Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Crossing Wallace Line to Tomohon, North Sulawesi

This is Part 2 of my posting on my trip to North Sulawesi 2 weeks ago. You may read Part 1 Link  on my birding trip at Tangkoko.

Whenever I travel oversea, I will try and incorporate visiting to a local market into my itinerary. My last trip to Manado at North Sulawesi was no exception. I visited Tomohon market. Situated 700 m above sea level, Tomohon itself is a nice place to visit. 

Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 When I arrived at the market, saw this man just finish his shopping of the chickens.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 Some part of the market are sheltered and some part are open air.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 The locals can buy anything that they need from here. From vegetables, fruits, to spices and beans.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 The fruits here are so fresh & big. From the size of the papaya can tell that the soil here are very fertile!
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 There is even a convenient shop inside the market.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
There are also a lot of local snacks available in the market such as this "Apung". Very similar to the apung balik in Malaysia. The ingredient including rice flour, cinnamon, & palm sugar. In Malaysia, coconut sugar (gula Melaka) is used instead.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 This is the pan cake version of the apung.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
This is the deep fried version of apung. Both also very nice!

We cross over to the meat section of the market. You will find all kind of meat from fish to pork...
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 These are the fresh water fish
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 These tuna was huge!
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 Another huge yellow fin tuna.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 Not sure what fish is this.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 Smoked mackerel
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
The meat section of Tomohon market is not for the faint-hearted one. Some part are quite gory, like the scene in the video game or movie.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 Bats
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 Forest rats
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.

Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 Python meat are available too.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 Wild pig is the most.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 After the market, I continue my trip to the nearby area.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 Tomohon is a very nice place to simply take photo, birding or just enjoy the nice weather.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
I can even see Lembeh Island & Lembeh Strait from here. Lembeh is another of my favorite diving destination.
Tomohon market, Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
 Is a nice place to jog too!
Thank you Safari Tours , I have another good experience of Sulawesi.

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