Travel News

How far did I travel this week?:

This week, I traveled 1,435 miles from Pontianak to Labuan Bajo. That is almost the same distance as from San Jose, California, to Austin, Texas. 

How far have I traveled on this journey so far?:

From Chicago to Jakarta, Indonesia, I traveled 9,810 miles. From Jakarta to Pontianak, I traveled 500 miles. From Pontianak to Lombok, I traveled 1,080 miles. 

How did I get around this week?:

In Indonesia, most people use motorbikes, and some people use cars. We use apps on our phones called "Grab" and "Gojek," which are like Uber. I use Gojek to call a motorbike, and the motorbike picks me up and takes me where I want to go! 

What was the most interesting place I visited this week?:

We went to a giant reef called "Batu Bolong." It is one of the most famous diving sites in the world! Sometimes, there are manta rays there. Rays are fish with wide fins that look like wings. Manta rays are the largest type of rays! We didn't see any manta rays, but our guide reminded us, "no manta, no cry!"

Other Travel News from this week:

It was so amazing to see my family and show them Indonesia. I missed them so much. They are back in America now, but I will see them again soon!

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