I took a walk along the lake enjoying the views, meeting people, taking pictures. Along the roads there are many fruit stalls. It is the season for mango. Many mangoes are on display but I think they are expensive (5000 for the big one, 2000 for the small) – or maybe it is the “special price for the foreigner” 🙂 but it is always nice to chat with the people and to have a fun – just see the picture!
I plan to go onward on Transsumatran Highway and I have a transport problem. Due to the little tourist traffic (I see very few white tourists here and the locals travel in groups) there is no public bus on this route. I was searching around and came to the conclusion that the only way to make this 500 km of mountain road to Bukittinggi will be shared taxi (250000 rs for the place) – but they depart in the evenings only. So it will be like 14 hours journey till the morning. Wish me a good night on the wheels! 🙂
