On Indonesia's uniquely beautiful island of Flores is the Kelimutu National Park, home to the mystical Mount Kelimutu volcano, famous for its three multi-coloured lakes. Although they share the crest of the same volcano and sit side-by-side, the lakes periodically and unpredictably change colours independently of one another depending on the volcano's activities or, according to the local inhabitants, on the mood of the ancestral spirits! Kelimutu is renowned as the only place on earth where this remarkable colour variation phenomenon takes place. Other park highlights include some steaming hot springs, breathtaking waterfalls and a fascinating cultural heritage with traditional architecture, dances, and ikat weaving still playing an integral role in the lives of the local people. The small farming village of Moli lies near the volcano and makes an excellent base for exploring the park.