Madness in Medan causing us to find the jungle man in ourselves in Bukit Lawang!
September 9th 2009 09 September 2009 - 14 September 2009
Indonesia Exchange Rate as of 09/09/09-- 1GBP = Rp16,580
TRANSPORT
Penang to Belawan (Indonesia) by ferry (RM150)--6 hours (Langkawi Ferry Service)
Belawan to Medan by opelet (Rp 25,000/person)--1 hour
Hotel to Pinang Baris Terminal by taxi (Rp 50,000)
Pinang Baris Terminal to Bukit Lawang by bus (Rp 20,000)--3 1/2 hours
Bukit Lawang to Village by
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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 
