Searching for wild Orangutan on Sumatra!
For many years, I’ve been out of the country over Christmas. Today, I was reminded why I like to be elsewhere for this crazy holiday! I’d picked up mom from rehab as she was released today. It took three hours to complete that process. The fuel tank was a bit low so I swung by […]
The “Christmas” I’d forgotten! Read More »
Merry Christmas! It’s Christmas Day here and I’m in the one internet place in all Bukit Lawang. Last night, I came to do some work and the power went out. This morning, I’m sitting here in this cool little spot with flat white river rocks for the floor waiting for the humongous tower above to
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In the US, many people are curious about how this travel thing works. “You must have a ton of money”! or “You like traveling by yourself?” or “YOU DON’T HAVE A SCHEDULE!!!!!!!” So here’s a little overview of how this works. Take for instance the decision to go to Penang. One moment I’m trekking and
The disoriented travel discovering Sumatra Read More »
Listening to the birds and laughing children from my perch in Lek Jon Cottages looking out of the lake. Mountains ring the mainland on the other side of the water and clouds linger. Smoky and ethereal, morning and evening mist wafts through the trees. Yes, it is very peaceful here! Very different world from where
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The day continues with a twist. I spent quite a bit of time writing a continuation of my earlier post. Something happened, the autosave apparently didn’t save so now I’m starting over. After the last post, I heard a flight announcement and headed toward Gate 5, down the stairs and outside walking directly into a
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This morning at 6:00 to a dark and quiet hostel. Showered, packed and ready before 7:00, I waited to see what would unfold. Last night I was told I needed to leave at 7:00 to make my 9:50 flight. That was before I was told I needed to leave at 7:10. Then it was 7:45
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