Back in Medan (Tjong a Fie House, Jalan Kesawan. Days 34-35) Moving on from Aceh and Pulau Weh brought me back to Medan. It’s the hub for all transit. I will be passing through here again. So, it is good that I have my routine sorted out: stay at the Kama Hotel and dinner at…
So, one of the things I have planned for my sabbatical–which was not on the research application–is to put some time and effort into doing some art. I have watched a LOT of YouTube tutorials. The whole Urban Sketcher scene is an inspiration. And, something like this is amazing. I’ve done this in fits and…
First stop in Medan: Grand Mosque of Medan (Day 11) The evening of my arrival, as I wandered about looking for something to eat and just checking out the city, I just barely caught a glimpse of the spire atop the minaret. First, first stop. I have not had a chance to visit many mosques–before…
The woodcut-style and strong design of this wheat-paste poster on a bus shelter in front of the State Museum of North Sumatra caught my eye. (Indonesian cities are great exhibits of graffiti, street art, and protest art of all kinds great and small. Jokowi is instantly recognizable on the right. And, his administration’s road and…
Roads Traffic is bad. Everywhere. In the country, two lane roads, twists and hills, farm vehicles, and people in a hurry make for slow progress or sometimes some really hair-raising overtaking. On Batam, they are expanding some of the two lane roads into six lanes, but as soon as you hit a town or village,…
