Red Sunset in Siladen… I have rarely seen such jaw-dropping colors as the ones in this little island in North Sulawesi.
At Siladen, the days flow peacefully. A few dives in the beautiful Bunaken Marine Park, to see its incredible biodiversity and the stunning colors of the reef (and if you get the chance, don’t miss the late afternoon dive to see the wonderful love dance of the colorful mandarin fish). Relax on the beach, under a palm (it’s far too hot for me) with a good book, then a walk along the beach and a bath.
However, the culminating moment at Siladen, the one everybody waits for, is dawn. It’s the time when we all gather on the beach to silently admire to what is a perfect moment. Impossible to get bored, since every evening the colors are different. Sometimes different shades of yellow and orange prevail, other times the sky and the clouds get tinted in pink and purple.
The day I took this photo, Siladen sky was of such a brilliant red that it seemed on fire, and it enchanted us with an unforgettable sunset, one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen.
Wonder where Siladen paradise island is?
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Simon is the publisher and editor of WIld About Travel, where she writes about her travel experiences and shares her photography. A travel addict and social media enthusiast, she is wild about nature and wilderness, as well as art, culture and good food.
This is so amazing! One heaven in my own country that I’ve never been there…*shame on me* :p
Nice photo! Siladen sounds like such a beautiful and colorful place when you explore it. Thanks for sharing!
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I was curious where Siladen was too, I noticed the Indonesia tag and mention in the comments… but I needed to google it too.
And with the color so rich and the sun with twenty minutes or so left in its descent..I definitely know its a place I want to watch a sunset someday.
stay adventurous, Craig
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Hey Craig, you and Laura raise a good point and I should have mentioned more clearly where Siladen is. Indonesia is so huge. I’ll now include more details as per your suggestions. Sorry you had to google it
And than you for pointing out a remark that will be useful to other readers.
If you ever get the chance to go there… i bet you’ll fall in love with the sunsets
Safe Adventures!
Amazing colors, very warm red, it makes you feel wrapped up in it!
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It was so gorgeous, Angela, I wished I would never end…
The perfect image for a Monday morning for this drone to contemplate and sigh over.
(I had to google Siladen)
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Haha! Yes, I like offering people a few seconds of pure dream. Sometimes it’s what we all need before starting a new day
Thank you for stopping by and commenting, Laura.
Beautiful shot, Simon. The most extraordinary sunsets I have seen were also in Indonesia.
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Thank you Jenna. Well… I must say that I happened to admire some amazing sunsets in Brazil as well. The ones in Fernando de Noronha were rather special!