Additional Items To Pack Between Oct & Apr
by adriansyah
Waterproof bags & locks for your luggage – it’s better to be safe than sorry.
In Bengkulu province and in most part of Sumatra, the wet season falls between October and April, the wettest months in Bengkulu province are January and February that can make travel more difficult. The weather is still hot and more humid in the coastal areas, but at higher elevations tend to be cooler. The January to February rains can come in sudden tropical downpours, and or it can also rain nonstop for a whole day. Read up on the local weather to find out what the climate's like where you’re going, and pack accordingly.Bring plenty of socks to wear while wearing shoes, folding umbrella, a light waterproof rain jacket (heavy plastic raincoat might be too warm for the humid tropics), long pants and/or jeans, shorts, T-shirts, sturdy boots and sandals/flip flops.
Toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo.
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