Rinca Island
                Sea Topaz
                  Duncan Briggs
                  
Sat  3 Sep 2011 01:51
                  
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 08.47.129 S 119.40.213 E 
It is not a great distance from Labuan Bajo to the 
south of Rinca Island, but we went through a narrow channel between islands with 
about 5 kts with us. An exciting ride. We are in a beautiful bay with high hills 
all around us. Komodo Dragons on the beach, as well as pigs, deer and monkey's. 
We were the only boat for a while, but then two others arrived. We watched some 
dragons fighting on the beach right behind the boat, impressive show they put 
on. Duncan did some snorkeling, while I followed in the dinghy as the currents 
are strong here, also the water is much colder. We'll stay here another day and 
explore some beaches, avoiding the dragons. 
     
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        Another Komodo Dragon    
                
                
                
        Sea Topaz in Uwada Dasami, Rinca 
Island 
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