Our Journey to Komodo Island

Pak Yos, our gracious host from YOS Marine Adventure greeted us at Denpasar Airport, Bali and later in the evening treated us to a authentic local restaurant. Our choice of menu, obviously local delicacies! Try the "Flying ...." (can't remember the name) a fried fish dressed-up deliciously for your eyes!!! As the old saying goes, we eat with our eyes ...

Our flight to Labuan Bajo took us slightly more than an hour from Denpasar, Bali the next morning. Nice comfortable flight with friendly and lovely stewardess accompanied us throughout our journey. By the way, it was a perfect landing. Bravo to the pilot captain!

Ms Ita, our host was with us to fulfil her mission - fam trip of Komodo. A cheerful lady who showered us with smiles throughout our 5 days stay in Komodo. It's amazing how she could study the dive sites without getting wet!

Our resort, the all-new Bintang Flores Hotel. A luxury 4-star hotel located about 30 minutes walk from Flores town. Beautifully furnished, ample facilities, attentive staff, nice food with a great view!

Try out the food in town. A word of advice, you'll need to be very patient. Go early and order your food before your stomach yells hunger!

Diving was great except for the boat ride. It took us 3 hours to the nearest dive site on the noisy old junk. However, according to our dive master, Mr Dolphin (his real name), their new speed boats will be ready to serve divers from March 2009 onwards.

Great news!

Fortunately, the view is fantastic! Surrounded by mystical Islands, we just can't stop snapping our cameras all the way. The weather was great. Calm sea and warm water, as we slowly cruised by islands after islands.

The best time is from March till September.

And underwater, it's picture perfect! Great stuffs with lots of varieties. *ps. It reminds me of Sipadan Island in Sabah not that long ago... Check out my video of the Eagle Ray.

The dive package includes a half-day land visit to the Komodo Dragon Park. We were ascorted by a knowledgeable Park Ranger who guides us through their natural habitat trial with a long sturdy staff .... just in case!

A trip not to be missed. After all, these dragons can only be found here.

End of the day, new experience gained and friendship bond. A moment to treasure and cherish for life. Thanks to Pak Yos, Ita, Dolphin and all staff at Bintang Flores Hotel for the wonderful time. We'll be back!