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Sumatra August/September

Food, jungle trekking, climbing volcanoes

16 years ago, May 19th 2008 No: 1 Msg: #35738 Delete Edit

Hazels mum
Naomi

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I love Indonesia, and am off for a 2 month journey through West and North Sumatra in August and September. I'm planning on spending alot of time trekking in the jungle and climbing a few volcanoes, as well as tripping out on hot spicey local food. It's always fun having companions, so if you're interested in joining me on some of my travels, please contact me:
I'm 44/S/F/Australian with a smattering of Bahasa Indonesian.

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15 years ago, June 11th 2008 No: 2 Msg: #38125 Delete Edit

changz
KarenL

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aww, I'm going to be there in July!!! What a pity. Which jungles are you planning to go to? Reply to this

15 years ago, June 13th 2008 No: 3 Msg: #38387 Delete Edit

Hazels mum
Naomi

N Posts: 9

about a month in West Sumatra, including Kerinci, then heading to Gunung Leseur for 7-10 days. Reply to this

15 years ago, June 13th 2008 No: 4 Msg: #38408 Delete Edit

changz
KarenL

N Posts: 36

are you gonna hire a guide when you are there? Reply to this

15 years ago, June 13th 2008 No: 5 Msg: #38429 Delete Edit

Hazels mum
Naomi

N Posts: 9

for extended treks definitely, otherwise I mightn't find my way out and get eaten by a tiger!!
for some of the volcano climbs, the tracks are easily negotiated so I won't worry then. Reply to this

15 years ago, June 14th 2008 No: 6 Msg: #38519 Delete Edit

changz
KarenL

N Posts: 36

Do you know how wild the treks are? I want to do at lesat some of them, but because I have to travel a few places before that, I won't be carrying heavy boots. If it's totally bush beating, my gear might not do. HOwever, fi there are places to rent things, maybe it's okay. haha. Reply to this

15 years ago, June 14th 2008 No: 7 Msg: #38573 Delete Edit

Hazels mum
Naomi

N Posts: 9

yeah, I'm taking boots. I've heard the jungle treks are pretty rugged, though some people seem to get by in sandals if just doing a day trip. i haven't heard about anywhere you can hire footware though. Reply to this

15 years ago, June 15th 2008 No: 8 Msg: #38640 Delete Edit

changz
KarenL

N Posts: 36

haha, it's probably not a good idea to rent anyway, it might be uncomfortable, foodware is not like jackets. Reply to this