Indonesia -- Ternate Island Tour

Located in eastern Indonesia's North Maluku province, nestled on the west side of the large island of Halmehara is Ternate Island. Ternate is a small island, but has a large and important place in Indonesia's history dating back to the 1500's when Portuguese traders came here to the Spice Islands to establish a strong hold to monopolize the Spice trade. Our tour takes us around the island to visit several Portuguese forts, nutmeg and clove forests, including the oldest known clove tree (nearly 400 yrs old), 2 natural lakes, 2 beaches (1 deserted, 1 a favorite of school holiday visitors), and the torturous Burned Rocks area, which is a constant reminder that the island is dominated by the towering volcano, Gama Lama which can be seen from every side as you tour the island. Thank you to the directors of the English schools, Ahmad Mahifa (Mr Bla Bla), from the L-PIA and Mr. Rusdi Karim and Mr.Samin Hamudu from the English Training Center for making our island tour possible by providing transportation, meals, and all the great student guides. Special thanks to Azzis, Samin, Jasmal, and Rusdi, with whom we became great friends...our gratitude for filling our stay with activities, unique experiences, opportunities to taste great Indonesian food, and for your personal assistance, (and for The Ladder ...LOL!). Filmed in January 2013.