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Entries from September 2007

Fast food is everywhere

September 20th, 2007 · 7 Comments

 
(Photo: A massive KFC here in Bandung)
There are many Pizza Huts, McDonald’s, and KFCs in Bandung. In most cases the food is not exactly the same, but it’s still pretty good. The sauces are usually a little different, sometimes sweeter. The ingredients are generally the same, with tiny changes. Combo meals […]

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Ramadhan: the holy month, the fasting month

September 15th, 2007 · 3 Comments

Thursday the 13th marked the beginning of the holy month of Ramadhan (also known as “the fasting month”), when all Muslims must refrain from food, drink, and sex during the daylight hours.  In fact, nothing must pass their lips during the day, so that includes water and smoking.  Ramadhan is a time when Muslims are […]

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Tags: Bandung

We’re still alive

September 15th, 2007 · 3 Comments

My motivation to post lately has been pretty low, but I assure you we’re still alive.  :)  Oddly, we didn’t feel a thing from the 8.2 earthquake that happened on Sumatra earlier this week, or any of the 40 massive aftershocks that are still terrorizing residents there.
It’s late on Saturday night, and we’ve spent most […]

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