Parapat to Bukittinggi, West Sumatra

From Parapat on Lake Toba’s edge – Indonesia’s largest natural lake – we head south on a crude public bus to Bukittinggi, in Sumatra’s west.

Lake Toba’s Samosir Island, Sumatra

Sumatra’s Volcanic Samosir Island is the world’s largest island within an island.

Spectacular Lake Toba is a volcanic lake in Sumatra’s northern central region, offering tranquillity and a little peace, in crowded Indonesia.

Sumatra’s sultry Bukit Lawang jungle village…where you can experience Orangutans up close and personal!

An overnight bumpy bus from Sumatra’s Dumai to Medan, a short 3-hour public bus trip, and finally, arrive in the sultry village of Bukit Lawang.

Awake for over 24 hours and exhausted finally, we arrive in Batam, Indonesia for the next long road bus journey to Dumai.

A couple of days have passed since leaving Australia. Destination? Batam, Indonesia via Singapore, without a plan…

With Australia’s COVID-19 restrictions affecting the way of life, what else is there to do? Create delicious food, of course.

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Part 6 is the last chapter of this short renovating series in Australia, during COVID-19.

The renovating fun and games continue in Part 5 of this short Australian series, renovating a bathroom and en-suite during COVID-19.

In Part 4 of this small Australian renovating series, you can experience the pain and hurdles of renovating a kitchen during COVID-19.