Visit West Sumatra another way. You can stay with english teachers and meet their students. And have so your privat guides to explore this beautifull and easy going part of Indonesia.
West Sumatra.org is connected with:
Hivos, Tropenmuseum, Reizen Anders, IICD.
This site aims to help west sumatran students by introducing the possibilty to stay in their villages. So they can practice their english. Also we want to bring them in contact with other students worldwide to discus their situation.
West Sumatra is one of the most beautifull areas of Indonesia, and has the most friendly inhabitans. This because of their unique matriachal culture. So it is a privilege to stay their and become part of their daily life.