Kalimantan - the Indonesian side of Borneo
After seeing the very impressive Malaysian side to Borneo, the next leg of the journey was to compare the Indonesian side. It is possible to fly, however the bus was calling and you always see more of the country that way. The immigration process between Malaysia and Indonesia was fairly low key with a few chances offering dodgy exchange rates as you cross the border. Gradually the style of houses changed from mainly concrete block buildings and a few wooden houses, to more wooden shacks either on stilts or surrounded by water. The gulleys alongside the houses were deep enough to have your own kayak. There were boardwalks too which are tricky for the motorbikes to navigate, however they all seem to manage it. Pontianak, the first stop in West Kalimantan is famous for being situated on the equator. Ever wondered about the water going down the plug? No, it doesn’t change direction, interesting thought though. However, it is possible to stand in the two different hemispheres an...