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Asia » Indonesia » Sumatra » Lake Toba January 2nd 2008

Ich verbrachte zwei Tage auf der Insel Samosir, ein Ort an dem ich gut und gerne auch einige Wochen hätte verbringen können. Mit einem dezenten Kater wachte ich am Neujahrstag gegen 9 Uhr morgens auf, und ein Blick aus der Fensterfront meines Cottages genügte um mich sofort wach zu bekommen. Es war eine traumhafte Kulisse, die sich dort bot. Ein tropisch grünes, sonnenbestrahltes Gebirgsmassiv, leuchtende Reisfelder und der glitzernde, tiefblaue See. Eine Tropenidylle wie aus dem Bilderbuch. Die Halbinsel Tuk-Tuk war bis vor knapp zehn Jahren eines der beliebtesten Reiseziele in Südostasien, wo Generationen von Travellern die entspannte Atmosphäre und die angenehmen Temperaturen genossen. Nach den diversen Natur- und geopolitischen Katastrophen der ersten Dekade dieses Jahrtausends kam der Tourismus jedoch fast zum Erliegen, mit dem Resultat, dass einige der Hotels schließen mussten ode... read more
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Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Seminyak January 1st 2008

Well it was balmy hot and we were going to a mexican restaurant on double six beach. There was 11 of us in total. We were planning to leave at about 10pm to get the girls to bed and then have a couple of beers. I have never witnessed so much rain fall in such a short amount of time. Yeah, yeah I know its the rainy season but there was a huge storm with lightening and thunder. The front of the restaurant is open plan and due to the wind every one was rushing to the back of the restaurant to try and stay dry. Due to all of this we ended up staying till half past midnight. Ellie didn't seem to mind cos she was dancing to the music. Aisha just fell asleep. When ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Lombok January 1st 2008

A new year, a new island. Tomorrow I leave for Sumbawa, the next island to the east. If things go as planned (which they usually don’t) I’ll pass through here (Kuta, Lombok) again in a month or two and enjoy some of these waves in less stormy conditions. It wasn’t easy leaving Areguling. Ibu Rahim, my adopted mother, didn’t say much but cried a lot. They were obviously genuinely worried about me leaving for Sumbawa by mountain bike. Sumbawa is larger than Bali and Lombok combined but only two small areas have recognized surf strongholds, Western Sumbawa where you can find spots with names like Supersuck, Scar Reef, and Yo-yo’s, and the Lakey Peak area much further to the east. Between the two is a very long stretch of wild and nearly inaccessible coast…isolated animist ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Kuta January 1st 2008

Happy New Year 2008 everyone! How’s your party last night? Mine was, quite weird, but I can say it’s rare. It was started early evening when my friends and I was afraid about not getting parking lot for my car. Based on the information I got from many of my friends that Kuta area would be incredibly full by vehicles, we managed to started earlier on 5 pm. It is a little bit early, but we rather did this to avoid traffic jam. Lucky for us there were still so many parking space on public areas such as Discovery Shopping Mall’s basement, Paradiso Bowling Alley’s, & Kuta Art Market’s. The traffic was bad on the way to Kuta, but it was fine in Kuta area. After I park my car on Paradiso Bowling Alley’s space, we ... read more
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Asia » Indonesia » Bali January 1st 2008

Arriving in Bali at midnight after a good flight from Singapore, sleepy eyed and needing rest, the last thing we wanted to see was a man stating we now all had to pay $25 visa entry. Oops didn't plan that one! Luckily we dug deep into our pockets and grumpily handed over the cash... We had arranged a lift from the airport and again I had to answer to a board that vaguely represented me... my Indonesian name is Hannaliki Knowler! The first place we stayed in was on the Kuta/Legian border just tucked down one of their many gangs (backstreets). Driving through town at now 1:30am I could already pick up Kuta's vibe. Lots of people hanging around the streets etc with a big surfing fraternity...should be good. Hotel very basic; couldn't really complain for ... read more
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Asia » Indonesia » Sumatra » Lake Toba December 31st 2007

Von Berastagi nach Parapat, von 1300 m auf 900 m, das hört sich nach einer gemütlichen Etappe an, aber der Tag heute war kaum weniger anstrengend als der gestrige. Die ersten 12 km nach Kabanjahe ging es noch überwiegend bergab, ab dort verschlechterte sich die Straße allerdings erheblich und es ging hügelig weiter bis nach Merek, einem hektischen Marktflecken, wo ich die Abzweigung ostwärts in Richtung Parapat nahm. Die ersten Kilometer dieser Straße waren in katastrophalem Zustand und es war kaum möglich den Schlaglöchern auszuweichen, was ein schnelles Vorankommen unmöglich machte. Glücklicherweise war der zweite Abschnitt der Strecke, entlang der Nordseite des Tobasees, relativ neu geteert und es ging dann doch ganz flott bis zur Abzweigung auf die Ostküstenstraße nach Parapat. Diese 50 km auf einem guten, schmalen , kaum befahrenen Sträßchen hoch oberhalb des ... read more
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Asia » Indonesia » Lombok December 30th 2007

Yup! I am total shit at this whole blog thing. I think it may be best if i am just upfront with everyone...including myself. Low expectations will result in great excitement should a new blog appear bi-yearly. So before I tell you tales of pow days, little Australia and the few pieces i remember from Christmas eve, i should probably give everyone some kind of closure as far as Indonesia goes. Due to the fact that my lack of motivation has now left me with over a month of summary to do in one blog i will shorten my adventures in order to give you a brief but accurate depiction of what has gone on thus far. I take you back to my arrival on Gili Air, the island...with the palm trees, beaches and my local ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Seminyak December 30th 2007

Some Pictures of where we are staying... read more
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Asia » Indonesia » Sumatra December 30th 2007

Gluecklicherweise war das im Preis eingeschlossene Fruehstuecksbuffet sehr ueppig und vielfaeltig, denn diese Staerkung war fue die heutige Etappe bitter noetig, es gab 1300 Hoehenmeter zu bewaeltigen, vom keustennahen Flachland nach Berastagi im Karo Hochland. Die ersten 35 km waren noch relativ flach, aber danach kam es knueppeldick, es ging 25 km ausnahmslos und stetig bergauf bis zu einem Pass, der schoene Ausblicke auf das Flachland bot. Wenig hilfreich war auch die schmale, holprige Strasse mit unfassabar hohem Verkehrsaufkommen, es schien als waere halb Medan an diesem Sonntag auf dem Weg in die Berge - im Prinzip Grossstadtverkehr zur Rushhour auf einem Bergstraesschen durch den Dschungel. Landschaftlich war die Strecke schoen, es ging wirklich durch den Dschungel, auch wenn das Flair durch den ganzen Verkehr natuerlich verloren ging. Hinter dem Pass ging es mitnichten flach oder ... read more
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Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Kuta December 30th 2007

It's one day to the count down. If you want to spend an unforgettable loud new years eve, you definitely have to go to Kuta region.. On the new years eve, thousands of tourist came from all over the world unite in the same place: Kuta Beach. As far as the eye can see, there will be at least one person on each meter. There will be hundreds of Fireworks brought by tourists on the beach or light up by lots of hotels/pubs/bars/restaurants around Kuta region. You even don't have to join a private party (Of course, if you allready plan one, I'm sure its going to be an interesting one). You just have to go to Raya Pantai street. Order snacks and drinks for your own at any convenient store you may find (Circle K, ... read more




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