The events described in this post occurred in December 2016. A cloud of clay-colored dust flowed behind us like a cape. Sam turned right on the unmarked packed-earth street, leading our duo into a quiet neighborhood. We had nowhere in particular to be. On our first day in Bagan, we were riding for the sake … More Artists in Bagan: Part I
Back in December I went to Jogjakarta for a few days. Jogjakarta, locally known as just Jogja, is located in Central Java about 5 hours away from Surabaya by train. Jogja is a common vacation destination for foreigners and Indonesians alike. Shopping, history, food, music, culture: you name it, Jogja’s got it! I already wrote … More Snapshots of Jogjakarta: Days 3-5
I grew up on a steady diet of National Geographic films and magazines, so I almost felt as if I had been to Camp Leaky before. The whirring of the cicadas, the slow movements of the orangutans, the ankle-deep leaf litter on the jungle floor–it all felt so familiar. I even sort of expected Dudley … More Boating in Borneo: A Ride on the Wild Side
Originally posted on Indonesiaful:
The official flier for Indonesia Through Their Eyes. –By Kelly Fitzgerald– On Wednesday, January 11, 27 Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) and their co-teachers gathered in Jakarta for an evening of talent, humor, and cultural exchange at an event called Indonesia Through Their Eyes. As the title suggests, ETAs were tasked…
Last weekend I had an event-filled trip to Jogjakarta, the cultural capital of Indonesia. Read about Day 1 in my previous post! DAY 2 WHAT YOU SEE In the morning: the beautiful, relaxing lobby of Ostic House. WHAT YOU DON’T SEE Everything else! User error means all the rest of the day’s Snaps are gone forever. … More Snapchats of Jogjakarta: Day 2
Where in the world is Kelly? 