Homework in My Indonesian Language Class
I had never had private language classes before, but it was a good experience, because you could go at your own pace, and mine was wicked, as I wanted to complete Level One, and had about three weeks to get it done. That meant at least two hours out of class for every session we met, or over thirty five hours invested.
First time ever I have had the opportunity to practise a new language on the streets, while being introduced to it. I had so much fun, and have learned so much. I can actually carry on basic conversations. Can't wait to continue the practice next year. Who would have ever thought Indo might become my third language? Another of life's delightful surprises.
Finding My Spiritual Heartbeart in Bali
April 23rd 2014 As I pointed out in my first Ubud entry, the theme for our 2014 adventure was "Slow Down, You Move Too Fast", and although we covered a lot of new territory throughout Asia and Indonesia on this trip - Myanmar, Kuala Lumpur, Borneo, Lombok, and the Komodo Islands - we have indeed slowed down this past month. Soon after arriving in Ubud, Bali, we rented the studio apartment, as well as two motor sc
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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more 
