Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Our next port was Makassar, Indonesia and I did take an organized tour. This is the first time a cruise ship has visited the city and I am afraid the city is not ready for cruise ships. It is the third largest city in Indonesia and the predominant religion is Muslim. The city is quite dirty and poor. The island is a dryer island than Bali and not as pretty. Note the trash in the water at the port.
We went to the produce market and that was very interesting but it would have been nice if they would keep the traffic away from the street. You were taking your life in your hands just to walk through the market to the other end. Motorcycles and tri-shaws.
The tour was twice as long as it should have been but the traffic was incredible with very narrow roads and the small tour buses had problems stuck in traffic. In order for this city to attract cruise traffic they will probably have to copy Manila. In Manila the police act as escorts for the buses and clear the roads so that the buses can proceed without difficulty.
The air temperature was about 94 with the same amount of humidity. Much too hot for me.
We will be crossing the equator again at about 4:00 pm
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How nice to have your blogs today, Judi! Bali sure seems like a joy to visit even in the heat! I wish I could be there for your visit to Manila, which I have never seen. Hope your email troubles get well. Lesley, who was my linen-buyer advisor last year, has been spotted in photos by Jeff. Is Fran's mother on board? Continue to have fun. Aloha from South Carolina.
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Hi Judi, just catching up on the blog. I can't believe the road rage scooter lady. I would make a comment to the staff about others' safety at risk by her rage. I can see you at 99 still cruising (isn't that the goal?). Bali looked beautiful & the polynissian garb is so much fun. Are there children on board? You know.... Kayden & Kylie could come with me & YOU. LOL. I'm sure you wouldn't mind sharing your room with 3 others. Mario asked me to ask you to email him Pat's email so he can communicate with you. Your flowers look so pretty, Your birthday is coming up. Hope you have a wonderful time with your friends. Lots of love, Rach
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