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I checked out of the hostel at 10 am. Today, my journey involved a flight with Lion Air from Padang to Yogyakarta. Before leaving, I left a small thank-you note and a chocolate bar on my bed for the housekeeping staff. I had a great experience at this hotel – it was clean, the staff was delightful, and the bed was comfortable. Leaving Padang so early felt a bit off; I had made a friend in this city, and there were still more things to explore. Plus, I had a longing to unwind on a beach and just relax for a….

Today marked my departure from Banda Aceh as I had a flight scheduled for Medan, where other parts of Sumatra awaited my exploration. In the morning, I leisurely packed my backpack, seeking permission from the hotel staff to check out around 1 pm, which they graciously granted. I pre-arranged a taxi for the afternoon to take me to the airport, and everything unfolded according to my plan. My flight was scheduled for around 4.30 pm, and before heading to the airport, I wished to visit one of the mass graves outside Banda Aceh. The taxi driver initially misunderstood, thinking I…