Comments on: Indonesia: Hello Mister!

By: jane kasim

jane kasim — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 18:50:44 +0000

just to clarify -there is no actual rehabilitation centre in Bukit lawang – that is in Bukit Tiga Puluh national park ,South Sumatra and is closed to tourists -foreign or otherwise.Tthe oranguatans in BL are the remains of the original rehab project which was in BL until about 7 years ago. They are a released population that are semi wild and fed daily to attract tourists. There are no new oranguatans going in there and haven’t been for a number of years.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:47:59 +0000

Travelling can bring so many pleasant surprises. Thanks for the comment!

By: Jim S

Jim S — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 21:40:45 +0000

Great story. Glad you had a chance to talk to those guys and experience that. Thanks for sharing.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 20:39:09 +0000

Thanks Laura! I agree – those little moments are often the most memorable.

By: Laura S

Laura S — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 01:39:23 +0000

What a great story! The parts of a vacation, travel experience, or exploration of a new place always seem to be the most memorable for all the little moments that are totally unexpected and impossible to plan. Taking the time to learn and really understand one’s culture creates for memories that will be treasured closest to the heart.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 02:58:23 +0000

We never did buy a necklace, but we did happily pay the entrance fee. They were lovely to talk to and the setting was surreal. In Australia we always call Woolworth’s “Woolies”. I’d say I’m just running to Woolies for some milk. Thanks for the comment!

By: Gary

Gary — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 23:09:18 +0000

Nice story. You were really off the beaten path. So, did you end up buying a necklace for a dollar? It sounds like a great trip.
And really… a Woolworth’s, I miss Woolworth’s. Makes me think of all those little turtles I had as a kid (my oldest brother never outgrew that).

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:13:59 +0000

Thanks Mike, glad you’ve also been able to have a positive experience similar to this. I still think back and I am so thankful I did not miss this opportunity.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 14:21:19 +0000

Nice Piece Tiffany – I’ve had similar experiences with people being so interested and it always makes me feel good.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 02:01:52 +0000

Thanks Paramita. We had such a wonderful time in Indonesia. It is such a large and diverse country. We plan to go many more times. Thanks for the comment!

By: paramita kelakan

paramita kelakan — Sat, 06 Jul 2013 14:22:12 +0000

your story sounds amazing! nice to read anything about my country that wrote by other citizens. =)