Destination: Indonesia

Indonesia: Sumatra, The Journey There

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 | By lockers | Views [802]

November 6th We got to the ferry port in Melaka (Malaysia) at 9am for our 9.30am ferry to Dumai in Sumatra (Indonesia). Given that I am writing this at 1.30am (after putting our watches back an hour) on a bus, on the ... Read more >

The Gout Tour

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 | By gout | Views [578] | Comments [1]

The Gout Tour was a spin off from a tour a group of us did 2 1/2 years ago to the Mentawai Islands, although that was a great trip I unfortunately smashed my ankle on the 4th day and I had to go back to reclaim a surf trip that I missed out on. Of ... Read more >

Tags: gumby, surf, surf trip, trip of a lifetime

Gallery: danua toba

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 | By houdyman | Photo Gallery

Gallery: bukit langawa 2

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 | By houdyman | Photo Gallery

Gallery: bukit langawa 3

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 | By houdyman | Photo Gallery

Gallery: bukit langawa

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 | By houdyman | Photo Gallery

lakeside living...

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 | By houdyman | Views [1054]

It was a rough ride coming out of the jungle but I made it to Medan at the northern bus station and quickly caught the minibus to the southern bus station about 6k away. I had no idea if there was a night bus to Parapat my next destintation and it was ... Read more >

why did the chicken ride the bus?

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 | By houdyman | Views [1381]

The ferry docked in Belawa, about 25k from Medan the main city in Sumatra, Indonesia my next destination. After getting the usual cajoling by the transportation touts I boarded a minibus with three other travellers, two french women and an italian guy.... Read more >

Tanjung Puting National Park.

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 | By jazz81 | Views [1425] | Comments [1]

After a surprisingly good flight(we didnt crash)landed at Pangkalan Bun on Kalimantan. Sorted out taxi prety fast then of to the Police station to sort out my permit, which I succeeded in getting after an hour waiting and 10 people checking my details.... Read more >

Polluted, Noisy, Smelly, Traffic , Hot , Wet & Humid.

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 | By jazz81 | Views [1492]

These are difinitely my lasting impressions of Jakarta. After an 18 hour day, 11 of which spent on 3 diferent planes and 4 time zones I finally arrived in Jakarta at midnight. I was glad I had redeemed some SPG Guest Points for a free nights stay at ... Read more >

Gallery: Indonesia

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 | By jazz81 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Day11

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 | By gout | Photo Gallery

Day 11

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 | By gout | Views [398]

Nic BC Chris loving life It wont sink Air Benny Mr Smooth Ricky looking for his wallet. This is Burgerworld with out the burgers How's the serenity.

Gallery: Day10

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 | By gout | Photo Gallery

Day 10

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 | By gout | Views [364]

Gilligans Island Bezza Benny Nic G Love not use to going stupid left Ricky Bobby loved this joint Shake and Bake BC World Nomads knew just when to turn the lights down.