From Bonerate, it’s a one day motor sail south to the island of Flores. Arriving here is a loong time coming for Ausbos, instead of meeting Graham's parents at Flores
Bau-bau is meant to be a rest and provision stop on our way down to Flores. It is a small and picturesque town on the island of Buton, which hugs the southeastern side of Sulawesi. It turns out this place has some waterfalls, caves and a large 16th century fort built by a Sultan long gone.
After more than two years of covid-induced sailing in Australia, we finally return to the land of the islands on 6 November 2022. The two day passage from Darwin to Saumlaki is smooth,