Manado

A nice diving trip at Manado. The nature reserve is called Bunaken. Below is the signature pic of the mini bunaken hill with clouds at its peak. Somehow, the cloud is always there all day long.

Pristine waters. Even at 20 metres deep. The water surface can be visible. 

And yeah, I saw dolphin and pilot whale on the way to the dive site!

It is a pity not much pictures are taken underwater. My friends underwater housing is spoilt. But the dive guide is kind enough to bring his own camera in some of the dives. 

I must say the pictures here do not give Bunaken the justice it deserves. There are plenty more not captured.  Below is a huge fan coral.  I must say the coral diversity is among the most diverse and rich I have seen. 

A flounder! 

This place famous for its tiny creatures; and those creatures that are masters in mimicry and camouflage. This trip really makes me want to re-read certain chapters of The Ancestors Tale again. My only regret is not bringing a magnifying glass there!

A cute little shark

It has a little buddy - a puffer fish :-)

Nice authentic indonesian lunch.