Why do prominent modern Indonesian sultans continue love affairs with the Mermaid Queen$2328 Why is the island of Flores Ground Zero for Hobbit sightings$2329 How does a Papuan hunter juggle the four religions which want a piece of his soul$2330 Why did a now-neglected spice cause historic mayhem among greedy Europeans$2331 Why does it make good business sense to make friends with the dragon princess$2332 Why is discovering a new species almost as good as sex$2333 What is the allure of Waltzing Banana Island$2334 Can an elderly village woman armed with just a broom and gumption kill giant mosquitoes 'til they're dead$2335
This is Indonesia as you've probably never imagined, full of curious people, startling happenings, and unexpected moments of humanity and introspection, giddiness and solemnity, avarice and ambition.
