For 10,000 Rupiah: What’s in a Paw Print?
We are flooring it – running to see new people and walking away just as quickly. Two more days and there are still a ton of things to accomplish. We have people…
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Being There
Caffeine helps. It makes me alert while buying. My eyes dance across objects. My body tells my mind I’m awake. It feels good to be stimulated because the heat is sedating. Sweat…
Longing for Validation
Today, Senator Obama becomes president. People in Indonesia know about him—he lived in Java for awhile. They are excited about him becoming President. They want to know about it, if we are…
Seeing vs. Believing
This is getting tricky. It’s hard to not get emotional about some pieces, especially when your eyes tell you something is special. Sometimes, even an underdog will stick in your mind. You’ll…
There is Only One True International Language
These trips are about stamina and perseverance. It takes time, desire, wherewithal and creativity to find or create good things. Right now, we’re in search of a winner in Batubulan. Claudia and…
It’s a Trance Island
I showered outside this morning. The air is warm and there’s a light breeze. What could be better? I love this place and am excited about what the day will bring. 9:10…
And Then There Were Three
The India leg of the trip is over. Glen, Claudia, and I said farewell to Sandeep at the airport. I can’t say I feel melancholic about leaving India behind. We’ve gained a…
In the Know
We are hunting for lingam shrines. We are taking pictures of every one we spot, and there are dozens. Glen and Claudia are doing research for a book they want Primitive to…
The Game Changer
I am surrounded by lingams in a man’s house in a centuries old village called Bakawa on the banks of the Narmada River. You can’t get here by car. We have come…
The Journey
Joe left to go back to Chicago at 2:00 AM. Right now, he’s probably flying over Europe heading towards Zurich, his layover. Now, without him our biggest problem is: Who will carry…