I had a lovely time in Lake Toba in northern Sumatra. It got as cool as the 60's at night and was a great break after the jungle trekking--which was fun but a little tiring!
Now I am getting ready to board my connecting flight in Kuala Lumpur, a fantastic airport. They have a jungle walk that is open air inside of the international terminal, with trees labelled and explained. There are even birds and butterflies flying around in the little rainforest. And, like Changi airport in Singapore, plenty of duty free shopping: be it alcohol or perfume or Versace. It's such an interesting contrast to see women walking around in burkas past Starbucks and duty free alcohol retailers. Truly a diverse airport if I've ever seen one.
Should be in Bali in about six hours, where I will go to the reportedly serene and beautiful town of Ubud for a couple days before heading to the Gili islands for some beach bumming and diving. Then, if I feel up to it, I'll head down to Ulu Watu, the Bali everyone wants to experience but can't find in the cities closest to the airport. I'll post more soon!
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