Stops: Singapore National Gallery and Sianok Valley Panorama, Bukit Tinggi (Days 2 and 83) At the start of this trip, I went to the amazing Singapore National Gallery again. They had a big exhibition of Southeast Asian art called “Siapa Nama Mu?” with many paintings from Indonesia. This is one that stood out for me.…
Stops: The View Homestay, Jembatan Akar, a waterfall, beach at Teluk Marungai, fishing village at Sungai Pinang, a farm behind the village back in the jungle, and a Minang food takeaway shop. (Day 78) I stayed just two nights at The View Homestay. That was all the availability there was. I arrived late the first…
Stops: Kimaya Braga Hotel, Monumen Perjuangan Rakyat Jawa Barat, Bandung Institute of Technology, The Maj, and Kimaya Braga Hotel. (Day 53) Turns out, there are a ton of national holidays this month. That’s what happens when the country’s ideology mandates religious affiliation with: Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Catholicism, or, Confucianism. You wind up with a lot…
PLTN Apung, Rumoh Cut Nyak Dhien, Lhoknga and Lampuuk Beaches, Lentera Sawah Hijau, Lem Bakrie. (Day 20–catching up with posting with some better Internet back on the mainland.) My very funny and helpful companion for the day. I had a free day and had seen everything in walking distance in Banda Aceh, so I went…
Good morning! From Casa Nemo, Sabang, Pulau Weh. (Day 23)
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…
