Monthly Archives: June 2012
Komodo (5/28-29/12)
Komodo Flying from Bali to Flores is breathtaking— the ocean bursts with islands and phenomena like Mt. Rinjani on Lombok (the second highest volcanic crater in Indonesia, its brim filled with lakes). We arrive at one small terminal with a … Continue reading
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Tagged Flores, Indonesia, Komodo, Komodo dragons, snorkeling, stand up paddleboarding, travel, women
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there are worse places to be born a woman (6/25/12)
There are worse places to be born a woman. Afghanistan, where Karzai passed a “code of conduct” in 2012 saying women should not mingle with strange men in schools, markets, offices. Can be beaten by their husbands. The Congo, where … Continue reading
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Tagged Bali, culture, Indonesia, poetry, travel, women, women's issues, women's rights
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Bike Ride to Start Summer 16/6/12
Evan calls to see if I want to join him for a bike ride. We drive up the east coast onto a series of winding roads, searching map and roads (and map does not always match with roads) to find … Continue reading
Denver to Bali 