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Rising early, I savored a traditional Indonesian breakfast in anticipation of my journey from Bukittinggi to Kersik Tuo, the gateway to Gunung Kerinci. My uncertainty about what awaited me there fueled a sense of nervousness. Google Maps offered no visible insights into Kersik Tuo, leaving me with just one accommodation option from my Lonely Planet guide. If that fell through, my backup plan involved navigating through the village, seeking assistance from locals who likely didn’t speak English. Up to this point, I had solely relied on WiFi from hostels and hotels, preventing me from accessing Google for real-time guidance. The…