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14th December 2012

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

you actually ate with your hands! impressive ;) hope the next part of the trip will be fun and nice. sorry to hear about those scamming porters...
From Blog: Emo Punks and Harbour Scum
14th December 2012

Susurros somnolientos
J. Lalo Cura

Only with the right hand! ;)
It's a bit messy, but fun! The thing with the porters was more blackmail than scam. Never experienced such a thing before, incredibly how the local authorities don't do something against it.
From Blog: Emo Punks and Harbour Scum
12th December 2012

Anastasia78
Anastasia78

Harlots in the mosque....
When I read this section of the blog my heart sank. I think you did the right thing to tell the German woman to cover up. You're really just trying to protect her. Why some Westerners choose to ignore this is beyond me and is really just pitiful. Really enjoyed this blog.
From Blog: A cultured conclusion to a formidable trip
12th December 2012

Susurros somnolientos
J. Lalo Cura

The poor caretaker...
Thanks for the comment, Anastasia! :) I guess Cyprus is a country that attracts a lot of holidaymakers who are not very aware of intercultural sensitivities. But it's really not all that difficult to be respectful on a very basic level, so people should be told when they're out of line. Cheers, Jens
From Blog: A cultured conclusion to a formidable trip
8th December 2012
Fashion victim? Hardcore Buddhist? Nazi?

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:)
Yeah, that cross still has its original meaning in some places. It is strange. strange to see it so casually put on so many things in Asia. If it wasn't for the Nazis, it probably would be adopted by the hippies. Check out this building that we photographed in India. - http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/3634452
From Blog: Bedbugs III - The Reckoning
8th December 2012
Fashion victim? Hardcore Buddhist? Nazi?

Susurros somnolientos
J. Lalo Cura

Gentle swastika
Hey Mell, thanks for commenting. There's a bit of a movement going on within the body modification scene that wants to reestablish the peaceful, positive connotation that the swastika had before the Nazis. Some people are getting visible tattoos of different variations of the swastika, even Germans, despite the fact that it's illegal to do that here. It still plays an important role in Buddhism and Hinduism, as you saw in India. It has been their symbol for more than 2,000 years, so why put it to rest just because some idiots in Europe used it for their own, sick purposes? Cheers, Jens
From Blog: Bedbugs III - The Reckoning
7th December 2012

Anastasia78
Anastasia78

No map in the book store????
Imagining this scene had me laughing out loud. :)
From Blog: Bedbugs III - The Reckoning
7th December 2012

Susurros somnolientos
J. Lalo Cura

No map of Klang anywhere...
Thanks for the comment, Anastasia. :) Yeah, we had a good laugh afterwards about the weird experience that was Klang.
From Blog: Bedbugs III - The Reckoning
4th October 2012

frankie du berry
frankieduberry

Misanthropic?
Helping those German girls wasn't bad for a misanthropic humanist!
From Blog: Emo Punks and Harbour Scum
4th October 2012

Susurros somnolientos
J. Lalo Cura

Well, sometimes the humanist part of me takes control, if only for a moment ;) Thanks for commenting!
From Blog: Emo Punks and Harbour Scum
22nd September 2012
Gado-Gado

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

This looks a fantastic meal!
From Blog: Emo Punks and Harbour Scum
12th September 2012

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

malaysia...
this post has got me thinking about going back there. great read :)
From Blog: Life in Slow Motion
19th September 2012

Susurros somnolientos
J. Lalo Cura

You should go!
Malaysia's a pretty cool country, can't think of any reason why I wouldn't go back there.
From Blog: Life in Slow Motion
11th September 2012

Malay Spelling Police
non-member comment

Wrong Spelling
Bro...you had the wrong spelling and most likely you pronounced it wrong Actually I is SAYA in Malay not SAYU as in sad
From Blog: Jarman! Mesudosil! Mesudosil!!
19th September 2012

Susurros somnolientos
J. Lalo Cura

Oops...
Thanks for the correction, mysterious man. I always get confused with saya, saja, sayur and satu. Now you added another one to that list. :)
From Blog: Jarman! Mesudosil! Mesudosil!!
11th September 2012

cabochick
Andrea

Jarman!
Love how you react to interactions with locals and officials! Always a great read.
From Blog: Jarman! Mesudosil! Mesudosil!!
19th September 2012

Susurros somnolientos
J. Lalo Cura

Cheers!
Thanks a lot for the comment, Andrea. Glad you enjoyed reading my little blog.
From Blog: Jarman! Mesudosil! Mesudosil!!
9th September 2012

anonymous
non-member comment

Glad you are enjoying sumatra...travelling by bus!
You are a brave soul Jens..I know what you mean by the roads - I dont think I wouldve done them by bus if possible but without an airport its a bit difficult ;) Dont you just love the way people in Sumatra ask you about you? We arent a walking wallet there, we are a curiosity yes but lets hope it stays that way for a while. For all Sumatras difficulties its well worth visiting.
From Blog: Jarman! Mesudosil! Mesudosil!!
8th September 2012

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Quite an adventure off the gringo trail! Border and bus nightmares turn into friendly villagers and sites seem by few of us foreigners--thanks for taking us along!
From Blog: Jarman! Mesudosil! Mesudosil!!
8th September 2012
Kanjung Aro village

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Keep that paranoia going Jens...
...it has always served me well too :) Nice palms by the way....reminds me of those wonderful specimens in the movie 'Full Metal Jacket'.....
From Blog: Jarman! Mesudosil! Mesudosil!!
8th September 2012
Kanjung Aro village

Susurros somnolientos
J. Lalo Cura

Paranoid humanoid
Thanks for the comment, Nick! I'm sure paranoia will keep following me, it's something that clings on to some overly keen observers. And you are right, those palm trees look straight out of Full Metal Jacket! Cheers, Jens
From Blog: Jarman! Mesudosil! Mesudosil!!
8th September 2012

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

A tale of adventure
So much to absorb in this wonderful blog - shows the excitement and adventure in travelling to places where few others tread. I might borrow the treating foreigners "like a walking ATM" line when somebody tries to ridiculously overcharge me in the future.
From Blog: Jarman! Mesudosil! Mesudosil!!
8th September 2012

Susurros somnolientos
J. Lalo Cura

The real adventure is only coming up...
Thanks for reading, Shane! Today I arrived in Padang, where the surf crowd hangs out, and it was the first time in a week I've seen another foreigner. Quite an interesting feeling. Hope to take the plunge into the real adventure when I take the boat over to the Mentawai Islands. :) Cheers, Jens
From Blog: Jarman! Mesudosil! Mesudosil!!
3rd September 2012

Donna and Neil
Donna and Neil

Say it like you see it...
Definitely agree that blogging the truth about a place is better than the sugar coating, everything is wonderful blogs we read! Sometimes though our telling the truth has let us in for a bit of abuse via comments and messages! Sorry you didn't enjoy Kapas as much as you expected, but those beaches do look lovely! It was on our list of places to go but now we aren't sure whether we will go now as we hate it when we feel like we are 'held hostage' by lack of choice for food and drink. Thanks for the blog.
From Blog: A stopover on the Isle of Dull
3rd September 2012

Susurros somnolientos
J. Lalo Cura

Thanks for reading!
Thanks for the comment, Donna and Neil! I woudn'tr necessarily say Kapas is bad, I guess it all depends on your expectations. If you love lazing around on the beach, then it's probably a good, low-key island for you. I just didn't like the, like you said, being held hostage. It felt a bit like that sometimes. Cheers, Jens
From Blog: A stopover on the Isle of Dull

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