Lake Toba trip EP2 --The Samosir Island
Channel: Lost in Indonesia
Date: 16/02/2023

Lake Toba trip EP2 The Samosir Island
The Batak Village, The Samosir Villas Resort, The Batak Ceremony

After 2 wonderful days at Taman Simalem Resort, I went to the second destination on the schedule: The Samosir Island. 

Instead of going from Parapat through ferry, I be with my driver to drive through an unfinished bridge from the west part of Samosir island. When we pass through a small town named: Sidikalang, I stopped by at a unique religious theme park, Named: Taman Wisata Iman. It's a very interesting place but due to the tight schedule, I have to give up and leave it for my next time visit. 
Then we went to 2 Batak Village: "Kampung Ulos Huta Raja" and "Huta Siallagan", The Batak unique architecture and Batak traditional weaving craft really impressed me and I'm so happy I had this chance to feel the Batak culture in such a close distance. 
My Hotel named: Samosir Villas Resort located at Tuk Tuk peninsula and it's a lovely hotel where the ferry can directly pick up customers at hotel to Parapat Port. 
The next day, I'm board the ferry go to Parapat and had a chance to walk around at Parapat town. There i happen to met a Batak local ceremony for a funeral. I'm very impress that I did not see any excessive sadness or pain at a funeral as expected. Instead, They are singing and dancing and my Indonesia friend told me that Batak people believe this is a a meaningful and respectful way of saying goodbye to their loved one. I really appreciate it. 
During the stay, I also try a bit the speedboat, I'm a bit nervous, but it's fun. 
I had a good holiday at Lake Toba, Hope I can vist Lake Toba later this year again!

All Subtitles are through Google translate, I apologize if there are any mistakes.  

Chapters: 

00:00 Introduction
00:20 Taman Wisata Iman religious park
04:00 Batak Village: Kampung Ulos Huta Raja
06:30 Lunch: Charcoal grilled pork
07:08 Batak Village: Huta Siallagan
09:39 Arrive at Samosir Villas Resort
10:44 Resort Room Tour
14:18 Walk around at Resort
15:40 Dinner at Tuk Tuk Peninsula
16:55 Morning in the Resort
17:41 Taking Ferry to Parapat
19:09 A Batak Ceremony at Funeral
22:15 Taking Ferry back to Resort
23:55 Trying Speed Boat 
26:07 Check out and go through RoRo Ferry