check out this cool video from some AHE visitors
May 29, 2011 Leave a comment
Cool new video from some AHE visitors
German whale shark friends
January 31, 2011 Leave a comment
This weekend on the BOOT fair in Dusseldorf we where surprised with a cheque of 2000
euro to be used for the work of the Scubasigns Foundation.
The cheque was presented by Marcus Roth (Maro Visions), Uwe Kiehl (UK-Germany) and Maik Solf (aquaventure tauchreisen). They raised the money for the cheque by selling an absolutely fabulous calender with whale shark pictures they made during their visit to Ahe.
Thanks again guys and we will put the money to good use!
… The sale of the calender continues! please click here
Ahe ahoy…
January 14, 2011 1 Comment
The last year and a half Mike and I had the pleasure to assist Papua Eco Tourism in their efforts to create a dive resort in one of the most unique locations in the world. The news of the resident whale sharks travelled around the world fast and we were delighted to see the first dive tourists venturing into this remote and undeveloped area. Diving adventure pur sang. The experience for us has been a unique one and has changed our lives in many ways. We would like to thank everyone who helped us to make this possible and the young Papuans from the Harlem Islands in particular.
Ahe now sets the next step in its development. Papua Eco Tourism strives for more autonomy and we feel we have done all we can do to give them a good start. The seed of income through eco tourism has been planted, facilities where created, the area was mapped. Most importantly awareness has been created locally that taking care of your environment creates an interesting economic perspective. Despite that we will nog longer be operationally involved we look forward to assist Papua Eco Tourism with advice whenever necessary.
Our advice to anyone considering visiting Ahe.. This could be the experience of a lifetime, but be prepared for the unexpected. The development of Ahe is in an early stage and you will not see the normal level of safety, service, organisation planning etc.. that you might be used to at a well developed resort.
If you are not ‘fussy’ .. don’t hesitate, The experience with the whale sharks is out of this world! For bookings and all other direct contact with ahe dive resort please contact Mr. Arne Pijnakker at ahepapua@gmail.com
Update of Ahe Movie
December 29, 2010 1 Comment
New video – from Richard Houghton
December 13, 2010 Leave a comment
Calender with some Ahe pictures… proceeds go to victims Merapi Vulcano
November 28, 2010 Leave a comment
This is a beautifull calender with pictures of the best Indonesia has to offer. Proceeds go to the victims of the merapi vulcano.
To order a calender please send an e-mail to : admin@euronusa.com
it’s here.. some moving image from Ahe!
November 25, 2010 1 Comment
Feeding the whale sharks
November 10, 2010 Leave a comment
Ok, this is a picture with a bit of a story behind it. The first times we went to the whale sharks the guys at the ahe resort told us that it was possible to feed the whale sharks.. we thought.. hmmm.. they made their point during this session… it is possible to feed them. To avoid harassment we don’t continue with this practice, but for all to share here is a picture from this remarkable moment.
Disaster strikes in West Papua
October 7, 2010 Leave a comment
Major floods and land slides in the area of Wasior West Papua (around 100 miles from Ahe) has caused a catastrophe to the region. The death toll is rising every hour and with many people still missing it seems that the full extent is still not known.
The guys working at the resort immediately headed to the area in one of the resorts boats to look for relatives and to see where they could help. The information we got back from them is terrible. Currently we have no communication with them anymore since they can’t recharge the mobile phone they took with them. Below some of the alarming information that reached us by sms.
/ Robby’s nephew swept away by the mud and disappeared.
/ No electricity and cables above ground fully vanished
/ People need to be evacuated / thousands of houses gone or badly damaged
/ Many victims under the mud
/ No food, fresh water and petrol
/ Many wounded – no medicine
/ No transport – all boats are destroyed
/ one year old child found dead under the mud
/ blind grandmother stayed behind in house – house gone
/ Smell get’s unbearable
/ Army arrived with floating hospital
Our heart goes out to the people of the Wasior region and to anyone who has lost their loved ones, family and all their possession. Once we have more news we will keep you informed. We are looking as well into ways of helping those in need… more on this and how you can help will follow shortly.
Update on November 1o..
Last what we heard is that most people left wasior because normal living wasn’t possible there anymore. The government is now looking into building a complete new town nearby.
