Article Archive for August 2016
Impromptu Dance in Kisaran, Sumatra
I met a lovely family while walking around Kisaran, Sumatra, and they invited me into their home for a drink and a snack. I learned that among the many accomplished children in the family, one was a professional dancer and he taught dance classes in their home. He offered to show me a traditional Indonesian dance, and I captured some of the performance with my …
Hordes of Students on the Streets of Kisaran
I had stored my bicycle and trailer at a friend’s house in Kisaran, and I took a walk there pick it up. His house was about 4 kilometers away, and brought my camera with me and shot some video clips along the way.
Transportation Contrast in Sumatra
This fancy motorcycle caught my eye while walking around Kisaran. Then I noticed the vehicles around it.
ATM Troubles in Kisaran
It’s a fact of the modern world that we end up on the other side of the planet with a computer standing between us and our money.
Students on the Streets in Kisaran
While walking around Kisaran, I happened to be passing some schools when the students were let out for lunch. Here is what I experienced.
Iced Sugar Cane Juice
Mobile drinks and snacks stands are everywhere in Indonesia. This one sells pure sugar cane juice by the cup or by the bag. It’s extremely refreshing (with lots of ice) on a typical hot Indonesian day.
Recovery Day in Kisaran
I hang out in Kisaran and ramble on about random topics that pop into my mind.
Buying a SIM Card in Kisaran
I set out in the morning from my hotel in Kisaran, Sumatra, to buy a SIM card for my phone. That errand was taken care of quickly, and then I went for a short walk up and down the main street where my hotel is located. I intended to have a cup of coffee at a riverside cafe, but the place wasn’t open. Instead, I …