Published: January 19th 2006December 7th 2005
Write-up coming soon of my travels to Medan (the capitol of Sumatra), Pulau Nias (tsunami-torn island), Danau Toba, and Aceh (a devout Muslim region stricken by a bloody civil war)...
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Hello all! This blog is an attempt to capture some of my adventures throughout Borneo, Sumatra, Patagonia, the central Andes, the Amazon and the Galapagos. Scroll down and take a look -- hope you enjoy!
HIGHLIGHTS (but be sure to still scroll down below and visit the next few pages):
Trekking/Climbing:
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-- (Peru)
Jungle:
-- (Indonesia)
-- (Borneo)
-- (Peru)
Sea:
-- (Malaysia)
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Islamic Graffiti
Photo taken in Sumatra's province of Aceh, one of Indonesia's most devout Islamic regions.
Sumatran Shithole
This ranks up there as least luxurious accomodation during my trip: 5x7 foot dimensions, no windows, non-functioning lock, cess-pool floor, angry graffiti, dirty sheets, and big cockroaches.
Kutacane
On the way to Ketambe and Gunung Leuser National Park
Gunung Ketambe
Gunung Leuser National Park
A Viper of Some Kind
My guide was centimeters away from stepping on this poisonous snake. Close call! We would have been in serious trouble as we were very remote.
Gurah River
Aceh, Sumatra (Indonesia)
Orangutan
A wild orangutan high in the canopy of Gunung Leuser National Park.
Huge Spider
This spider (withh egg sack) was the size of my whole palm.
Cooking Dinner
Our campsite with hotsprings on the right and the Gurah River on the left. We cooked Nasi Sayur (fried rice, veggies, and eggs).
Batak Burial Site
Pulau Samosir, Lake Toba, Sumatra
Medan Skyline
Sumatra, Indonesia
Comments
Date: 15th March 2006
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Hi, Jeff. I must say that these photos of your travels are fantastic. What a wonderful experience you've had. I'll be looking forward to your next trip blog. your Uncle Terry
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Hi, Jeff. I must say that these photos of your travels are fantastic. What a wonderful experience you've had. I'll be looking forward to your next trip blog. your Uncle Terry
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Wow
I can't believe this isn't the top blog site yet. Holy shit, these pics have star quality all over them.
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