Indonesian lifestyle and culture is beautiful. Each member clearly contributes to society as a whole and deeply cares about those around them. I never go a day without a complete stranger offering a quick smile and bow. I love being a part of that for just a little while. There are many things I have learned since moving to Indonesia that have struck me as interesting lifestyle choices I should bring home. For example, I…
Culture shock is a picnic idea. It is the stark beauty of an open field beneath a majestic temple primed and begging for the blanket and wicker box filled with goodies. It is the excited planning of a crisp white wine, veggie platter hors d’oeuvres, deli sandwiches, with a chance of sundresses. It is the realization that none of this is possible. You haven’t seen white wine anywhere; the knowledge required to find ice to…
**I apologize to those following along and noting the absence of recent updates. Updating a website without internet access proved beyond my wizardly abilities. Thank you for your patience and support. And comments always make my day.** ________________________________________________________________ A two-hour bus ride away fellow ETA and friend, Max B., lives in a little village called Pabelan. During our two-weak orientation Max and I hit it off splendidly. With ETAs placed all over Indonesia it…