I spent over 24 hours in a car getting back home, but it was totally worth it to see all the lakes and valleys on the way back. While in Lake Toba, I also got a chance to cycle around Tuk Tuk. I bet that you'd agree it's good to stretch out your legs in between long car trips!
The farthest that I've traveled on this journey so far is to Medan, which is the capital city of North Sumatra, Sumatera Utara. Medan is known for its interesting cakes called bika ambon, a highly sought after variant of the more common coconut cake called bika.
As I often do, I traveled aroud this week on a motorcycle or ojek. One exciting change that happened when I was in Medan was that I got to ride in a tuk-tuk, which is a modified vehicle where passangers sit in a carriage attached to the side of a motorcycle. This allowed for extra space and stability to lay my luggage around, as well as have company aside from the driver. I didn't do much talking, though, as I was fascinated to see other uniquely styled tuk-tuks pulled by motorcycles, scooters, and even bicycles. Where there's a will, there's a way!
I absolutely enjoyed visiting Tomok Pasaoran in Samosir Island, which houses the tomb of King Sidabutar. The area is both the resting place of the King of the Batak people who reside on Samosir Island and a museum that includes traditional Batak architecture and clothing.
