Tourist facility

The Jakarta Post ,  Jakarta   |  Tue, 10/23/2007 4:13 PM  |  Opinion

I have been visiting Indonesia frequently. My last trip to your wonderful country was from July to September. Previously, I visited sometimes three to four times in one year.

I have been in Indonesia three times so far for this year and my next trip will be from December to March, 2008. I just love Indonesia and its' people. I have traveled the world over and over and there is no other place, with honest, civil, lovable and pleasant people than in Indonesia, no matter what province one is in.

My main destinations are West Sumatra - Padang and Bukit Tinggi - not to forget, Jakarta and Bali.

The only problem I have in Padang is that taxi drivers do not put the meters on but charge an exorbitant price for short-distance travel.

The mayor of Padang is well aware of this and the police turn a blind eye. This needs to be controlled. Padang itself is a city that is 20 years back of Jakarta but needs to be developed.

Despite the fact that it recently was shaken by an earthquake, it will be a city to look out for. It is surrounded by wonderful beaches that rival those of Bali and the Caribbean, but essential services are lacking to attract tourists and visitors.

The restaurants need to meet international standards with better washroom facilities.

MOHAMED MOBIN
Toronto, Canada

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