Took a brief weekend trip to the Jogjakarta and nearby Borobudur. This area is on the south east of the island of Java. Remember when you were growing up and the […]
The Temples
Second Thoughts on Papua New Guinea
I was thinking about my last post from PNG and the crime and the violence that was reported and all the feeling of being cooped up inside. On my way out of […]
Land, Pigs and Women
Where in the world is Secret Asian Man? I’m sure you’ve been asking and checking in wondering about the latest events. Well, right now I’m in the bar of the Crowne Plaza […]
Language and Interpretation
Should you find yourself at the end of the line in Dili one day, you’ll likely need a place to stay. There are only a few flights per day to and from […]
Past and Future Struggles.
Spending the weekend in Dili, just exploring. Decided to learn more about the resistance and the Timorese struggle for independence. Having been ripped off in little niggly bits by cab driver after […]
What’s up Dili?
So, what’s up in Dili, Timor Leste? You may or may not recall the revolution that came to a head here in the late 90’s-early 2000s when Timor Leste gained it’s independence […]
A Funny Way to Run and Airline
Off to Dili. Caught a 5 AM flight via Bali. Flight time changed to 5:45 am the day before. I am aware from others that flight departure times may change minute to […]
Browsing for a Vespa
Up and down the main drag to work, day in and day out for the last 2 months, watching the scads of motor scooters knifing through traffic has triggered the call of […]
The Disturbance
I know. I know. We’re back on religion again. I just can’t help it. Peoples’ spiritual rituals are a draw for me. That, and we seem to go exploring on Sundays. Sunday […]
Three or Four Things
No great theme this week. Just few amusing anecdotes…. The end of the month was payday for our help. It was also our first payday for anyone on a salary from us. […]
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