Komodo Paorama
Stopped at the exotic Komodo Island, home of the Komodo Dragon, as it was aptly named in 1926. Basically the dragons are big lizards in the Monitor family. They are about 8-10 feet long and are carnivores… So, don’t stand too close… though they look like they move very slowly, when they want to they can run about 20 MPH and can even stand of their hind legs. A couple moved quickly after us today and the guides stepped in with their long poles. If it was mating season or you were carrying live meat the poles would not be enough to stop them.
Their teeth a serrated and carry over 60 types of bacteria. If they bite a prey they just follow it and wait for it to eventually die within several days from infection.
We sent about 500 guests ashore today. Although it was very hot, for guests who could do the walk I believe they loved what they saw. Guests were broken down into groups with a guide to explain it all.
We saw four large male dragons at the watering hole and then one at the rangers hut and another at what was called the cafeteria. I had been here one before but today was truly a great day!
Voyager in Komodo Island
Here I am with the Dragons in the background.... Never turn your head!
Beautiful!
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