Back to the National Museum

Went back to the National Museum with Felix and Zoe. This was the day before Felix left to go back to the States. There was a big school group there. and it went quickly from one or two kids asking to "take Photo?" to huge groups. It got a little out of hand and I gave up on getting my version of the picture. It freaked Felix out too. Indonesians have a different sense of personal space. It's never threatening and they really aren't touching but the teenage boys pile around you like a big ball off puppies. 

The Guard took these for the three of us.

These are from our Christmas trip to Ubud. They are from the Tanah Lot Temple. Jam packed with people there for the school holidays. It was absolutely beautiful even though it was very crowded. 

Gorgeous lighting too, though you can't tell from our these pictures.

Take One

Ok.
This is a bit odd.
But I live in a country where I look very different from  most of the population.
It is nearly impossible for me to go to go out in some areas of Indonesia without being stopped and asked for my picture usually with a big group of people.
Sometimes I am asked by clusters of giggling shy teenagers for an interview so they can practice their English.
I have gotten to the point where I can see it coming. The big eyes glancing at me. The whispering. And then...."Excuse me Miss"

I decided that I will have a copy of each picture too. My goal is to post these with a brief bit of info about the where they were taken and what was on that day.

I am going to post the link on Facebook once and link this to Adventures in Wonderland if you want to follow along. You can also get updates sent to you by subscribing.

This first one is from the National Museum of Indonesia. http://www.museumnasional.or.id/

I was touring with my Indonesian Heritage Society (IHS http://www.heritagejkt.org ) Textiles Study Group. It's a lovely museum and by local standards very well curated. The IHS does offer tours in many languages though so if you are visiting the museum I highly recommend having one of these trained volunteers give you the tour.

Oh, By the way, I'm not sure if I mentioned this before but...I'm tall here.