It’s hard to say with a straight face you can learn a lot about a place in 3 days … but that’s what I am saying.
And that wasn’t really even 3 days in the coffee areas of Toraja! You land in Makassar (Ujang Padang) and then you must drive 7-8 hours to reach the heart of Tana Toraja, Rantepao, center of the prime coffee areas.
This was my first trip to SulawesiSulawesi coffees are low-acid with great body and that deep, brooding cup profile akin to Sumatra. The coffee is sometimes known as Celebes, which was the Dutch colonial... ...more, way back in 2008.
In any case, it was far too short for such an amazing place. Coffee-wise, culturally, geographically, Sulawesi deserves at least a week of attention, perhaps more. We used our time well, and even this brief initial visit was very rewarding. I think with these images you can see why
But nonetheless I did learn so much, and it charted the course for my subsequent trips for sure -Tom
Like Sumatra, they love to smoke in Sulawesi. And they love adventure, I guess.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Rice paddies and Bugis (the ethnic group) type houses, near Makassar Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Markets and street scenes like Sumatra, in Makassar Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Sulawesi Jaya! Waw! Bukan Main! These odd, idealistic family statues are found in many Sulawesi towns.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Bugis houses have great paint schemes. Sulawesi coastal lowlands.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
A Sulawesi pet store, featuring Pigeons? Sharing space with a bunny? Sulawesi coastal lowlands.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Apparently, the Bugis ethnic group house has the X at the crown of the roof.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Typical Sulawesi motorbike taxi.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Scarey political ads everywhere … I guess it is Sulawesi election season. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Roadside Bugis house, colorful paint schemes.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Snack shacks try to stand out with unique numbers, Sulawesi coastal lowlands.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Inspirational Sulawesi school painting. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Nearby offshore islands along the drive. Sulawesi coastal lowlands.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
More Sulawesi roadside snack shacks … more sensible numbering scheme as well!. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Truck windshield stickers, again.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
At Kupa Beach Restaurant, the so-called “Titanic” is immortalized. Sulawesi coastal lowlands.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Sulawesi coast route, headed to Toraja.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Outrigger transportation, Kuta Beach, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Water buffalo and flourescent foilage, headed to Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Typical fishing boats, coastal Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Whale vertebrae hung from a tree, coastal Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Boat statue at Pare Pare, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
More fine cigarette ads in Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Kopi Bubuk Asli! Toarco packaging for their coffee. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Ominous clouds as we head into the Toraja highlands, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Restored shade trees over the coffee at Toarco Pedermaran Estate, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Toraja warrior statue, headed to Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Coffee flowers after a rain, Pedermaran Estate, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Roadside horse train, headed to Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
S-795 coffee leaves, Toarco Pedermaran Estate, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
The coffee seedling bed at Toarco nursery, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Yemen Mokka seedlings at Toarco, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Gesha! at Toarco, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
New test trees at Toarco, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Innovative composting at Toarco, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Rice hulls mixed with coffee parchment and pulp for composting, at Toarco, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Shunji Yoneda, right, Toarco VP, and Isao Miyake, Toarco agronomist. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
IMG_2242.JPG. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Well organized plot map of PT Toarco Jaya Pedemaran plantation, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Coffee ready for export to Japan, Pedemaran plantation, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Meticulous hand sorting, at Toarco Pedemaran plantation, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Defect chart for sorting at Toarco Pedemaran plantation, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Grading stencils Pedemaran plantation, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Defect samples pulled from Toarco coffee. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Moonrise in Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Unique rice dryers used for coffee when weather is rainy, Toarco Pedemaran plantation, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Great safety posters at Toarco mill, Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Great safety posters at Toarco mill, Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Youch! Great safety posters at Toarco mill, Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Don’t throw an unknown switch? Great safety posters at Toarco mill, Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Avoid blood toes? Great safety posters at Toarco mill, Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Nice cupping lab at PT Toarco mill, Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Liberica – Sulawesi Toarco test garden. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Liberica – Sulawesi Toarco test garden. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Liberica – Sulawesi Toarco test garden. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Typica – Sulawesi Toarco test garden. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Typica top, Robusta bottom, a Graft!. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Catimor – Sulawesi Toarco test garden. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
USDA – Sulawesi Toarco test garden. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
PM-88 – Sulawesi Toarco test garden. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
S-Line (S-33) – Sulawesi Toarco test garden. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
PM-88 (catimor) – Sulawesi Toarco test garden. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Sweet Maria’s Soccer Balls – Toarco, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Lowlands in the foreground, with the mountains to the north.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Tranquil Islands off the coast of Makassar, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Makassar, Sulawesi, as we approach from the air.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
How to use a toilet? Toraja Heritage Hotel, Rantepao. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
KUD, NCBA offices in Rantepao, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Great dates in Rantepao history (?). Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
River view in Rantepao, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Purty flowers of Rantepao, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
AEKI sponsored coffee-themed sculpture in Rantepao, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Welcome to Toraja! Tongkonan themed gate. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Coffee-themed sculpture in Rantepao, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Hmmm… Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Hymne Band and Electone, Alang-Alang. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Big Bomb, October 1928, Makale, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Preparing for a procession, Makale, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Amazing pediments, near Makale, Sulawesi, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Sulawesi coffee dog. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Patios at NCBA/CBI mill, near Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Traditional Tongkonan Torajan houses, Makale, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Torajan roofline repeated in the shrubs, CBI/NCBA Mill. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
So you don’t get lost; NCBA/CBI mill, near Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Thong storage, NCBA/CBI mill, near Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Wet huller, for “Giling Basah” coffee, NCBA/CBI mill, near Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Catador means “taster”, and “sampler”, NCBA/CBI mill, near Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
High flying defect, NCBA/CBI mill, near Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Pretty coffee bags, NCBA/CBI mill, near Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Sorting on the conveyor, NCBA/CBI mill, near Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Hand sorting, NCBA/CBI mill, near Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
A few bags of coffee, NCBA/CBI mill, near Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Really nice cement pond, NCBA/CBI mill, near Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Flourescent flowers, NCBA/CBI mill, near Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
IMG_9681.JPG. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Some of the samples we were cupping at NCBA/CBI mill, near Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Wow … they use home roasters, NCBA/CBI mill, near Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
One of the most fanciful stories I have ever read … courtesy of Starbucks. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Hot chick sticker, near Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Dramatic landscape, Makele Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Tongkonan for rice storage, or for bodies awaiting burial! Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Tongkonan and pig, for a church celebration, Makale, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Church celebration, Makale, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Measuring out coffee at the Buntu market, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
So many pigs for the feast, Church celebration, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Another happy family, Makale Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Rice storage, ceremonial Tongkonan, Tana Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Plump person crossing, Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Covered bridge, Near Rantepao Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Mega-Tongkonan, Rantepao Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Another great Toraja cement statue. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Little man folded napkin. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
PT Toarco Jaya Office, Rantepao Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Huge timber bamboo, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Morning mists, Tana Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Killer motorcycle painting, Tana Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Typical Toraja house with family Tongkonan . Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
A line of Tongkonan, Tana Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Nutty 50 foot statue at Makale, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Detail of the monster Toraja warrior statue at Makale, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Picture of a me taking a picture, Tana Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Typical countryside, Tana Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Mix of residences and Tongkonans, Tana Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Mix of traditional and christian faiths, Tana Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Ducks and rice paddies, Tana Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Coffee trader at Buntu market, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Another view of Tau-Tau wood carving on porch, Tana Toraja Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Tau-Tau on porch of Toraja house. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Betelnut-chewing woman at the Buntu coffee market, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
A coffee buyer at the Buntu market, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Baby Torajan! Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
IMG_9853.JPG. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Trading parchment coffee at the Buntu Market, Buntu, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Trading Coffee at the Buntu Market, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Islamic girls at Buntu coffee market. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Coffee trader, Buntu Market, Buntu, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Chewin betelnut and trading coffee, Buntu, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Amazing face! Buntu coffee market. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Scootering your mother around … Buntu, Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Parchment coffee, Buntu Market, Buntu, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Trading parchment coffee at the Buntu Market, Buntu, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Beautiful Torajan, Buntu, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Christian Torajan graveyard, Buntu, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Nice grafitti, Buntu, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Wendy and her new friend, at Lion Lestari “cupping”, Buntu , Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Jesus and TV, Buntu, Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Skin and bones … Buntu, Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Dogs n Chickens – Buntu Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Toraja wedding car! Buntu area, Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Older Tongkonan bamboo roofs – now they are metal covered.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Entrance to Londa Gereja and grave site. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Egads, the prized albino water buffalo, Londa, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Prized albino water buffalo, Londa, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Not the prettiest guy in the world …Prized albino water buffalo, Londa, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Not the prettiest guy in the world …Prized albino water buffalo, Londa, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Not the prettiest guy in the world …Prized albino water buffalo, Londa, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
TauTau for Tourists, Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Tongkonan, Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Tau Tau look out above the cave burial site. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Caskets, Caskets, everywhere. Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Old caskets, Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Part of old Tongkonan to carry the remains to the cliffs, Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Tau-Tau wood carved effigies, Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Toraja Grave Site: Tau-Tau wood carved effigies, Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Caskets in the cave rafters …Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Tau-Tau wood carved effigies, Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Caskets stuffed in every crevice, “trash” is old offerings to dead: Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Caskets on a ledge by the cavern ceiling: Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Skulls everywhere – the caskets deteriorate and they fall out! Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Natural limestone cavern Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Caskets in decay; Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Clothing below is from the deceased – they are buried with their possessions: Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Adornments on more recent burials: Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Eerie limestone formations: Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Many cans and bottles, offered to the dead; Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Bottles and detritus, offerings from relatives: Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
We had to crawl 20 meters on hands, knees, or just drag ourselves through! Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Cramped passage, no lights_ I used my camera flash to see! Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Probably where I whacked my head! Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Caskets tossed everywhere – since Toraja believe in reincarnation, the body and box are not important at this point.. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Skulls, skulls, skulls. Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Skulls that get separated from their box are placed on a ledge: Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Outside the eerie burial caves, this solo rooster seems like a guard, or a reincarnated Londan? Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Tongkanan carving, Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Odd parasitic plant, near Londa, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
View of the cliffs at Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Liang; Toraja cliff burials, detail from previous image: Londa cliff burial, Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Beautiful traditional Toraja patterns; Londa , Tana Toraja. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Moonlighter. Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Roadside Karaoke, Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
No Smacking? . Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Another 8-8-08 victim: . Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
We love stallions!. Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Yet another great, fresh avocado shake. . Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
From Lion Lestari coffee exporters, Sara (Heni Sarawati) and Phillipe. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
At the gas station, kinda weird mickey mouse, doesnt like smoking or cell phones, . Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
Mickey, on the phone, and his gnome friend, with a real chicken, . Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee 
I can never resist a good chicken photo. Tana Toraja, Sulawesi. Sulawesi Tana Tojaja Trip 2008, Thompson Owen, Sweet Maria’s Coffee
