Bintan photo and wreck adventure (19 & 20 Apr 2017)

Exchange rate was SGD$1 to IDR 9380

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Reference materials:
- http://thesmartlocal.com/read/visit-bintan
- http://bintan-resorts.com/visitors/travel-info-tips/getting-around-bintan/
- https://indonesia.tripcanvas.co/sumatra/things-to-do-in-bintan/

- Dive Nikoi wreck
* https://www.facebook.com/pg/nikoiisland/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10152441740203745
* http://nikoibelowthewater.weebly.com/wrecks.html

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Day 1




0840am: Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Pinang($29)
https://www.sindoferry.com.sg/schedule-timetable








Kids on motorbike


Breakfast






Vihara Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (500 Lohan Temple)












Vihara Avalokitesvara Graha (Kwan Yin temple)










Vihara Akar, Senggarang, Tanjungpinang






Sun Te Kong Temple














Abandoned mosque?










Kaolin lake at Danau Biru (Blue Lake)












Kantor Dinas Pariwisata Kabupaten Bintan








Meow






Pasar Malam


Teba Beach Club - IDR 500,000











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Day 2

Dive #1
Location: Nikoi Wreck
Max depth: 27.7m
Average depth: 18.0m
Bottom time: 43min (1233 - 1316)

Dive #2
Location: Black Rock
Max depth: 18.0m
Average depth: 12.1m
Bottom time: 42min (1355 - 1437)

Condition: Minimal current due to Neap Tide because Moon phase was third quarter on 19 Apr 17.








Navigating using phone GPS


#Wreck


















Black rock














Lunch


MV Doulos

17:35 - Bintan Resorts Ferries from Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal ($45.00)
http://www.brf.com.sg/schedule-fares/ferry-schedule/

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Wasn't able to explore the followings:
- Masjid Sultan Riau (Pulau Penyengat)
- Gurun Pasir Bintan
- Kaolin lake 2
- Jesus’ cross at Grotto Santa Maria (Maria Cave)
- Vihara Guan Ti Gong (Sebong Pereh)

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