Volcano Climbing and Harem Life: Sumatra Part 2: Apologies, Jarrod if the title of this weeks blog has you triumphantly proclaiming “I bloody KNEW IT! Things do get crazy on those small group tours!!” You’re no doubt imagining a cocktails after dinner scenario where three of us realise we’re competing for the attention of the same Dutch backpacker, and one of us takes a long, slow sip of … Continue Reading →
Volcano Climbing and Harem Life: Sumatra Part 2
Apologies, Jarrod if the title of this weeks blog has you triumphantly proclaiming “I bloody KNEW IT! Things do get crazy on those small group tours!!” You’re no doubt imagining a cocktails after dinner scenario where three of us realise we’re competing for the attention of the same Dutch backpacker, and one of us takes a long, slow sip of … Continue Reading →
Orangutans And (Super Quiet) Fans: Trekking in Sumatra!
I’m back from Indonesia, Jarrod, reporting in to tell you there is sooooo much more to see and do than just sucking back Bintangs in Bali. ‘Like what?’ you ask, with your signature, ‘here we go again’ eye roll. How about trekking in a National Park to see orangutans in the wild! Not a zoo, separated by windows and fences, … Continue Reading →
What you’ll discover trekking to ABC (Part 2)
Full credit to you, Jarrod, if you read last week’s blog entry and have come back hungry for more. It was pretty pictures, yes, but they came at a price, and that price was learning too much about your sister’s underwear and general hygiene. (If you haven’t read last week’s blog on trekking to ABC, you can find the link … Continue Reading →