Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Gerobak: Mobile food stall found all over the streets of Indonesia. Many have customized paint, ornaments, and sounds that decipher what it is they’re selling. There could be an entire soundtrack devoted to the various sounds they make. Existing light taken in late afternoon sun.Read more
Bugil's owner Bartele Santema wants to create, "Sweet Home Obama" in Jakarta
Bugil’s owner Bartele Santema wants to create, “Sweet Home Obama” in JakartaRead more
Old man and the sea
I spent half an hour chatting with this old man. He’s a Javanese fisherman, who spent his lifetime making his living from the sea. He said he usually goes out in the evening; hence the previous post with the candles. By his own words, he’s 87 years old. If that’s true, then it’s remarkable to see someone his age still working day in and day out for the livelihood of his family. I asked him if I might take someRead more
Google Earth for iPhone (via Lifehacker)
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Hook and candle
Javanese fisherman’s candle, found sitting on an old boat. The candle is made from fruit. Ingenious yet simple. Colors unaltered. Anyer, West Java, IndonesiaRead more
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