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Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Best Things About Indonesia Are Also the Worst Things
Daily Life / Indonesia / Peace Corps / People

The Best Things About Indonesia Are Also the Worst Things

Posted on June 28, 2012 by melanie aleman • 2 Comments

1. I go many consecutive days without spending any money and I still live well, eat well and have fun. The bad part: Having to spend no money is a big indicator on how much there actually is to do in my very small town. 2. When I treat myself to something non-Indonesian, I go … Continue reading →

To Wear Or Not To Wear A Hijab
Culture / Indonesia / Peace Corps / Religion / Teaching / Travel

To Wear Or Not To Wear A Hijab

Posted on June 22, 2012 by melanie aleman • 2 Comments

I came to my new school right on the cusp of graduation and the graduation ceremony. Because my school is a madrasah all female students and teachers must wear a hijab as part of the uniform. As part of the “staff” it would be appropriate for me to wear a hijab also, but because I … Continue reading →

Indonesia / Peace Corps / People / Photography / Teaching / Travel

Permanent Site: Bondowoso

Posted on June 18, 2012 by melanie aleman • 5 Comments

(I am posting this from a beautiful hotel near the sea, where I am having a workshop with all of the teachers in my school and with the principle. Not what I had pictured when I joined the Peace Corps…and it’s not helping the “Beverly Hills” image I will describe…but it’s pretty awesome.) After ten … Continue reading →

Sunset Roof Party & the End of PST
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Sunset Roof Party & the End of PST

Posted on June 15, 2012 by melanie aleman • 1 Comment

To celebrate the ending of Pre-Service Training, two new languages under progress (bahasa Indonesia and bahasa Madura), new friends and a successful initial integration to my Indonesian culture and host family, I asked my ibu if I could have a pertemuan—a meeting—on the roof. Continue reading →

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The Malang Bird Market & Other Adventures

Posted on June 1, 2012 by melanie aleman • 2 Comments

Last weekend we finally had one day to explore Malang. Using the Lonely Planet Indonesia book as a guide, another volunteer and I hit up Malang’s main attractions, which included the Pasar Senggol (Bird Market), Pasar Bunga (Flower Market) and Hotel Tugu, which has an extensive collection of Asian art. Though birds in cages are … Continue reading →

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