the verandah of a house in Tondok Bakaru

the verandah of a house in Tondok Bakaru

More photos from traditional houses in Mamasa Valley, just because they are so nice, and authentic. And because I love them.

Obviously, there is much more to Mamasa than just a walk to Taupe and Loko and back. Our third day, a Sunday – streets were abandoned, everybody was in church, even the motorbikers -, we walked north of town, to a village called Tuson, where we could have seen the whole traditional house thing, complete with rice barns, at less than half an hour from our hotel. More houses, and a view over rice paddies, came in Tondok Bakaru, another half an hour, or so, further. But none of this gives the same sense of achievement that we got after climbing up to Loko. What it did give, however, is a few more nice pictures. South of Mamasa, there are more villages, more graves, and more hikes to be done. We had all the intention to do so, but our plans changed with an unexpected transport opportunity, the next day.

the traditional houses in Tuson

the traditional houses in Tuson

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one of the old houses in Tuson

another front, with windows to spy through

another front, with windows to spy through

and a carved door, my favourite

and a carved door, my favourite – we should have made a bid

the bull at the front pole comes in handy

the bull at the front pole comes in handy

other decorations include what is called a dragon's head

other decorations include what is called a dragon’s head

which comes in various forms

which comes in various forms

an often returning subject is the buffalo's fight

an often returning subject is the buffalo’s fight

wooden window

wooden window

another village lady

another village lady

and the kids

and the kids

rice paddies and parasol - don't ask me why

rice paddies and parasol – don’t ask me why

baskets to keep the cocks in, so they don't attack each other outside the fights

baskets to keep the cocks in, so they don’t attack each other outside the fights

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