RENanDREW's Guestbook

Bogans?
I think I know what you mean by bogans, but it's not a term we use so I'm not completely sure ... but we've run in to annoying, loud, no respect for the local culture, tourists like that! I know what you mean about some groups simply not gelling very well, but your two loud talkers would have driven me crazy (and who doesn't bring water on a hike??).

Protect your spot!
Wow, your time at Mount Bromo sounded incredible! The part about having to protect your well-earned viewing spots reminded me a bit of sunrise at Angkor Wat :)

Bahasa Indonesia and Indonesian food
Thank you again for some more interesting facts around Indonesia. I had no idea that Bahasa Indonesia was a language that was created, and no idea that there were different "levels" of language for Javanese and Balinese. And I had no idea about the origin of satay and sambal. Wow! Just like you, I like the proverbs that use food.

Thanks for taking me back to Indonesia
I've loved to follow you on your trip in Indonesia. It sometimes felt like a revisit for me too. Hope you soon go on some other interesting trip. /Ake

All Over
Thanks for taking us along through your words and pictures. I enjoyed reading your final thoughts about your trip. Please say your 2024 trip is coming soon :)

Rest & Relaxation
Other than the merciless heat, your time in Sanur at the Pavillions sounds ideal for rest & relaxation! I had to smile, Ren, when you spoke about falling in love with the fish pond at your villa! I'm sure I too would have delighted in watching that pond and fish while I enjoying some down time at the villa. And visiting the Turtle Conservation too -- had a relatively close encounter in the water once with a released turtle on the Big Island of Hawaii and loved it (not allowed to touch them though!!). In addition, a complimentary Foot Bath and Massage would seriously have been right up my alley!! Nice blog!!

Indonesia
The journey has been very much enjoyed. Your words taking us with you on trains rides, along jungle tracks, up mountains, into temples and through rice paddies. Bravo, and thank you both.