En Route From Labuanbajo to Ruteng

August 3rd 2017
... so said Hamlet to poor, doomed Ophelia. I had to stifle the giggles when I learned that the English-speaking nun who takes care of bookings at Susteran St. Maria Berdukacita in Ruteng, commonly known as MBC, was named Sister Ophelia. In case you're still wondering what on earth I am going on about, I stayed at a convent. And no, I didn't burst into flames while I was there. But first, let's ta ... read more

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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

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About Me: I am a native of Singapore and a professional expat. Since leaving Singapore in 1994, my life journey has taken me first to Bangkok, then to Manchester UK, and then to the United States - starting with Los Angeles, then Honolulu, then Silver Spring, MD, and then back to Honolulu. I took some time off from work between July 2017 and March 2018 to travel and reflect (check out my Midlife Crisis Flashpacking series). I'm now back in the corporate world with a renewed attitude towards life and work. I plan to take another extended trip ... full info

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