I’m back in Bukit Lawang!! Our last night in Toba involved bbq fish and rice and of course eating with our hands (I’ve had to cut my nails). The next morning we dutifully waited for the 8:30am ferry, with Malum (jetski man) ready to waive us off. Then Malum received a text that there wasContinue reading “Back in BL”
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Back in Sumatra
I had forgotten how it feels to be medans biggest tourist attraction…. but within the first few minutes as the only bule in the airport and several taxi drivers battling over me I felt back in the usual state of slight discomfort that I call home here. Then the fun began – the four hourContinue reading “Back in Sumatra”
Back in Asia
After just over 2 weeks at home, I’m back in the warmth of the equator. I’m not sure I felt entirely ready to be heading back, but then I also didn’t feel ready to come home at Christmas – I suppose that’s what happens when your hearts in two places. Lucky enough to feel atContinue reading “Back in Asia”
Flight or Fight?
The morality of going half way around the world is something I’ve toyed with a lot over the past year. I truly believe that happiness comes from new experiences, from living life without limits, from feeling your feet in your sand and from tasting the spiciest dishes that you can handle. I want to meetContinue reading “Flight or Fight?”
Action Packing
So what on earth do you take with you when you move to the other side of the world with just a back pack? I like to tell myself that I’m not a materialistic person, but a look into my wardrobe says otherwise. The task of packing seemed huge, but it’s actually been really refreshing.Continue reading “Action Packing”
