Fantastic Hi guys, I really enjoyed this post. I'm pretty sure that "pungent and unsociable musk" is the best phrase I've heard all year. Thanks for the info as well as a humorous travel post--those can be hard to come by!
After 20 years Well Maybe in twenty years time if u come back here , the good or better things u saw about India will be much more widespread than it is today. Maybe..
Because if u had come twenty years ago..Wait, My guess not many wud have wanted to come here twenty years ago.Twenty years ago we had no more than a few billion dollars. Today we have a Trillion..So lets see.Fingers crossed for my country..
Thats not say tat u shudnt come back here before tat..
bukit lawang travelers Hi, I am visiting B.L. since 2000 every summer, and never had problems to find a place to stay, if there is nothing at the river banks just go back to the bus terminal from Gotong Royong, it is much more real Indonesia to stay there, closer to the local people, quiet and fantastic local food. After the flood from 2003 there are plenty of homestays for good prices, and it is a nice 15 min. walk following the old water canal until the "center" of Bukit Lawang or a 5 min. ride with becak. And the most important fact, you help the local economy buying in little "warungs" shop on your way.
Travellers to Bukit Lawang Hi,
Just needed to let you know that BL can be very busy in the dry season of June July August and September.
I have been writing about BL since April 2005 to get travellers back there and it is happening- no matter what you were told.
Last year Nora my friend from RAIN FOREST asked me to post on the internet for travellers to book ahead because some weeks all the really good accomodation up along the river had been booked out- leaving many disappointed travellers.
Pamela who was in BL in April 2008 and will be back again in July 2009.
A jealous aunt Despite the dodgy tummies you seem to be having a ball. Wish it was me. looking forward to the next installment. Take care both of you xxxx
What a pavalova! Sounds like you're having a ball Lil and Luke. All the horrible incidents like food poisononing, sore saddle balls and stolen money will all accumulate to make a pile of amazing memories. Still jealous of your fantastic travels! Stay safe. xxxxxxx
We returned from a 12 month RTW trip in June 2009. It was an amazing year - 365 days of unforgettable experiences and overwhelming wonders. We're so glad we blogged every few days while we were traveling, noting small details and observations, how we felt; the lows as well as the highs. Hopefully we will never forget a single day.
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Hi guys, I really enjoyed this post. I'm pretty sure that "pungent and unsociable musk" is the best phrase I've heard all year. Thanks for the info as well as a humorous travel post--those can be hard to come by!