My Impressions So Far.............

What I love here:

-mangoes and mango juice
-having my laundry washed, dried & ironed for less than $1
-my garden
-rice terraces
-frangipani flowers
-great snorkeling
-cheap flights to Bali
-call to prayer 5x a day
-Mt. Merapi on a clear day
-becak (a form of transport......I'll post a picture)

What I hate:

-internet cafes (loud music and keyboards don't work)
-traffic
-loud motorbikes
-pickpockets (yes, they tried with me, but didn't succeed)


What is amusing/different:

-a family of 5 on a motorbike (including babies at times)
-that people wear sweaters and leather jackets here when its always in the 90s
-they don't waste time in getting all personal info the first time they meet you (How old are you? Are you married?)
-you are only supposed to use the right hand for eating and receiving or giving things to people (this has been a challenge since I'm left handed)