September 10, 2023
Manado faces west and is kind of famous for its sunsets. Here’s last night’s show…


Each evening, hundreds of people gather along the seawall near McDonalds and KFC. On some nights, there are food trucks too. People grab a bite, sit on the wall and watch the sun go down. -Rich
Update: The Next day…

The next day, we departed for a bay 10 miles north of Manado. PredictWind forecasts called for lightning at noon – the time of our departure. They were spot-on. Well, one clap of thunder and a light dusting of rain. The Manado sky is only dramatic at sunset and during the occasional squall.