Lembeh Resort - Diving & staying at the critter capital of the world

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By Stephen Wong and Takako Uno
December 2002

Ambon Scorpionfish, Takako Uno
Ambon Scorpionfish
Commensal Shrimp, Takako Uno
Commensal Shrimp
Giant Frogfish juvenile yawning, Takako Uno
Giant Frogfish juvenile yawning
Hairy Octopus, Takako Uno
Hairy Octopus

Hana Densha Nudibranch, Kalinga ornata, Takako Uno
Hana Densha Nudibranch
Orangutan Crab, Takako Uno
Orangutan Crab

Prawn, Takako Uno
Prawn

Sexy Shrimp on coral & tunicates, Takako Uno
Sexy Shrimp on coral & tunicates
Striated Frogfish, Takako Uno
Striated Frogfish


Thornback Decorated Crab, possibly new species, Takako Uno
Thornback Decorated Crab

Mimic Octopus, impersonating Lionfish, Stephen Wong
Mimic Octopus, impersonating Lionfish
Pontonide Shrimps on Coralimorpharian, Stephen Wong
Pontonide Shrimps on Coralimorpharian
"Lembeh Resort has to be one of the nicest resorts that we have visited. With the panoramic view of the Strait, complementing with lushy mountains at its backdrop and idyllic serenity, the Resort has been constructed in a most exotic style.

The cliff side chalets are 'huge', and we very much enjoy the outdoor showers and bathroom facilities. The Balinese hotel style of the rooms has extra touches on fine details. The cozy verandahs are great social places for divers to share their findings after a full day of critter hunting.

Although during our stay in December 2002, the main diving centre was still work in progress, we weren't able to experience the full facilities. However, we did visit most of the amenities, and spoke with the management and the dive operator. From our humble experiences, the layout of the diving operations and other logistics are well planned.

I believe Lembeh Resort is not only tailored for avid divers, but also for families with children and sun-seekers. A very relaxing and comfortable atmosphere indeed.

As to the diving in Strait, it probably is the most abundance of weird creatures that we have encountered in our travels.

We do look forward to come back to the Resort."
Stephen Wong
Hongkong
www.stephenwong.com
Takako Uno
Japan
www.takakouno.com
Pygmy Seahorse yellow, Stephen Wong
Pygmy Seahorse yellow

Halimeda Ghost Pipefish, pair, Stephen Wong
Halimeda Ghost Pipefish

Pinate Batfish baby, Stephen Wong
Pinate Batfish baby

Fingered Dragonet, head & dorsal aspects, Stephen Wong
Fingered Dragonet, head & dorsal aspects
Glossodoris averni Nudibranchs, Stephen Wong
Glossodoris averni Nudibranchs

Baramundi Cod juvenile, Stephen Wong
Baramundi Cod juvenile

Wunderpus, impersonating Sand Anemone, Stephen Wong
Wunderpus, impersonating Sand Anemone
Zebra Batfish juvenile, Stephen Wong
Zebra Batfish juvenile

Dive at Lembeh Strait, stay at Lembeh Resort



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