Indonesia – Hoga Island (part 1)

On the “slave boat” on our way to Hoga Island. A 9 (+/-) hour long boat ride where we were sleeping on mattresses that covered the whole floor. Pretty much everyone got seasick, and all we had to eat and drink was a 1.5 L of water and some pastries with banana & chocolate filling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even though the boat ride was hell, it was definitely worth it when we finally arrived at Hoga! Just look at this place, it’s a PARADISE!

 

 

 

 

My home for the last two weeks, that I shared with another research assistant, Hannah. Our house was named Seahorse!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arriving at Hoga was like another world compared to the jungle site, although the jungle was amazing, Hoga had that paradise feeling that really just gave me the greatest feeling I’ve ever had. It was so BEAUTIFUL! I took so many photos of the nature, not so many of people, since we were mostly in/under water the whole day!

There will be a part 2 & 3 from Hoga as well, hope you guys enjoy!

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