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Wild Orang-utan

December 23rd 2011
I had been looking forward to Bukit Lawang and its famed Orang-utan for quite some time, so much so that I dreamt about it whilst on Pulau Weh...but not in the way that you might think. In the dream, Amy had apparently had a child whilst we’ve been away (from where I don’t know) and had decided to name the boy Lawang! Of course I thought this ridiculous (although preferable to “Bukit”) a ... read more

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Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Chris and Amy

We are Amy and Chris. After completing our first attempt at a round the world trip in 2012, we are currently fitting in careers around our enduring need to see the world. Our blog is primarily for family and friends, but we are always flattered to learn that others have read (and on occasion even enjoyed) our writing and photographs. With that said... Afoot and light hearted, I take to the open road. Healthy, free, the world before me. The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose...you road I enter upon and look around! I beli... full info

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23rd December 2011

cabochick
andrea

That's a great photo!
Almost like they know something you don't know.

24th December 2011

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks!
They probably do...either that or they were keeping their eyes on a particular russian couple dressed in army gear (seriously) who had unpacked the old tripod to start snapping!

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