I'm back in myLot

my great-grandfather's grave - in Blega village, Sampang city, Madura island, Indonesia
@hsofyan (3446)
Jakarta, Indonesia
September 29, 2009 7:46pm CST
September, 17, at 21:00, I and wife to depart from Jakarta to Malang (East Java), using the Nissan Terrano. Distance of 924 kilometers, we traveled in 28 hours, because the roads are narrow, bumpy and thousands of cars and motorcycles are going home. September, 19 of our pilgrimage to the tomb of my mother in Malang. September, 20 we celebrate the Feast of Ied, along with a large family in Malang, and visiting friends there. September, 21 at 05:00 we went on trips to the Madura island, to find my great-grandfather's grave, and look for my big family who are still alive. Having covered 108 kilometers, we arrived in Bangkalan city. Then we continued on to the Sumenep city, past the Sampang city and Pamekasan city. Having asked some people in Sumenep, we got information that my great-grandfather's grave in the Blega village of the Sampang city. Then we returned to Sampang city. Finally at 22:00, we managed to find the tomb. The next days, we visited a large family in Madura. September, 27th we returned to Jakarta. Once again we made the trip with thousands of cars and motorcycles are back to Jakarta. September, 27th we returned to Jakarta. Once again we made the trip with thousands of cars and motorcycles are back to Jakarta. Travel as far as 3000 kilometers an exhausting, but carry a very impressive wisdom. I managed to meet with my big family, when I was 55 years old. Now I'm back in myLot to share with you.
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5 responses
@maezee (41988)
• United States
30 Sep 09
Welcome back! It sounds like you've had quite the journey.
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
30 Sep 09
Thanks Maezee.. Next time, I need to find my ancestors in Makassar - South Sulawesi
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
1 Oct 09
hsofyan, are u bugisnesse? where do you live or stay when you visit Makassar?
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
1 Oct 09
Hi Adhyz, Thank you for your attention and response. I am not Bugis. I don't know where to stay while in Makassar later. First I would look for clan Al Khairid/Khered/Kherd/Chirid.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
30 Sep 09
Your journey is very enjoyable. meet the family is the best thing. welcome back on myLot.
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
2 Oct 09
one day, if you come, I'll be happy.
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
1 Oct 09
Thanks Indah. I apologize, I didn't come to your house in Yogya, but I'd want to meet your family.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
30 Sep 09
Great to hear from you hsofyan! Your journey sounds amazing and you describe it so well, I feel like I am there with you. So you met members of your family for the first time? Wow that would have been an emotionally charged experience! Keep us posted on your journey!
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
1 Oct 09
Thanks Paula. My success is not out of the prayer mylotters friends. Thanks mylotters...
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@gongchhua (272)
• China
4 Oct 09
After reading your memo, I think thoses days you were very happy. Thanks for sharing your experience about this jouney. Bless your big family and enjoy everyday! Welcome to come back Mylot.
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
4 Oct 09
Hi Gongchhua, nice to meet you again... Thanks for your wishes..
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
1 Oct 09
wow, nice journey but it`s a long journey too. but it`s comfort because you are using Nissan terano :). Before you write your story i guess you go to your village by motorcycle from Jakarta to Malang...so tell us whats the best moment when go back in village?
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
2 Oct 09
No adhyz, I and my wife (only two) to use nissan terrano. Thanks for your response...