Head in the Clouds

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I was glad to get out of the sweaty industrial town of Dumai, although the overnight bus trip wasn't exactly bliss.
I arrived in Bukittinggi early in the morning, and with the help of a local girl found my way to my hostel.
Walking round Bukittingi was an interesting experience. I really came to appreciate that I was in a foreign land. Bukittinggi is rather unique; it is 930m above sea level meaning that it is rather cool. Mountains rise up around it and clouds float by, just out of reach.
I managed to be befriended by a local who guided me to a nearby village on the other side of the canyon. This place is beautiful. Rice paddies either side of the road, stretching off into the mountains. I was in awe.
Sitting having dinner in a restaurant I got talking to a local. After discussing Religion, human nature, and all that small talk, I found out that there was a New Zealand lady who lived here, and before I knew it I was sitting in her lounge having tea, cheese and crackers. She had fallen in love with Indonesia (and an Indonesian) and now spent most of her time here!
Sorry - No photos now, the connection here is abit dodgy. While put some up as soon as possible.

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Comments

[ruth q]

heya :)
Been reading your blogs - sounds absolutely fantastic... All is going well here in Nottingham - except I have the travel bug worse then before! Hear from you soon I hope xx

[Meg]

Dodgey connection
Not sure if it's the connection with the woman that is a bit dodgey.....

[Craig O]

Cheese and Crackers
Nice one :-)