Subject: Post: <p>The rest of our days in Raja Ampat were unfortunately a bit sabotaged by the ear infection. After writing the previous blog post the ear actually became much worse at night and in the morning we hitchhiked a boat to Waisai as some people were leaving. We visited a local health center which cleaned the ear and diagnosed a fungal ear infection, giving me medication. The visit was even free as it was a public health center. :)</p><p></p><p>Not sure if that helped though, the ear kept going worse for two days and then improved on the same day as our departure time came. After the boat ride to Waisai and a ferry to Sorong we decided to still visit a specialist doctor.</p><p></p><p>First hospital did not have an ear doctor working today, but they pointed us to an another clinic. In the brand new clinic we found a professional-feeling doctor who spoke perfect English and diagnosed us both. I got to see inside my ear on a screen, which was an interesting experience. The ear condition was also interesting, there was some granulation (kind of scar tissue) growing and inflammation still going on. The doctor cleaned the granulation tissue with multiple tools and gave me antibiotic drops, so now I expect the situation will improve. Still need to do a control visit to an ear doctor in Thailand.</p><p></p><p>Sorong seems to be an interesting city to visit, we also walked through a local market, a souvenir shop and a pizza restaurant (oo, western food). The small amount of tourists visiting in this remote city seem to only take the direct route from airport to ferry harbour and the islands, so anywhere else in the city a white guy is something strange to the locals. All the kids are wanting to say hello and run after you, and the adults seem to do the same. Everyone is friendly though and not doing that for money like in popular tourist restaurants. :)</p><p></p><p>After Raja Ampat many things feel strange. Like having a shower, especially a hot one. Or having a room with a lockable room and no rats or lizards inside. Or having air conditioning. Or having to use pants and shoes. Takes a moment to adapt back to the civilized world. :)</p><p></p><p>I already miss Raja Ampat though, definitely need to come back. The diving waters are unbelievably good and life on the islands is interesting.</p> Latitude: Longitude: Security Code:
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