к руслу реки и даже в одном месте пересечь ее в брод.Красотой этого водопада можно любоваться с разных сторон. Либо сверху, сбоку или спереди.

Территория вокруг самого водопада застроена таким образом, чтобы стать туристическим местом. Вокруг есть несколько вспомогательных объектов, таких как жилье и кемпинги. Атмосфера в самой локации у водопада не слишком оживленная, поэтому вы сможете более свободно наслаждаться свежестью природы. Вода, падающая с этого водопада, впадает в небольшую каменистую речку. Можно зайти в бассейн, поиграть в воде под плеск водопада.

Kedung Kayan Falls is a hidden gem located within Mount Merapi National Park. This very interesting tourist attraction is located on the border of Magelang and Boyolali districts, Central Java, Indonesia. Kedung Kayan Falls originates exclusively from a spring on Mount Merbabu, and is located at an altitude of approximately 1200 meters above sea level. Kedung Kayan Falls  has a height of about 40 meters, it is very powerful, the volume of water flow never decreases, even at the height of the dry season . To get to the waterfall, you will need to go down to the river bed and even cross it into a ford in one place. The beauty of this waterfall can be admired from different angles. Either from above, from the side or from the front.

The area around the waterfall itself has been developed in such a way as to become a tourist destination. There are several supporting facilities such as accommodation and campsites around. The atmosphere in the waterfall location itself is not too lively, so you can more freely enjoy the freshness of nature. The water falling from this waterfall flows into a small rocky river. You can go into the pool and play in the water while listening to the splash of the waterfall.

Источник://www.tripadvisor.ru/Attraction_Review-g6925271-d711 5 432-Reviews-Kedung_Kayang_Waterfall-Boyolali_ Central _ Java .html,//www.getyourguide.ru/air-terjun-kedung-kayang-l194646/kul-tura-i-istoriia-tc27/,/jateng.akurat.co/wisata-kuliner /1333640325 / misteri-dan-cerita-mistis-yang-ada-di-air-terjun-kedung-kayang-magelang-yang-menjadi-daya-tarik-wisata,/discoveryourindonesia . com/kedung-kayang/,/commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/ File:Kedung_ Kayang_Waterfall.jpg,/ksmtour.com/informasi/tempat-wisata/jawa-tengah/air-terjun-kedung-kayang-jawa-tengah-yang-konon-berpenunggu.html.

[apricitystudies]

 what i read in jul. 2023:

(previous editions) bold = favourite

race, gender, sexuality

transphobia in new zealand is making the shift from online to real life

mrt jackets: the naked truth behind women covering up on public transport (singapore)

do not forget them (canada)

a mother's worst nightmare (usa)

when barbie went to war with bratz

the 1975, matty healy, malaysia, and the problem with saviour complexes

photos of samoa’s fa’afafine community that reshape coloniser art

politics & current affairs

‘all that we had is gone’: my lament for war-torn khartoum (sudan)

paradise island lombok, its poisoned gold, and the children who suffer (indonesia)

ghanaian children wrongly taken in raids backed by us charity ijm

behind washington’s decision to supply cluster bombs to ukraine

lumumba’s tooth returned, racist logic of colonisation endures (drc/belgium)

operation trojan shield: the secret country that helped fbi wiretap the world

history, culture, & personal essays

the last place on earth any tourist should go

how the inventor of the first chatbot turned against ai

the horrors of pompeii

can barbenheimer bring cinema back – and save us from 40-hour tv series?

we are all animals at night

read 'em and weep: a reading list for criers

[soup-mother]

i sure do love to complain, but my friend once said "you're a hater but they usually deserved it" so i take that to mean i can never be wrong when I'm angry at something.

anyway unlimited death to Australian tourists unlimited explosions on Yankee tourists, these two specifically because we're genuinely the fucking BANE of the asia-pacific region. massive cunts to everyone and everything. unlimited death to gap year cunts who don't even know bali is in Indonesia because they just think it's just "the holiday place".

unlimited death on people who want to "eat where the locals eat" and drive up food prices to tourist levels at places that were previously the only affordable place to like minimum wage brick layers.

[deadgit]

I don't think I'm ever going to have the time to write it, but I've been thinking about a Rimster Overboard (1987) AU story for like two years, tentatively called "Shipwrecked".

For background: Lister, at his 23rd birthday party, gets so drunk that he spends all of his money on a one-way ticket to Fiji. He wakes up with no resources, friends, or any semblance of a plan except "make enough money to buy some land and start a farm."

Land, however, is hard to come by in Fiji. It's mostly underwater in the dismal future of Red Dwarf, and what land there is is mostly owned by big hotel companies operating from richer countries like Australia or Indonesia. Most of the indigenous population, as well as other less affluent locals, live in houseboats or, in some cases, make their own land by collecting patches of plastic from the ocean on top of some of the polluted, muddy shallows left after the volcanic eruption, and filling in the holes with sediment and rocks to keep the plastic from getting back into the ecosystem. Some start building homes and businesses on this reclaimed land, since it's all they can build on.

Eventually, Lister makes friends with a local who runs a bar and restaurant on one of these artificial land masses, and makes some money on occasion by stepping in as a temporary cook when the usual chef, his friend's wife, isn't able to come in. Other than that, he makes the rest of his cash by ferrying tourists around in a cab boat that he found half-sunk near one of the run-down mega-resorts on the remaining islands. (These resorts are mostly run by mechanoids, since they don't really draw enough tourists to pay the salaries of human employees.)

And now, the story begins.

A big shuttlecraft lands in Fiji, full of extremely grumpy astros. They'd all been told they were going to "Fuji," and had been looking forward to a night in Japan. Lister picks up one of them on his ferry boat, a deeply unpleasant man claiming to be an officer named "Christopher Todhunter". After a bombastic encounter that ends with Lister's boat springing a leak and not even getting paid for his trouble, he calls the night a wash and goes to his friend's bar.

There, he meets another astro, Kristine Kochanski. They hit it off, have a great time together, spend the night, and when she needs to leave the next morning, exchange contact information and promise to send letters.

After she leaves, Lister immediately writes a letter about how he thinks it was love at first sight, and he's going to get his life together so that the next time her ship, Red Dwarf, is near Earth, they'll be able to start a life together. Brimming over with hope and optimism, he takes his letter to the interplanetary customs station in Fiji on the biggest remaining island.

There, the unpleasant officer from the night before is arguing with a computer, an outdated AI named "Dolly."

He'd apparently fallen out of a shuttle and knocked his head, and can't remember anything about his life or identity. After he storms off, Lister tells the computer everything he knows: the guy is called "Christopher Todhunter," and he's an officer on some big ship. The computer insists that nobody by that name was reported missing. Lister asks what will happen to the guy while his identity is being sorted out. Dolly says he'll be stuck at the government offices for the whole time, even if it takes days and days, since they can't let random astros loose on Earth with no screening.

Lister offers him a place to stay, and Dolly insists that she can only release him to family. Lister asks if he could pretend to be his husband, just until they figure out where he needs to go. He thinks it's a good opportunity to mess with the guy for wrecking his boat, but also give him somewhere nicer to stay than the customs office. Dolly agrees, mostly because she's bored.

"Chris" is deeply concerned about Lister's sudden declaration, but doesn't have anywhere else to go so he reluctantly leaves with Lister. On the way he insists that there must be some mistake because he's absolutely certain that he isn't gay, but Lister assures him that, no, they're both straight, but love each other so much that they got married anyway. Chris is not particularly convinced by this, but Lister assures him that it was extremely romantic, especially when Chris gave up his high-flying officer career for him.

They get back to Lister's place: basically a small houseboat with a broken motor. There's only one bedroom, but Lister says that he'll sleep on the couch for as long as Chris can't remember anything, letting him have the room.

Chris asks where all of his things are, and Lister tells him that they share everything. He says that Chris gave up everything except his officer's uniform for him, again insisting on how romantic that is.

Chris doesn't really believe him, until that night. He can't sleep, and leaves the room to get some water, only to hear Lister talking in his sleep, muttering something about "Krissie".

The next morning, he's resigned to his life as the straight, gay-married husband of a part time boat cabbie.

Everything after that is a bit vague. I know there'd be a climactic pictionary game with Lister's friends, for example. And Chris would eventually, awkwardly, admit that he might have been lying about being straight, and Lister starts to feel very guilty about putting him in this situation that was supposed to be temporary, but seems to be dragging on longer and longer. Lister would receive a Dear John letter from Kochanski leading to a correspondence about possible missing people from her ship ("No, I don't know about anyone going missing, certainly no officers... I don't know a Chris Todhunter, but I do know a Frank Todhunter" "My brother! I have a brother Frank, I remember that!"), and eventually Rimmer is picked up by his family, who had already reported him dead and were annoyed about how much paperwork it was going to take to reverse that.

I think that Lister, who thinks that Chris is quite a bit wealthier than he is, eventually indulges in thoughts of how, maybe, Chris will remember who he is, and still love Lister. And maybe they can really do something good together with Chris' resources. I think he has a dream of helping out his friend by somehow, nebulously, replacing the awful mega-resorts with something his friend owns, but eventually figures out that that isn't even something that the guy WANTS, that he's just happy to have something he built, where he can make people feel comfortable and rebuild some sense of community amid all the wreckage.

Anyway, I doubt I'll ever have the time to write this story, but it's definitely one that's stuck in my mind. I think the setup lends itself to some phenomenal character interactions, some of the name-related coincidences make me giggle, and most of all, I find the setting extremely evocative. (One of the reasons I'm hesitant to write it, really, is that I don't think I could do the setting justice.) Hopefully the bones of the story are still fun to read about!

[assassinschaoticcreed]

Hey, I wanna asking

What if Ezio, Altair, Connor, Arno, Edward, Jacob & Desmond do when their visit to Indonesia?

(BTW, only Desmond cantik speak Indonesian)

Terimakasih

(It means Thankyou)

of course thanks for the ask!

so, the boys have a trip to Indonesia and they're all hyped! except..Desmond is nervous since he doesn't understand nor speak Indonesian. not to worry though, he has his bilingual friends to the rescue! I can see Jacob, Connor & Edward knowing a little bit of Indonesian, but Altaïr, Arno & Ezio are fluent in it.

now, for things they'd do during their trip!

Altaïr:

he's big on learning more about the history there, and interested in going to any museum there is to visit. he would also like to walk around and take in the scenery, he's not really into tourist areas where there are a lot of people, but he would definitely go to a few of them especially if the boys are going. looks for souvenirs for his parents, Malik and Kadar, and is VERY specific for what he wants to get for each of them and spends hours upon hours making sure he gets each of them a couple that they'd love. definitely wants to get himself something to keep in his room as remembrance that he and the boys all had a fun vacation together, but will not admit it openly.

Arno:

excited about everything honestly, he wants to take as many pictures as possible of not only the beautiful scenery and tourist areas but also with the boys for the memories. he's a very sentimental guy. also took his time picking out souvenirs for his parents, Bellec and Elise. he and Altaïr planned out visiting certain museums, while he and Ezio planned on going shopping for clothes that they were excited to get, and just lazing around with Desmomd. definitely did quite a few group photos that he has in his room but also in the living room for everyone to see.

Connor:

excited about the scenery as well as wanting to see the zoo! this man loves animals (change my mind) and wants to see the different kinds of animals. also a gift giver who wishes to get the perfect souvenirs for his parents and even the boys, not really into photos but when he finds out they're for memories he's the one who picks out the place since he found the best scenic areas. he has a photo of him and the boys in his room also. likes to kick back and relax, the life of an assassin is tough work and he would like to just forget about being an assassin for a little while.

Desmond:

he's the most chill of the group, he's down for almost any plans that are made. gets souvenirs like the others, but it's nothing fancy, he's more about emotional quality than quantity. enjoys going with Altaïr & Arno to a few museums, shopping with Arno & Ezio, activities with Edward & Jacob and spending time with Connor. he would also like to laze around and just relax while the others do their own thing, let Desmond rest please. but he ALWAYS makes sure that if he's out doing something that one of the boys are with him since he can't speak or understand Indonesian.

Ezio:

excited about shopping and the biggest tourist spots, even excited about the different desserts they have. another one who spent hours looking for the perfect souvenirs for his family & friends. doesn't prefer to laze around unless the weather is bad or has no idea what to do for the day, he'd rather be out and about enjoying their little vacation that they rarely ever get. FaceTimes his family and shows them the places they're at and even takes pictures of the places for them, he definitely wants to take his family there one day. picks up some stylish clothes & cook books while shopping with Arno & Desmond, they all get matching hoodies for them, the boys and his family.

Edward:

he's big on the activities, doesn't only look into the tourist stuff, but also what locals think is the most fun thing to do and he pitches the idea to the boys. isn't big into getting souvenirs, but will get a little something. he and Jacob are the ones who eat out for all 3 meals and snacks/desserts, while it's also he and Jacob who try out as many activities as possible. the boys do some with them, depending on what it is and how dangerous/risky it could be.

Jacob:

hyped about trying all the different foods! looked up the most well known and most liked restaurants where they would be staying as soon as they landed. wants to eat out for all 3 meals a day on top of snacking/desserts. uses snapchat to send snaps to Evie & Henry during the entire trip, taking pictures of every meal and telling them how delicious each dish he tried. he even posts them online for everyone to see, and bought a recipe book for Arno & Ezio so they could make the meals he liked since he isn't allowed to cook.

[digitalbeachrave]

tallest building in Australia. used to be the tallest in the southern hemisphere but in 2022 Java Indonesia built a bigger one. We went into bottom floor, and they were selling tickets to take the elevator to the highest floor, but I don’t like elevators or heights, I would pay to not take an elevator.

we brought our own food since almost everything there was a tourist trap but then we found a place doing $1 coffee!!!! it was dine in special only so we sat there and sipped and yapped for a while

then we took a bus for ages and went to another beach with a lookout made of a huge volcanic rock:

and it had stairs carved into it and I got to the top alright coz I was looking at my feet while I walked up to make sure I didn’t slip, then at the top I looked out and immediately flung myself to the floor of the lookout and hooked my arm around the railing, like I could not make myself stand up while I was up there, I went down the stairs slowly while sitting down and clinging to the railing.

pics I took of the city in the distance while lying on the ground on the top of the lookout:

it was a very fun trip 👍

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Yes, I'm back! Missed me? :D

I don't know where to start, really. My last year of travels was both an incredible, life-changing, empowering, unforgettable experience, and the hardest, most challenging thing I have ever done (and probably will ever do) in my life.

In the space of a year I have visited 11 countries: New Zealand, Fiji, Australia, New Caledonia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Poland and Greece. Everywhere I went, I have always tried not to be a tourist, but live like a local, stay with the local people and have as many experiences as I could possibly grab a hold of.

I close my eyes and I can re-trace the exact route from Cashmere to the city centre of Christchurch, or I can still taste the Kava drink, or I remember exactly where to put my feet on the ascent to Yunomine Onsen via the Kumano Kodo Pilgrim Trail, or I can tell what Sumatran elephant skin feels like under my fingers, or which of the rice fields around Ubud offer best views without too many tourists.

I got to do everything I ever wanted, fulfilled every dream I ever had and then some, met some amazing people that will stay with me for the rest of my life, and frequently did 8 absolutely impossible things before breakfast. I travelled on local busses, bought my veggies from local bazars, had local supermarket loyalty cards, dealt with visas, made friends with people who didn't speak a word of English... It kinda made me fearless and unstoppable. I've also struggled with depression, seriously questioned my life's choices, missed home insanely, been to paradise and hated it at times, doubted myself, and had a real reality check on what's important to me. And I regret none of it.

How do you pick up the pieces of your life after something like that?

The good news is that my love for this fandom has never left or diminished, and in fact it often provided to be a source of great comfort to me. I wrote stories in my head during my walks, I re-read some excellent old fics, I took Fili and Kili with me to some seriously remote places.

But I think the fandom has changed during my absence. And I have changed too. So as I sit down and re-think how I wanna indulge in my love of FiKi, here's what I've got:

I am seriously attached to three of my Verses (and have been focussing on them for a while), which I'd love to continue with: Silence, Isca and Postcards. There will be more posted, when I'm ready with it. Watch this space. Subscribe, maybe?

I have been writing mainly for myself for a number of years now and I can and I will continue to do so. But it's alwas a delight when someone else comes on a journey with you, so I'll continue posting publically.

GF is my Happy Place and I have missed it hugely, especailly as it hadn't continued to function as I hoped it would during my absence. I want to come back to tending that garden, as it's important to me. And I might take part in some events again, if the gods smile at me again, which will mean any and all verses will be considered.

I can't imagine in what possible universe I would have the time for drawing again. Having said that, I am sitting on some unpublished and unfinished artwork, some of it in collabs, and I know I can be stubborn enough to force their completion. Something to think about.

What else? I guess that's it. How have everyone been? What's new? WHO's new? Did I miss anything important? Come and say hi - I'm always happy to chatter.

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Diving into the Deep: A Scuba Enthusiast's Guide to the Best Destinations

As a seasoned scuba diver, I've had the privilege of exploring some of the most breathtaking underwater worlds on Earth. From the vibrant coral reefs of the Caribbean to the mysterious depths of the Pacific Ocean, each dive has been a unique and unforgettable experience. In this blog post, I'll share my top picks for the best scuba diving destinations and offer insights into what makes each location truly special.

The Caribbean: A Coral Reef Paradise

The Caribbean Sea is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, warm temperatures, and diverse marine life. It's a scuba diver's dream come true, with countless islands and atolls offering world-class diving opportunities. Here are a few of my favorite Caribbean destinations:

The Great Barrier Reef, Australia: The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-visit for any scuba enthusiast. With its vast array of marine life, including sharks, turtles, and colorful fish, it's a truly awe-inspiring experience.

Cozumel, Mexico: Located off the Yucatán Peninsula, Cozumel is a popular diving destination known for its healthy coral reefs and abundant marine life. The island offers a variety of dive sites, suitable for all levels of experience.

Bonaire: This Dutch Caribbean island is a diver's paradise, with pristine reefs and crystal-clear waters. Bonaire is also home to a marine park that protects its underwater environment.

The Pacific Ocean: A World of Wonders

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth, and it offers a vast array of diving experiences. From the tropical waters of Southeast Asia to the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the Pacific Northwest, there's something for everyone. Here are a few of my favorite Pacific diving destinations:

Raja Ampat, Indonesia: This remote archipelago in Indonesia is considered by many to be the most biodiverse marine ecosystem on Earth. With its pristine reefs, crystal-clear waters, and abundant marine life, Raja Ampat is a must-visit for any serious scuba diver.

Maldives: This island nation in the Indian Ocean is famous for its luxury resorts and stunning beaches. But beneath the surface, the Maldives offers some of the best diving in the world, with vibrant coral reefs and a diverse range of marine life.

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador: The Galapagos Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a natural laboratory for evolution. With its unique marine ecosystem, including sea lions, penguins, and giant tortoises, the Galapagos Islands offer a truly unforgettable diving experience.

The Red Sea: A Hidden Gem

The Red Sea is a relatively small body of water, but it offers some of the most diverse and vibrant diving in the world. With its warm waters, nutrient-rich currents, and unique marine life, the Red Sea is a hidden gem for scuba divers. Here are a few of my favorite Red Sea destinations:

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt: This popular tourist destination offers excellent diving opportunities, with a variety of dive sites suitable for all levels of experience. Sharm El Sheikh is also home to the Ras Mohammed National Park, which protects some of the most pristine reefs in the Red Sea.

Hurghada, Egypt: Another popular Red Sea destination, Hurghada offers a wide range of diving experiences, from shallow reefs to deep wrecks. Hurghada is also a great place to learn to scuba dive.

Safaga, Egypt: This quieter Red Sea destination is known for its pristine reefs and abundant marine life. Safaga is also a great place to spot pelagic species, such as tuna, marlin, and sharks.

The Mediterranean Sea: A Classic Destination

The Mediterranean Sea is a classic diving destination, with a long history of maritime exploration. While it may not have the same level of biodiversity as the Caribbean or the Pacific, the Mediterranean still offers some excellent diving opportunities. Here are a few of my favorite Mediterranean destinations:

Gozo, Malta: This small island offers a variety of dive sites, from shallow reefs to deep wrecks. Gozo is also home to the Blue Hole, a famous underwater sinkhole that attracts divers from all over the world.

Croatia: The Croatian coast is home to many beautiful islands and coves, offering a variety of diving experiences. Croatia is also a great place to explore ancient shipwrecks

Cyprus: This island nation in the eastern Mediterranean offers a variety of dive sites, suitable for all levels of experience. Cyprus is also home to the Zenobia wreck, a large cargo ship that sank in 1998 and is now a popular diving destination.

My Personal Experiences

I've had the privilege of diving in many of these destinations, and each one has left a lasting impression. One of my most memorable experiences was diving with manta rays in the Maldives. These majestic creatures are truly awe-inspiring, and it was a privilege to swim alongside them in their natural habitat.

Another unforgettable experience was diving with hammerhead sharks in the Galapagos Islands. These sharks are incredibly graceful and powerful, and it was a thrill to watch them swim through the crystal-clear waters.

Tips for Scuba Divers

If you're planning a scuba diving trip, here are a few tips to help you make the most of your experience:

Get certified: Make sure you have the proper training and certification before diving. There are many reputable organizations that offer scuba diving courses.

Choose the right destination: Consider your experience level, interests, and budget when choosing a diving destination.

Pack the essentials: Make sure you have all the necessary equipment, including your dive computer, mask, snorkel, fins, and wetsuit.

Respect the marine environment: Be mindful of your impact on the marine environment. Avoid touching or disturbing marine life, and be careful not to damage the reefs.

Dive with a buddy: Never dive alone. It's always safer to dive with a buddy who can assist you if necessary.

Enjoy the experience: Most importantly, relax and enjoy the experience. Scuba diving is a fantastic way to connect with nature and explore the underwater world.

Scuba diving is a truly rewarding activity that offers countless opportunities for adventure and exploration. Whether you're a seasoned diver or just starting out, there's a destination out there that's perfect for you. So pack your bags, grab your scuba gear, and get ready to discover the wonders of the underwater world.