Fun Without Alcohol; Jakarta Style

Today when I left my house and walked out onto the street I heard the sound of someone singing out of tune in a microphone…no it wasn’t the mosque, it was Karaoke Kelinging (sorry about spelling).  I don’t know much about this phenomenon but it involves a VW kombi van, a small stage, very loud […] Read more »

A visit to Lestari Sayang Anak (Forever Loving Children) Orphanage

It’s a strange thing to live in Jakarta as an expat.  You live here, and you take advantage of all the great things that Jakarta has to offer you; you can eat in great restaurants and have someone do your laundry for you, someone to care for your kids, a driver to take you to […] Read more »