My bus journey companions

Longest Bus Ride EVER

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June 23rd 2008
Sunday June 22, 2008 - Well today is a day I'm not likely to forget. Or remember hopefully. I woke up early to have breakfast at Lake Maninjou and be on my way. I knew I had a long way to go. I just didn't know how long. Once I was ready to go, Jerry walked me to the road where I would catch a bus back to Bukittinggi and we said goodbye. I tried for two buses which blew past me. Then a guy on a mo ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Sumatra

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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more