After about 30 hours of total travel time (including a couple solid hours of turbulence) we’re finally back in our house in Bandung. Our house is nicer than I remember. It smells clean and airy. Our Internet connection appears to faster than usual, too.
It was sad to leave behind family and friends in Seattle, even though I know I’ll see everyone again.
I was also nervous about coming back to Indonesia after being exposed to the efficiency and orderliness of the US. I was afraid that the frustrating aspects of Indonesia would overwhelm me now that my innocent optimism from the first year is gone. So far the charming aspects are still winning. I’m going to take some language lessons this year, as I feel that many of my frustrating moments are often based on miscommunication.
Back into it! We don’t start work again until Monday though, so that’s a nice cushion.
5 responses so far ↓
1 Miguel // Jun 3, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Glad to hear you got home alright man. It was a whole lot of fun when you guys were here. Now it’s back to the 365 day count down-LOL
Guitar Hero and I will be missing you a lot:)
2 andy // Jun 5, 2008 at 1:29 am
probably seems like a dream, no?
3 Billy // Jun 5, 2008 at 4:15 am
Not really like a dream… just hard to imagine. Indonesia is so “in your face” that it’s hard to imagine anything else.
4 DLT // Jun 5, 2008 at 6:29 pm
We were relieved that you found your home cheerful!
5 Jonas // Jun 18, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Ola Billy,
Glad to hear you guys made it back. We have moved up the hill into the house. Pop up for afternoon/evening beers anytime…I’m on extended vacation till August.
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