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”
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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”
Spooky Season
Somehow there never seems to be time to just sit down and write! I’ve been here just over 6 weeks and yet already the idea of a Western showers and toilets seem alien to me! Last weekend, I was scrolling through Instagram when I once more came across the problem of tourists touching Orangutans. OnContinue reading “Spooky Season”
Welcome to the Jungle!
Arriving at Medan airport after over 24 hours travelling was a relief to say the least. The first thing that hit me was the heat. Then the panic about how I was ever going to carry my luggage in the heat. Luckily I commandeered a trolley and made it past the sniffer dogs, out ofContinue reading “Welcome to the Jungle!”
Rosie Roams 