Komodo Island

We are anchored off the small 250 square km island of Komodo Island in Indonesia. It is mostly hills and barren except for some palm trees. It is famous for its giant lizards- Komodo Dragons- considered the last of their kind in the world- probably left over from from prehistoric times. 

The island's human inhabitants are there just to raise goats to provide food for the lizards. They are fast and have deadly germs in their mouths. We learned that they bite their prey and if the creature doesn't die right away the infection will kill it later. The creatures are on the endangered species list because it is believed there are only about 2000 living. The whole island is Komodo National Park and very controlled to protect these giant monitor lizards.

Had a grand day yesterday-played Team Trivia and then late last night we play a round of Name That Tune. The entertainment staff is really fun and talented and we are meeting some very interesting and fun fellow passengers.