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January 27th 2008
Published: January 28th 2008
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"Batam, is a very holey city", we were told on arrival into Indonesia with our good friend Tony. "Every road is covered in holes! hahaha" Tony exclaimed right afterwards. We took the ferry from Singapore straight to Batam spur of the moment for a weekend getaway. We wanted a taste of third world country before Thailand, and before we knew it, we were right in the middle of it. Once we exited the ... Read Full Entry



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Inside the biggest shopping centre in BatamInside the biggest shopping centre in Batam
Inside the biggest shopping centre in Batam
Nagoya Shopping Centre
Two local shoe shinersTwo local shoe shiners
Two local shoe shiners
I paid them 10,000 rupiah for their photo. I didn't have any shoes for them to shine.
Chris walking through the streetsChris walking through the streets
Chris walking through the streets
Some children playing beside their families standSome children playing beside their families stand
Some children playing beside their families stand
The streets of BatamThe streets of Batam
The streets of Batam
They have a serious garbage problem
Little boy draggin garbage bag and kicking little plastic ball down the streetLittle boy draggin garbage bag and kicking little plastic ball down the street
Little boy draggin garbage bag and kicking little plastic ball down the street
Chris and our good friend BimoChris and our good friend Bimo
Chris and our good friend Bimo
"If you need anything in Batam...you go to Bimo" (quoting Bimo)
A beggar boy that goes to all the stopped cars trying to sell adsA beggar boy that goes to all the stopped cars trying to sell ads
A beggar boy that goes to all the stopped cars trying to sell ads
We bought one and never read it
Alleyways beside our hotelAlleyways beside our hotel
Alleyways beside our hotel
Kids bathingKids bathing
Kids bathing
dirty water
Baby on a motor bikeBaby on a motor bike
Baby on a motor bike



28th January 2008

Jordan
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Wow! That's not like *anything* I've seen before! I'm so proud of you guys for navigating and sorting everything out. I hope it makes you excited for Thailand! And Mr. Madill's right: your hair looks fantastic! :)
6th February 2008

erica
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its hard to beleive that everything there is so cheap! your cab driver sounds hilarious, though very foreign. i too agree with jordan and mr. madill, the hair is looking excellent. enjoy thailand guys. xoxo

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