Toba Lake and Brastagi, Medan Indonesia - Part II [i]

13 -16 April 2011. Tumuk Village Part II - [i] ~ The next day after breakfast, we rent a motorbike for a day. That is the best way to go around the island because you can stop anywhere, everywhere and whenever you want. We had too much fun doing that. This is the power of DIY travelling (I don’t like agency). Our first Destination is 'Tumuk Village' at Samosir Island.  (** warning: bundle of photos! You might barf looking at them :P)



Typical road around the Island








Samosir Tumuk area




Tumuk Souvenir Alley




at Sigale-gale culture village




I don't know what this is, actually.





Around the village





This is Sigale-gale the dancer!





the day is scorching hot. that is why i wear my cardigan hahaha





Wood carving on top of the Batak House





Typical Batak House





Monument replica's of the King Sidabutar holy stick





You must put a shawl on your shoulder to pay respect before you enter






































The Tomb




my travel friend and i :)





excited la pulak.. huhu

 

The Batak Tumuk Museum




wood carving at the museum. i like this one :)




it makes you think that this is somewhere at machu-pichu or aztec thingy, huh?




Souvenirs ...




and more souvenirs . . .



Batak printed Sarongs that i bought for my sisters and me mom.

 

Ignore the left stone carving . . . . hey!! i said ignore it . . . hahahaha..




ferry dock for people who came here by ferry

 After spending some time at Tumuk Village, we move on to our next destination to Ambarita Village by our bike. Continue in Part II [ii] soon.