After a 12 hour flight to Hong Kong plus a three hour layover and then another 55 min delay on the final leg of the trip over to Jakarta, I have made it here safely. It’s been a packed week here, buying items at the malls to furnish my two bedroom apartment, orientation and getting myself familiarized with the culture and language. At times the amount of information and things to remember can be overwhelming, but with the help of the other newbies and assistance from our host families, we are managing well. The school is only a 20 minute walk from the apartment or you can take an ojek (motorcycle taxi) which takes your roughly 3 minutes. Ojeks are definitely an addicting way to get to and from school especially if you are running a
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