Bringing Johan, mum and dad to the tomb of Maulana Abdul Aziz

On to the 5th day of the Aceh trip 23-30 Mac.

Thursday 26th March 2014. We left Takengon back to Bireuen before continuing the journey eastward to Lhoksuemawe and Geudong. Then its practically southward to Idi. The target was a rural inland area in Perlak. 

We arrived at dusk. There is a tomb complex I feel must bring the family to.

Here lies the tomb of Sultan Sayid Maulana Abdul Aziz Syah. He is said to be founder of the first Islamic kingdom in South East Asia.

The kingdom called Perlak was a sovereign nation from 840 AD till more than 400 years later.

The tomb of Maulana Abdul Aziz.

My elder son Rasyid has been here twice before. It is Johan's first visit. My mum and dad just looked on...