Articles in Sumatra Part 02
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 …
Long Journey from Kuala Lumpur to Sumatra
Once I got my passport back, my Malaysian visa was winding down, and I began to make plans to leave. I had to choose, basically, between flying to the city of Medan in Sumatra or taking the ferry to my old temporary home of Tanjungbalai. The ferry to Tanjungbalai was the obvious choice except for the fact that I was nervous about the reception I’d receive from my old friends at the Tanjungbalai immigration office, police station, and city government office.
From Tanjungbalai Ferry Dock to Kisaran
This is Part Two of my journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kisaran, Sumatra.
Here, I’m met by my driver, Iwan, and we head off for an interesting ride in his van. This only brought us part way. We eventually left the van and I was brought the rest of the way to my hotel on the back of his colorful motorcycle.
It was a fascinating ride in …