Day 72 - CRUISING THE KARIMATA STRAIT

 Date: 3/17/2024     Day 72                       Sea Day: CRUISING THE KARIMATA STRAIT

The Karimata Strait (alternatively, Carimata or Caramata; Indonesian: Selat Karimata) is a wide strait that connects the South China Sea to the Java Sea, separating the Indonesian islands of Belitung to the west and Borneo (Kalimantan) to the east. It is the widest strait between the South China Sea and the Java Sea (other straits include the Bangka and Gaspar straits), but its numerous islands and reefs reduce its navigability. Its weather and current is influenced by the annual southeast and northwest monsoon.

Today's Update: Today is a sea day before we arrive in Singapore.  The last two days in Indonesia were spent going shopping.  We turned in our tickets for the planned excursions because they required hours in a craped bus.  These coach buses are built for smaller people, not Americans.  Our last excursion was to take us far into the mountains and then ride a horse to the temple runes.   There were health restrictions due to the elevation and strenuous activity.  I fell into several of the categories and Cathy didn't want to get on a horse.   We are really looking forward to Singapore and it's going to be an overnight stop.