This just arrived in my inbox – not exactly the kind of message I see on a daily basis. I guess there’s never a dull moment in Indonesia. U.S. Embassy Jakarta U.S. Consulate General Surabaya Warden Message April 13, 2006 The U.S. Embassy informs Americans in Indonesia that the Indonesian Center for Vulcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation raised the alert status for Mt. Merapi Volcano in Central Java to Level 3 on April 12, 2006. Level 3 means that volcanicRead more
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Weathered Wood and Blisters in the Sun
A villager poses for a moment as I pass through his kampung (traditional Indonesian village). Their homes are built on stilts along a river leading to the ocean. The traditional fishing village and tradepost has been around for hundreds of years, with little change evident. Octopus drying in the sun. Interesting smells wafting about this area – pretty much indescribable with words. Sunda Kelapa, Jakarta, IndonesiaRead more
Win a Trip to Jakarta!
Ok, ok, that’s not a fair title for a post. But, MY BROTHER DID! He studied gamelan – native Indonesian musical instruments – and has put on a few performances. Ironically, the group sponsoring the event was holding the drawing for two round trip tickets to Jakarta via Singapore Airlines. (valid for a year) – and without any corrupsi, was able to pull the winning tickets! I have no idea when he’ll come, but it’ll be great to have himRead more
Staring Into the Heart of a Volcano
Staring into the heart of a volcano. Makes you feel a bit insignificant. Continuation of the images posted yesterday from the active volcano above Bandung, Java. It’s actually much farther down than it looks – I’d say it’s about 1km across to the ridge seen before the green trees. I wish I could show scale – but it’s simply not possible with this photo. Where the ridge is, you can walk along a rough trail – something I’ll do nextRead more