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Day 6 on our way to KM 0 in Sabang.
I like Aceh, I like the food and the coffee. I love the hubbub of coffee shops, especially in the morning. I love the vibe. Actually, it never occurred to me that I would go on a tour to Aceh, let alone ride a motorbike because the distance was quite far. My mindset on this trip is that I will take it easy, not insist on going to Aceh. In fact, I already have a plan if I'm tired when I get to Padang, I will send the motorbike back to Jakarta via an expedition. So I played it quite easy on myself.
When I arrived in Padang, I was still excited. Maybe because the ride was really good and the riding companions were fun. So I decided to continue to Aceh.
Thank God we arrived safely in Banda Aceh around noon. Strangely, when I entered Banda Aceh, there was a feeling of happiness. Maybe because I personally targeted Banda Aceh as the main destination of this trip. I consider KM 0 in Sabang as an added bonus.
In Aceh we met many good people. Hosted by our sister @rezki_yg_byk and our extended family, we entered Banda Aceh until we returned to Jakarta by plane. The hospitality is super warm as I can remember. Thank you probably won't be enough. May Allah repay the kindness of sustenance and family. Greetings from us.
Nor will I forget the Gayo espresso which was so delicious that I drank 2 glasses. Either because it's delicious because of the coffee or because it's delicious because of friends chatting and smoking. One fine day. Don't forget to have lunch at the IMBi chairman's house in Banda Aceh, eat Acehnese specialties with Tuna as the main menu. Was it Tuna? I guess so.
This is a journey I will never forget. Maybe I won't forget. I don't regret that after this trip I caught Covid. 🤣🤣🤣
Alhamdulillah for the trip and all the experience through and through.
Never mind the kilometers.
Nevermind the missing pictures on some spots
Nevermind getting lost alone sometimes
On this great trip, memory remains.
Affancik
Buddy riders @diavelicious @h.ivankrisdiyanto
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At the end of May 2021, me and 2 other colleagues went on a motorbike tour from Serpong to KM 0 on Weh Island. From several available route options, we took the west coast route of the island of Sumatra. On this trip we stopped at Krui, Bengkulu, Padang, Sibolga, Meulaboh, Pulau Weh and then ended the trip in Banda Aceh.
The condition of the road along the coast that we passed was practically very smooth. The best route we remember is from Krui to the Bengkulu border, Padang City to the North Sumatra border, Singkil-Meulaboh and Calang-Banda Aceh. We only remember a few damaged roads, namely between Bengkulu to Muko-Muko and the South Tapanuli area.
Thank God we were given health and safety until we returned home.
Here is our itenary for your reference:
Day 1: Jakarta, Merak, Bandar Lampung, Krui = 470 kilometers + 1 ferry trip
Day 2: Krui, Elderly Bridge, Bengkulu Border, Bengkulu = 327 kilometers
Day 3: Bengkulu, Muko-Muko, Lunang, Padang = 536 kilometers
Day 4: Padang, Pariaman, South Tapanuli, Padang Sidempuan, Sibolga = 479 kilometers
Day 5: Sibolga, Aceh Singkil, Babussalam, Meulaboh = 542 kilometers
Day 6: Meulaboh, Calang, Lhoknga, Banda Aceh, Km 0 (Weh Island), Sabang = 260 kilometers
Day 7: Sabang, Banda Aceh then loading the motorbike
Day 8: Fly back Jakarta
Expenses (in thousands of rupiah):
1. Fill gasoline 80-90 liters = 1,000
2. Lunch and dinner = 1,200
3. Towing motorbikes from Banda Aceh to Jakarta = 4,500. services using Sultan Towing Medan phone number 08116580828
4. Accommodation = 2,200 (in the first 3 nights we didn't share a room. In the last 4 nights we ended up sharing a room for some reason).
5. Plane from Aceh to Jakarta = 1,900 (with Garuda)
6. Ferry = 270
Equipment I bring:
1. Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc
2. Panniers right and left by Royal Enfield
3. Video shot on Gopro Hero 8 black and Samsung Note 20
4. Phone holder by Baseus
5. Helmet by AGV K3 SV
6. Riding jacket by Eiger Equatoride
7. Riding pants by Eiger Equatoride
8. Inner baselayer top down by Tiento
9. Gloves by Respiro & Riders and Rules
It was definitely one of the most enjoyable group riding I've experienced.
Sumatra with its long coastline is extraordinary.