THE LAKES OF MATANO, MAHALONA AND TOWUTI IN SOUTH SULAWESI
Heaven in the Hinterland
Three pristine lakes in East Luwu, in a hidden area not easily accessible by regular transportation, are connected to each other by two rivers. One lake counts as one of the largest in Indonesia, while another, the deepest in Southeast Asia. The breathtaking surrounding panoramas, and the clean air and water have inspired many to describe it as 'heaven' in the hinterland of East Luwu.
November 19, 2013
On a small wooden pier jutting out about 20 meters into the lake, a teenager dives into the clear, calm water. Nearby, a man swims between the two branches of the pier. In the translucent water, a small school of opudi fish can be seena small fish species endemic to this lakeswimming lazily among the pier's supports.
The Torukuno Lela mountains are visible in the distance. A bird resembling a stork, perhaps an oriental darter (Anhinga melanogaster
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