When you look at nearly any globe or map of the world the Equator is clearly defined, so one would assume it would be easy to find. Then again, things usually tend to be different on the ground.
Finding ourselves without a globe, map, or the Indonesian word for Equator, Travis suggested that we start flushing toilets to determine which hemisphere we were in about 2 hours into our search.
Finding ourselves without a globe, map, or the Indonesian word for Equator, Travis suggested that we start flushing toilets to determine which hemisphere we were in about 2 hours into our search.
There are several monuments marking where the equator passes through the island of Sumatra. With the help of a number of kind locals, Travis and I finally tracked down the Kinali Equator Monument, located in the small town of Kinali.
One of the first things I noticed was the corn being dried in the parking lot. Curious as to how equator popcorn tasted, I gathered a few kernels for future microwave research.
Toilets and popcorn aside, Travis and I took several goofy pictures and then made for the closest shady spot to escape the boiling midday sun and have lunch.
Toilets and popcorn aside, Travis and I took several goofy pictures and then made for the closest shady spot to escape the boiling midday sun and have lunch.
Kinali, Indonesia
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