The Joys Of Traveling In The Third World by wysiwig
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Journal entry - 16 December 1987
They say God rewards the righteous. My reward for last night? I have the extreme privilege of traveling from Medan to Prapat aboard C.V. Bintang Utara's "express" Mercedes bus. "Express" is a word used to describe a bus that takes the long way around and stops at every pothole to pickup extra passengers. Anyway, after five hours, including a stop so the driver can have lunch, we roll into Prapat. The bus drops us off in front of 'David's Chip Accommodations and Travel Service' (misspelled 'cheap' but 'accommodations', no problem) where I book a hotel room at the Duma Sari. A quick ride to the lake and then an hour and a half wait until the ferry leaves. I land at Little Tuk Tuk and the Duma Sari around 4:30 p.m. The Duma Sari is one of those new, nondescript hotels, but it does have its comforts. Spotlessly clean, full western bath (hot water two hours in the morning and two hours at night), soft bed, mosquito netting over all openings, breakfast included with the lake view for USD $14 per day. Not bad. Its 10 p.m. and so to bed.
Comments (14)
netot
Well, in my country all the buses are "express". I fully understand what you felt. When you step on one, all you can do to keep from going crazy is to enjoy as part of your encounter with the folklore. Cool landscape.
JuliSonne
Such a trip is not for "wimps". You are a "hard guy". Respect, you globetrotter!! Beautiful horizon!
durleybeachbum
I do so enjoy these dips into your travels, Mark!
geckogr
Lake Toba.... haven't seen Sumatra yet ..... is on my list, guess i still will travel like you then.
Faemike55
Wonderful photos and great narrative reminds me of some of the 'bus'rides in the Philippines
Bossie_Boots
Wow totally awesome thanks so much for sharing i also like the narative !!
psyoshida
Glad you kept a journal and I see your sense of humor has not changed one bit. Thank goodness for that. How exciting what a wonderful place and great shots.
mariogiannecchini
Your story makes us live your trip, rather tricky! Beautiful photos !
Lashia
Wow amazing shots, great capture of a place much different than home. An experience much more appreciated in the after thoughts, Im sure haha awesome way to travel though- thanks for sharing! :) And have you checked out the Photography Story Challenge? Go continue the story!
sandra46
AMAZING IMAGES! SUPERLATIVE STORY
delaorden_ojeda
a great narrative and story , I would love to know all these places you have been , you are a lucky man , excelent capture , thanks for your visit !
bobrgallegos
Awesome photo and narrative!!
hipps13
makes a memory to share and think how it use to be and wonder today would you go again warm hugs, Linda
blondeblurr
It feels so good to travel per armchair and experience it all over again - or so it seems? thanks to your vivid journal description - especially as I have faced similar situations, like yourself also in the late 80's. Amazing memories, Mark BB