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Plagued by wanderlust since I can remember, I would ride my bicycle all over my rural town to feel like I was going somewhere. I would pretend I was in far- away places. My wonderful stay-at-home Mom took me on treks to local spots but my desire to go to places farther and more exotic was unfulfilled. As I child I studied the Encyclopedia and National Geographic magazines and I daydreamed of someday traveling to other countries. In my teens and early 20's my friends resembled the United Nations representatives. My desire to learn all things foreign continued: foods, dress, language, music, etc. At 17 I jumped at the chance to be a student missionary in the Dominican Republic. Once I started a career I would spend my salary on travel. My first self-paid overseas trip was to Bermuda. But the ultimate, I though, would be to live and/or study abroad. Living in Spain x2 allowed me to conquer two other goals, traveling Europe by train and learning a second language. My bucket list is still long, but I never give up hope or attempts of slowly chipping away at it during my life-time.

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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Feasting in Indonesia

It is the time of Ramadan. Ramadan is the holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer. It commemorates the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. 

Indonesia  has the largest population of Muslims of any other country in the world. 202.9 million people identify themselves as Muslim in Indonesia, that's 87.2% of the population.

Of all the times to come to Indonesia, I feel a bit bad eating knowing that so many others are fasting. However while on my visit here, I intend to make the most attempt to try everything (vegetarianism not withstanding). From I like it, to I don't like it and from it taste good to, not so good I wil try my best to feast while here. Luckily I have been eating this type of food for 20+ years. Thanks Jev for all the years of Indonesian food taste testing opportunities.
 
Little papaya and casava leaves,  sticky rice wrapped in banna leaf


Ikan Roa Fish


Krupuk


Nasi Padang (street food)

Sour crunch

 
Nasi Padang Style eating (Pay for only what you eat)

 
Indonesian Buffet

 
My variety plate (fried rice, mie goreng, gado gado, fried fish)

Chicken Satay with peanut sauce


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