The village water supply.

The "Widow's Apt. This was one of the 8 apartments, each about 25 meters square.
Girls from age 14 - 16 sleep in this area with the widow.
In return, they fetch her water supply from the town centre, and do various chores.
She in turn keeps then safe. The boys sleep outside, often in a town square.
 

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14alt. Road Trip and Toba Lake Ferry
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Sipisopiso Falls
The Sipisopiso waterfall on the way to Toba Lake
Can you imagine living in THAT house

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LEAVING THE SHORE - MAP OF OUR DESTINATION


 
 

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16alt.: Traditional Village Visit
Huta Siallagan
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Overlooking Toba Lake
Sue-On holding onto Bill as he always seems to like to live dangerously

 

Don't know the name of this flower but it is beautiful.

INTO THE VILLAGE

Our tour guide, a bit of a comedian
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18. Tombs

20. Leaving Samosir Island

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