The bus arriving hour later was his ride. Not the image of a greyhound coach he's normally used to seeing in the States but more a chicken bus overloaded with men, women, children and actual chickens to his surprise. They're luggage bundled to the top as Potter without any other option board says destiny. Cramming his pack between his legs he settles in and hopes for the best. As the driver pulls away. Sets off. Water will soon learn time and Indonesia is set to a different. He sets the navigation on his phone and earbuds in his ears, closing his eyes. To catch a bit of sleep. And impossible task as the driver cranks up the Arabic music. Pumping through the 6-in speakers beside his head the route taking them down the middle of the elongated Island towards Jakarta the capital as far as he can tell only a few hour ride. As it turns out 48 hours later arriving in Jakarta bloodshot eyes a pounding headache and a stench of ruminating from every inch of his person the ride from hell...
The bus arriving hour later was his ride. Not the image of a greyhound coach he's normally used to seeing in the States but more a chicken bus overloaded with men, women, children and actual chickens to his surprise. They're luggage bundled to the top as Potter without any other option board says destiny. Cramming his pack between his legs he settles in and hopes for the best. As the driver pulls away. Sets off. Water will soon learn time and Indonesia is set to a different. He sets the navigation on his phone and earbuds in his ears, closing his eyes. To catch a bit of sleep. And impossible task as the driver cranks up the Arabic music. Pumping through the 6-in speakers beside his head the route taking them down the middle of the elongated Island towards Jakarta the capital as far as he can tell only a few hour ride. As it turns out 48 hours later arriving in Jakarta bloodshot eyes a pounding headache and a stench of ruminating from every inch of his person the ride from hell...
I landed in Saigon vietnam also known as Ho Chi Minh, a cheap flight from chiang mai thailand. As massive and Bush as Ho Chi Minh is I found it suprisingly easy to navigate. English being common un Vietnam made it as simmple as asking airport security which bus to take to arive at my destination.After a 30 minute ride threw the busy Sigon I hopped off and walked the remaining mile to find my hostel. A cheap yet warm and welcoming place to start my journey of Vietnam. Once checked in, unloaded and Sigon beer in hand I caught up with the other travilers. Vietnam a common backpackers destination due to its friendliness twards forigners and its curency exchange rate, withdrawing $300 USD made me an instant millionare. Expats can live a life of luxary on $500 a month. In Vietnam a great meal and beer can be found for about a $1 and beautiful full furnished apartments for as low as $350 making Vietnam an excilent destnation for expats. After a day of s...
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