Brastagi is a small mountain town on North Sumatra, near Medan. The mountains and cooler climate made us feel at home. Marci and I shopped, hiked an active volcano (Mt. Sibayak), shopped some more, and visited a scenic hill near town. The scenery here was gorgeous.

Brastagi

Main Street, Brastagi

Brastagi

Main Street, Brastagi

a local bus, and yes, we *rode* them
and no, *not* on top

a schoolyard emptied out when Marci pulled out her camera; kids loved having their pictures taken!

from the top of Mt. Sibayak, about a 1-1/2 hour climb

Mt. Sinabung, from our hotel

Mt. Sinabung, from our hotel