Comments on: What To Expect In Padang, West Sumatra.

By: Karl Drobnic

Karl Drobnic — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:54:12 +0000

I lived and worked in Padang in the early 1970s, just after it was re-opened to Westerners. The beaches were absolutely prisitine. Here’s an idea of how white the sand is (or was 45 years ago). After the massacres of the 1960s, people became very afraid of “the Communists”. A rumor swept through Padang that Communists were putting particles of glass in the rice supply. The Rektor of IKIP Padang was a real rocket scientist with a PhD in physics from the U. of Kentucky. He investigated the rumor and discovered that the “glass” was from the sand locals used as part of the winnowing process. It was very fine particles of quartz, which is what gives the beaches their sparkle and glow. The beaches were terrific in the sunlight, but incredible in the glow of full moon.

By: Nisa

Nisa — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:13:36 +0000

Hi Van! You’re very welcome. The islands around Padang are absolutely stunning and I’m sure you’ll enjoy your time there ;)

By: Van

Van — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:57:24 +0000

its the paradise indeed, i intend to visit Pdang this summer 2012.Thank you for the nice post!

By: Nisa

Nisa — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:23:23 +0000

Hey Amer!
Yeah, Sumatra is really great for travelling & discovering. There is so much to see and you’ll fins some of the most beautiful tropical islands on our planet ;)

By: Amer

Amer — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:40:07 +0000

That looks like an idyllic place to go away..Sumatera looks like a great island to discover