We’re Aground On A Remote Island - Sulawesi, Indonesia S5 Episode 121
May 30, 2025 by Dreamtimesail | Language: EN Play Time: 00:22:25 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
We’re in for a surprise when we wake in the morning to leave Excelsior Cove. The boat is aground so we’re stuck and not going anywhere for a while.
When the tide eventually lifts Our Dreamtime off the seabed, we sail over calm seas to anchor at the town of Raha, Sulawesi in search of ancient civilisation.
Here, hidden amongst the rain forest in the limestone hills of Muna Island, Liangkabori Caves hold a remarkable secret — vivid rock art created three and half to four thousand years ago.
Scrambling through narrow into chambers deep underground, we discover ancient paintings, etched and painted in red ochre, depict human figures, animals, and mysterious geometric shapes. As archaeologists continue to study the site, the art reveals a deep cultural connection between past and present, with local traditions still echoing the symbols and stories found on the cave walls.
For ocean travellers like us, Indonesia is certainly a nation of wonders.
If you’d like access to our live-tracker to see where we are in real time, receive almost daily Sit Rep updates when we’re sailing via an exclusive crew Facebook Group, early, add free access to our episodes, free or heavily discounted downloads of all our e-books plus other exclusive benefits, you can become a member of our Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew through either Ko-fi or Patreon. The funds help us offset the cost of upload data, music and editing software subscriptions, storage hard drives plus camera and audio equipment to improve the quality of our shows.
Thank you so much crew. You’re the guys and girls who float our boat and keep us motivated.
Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/dreamtimesail
(Note: Ko-Fi has become our preferred platform for support as they take no commission from Crew Member’s contributions)
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DreamtimeSail
Our Books and eBooks are available via Payhip
HERE – https://tinyurl.com/DreamtimeSailebooks
This video contains music used under license from Epidemic Sound.
SOCIALS
We’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DreamtimeSail
Follow our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dreamtimesail/
We’ve been blogging since 2011. Check it out at https://www.dreamtimesail.blogspot.com
You can find Karen’s recipes and tips from Our Galley at https://dreamtimesail.blogspot.com/p/our-galley.html
00:00 Intro
00:20 Aground
02:31 Excelsior Cove to Raha
05:22 Around Raha
08:30 Liangkabori Caves
14:07 Raha Markets
14:32 Raha to Labuan Belanda
21:42 Bloopers
We’re in for a surprise when we wake in the morning to leave Excelsior Cove. The boat is aground so we’re stuck and not going anywhere for a while.
When the tide eventually lifts Our Dreamtime off the seabed, we sail over calm seas to anchor at the town of Raha, Sulawesi in search of ancient civilisation.
Here, hidden amongst the rain forest in the limestone hills of Muna Island, Liangkabori Caves hold a remarkable secret — vivid rock art created three and half to four thousand years ago.
Scrambling through narrow into chambers deep underground, we discover ancient paintings, etched and painted in red ochre, depict human figures, animals, and mysterious geometric shapes. As archaeologists continue to study the site, the art reveals a deep cultural connection between past and present, with local traditions still echoing the symbols and stories found on the cave walls.
For ocean travellers like us, Indonesia is certainly a nation of wonders.
If you’d like access to our live-tracker to see where we are in real time, receive almost daily Sit Rep updates when we’re sailing via an exclusive crew Facebook Group, early, add free access to our episodes, free or heavily discounted downloads of all our e-books plus other exclusive benefits, you can become a member of our Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew through either Ko-fi or Patreon. The funds help us offset the cost of upload data, music and editing software subscriptions, storage hard drives plus camera and audio equipment to improve the quality of our shows.
Thank you so much crew. You’re the guys and girls who float our boat and keep us motivated.
Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/dreamtimesail
(Note: Ko-Fi has become our preferred platform for support as they take no commission from Crew Member’s contributions)
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DreamtimeSail
Our Books and eBooks are available via Payhip
HERE - https://tinyurl.com/DreamtimeSailebooks
This video contains music used under license from Epidemic Sound.
SOCIALS
We’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DreamtimeSail
Follow our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dreamtimesail/
We’ve been blogging since 2011. Check it out at https://www.dreamtimesail.blogspot.com
You can find Karen's recipes and tips from Our Galley at https://dreamtimesail.blogspot.com/p/our-galley.html
00:00 Intro
00:20 Aground
02:31 Excelsior Cove to Raha
05:22 Around Raha
08:30 Liangkabori Caves
14:07 Raha Markets
14:32 Raha to Labuan Belanda
21:42 Bloopers
We’re Aground On A Remote Island - Sulawesi, Indonesia S5 Episode 121 Locations
- Raha (-4.832397,122.7211)
Dreamtimesail
Come sailing with us. https://www.youtube.com/Dreamtimesail?sub_confirmation+1 Rob & Karen are an ordinary Australian couple who live aboard and sail a Whitby 42 ketch, 'Our Dreamtime'. Cruising fulltime since 2011 we have sailed over 20,000 nautical miles in Australia, SE Asia, the UK and the Mediterranean. We are currently cruising remote areas of Indonesia. We provide a glimpse of our life through our vlogs, blogs, published writings and artwork. We love our nomadic existence and like to share the amazing things we see and experience as we sail to unbelievable destinations. You may already know us through our regular blogging over the past 10 years but now we have joined the video world with this YouTube channel
Channel Information:
- Joined: February 14, 2017
- Subscribers: 3,850
- Videos: 161
- Views: 327,402
- Latest Video: May 30, 2025
- AU
- Language: en
Social Media Links:
Note of Recognition for Dreamtimesail
At WeBoating.com, we profoundly acknowledge the unwavering dedication that Dreamtimesail and other creators invests in crafting each and every video. Their passion for delivering exceptional content shines through every frame, and it's a labor of love that deserves your attention.
We invite you to watch their captivating videos and actively engage with their content, including their social media links above. Liking, commenting, and sharing their work goes a long way in fueling their creative fire.
We're also inviting you to explore any sponsorships and partnerships highlighted in the video description of "We’re Aground On A Remote Island - Sulawesi, Indonesia S5 Episode 121", or directly on YouTube. By considering their offerings or purchasing services and items, you not only support Dreamtimesail but also the brands and collaborators they're associated with.
If you have any feedback, corrections, or additional information about Dreamtimesail or their videos, please use the comment form below to share your thoughts with us.
Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting the creators we cherish. Your time and support truly matter!
Dreamtimesail Lastest Videos
We’re Aground On A Remote Island – Sulawesi, Indonesia S5 Episode 121
We’re in for a surprise when we wake in the morning to leave Excelsior Cove. The boat is aground so we’re stuck and not going anywhere for a while. When the tide eventually lifts Our Dreamtime off the seabed, we sail over calm seas to anchor at the tow...
All Alone in Nature’s Tropical Playground – Sailing Sulawesi, Indonesia – S5 Ep120
THIS is why we go sailing. To be all alone and at one with nature in amazing anchorages like the one featured here. Floating calmly in warm, crystal-clear waters above pure white sands, brilliant corals and abundant sea life while surrounded by amazing roc...
Alone In Nature’s Playground
THIS is why we go sailing. To be all alone and at one with nature in amazing anchorages like the one featured here. Floating calmly in warm, crystal-clear waters above pure white sands, brilliant corals and abundant sea life while surrounded by amazing roc...
From Ocean Debris to Balinese Hindu Fire Ritual – Sailing to Buton, Indonesia – S5 Ep 119
Join us as we sail our classic ketch through the stunning waters of Southeast Asia, journeying from the remote village of Baopinang in Sulawesi to the vibrant port city of Bau Bau on Buton Island, Indonesia. In this episode, we navigate through pristine se...
Anchored beside shocking destruction in Indonesia – Episode 118
During our first three weeks sailing the coast of Sulawesi we met many, many beautiful, welcoming people and saw nothing but the unbelievable beauty of the world’s eleventh largest island. But in this episode, we finally come face to face with the enviro...