Indonesia, Part I - Jakarta & Lombok (Kuta)


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June 24th 2008
Published: August 3rd 2008
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Hi all, This blog is from our latest trip to Indonesia in June! Once again, we had a few really slow weeks here at work due to the majority of our students taking time off to study for their final exams, so we took advantage and hopped on a plane. Although we only had about a week and a half in total to travel, we managed to visit three different islands in Indonesia and see / do quite a bit! ... Read Full Entry



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Making new friendsMaking new friends
Making new friends

These were some of the local police, sent to secure the area for a high figure military man staying there.
Practicing my swingPracticing my swing
Practicing my swing

I would just hit these balls into the open range.
My new family in Lombok, AdoMy new family in Lombok, Ado
My new family in Lombok, Ado

This was his first time to ever swing a golf club.
Ado at workAdo at work
Ado at work

Unfortunately, Ado had to pick up all the balls after I was finished. Luckily I didn't hit too many slices or hooks.
Look Closely!Look Closely!
Look Closely!

Can you see the heart lit up on the mountainside?
Engagement MemoryEngagement Memory
Engagement Memory

Similar to a picture I had when I asked Melanie to marry me. She had always dreamt of getting engaged on the beach.
Local MarketLocal Market
Local Market

Lombok Island was much more primitive than its neighboring Island of Bali
Local GirlLocal Girl
Local Girl

As we entered a local village known for its weaving.
Local MerchantsLocal Merchants
Local Merchants

A poorer village that makes their money on tours of their villages and purchases of their blankets.



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