Beyond Bali (2)

About mid-morning, we headed back to Flores, stopping to snorkel along the way. Komodo National Park is home to many world-class dive sites, so these waters are excellent for diving and snorkeling. As we sailed, we passed a giant sea turtle as well as numerous giant black morph manta rays.

After spending the night in Labuan Bajo, the gateway to western Flores, we began our journey inland. We drove up and down through the mountainous terrain, snaking our way to Cancar. Here we gazed down at the spectacular spiderweb rice fields of the Manggarai people.

We continued southeastward. Around every turn in the road, photo opportunities abounded from the dramatic landscape to children playing along the roadside. After a night in the town of Bajawa, we headed to Bena, to oldest and largest traditional village of the Ngada people. Sitting at the base of the impressive volcano Mount Inerie, this village consists of around 40 thatched-roof houses. Macadamia nuts, vanilla, cloves and coffee grow on the nearby slopes of the volcano.

Grammar Gym
abounded : to be in large number of
- Around every turn in the road, photo opportunities abounded from the dramatic landscape to children playing along the roadside.
- There are lots of fish and sea creatures living in the coral reef.
=>  Fish and sea creatures abound in the coral reef.
- There is so much creativity in Mr. Dawson's art class.
=> Creativity abounds in Mr. Dawson's art class.

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from...to... 表示某個範圍或幅度
- Photo opportunities abounded from the dramatic landscape to children playing along the roadside.
從令人讚嘆的風景到路邊玩耍的孩童，到處都可以拍到很棒的照片。
from soup to nuts 表示從頭到尾 (從湯到堅果, 西餐先喝湯到最後才吃有堅果的甜點)

Language Lab
world-class adj.
among the best in the world

numerous adj.數目眾多的 [numer字根:算數]
many
- Wesley has numerous jobs besides waiting tables.
Wesley除了當服務生，還兼了許多工作。
- Despite numerous attempts to beat this long-time opponent, Paul still couldn't succeed.
Paul雖然好幾次嘗試要打敗這位長期的對手，但是仍然沒有成功。

terrain n.地域、地帶
land of a particular kind [noncount]
- We spent hours crossing the rough terrain.
我們花了幾個小時通過這個險峻的地帶
- This terrain is very hard on regular cars. You should use a four-wheel drive.
這個地區用一般的車很難進入，你需要用四輪傳動車。
- The painter loves to paint this hilly terrain.
這位畫家喜歡畫這個到處都是山丘的地區

abound v.大量存在、充足
to be present in large numbers or in great quantity
- Rich resources abound in this area.
這個地區到處都有豐富的天然資源
abound in/with (something) : to be filled with (something) : to contain a very large amount of (something)
- Paris abounds with delicious restaurants and cafes.
巴黎充滿著美味的餐廳和咖啡廳

thatch v.用茅草去蓋
/ˈθætʃ/
to make (a roof) with dried plant material (called thatch)  
- The tribe people thatched the roofs of their houses.
這個部落的人用茅草蓋屋頂
n.茅草屋頂；像茅草般亂哄哄的頭髮
dried plant material (such as straw or leaves) that is used to make the roof of a building;
a thick mass of hair on a person's head
- The family lives in a house with a thatch roof.
這個家庭住在一間有茅草屋頂的房子
- Patrick's thatch of hair is his trademark.
亂哄哄像茅草般的頭髮是Patrick的特徵

volcano n.
/vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ/
 a mountain with a hole in the top or side that sometimes sends out rocks, ash, lava, etc., in a sudden explosion (called an eruption)  
- a dormant volcano
dormant adj.
not doing anything at this time : not active but able to become active  


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