Woke up with the though of if it was worth going through 3 more days travel to get to togians, and got a coffee to contimplate if it was going to be worth it. Ramadan went out the window with Sunstroke!
Also, every 2 hours 24 hours day the city has a loud broadcast from the mosque that goes for about half an hour - so sleep is fitful. Here the chants are much more utilitarian, and in my coma last night, a bit brusque, unlike the sung chants in singapore.
God I miss the singapore coffee!
Then a miracle! The boat is working tonight - so went to harbour with the bento Driver neutan, and got a cabin after he negotiated with the harbour heavies. Neutan has taken me on a tour of the fort and the flooded city today. We went to the traditional market which was amazing - lots of papya, pineapple, jack fruit, and amazing sambal ingrediants and ramadan sweets - I got some to try.
So on the boat tonight sharing cabin with 2 british kids who look about 12years old - well 18 - who rocked up at the hotel.
Still wiped out from trip yesterday.
Benti: pony drawn carriages everwhere
City flooded
Crazy good local market
Still sun / heat effected - will write post togians....
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G'day Andy,
I had my first read of your travel notes this morning and it sounds like you've had a high speed introduction to the ways of the locals over there.
But you have seen/experienced heaps and, remember, what doesn't kill you (or give an excruciating bellyache) only makes you stronger.
All's well here.
Catching up with Amy, Bid, and Tim this arvo. For arvo T.
Keep up the good times and the engaging local experiences.
And keep a close watch on what gets into your belly. No bugs wanted.
Love and cheers,
daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad
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