Makassar today. This city was formerly known as Ujung Pandang. It is the provincial capital of South Sulawasi and is the largest city on the island of Sulaeasi. Indonesia has 17000+ islands with 6000 of them inhabited. The port is a busy one with ships coming and going continuously. The Dutch arrived in the early 17th century and monopolized the spice trade. The Dutch influence is seen in the architecture around the port. Resistance to the Dutch continued til the 1930's.
Went on bus tour. More than 32 degrees. The only cool place was in the bus. Took us to the most disgusting fruit & vege market. Nearly expired. Then drove us to look at a beach. Sounds sensible on a hot day but only to look at from the bus. Then a museum. At least it was cool & I found myself seat while the others walked around.
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