Monthly Archives: November 2013

Testimonials

Posted on November 23, 2013 by pbertner

“You’ve done a fantastic job with this baby, I’m so proud of you!” Barbara Bertner, Mother. “A reals good story” – Sir Francis Quincy Adams III, hot dog vendor “(You’re) a(n)…human being…doing…some real…good…in the world” – Margaret Atwood, author. Taken … Continue reading →

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First introductions

Posted on November 22, 2013 by pbertner

There is really only one guesthouse in Kersik Tuo, the village at the foothills of Gunung Kerinci. Technically there are actually 3 or 4 but only one is recommended in Lonely planet guide and so naturally everyone winds up there. … Continue reading →

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Nothing cures like a good pitcher

Posted on November 11, 2013 by pbertner

A few days have passed and the memories of the cold, wet, leech filled nights and the nightmares they engendered are becoming less vivid. A lovely short hike with mercifully cooperative weather to Danau Gunung Tujuh (7 mountains lake) has … Continue reading →

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Some sort of beginning

Posted on November 10, 2013 by pbertner

Having somehow convinced the guesthouse owner in the dead of night to drive me in the driving rain up to the foot of the mountain, I soon found myself on the back of his motorbike, poncho flapping in the wind, … Continue reading →

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