Tag Archives: Indonesia

A Link to the Past

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Janette

Around 40,000 years ago, when modern humans were reaching as far as Australia and Europe, a few in a cave, just outside Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia, decided to get creative. Besides pictures of animals, which cropped up in a few other … Continue reading →

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An Indonesian Wedding

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Janette

I was beyond excited to be invited to a traditional wedding.  Probably the most ritualistic event a person can experience, the wedding is filled with days and nights of preparation with each ceremony being very different from the last. For … Continue reading →

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Sunda Kelapa

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Janette

Other than a dirty river that runs through my area of town, I live in a land-locked part of East Jakarta.  Considering how much I love the water, and all things nautical, I took a jaunt to the coast in … Continue reading →

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Cheese and Sidewalks….

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Janette

I know exactly what you are thinking:  “Janette, now that you are in your new tropical home, how on Earth could you miss anything about the US when you have so many new things to get excited about?” The truth … Continue reading →

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This is Bandung baby!

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Janette

My first real adventure outside Jakarta exceeded all expectations.  I was lucky enough to tag along with some gals who are fellow teachers at various schools in the grater Jakarta area.  Going on an excursion that I did not personally … Continue reading →

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7-11 sightings

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Janette

Armed with only my backpack, one random day off of work, I headed to the outdoor food court to use up some free internet.  Little did I know that my pit-stop at 7-11 would grant me one of my most … Continue reading →

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The Art of Honking Horns

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Janette

Horns are honked for many reasons.  Deciphering those honks is like the systematic process of identifying the cause of a baby’s cry.  This process is quite intricate but becomes second-nature over time (or so I’m told). Let’s start out simple.  … Continue reading →

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A bella serata to remember….

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Janette

It was the perfect temperature with a slight breeze and a starry sky.  I was sitting in the taxi en route to our New Year’s Eve destination along with every other resident of Jakarta. The traffic was especially impressive due … Continue reading →

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Indonesia – The Early Days

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Janette

Well, I’ve now been in Indonesia for one week.  It’s hard to believe that my months of planning and preparation are over and I’ve magically found myself “here.” With the help of the wonderful people I will be spending my … Continue reading →

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Moving…to Indonesia!

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Janette

“ONE  DOES  NOT  DISCOVER  NEW  LANDS  WITHOUT  CONSENTING  TO LOSE  SIGHT  OF  THE  SHORE  FOR  A  VERY  LONG  TIME.” The past five years have encompassed an interesting time of my life.  I may not have appreciated it at the time, … Continue reading →

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