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Dancing in the Rain...
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THLIN 341 reviews
sorry this is from Bukittinggi

Fondest memory: In the day, the weather can be as good as possible or as cloudy as it could be. Don't need to worry or forget to take an umbrella with you. Why?! Because it rains mostly in the late afternoon. Just within a few minutes, it rains dogs and cats. While I was sitting in our taxi, I saw people get saturated horrily, some of whom did not even have time to put on their raincoats.
If you are a romantic person and a fan of Gene Kelly, yah, GO FOR IT.

Written Feb 17, 2006

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Airport is newly located...
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THLIN 341 reviews
typical Minangkabau architechture

Favorite thing: Padang's new airport has moved for anout half a year so far. The old one Tabing is only 7km away from the city; while the new oneMinankabau needs 40 min drives, which means furthuer from the city. If you don't have enough money to pay for your international departure airport tax, please do change before entering the check. If you change money inside the terminal, your change rate is horribly low. The fee is Rhp750,000.
The airport itself has little immigration which has only two official to control. However, these people are one of the very nice immigration officer I've ever met in my travel experience. :-)

Written Feb 16, 2006

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The Market Again
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the Market

Favorite thing: Here is another view of the market. It was extremely dark inside under the roof.

Written Oct 6, 2002

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Parking at the Market
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The Market

Favorite thing: Just like anywhere else, parking near the market is very tight.

Written Oct 6, 2002

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Downtown Padang
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Heavy Traffic

Favorite thing: Here is the street where the market is located.

Written Oct 6, 2002

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Heading Downtown
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seagoingJLW 2442 reviews
Padang

Favorite thing: We were on our way to see the market downtown.

Written Oct 6, 2002

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More Housing
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Housing

Written Oct 6, 2002

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Driving Around
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Housing

Favorite thing: Drive around Padang and see how the people live. The houses are very neat and pretty.

Written Oct 6, 2002

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Top 3 Hotels in Padang

Novotel Bukittinggi

 1 Review and 17 Opinions  Had a pleasant 3 nite stay which includes breakfast. Breakfast alfresco at around 7am local time is... 

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 Drive around Padang and see how the people live. The houses are very neat and pretty. 

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Padang...Where Buffalo-Horn-Shaped Roofs Locate

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