Thursday, November 30, 2006

Guests exploring the mudflats, a pristine eco-system. There, fish, squid and other sea creatures find their early lifes. Posted by Picasa

Guests taking a tour around the village during an island hopping trip. Posted by Picasa

A typical village scene, this is taken at a village west of Cemera Island Posted by Picasa

Fishing off the kelong is a popular activity.. Posted by Picasa

Monday, November 13, 2006

Villagers on Cemera. Posted by Picasa

Fishing village on Cemera island. Posted by Picasa

Chickens and ducks roam freely on the island premises. Posted by Picasa

The pond on the island. This pond has delicious live "Soon Hock" fish. A local delicacy.. Posted by Picasa

Another angle to the kelong, this view is looking at the dining area, viewing gallery. Posted by Picasa

Sunday, November 12, 2006

A conch, retrieved during low tide.. returned to the ocean after viewing it.. Posted by Picasa

Saturday, November 11, 2006

A view into the entire kelong, the kelong is connected to land via a 200 meter walkway. Posted by Picasa

An aquatic ecosystem beckons during the low tides. Posted by Picasa

Fisherman retrieving fish from a "booboo", a trap that funnels fish into the trap using tide patterns. Posted by Picasa

The kelong, viewed from the sea. Posted by Picasa

The kelong, with guest rooms on the right and kitchen, dining area straight ahead. Posted by Picasa

A beautiful calm morning at the kelong. Posted by Picasa

Sunrise! peeking out of Blue Mountain in the morning.. Posted by Picasa

Friday, November 10, 2006

Hi! and welcome to BlueMountain Kelong, nestled among islets along the Riau Archipelago, is a little known island called Cemera, rich in all of nature's splendor, BlueMountain has played host to guests from all corners of the world. We have 5 guest homes with a possible capacity of about 30 persons. So for a relaxing quick getaway, why not hop on the next ferry and ride over to BlueMountain, wind down, relax and soak in the sun... we're sure you'll be back for more.