Ohh Sulawesi

Sulawesi is Indonesia’s second-largest island and is a captivating blend of natural beauty infused with  cultural richness. Situated at the intersection of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, Sulawesi’s strategic location has influenced its history and development as well as made it home to 80% of all Indo-Pacific sea species; it is in reality a massive aquarium stocked with all manner of life.

With its intricate coastline stretching over 3,000 kilometers, Sulawesi offers stunning beaches, rugged mountains, and lush rainforests. Its unique shape, often likened to a “K”, has given rise to diverse ecosystems and cultures across its four peninsulas. Notably, Sulawesi is situated along the Wallace Line, a faunal boundary that separates Asian and Australian species, making it a unique hotspot for biodiversity. It is also located on the Ring of Fire and so her hinterland is strewn with volcanoes, mostly active!

I finished reading Nathaniel’s Nutmeg.

I put the book down and booked a flight to Manado, North Sulawesi but that’s another story! From the moment the aircraft banked around a volcano and lined up the runway, I was hooked on Sulawesi.

When this opportunity came along to sail in West Sulawesi, there was no way I could skip it.