The pride to be with foreigners Dear Caitlin,
Thanks for being patient and keeping on smile for us, Indonesians. Please be informed how proud the guys would be when they show the pictures to their friends and relatives for being able to practice their English eventhough only few words. For high school students, the occasion to be able to speak English with English-speaking people is rare. Thus, the time they approached you was their real experience practising what they learn in the classroom. When they sneakly took the picture, that's the characteristic of most Indonesian young people, especially the villagers: they are shy but they really want to have the pictures.
Have fun and cheers....
Emanuel
Just read through your blogs Hey, I'm thinking about heading to Indonesia in January and I came across your blog while generating some ideas of where to go. It sounds like you guys had a total blast and had a lot of positive experiences. I must say that this series of blogs has persuaded me to check out this area. I actually came across your most recent blog, and worked my way back, and have enjoyed the whole thing. Hope you two continue to enjoy your trip.
Save the bat poop Not only would I like a penis sheath, but also I would like a yard of guano for the garden. But it in your sorry day pack.
Love,
Dad, Tom
He stole your jacket? As I have told you many times, Sam, never trust an orangutan with anything. And from the blog from the Kimono Islands, is that a picture of mating dragons? Very difficult to look at lizard love!
This is much better than the Jungle Ride although the Juggle Ride in Disneyland seems more realistic. If an animal stole something on the Jungle Ride, no one would believe that something like that could happen in the real jungle.
Note to self: Do not brush teeth using river water in Borneo.
Love,
Tom/Dad/Mr. Wonderful
Happy Birthday! Hi Caitlin,
It's Elaine, Sam F's Mom. Sounded like you had a great b-day in paradise. Thanks so much to you and Sam B. for writing a
travel blog, and posting the pictures. Really appreciate following along on your journeys. The prices have gone up, when Sam's Dad, Richard and I were in Bali (1979) we rented a 2 story house for $5 on Lovina beach. So keep having great adventures, meeting new friends, being safe and keep writing.
Best,
Elaine
Who am I? I know who I am. I am NIKOMAN. But you can call me Koman. Caitlin is named after me. She is Nikoman. Sam, thank god you are Made. Thank God, Bob is Made too. Thank God , Conor is Made. Meeghan and Rory are unique. They are Wayan and Ketut. Did you know that is why we only had 4 children, I would have been very confused with two Wayan's. Two Made's are enough. I would like to know about last names please.
Ce Ce
HAVE A BLAST Hey Caitlin,
I am truly enjoying your blog!! Sounds like the trip is going quite well. Have a BLAST! Time goes so fast, enjoy every moment cause before you know it you will be back looking for work!!!
Miss you
Luv
Denise from Time Inc.
Birthday Wishes! Hi Caitlin! I just wanted to send you some cross-border birthday wishes where ever they may find you. Adventures away!
Hi to you too Sam.
xo-kelly
Sounds Like Fun I am glad you guys made it an are doing well. Sounds like a blast, are they still taking pictures of you guys or has that died down a little? All of my love, I will keep on reading. Its pretty entertaining.
We leave August 15th for Southeast Asia. The following is our very loose itinerary which I'm sure will change as we go:
August 17 - Arrive Jakarta, Indonesia
Travel down Java to Yogyakarta - Borobudur
Meet Sam Fuchs in Bali
Maybe a short trip to either Komodo or Rinca - Komodo Dragons
Papua - Baliem Valley trek
Maluku - Banda Islands/Kei Islands
Borneo - Not sure yet if we are going to the Indonesian or Malaysian side.
On or around October 17th our visa expires and we will say goodbye to other Sam and head to Cambodia
Cambodia - Ankor Wat
Thai... full info
Emanuel
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The pride to be with foreigners
Dear Caitlin, Thanks for being patient and keeping on smile for us, Indonesians. Please be informed how proud the guys would be when they show the pictures to their friends and relatives for being able to practice their English eventhough only few words. For high school students, the occasion to be able to speak English with English-speaking people is rare. Thus, the time they approached you was their real experience practising what they learn in the classroom. When they sneakly took the picture, that's the characteristic of most Indonesian young people, especially the villagers: they are shy but they really want to have the pictures. Have fun and cheers.... Emanuel