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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March
One last month in South East Asia – this time joined by my parents!
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”
Berstagi!
The past 3 weeks have been especially crazy and it seems we are rushing headlong towards Christmas! It’s less than 2 weeks now till I’m back in the UK and yet I only just feel like I’m getting the hang of life here! After my trip to Penang (and another Jungle Party at the oneContinue reading “Berstagi!”
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”
Two Months In!
It’s the weekend again!! – Time to write at last!! The rain has been getting heavier here which has made swimming in the river increasingly more exciting day by day! (I promise I’d being safe Dad!!). Last week we ran a session with a school from a nearby city. It was fun to meet someContinue reading “Two Months In!”
Reality
It’s not the kind of poverty you can see, It’s bellies fat full of rice, but of nothing else. It’s not the kind of poverty you can see, It’s Ibu never getting older than 60 and laki-laki smoking 40 a day, because they wont live long enough to feel the effect anyway. It’s not theContinue reading “Reality”
Spooky Season
Somehow there never seems to be time to just sit down and write! I’ve been here just over 6 weeks and yet already the idea of a Western showers and toilets seem alien to me! Last weekend, I was scrolling through Instagram when I once more came across the problem of tourists touching Orangutans. OnContinue reading “Spooky Season”
Lots of food, lots of mosquitoes
On Thursday last week I accidentally managed to delete the entire of our old website, so if anyone wants to check out our nice shiny new, remade website, including a weekly blog coming soon, then head to: http://www.bukitlawangtrust.org After leading my first Yoga class on Thursday, Friday saw a very generous family donate fruit asContinue reading “Lots of food, lots of mosquitoes”
Rosie Roams 