The island of Sulewesi-- Indonesia

The island of Sulewesi is located in the north central part of Indonesia and the rally stopped at the port of Makassar, our first large city since Australia. This area is noted for ship building which is done with wood and primitive construction methods on the beaches without nails. The results are extraordinary! Only twelve yachts from the group ventured here and we were able to take turns traveling inland while the others watched the boats for security. Theft is not so much an issue as is the anchor not holding or a boat developing a leak. Our travels took us south to observe the ship building and also north to the mountains to observe the burial customs of the local people. Bodies may be kept for an indefinite period of time until the family has saved enough money to purchase and butcher water buffalo for the village.

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