I have started the process of embedding some photos within my posts. As of now, every photo you see was taken by me. I have a strong love of photography and hope to share some of my experiences with more than words. All of the photos were taken in either Cape Town, South Africa or from the islands of Java, Bali, or surrounding islands in Indonesia. I still wish to maintain simplicity.Read more
Posts tagged: #Indonesia
Fake Plastic Christmas Tree
Apparently that’s what I’ll have this year. Believe it or not, it’s a bit tough finding natural 8 foot pine trees in Jakarta. Well, and the fact that the country is 90% Muslim. This will be the first time in my life when I’ll have to relinquish the smell of pine needles, the impossible task of balancing the tree, and the never-ending fight to give more water to the tree than blood from my arm getting scratched on branches. Somehow,Read more
Leaving For Cape Town
Well, I’m off to Cape Town tomorrow, so my writing will be limited in the coming weeks. I will be there for about a month! I’m so ready to get out of Indonesia… hopefully I can unwind and enjoy some cooler weather. Thanks to those of you who have written me, it’s nice to hear from those who actually read this! I’ll be sure to take some more photos, and will try to post some messages when I find time…Read more
Fear Factor, Brain Food, and the Roommate's Girlfriend
Let’s talk about food. Everyone has to eat. But our cuisine choices seem to differ around the planet. I’ve traveled a bit, I’ve seen some strange food, but let me tell you… Indonesia has some of the strangest choices I’ve ever seen, smelled, and had the audacity to sample. When I am feeling ambitious, I let my maid chill and I go shopping for groceries… it’s quite the experience. First of all, when you walk into the grocery store, youRead more
Cape Town
Wow, that was what like 6 weeks with no entry? Damn. I guess I simply needed a break. I’ve also been overseas in Cape Town, South Africa for a few weeks – and the Internet has been the last thing on my mind. I’m still in Cape Town, leaving next weekend (Jan. 11). If anyone out there has ever seen Cape Town, you’ll understand my love for this city. It is definitely the most vibrant, resilient, and positive city I’veRead more
Making an Ass of Myself
Well I may as well break up the seriousness of some of my writing by explaining how much of a jackass I can be. This is something that happened when I first arrived in Indonesia in August… but failed to tell many people. I had only been in Indonesia for a few days, and decided to finally venture out into the city… After an exhausting night in this crazy city, I took a shady looking taxi home. The driver didn’tRead more