Sunday, April 17, 2011

Photostoria: West Coast Aceh's Road Less Travelled



Banda Aceh-Meulaboh highway span approximately 240 km 
on the west coast of Aceh. This highway is important to 
connect the capital Banda Aceh to the trading hub of Meulaboh.



After tsunami in 2004 hit the west coast of Aceh, the Lambeso River Bridge was swept away by tremendous waves. The loss made damage to the transportation routes between region, thus set hurdles to the local economy. As an instant solution, locals established a makeshift ferry to cross the Lambeso river.



The rough and ready ferry, when there's no other choice.




The ferry made from wooden board , were fastened together, 
and locked as a deck structured with sized a bit bigger 
from a car.On two sides of the rear of the boat attached 
two outboard engines. You can feel it sway on the calm water.  
Thank God, they stop operating if river water flooding 
after heavy rains. I cannot imagine the risk 
and the danger crossing the stream on certain condition.

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