Three days in Jakarta. I arrived in “the Big Durian” on Wednesday evening and managed to buy a train ticket to get me to my hostel. Upon arrival the hostel looked pretty closed from the outside and the ground floor was completely abandoned, which didn’t seem too promising, but luckily once upstairs it was actuallyContinue reading “Jakarta”
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Goodbye Sumatra
My last week in Sumatra has been a busy one! Laura managed to make it over from China, so there was lots of catching up to do after 3 years apart. We spent our days exploring bukit lawang and the surroundings, swimming, washing in the river and getting stuck places due to rain, despite itContinue reading “Goodbye Sumatra”
Rindu
After 2 months in England, I look back on my unexpected homecoming,
February in Sumatra
As usual, time here has been disappearing before my eyes – it’s now less than 2 weeks until I meet my parents in Singapore!! The past few weeks here have been busy as always, but without many adventures to report as I have mainly been focused on keeping everything running smoothly here at the school!Continue reading “February in Sumatra”
The Challenges of Charity
The past few weeks have been rather challenging for me. It seems that as soon as you get the hang of one thing here, something else falls apart! While I feel that I’m finally getting the hang of my job and the culture, with few English speakers round in rainy season, the school can beContinue reading “The Challenges of Charity”
Back in Sumatra
I had forgotten how it feels to be medans biggest tourist attraction…. but within the first few minutes as the only bule in the airport and several taxi drivers battling over me I felt back in the usual state of slight discomfort that I call home here. Then the fun began – the four hourContinue reading “Back in Sumatra”
Back in Asia
After just over 2 weeks at home, I’m back in the warmth of the equator. I’m not sure I felt entirely ready to be heading back, but then I also didn’t feel ready to come home at Christmas – I suppose that’s what happens when your hearts in two places. Lucky enough to feel atContinue reading “Back in Asia”
Do’s and Don’ts of Penang
This week I’ve had a well needed break from small village life as I headed to Penang to renew my visa! I’ve made a quick list of dos and don’ts for any other solos travellers wishing to check out this amazing city! Day 1 – Do Do download the “grab” app before you head toContinue reading “Do’s and Don’ts of Penang”
Time Flies
Another week has sped by here in Sumatra! I really can’t believe how fast it’s going. This week was supposedly our relaxing week after the Jungle Trek, but it’s still been extraordinarily busy – or I suppose ordinarily busy as there’s never a dull moment here. Every afternoon I helped delivering our Youth Ranger ProgrammeContinue reading “Time Flies”
Into the Jungle
The last week has totally flown by. We began our new Youth Ranger Programme, which encourages children to protect the jungle, more English classes and another days for girls session, on top of all our sport classes. Youth Ranger has been a big hit here, with one of my personal highlights being hearing all theContinue reading “Into the Jungle”
Rosie Roams 