Bukittinggi, Sumatra
So, yep, haven't really been bothered to update this for a while. Maybe I'll do so more again now.
I'm in Sumatra, heading North for 4 more days before I fly to Malaysia. Indonesia is a land of nice people, but LONG bus rides - so far the most I've done is 15 hours, but tomorrow it'll be more like 20 overnight. Saves a hotel bill though I guess.
There would be lots to write if I read back my diary and put it up, but I won't bother I expect.
Indonesians appear to like the following things:
1. Mosque's. Especially mosque's that start chanting at 4:30am, and kind of just carry on.
2. Knockin' on Heavens door. This song is everywhere. Only in Indonesian with the chorus in English.
3. Eggs and Banana's. Every meal of the day.
Indonesians appear not to like the following things:
1. Pavements. Maybe that's harsh since they keep getting earthquake-d, but really, it's more treacherous than the roads. I nearly fell in a sewer yesterday as the pavement gave way.
2. Driving Sanely. Everyone makes Mark Boardman look like safe driving personified.
Mark Boardman is the best driver ever. That dude is in constant control! eating a chip barm drinking a coke talking on his phone doing 60 in a 30 no problem... Hands on wheel nah why should you! I always feel safe. Best driver ever FACT!
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