Author Archives: Janette

Yogyakarta – revisited

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Janette

Last year I came to Yogyakarta to see the central Java cultural attractions of Borobudur and Prambanan temple complexes, that are just a short distance away. After catching up with a few friends since that trip, I found out that … Continue reading →

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Pangandaran – A South Coast Getaway

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Janette

Thanks to Susi Air, I was able to take advantage of a quick one-hour flight from the area near my house to the beach town of Pangandaran.  It’s usually an 8-10 hour bus ride, so the flight was worth every … Continue reading →

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An Eastern Java Excursion…Part 3

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Janette

The last full day I had to spend in Eastern Java was reserved for exploring the city of Surabaya.  It’s the second largest city in Indonesia and has lots to offer. After freezing for the past two days, the heat … Continue reading →

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An Eastern Java Excursion…Part 2

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Janette

After a freezing cold night in the mountain hotel, we were allowed to sleep in a bit.  This time we met our guide at 4am.  Our guide needed to procure a jeep and driver to trek up the steep path … Continue reading →

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An Eastern Java Excursion…Part 1

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Janette

Seven hours to the East of the city of Surabaya, near the edge of Java, sits a site not many Westerners go to see…comparatively.  Which is why I was pretty excited about it. Seeing the Ijen Crater was one of … Continue reading →

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East Meets West: A Showdown

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Janette

Never before have I valued my high-school’s almost prison-like atmosphere.  That is, until I began working for a regular school system in Jakarta. As someone who always tries to find best practices and appreciates practicality, it amazes me that 1.) … Continue reading →

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I want a man…

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Janette

I want a man who is a good person, a good kisser and a good hugger. I want a man who likes to cuddle and who will read a few pages of my book to me when       … Continue reading →

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Hiatus

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Janette

Leaving the 95 degree weather with 89% humidity of Indonesia and being greeted by the -20F weather with 0% humidity of Canada was like a slap in the face…literally.  But Canada is not only magical in the wintertime, it’s also … Continue reading →

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Annus Mirabilis (a year of wonders)

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Janette

When I started writing this blog, I made it private for two reasons: 1) I was writing it for me, and for my sister, and that’s all that mattered.  And 2) I thought no one would want to read it … Continue reading →

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How do you measure a year?

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Janette

  2 houses 3 months of flooding 2 bouts of food poisoning 30 days of fasting for Ramadan 7 modes of transportation 1 favorite coffee shop 17 books read 1 bangin’ tan (by my own personal standards) 3 dirty old … Continue reading →

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