Thursday, April 16, 2015

A new outlook - Java

We arrived in Java a few days ago.
We are on the "usual"  helping some miss. candidates with their English.

We are here for only 2 weeks as that was the only time they had and they requested we come.

My thoughts were that I could not see the point and I just hoped the person in charge knew what he was doing.  He did........ surprise?

It is a new training initiative with W.  Just 5 candidates but mature.  As usual they are amazing and happy people.

We have settled in.  We are in the base which is situated in a lower middle class area.
  • narrow, clean streets
  • cold water
  • lots of small shops
  • a million motorbikes
  •  friendly people
  • haven't seen another European since we arrived 5 days ago
  • great spicy food
So what's different?  Well.  The free music.

  1. Call to prayer.  There must be 5-6 Mosques in  close proximity.  The first call to prayer is some distance away at 3.40am.  The Mosque across the street is about 4.00am.  It is quite beautiful but not quiet.
  2. The back fence neighbors are a Javanese wedding "hall".  Last night was a wedding.  We assumed it was a wedding for the hearing impaired. It started at about 5.00pm.  At about 8.30 pm all the people with hearing problems must have left as they turned down the music.  They sing very beautifully so we have no complaints.
We are well and enjoying our selves.   I'll need to get some photos.

Please pray for us.
Peace and grace
Robin and Aileen