Tuesday, May 12, 2009

five -- selamat pagi!

Selamat pagi! That means "good morning" in bahasa Indonesia. Yes, yes, I did make it here safely... on day two of staying here in Bali. It's amazing. I can't do a very long update because we have to bounce and do some exploring, but here are some highlights.

  • Have you read Eat, Pray, Love? Remember Ketut Liyer, the medicine man? Well, we're staying in Ubud where he is from! Jill and I passed a house with that name and our driver Badanu (sp?) confirmed that it was him. We were uber geeked. Better yet, he is one of the homestays so we got to check the place out with our site leader Agustini. SO YEAH. I met Ketut Liyer! He is a sweet old guy. We read to him from the book because he can't read English and then he read Jill's palm, neck, and knee. I'll get that done when we go back... cause guess what? Jill and I will be staying with him for our homestay! BALLER!
  • Had TehBotol from a roadstand on the way to the airport for the millionth time.. It's "tea in a bottle." Cold, very sweet, with a hint of chocolate taste.
  • Today we are buying a sarong to wear to the temple ceremony held near the Cudamani Music Group. Everyone in Bali has a skill and each village is themed by a handicraft. (Stone carving, music, etc). Bali is primarily Hindu so there are many stone Ganeshas and those symbols around. Exciting!
  • From our guesthouse which I am sharing with Jill and Karen, we can see this beautiful garden outside our porch.. There is also a rice paddy beyond the fence and a mynah bird that wakes us up in the morning with cat calls and greetings in other languages. Als a squirrel in a cage outside.
  • We are in Bali for a few more days before heading to Yogyakarta on the island of Java
  • $1 = 10,000 rupiah --> I got a better rate outside the airport though.
Gotta bounce, much love!
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  1. ChelseaMay 12, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    Sweet Adventures. Keep having and sharing them.
    Chelsea

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  2. SmitaMay 13, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    I want to try this tea stuff, it sounds interesting.

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  3. UnknownMay 13, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    How was the temple ceremony today? You should have a very interesting experience with Ketut Liyer - when you get to stay at his place later. I have forwarded your link to friends in AA. Have lots of fun!

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summer 2009, thus far, has been a fascinating, rewarding adventure. studying abroad in indonesia for a month, i returned home to thereafter go to chicago for an amazing spiritual retreat for young adults. the combination of the two has me looking at life with a fresh perspective.

as i leave for india, i'll definitely continue to keep track of my experiences there, here! i'm a huge fan of the old school pen-and-paper journalling, but blogging is tons of fun too -- and a great way to stay in touch with everyone at home.

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Nina

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