Memory Of Yesterday
I really like Medan and i was there 1997.And specially love also Masjid Raya (Medan State Mosque)So many people dead of Tsunami.May Allah bless you all in heaven.Love:SARA
— SARA, January 2, 2005

Great Photos
I really like the photos Gentle,I know nothing about Muslims or their culture. Thanks for showing the photos it gives me an idea about some of the life there, Bobby
— Bobby Neil, December 13, 2001

Hi Rafal,
Yeah, Islamic Indonesia's a big change from Buddhist Thailand. But you're quite right about the ethnic diversity here 'coz even if they're all "Indonesians," the exact racial stock of the people here does varies big-time let alone the religions since it's not all Islam as to what the world thinks it to be. But don't you think that "Sumatra" is such a cool sounding name? In fact, it's always on my mind:)
— Gentle Lugtu [Eltneg], December 13, 2001

Hello Lugtu,

Your first pictures from Sumatra show the strong influence Islam has on daily life in Indonesia. You very correctly point out how important this influence is in this 4th most populous country in the world. I am looking forward to seeing more of your pictorial journals of that very geographically and ethnically diverse country. Thanks for sharing.
— Rafal K Komierowski, December 13, 2001

Hey Gaojunn,
If you happen to see this article, then welcome back! Good to hear from you again friend.
— Gentle Lugtu [Eltneg], December 13, 2001