Author Archives: Kriste Rose

Sundays in the Rainforest

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Kriste Rose

Sundays have become our favorite day of the week! The girls and I sleep-in while Chris brews a cup of coffee and catches up on the morning news and his favorite website, Sometimes-Interesting. After a quiet, relaxing morning, we load … Continue reading →

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Borneo

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Kriste Rose

Ally has made several attempts to write about her trip to Borneo. Unfortunately, every time she sits down to write about it, her efforts are derailed. After tonight’s attempt, I realized that she still has too many experiences and memories … Continue reading →

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Singapore

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Kriste Rose

We just returned from a four-day trip to Singapore for a required junket to reapply for Indonesian visas. While there, we had grand plans to explore the city, shop, and enjoy popular street-side cafes; unfortunately, most of those plans were … Continue reading →

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Mi-171

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Kriste Rose

There are only two methods of transportation in and out of Tembagapura – armored buses and the Mi-171 helicopter. The buses look just like MZIS school buses, but they are equipped with armored plating. It takes approximately three-hours to make … Continue reading →

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Shit Happens

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Kriste Rose

While enjoying a cup of coffee this morning, Chris made a comment about it being the best tasting coffee that he’s had since his last hit of Starbucks in Phoenix. He’s been drinking this new brand of coffee for the … Continue reading →

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Back in the Driver’s Seat (on the Wrong Side)

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Kriste Rose

After twenty-one days of being without a vehicle, Chris is driving again! On Thursday, he took and passed jobsite’s mandatory driving test. Today, he’s driving a Toyota Troop Carrier. It’s not his Jeep Rubicon, but it’s a formidable substitute with … Continue reading →

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Bananas and Stars

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Kriste Rose

The grocery store sells little banana bunches that look like they were just whacked off a tree with a machete. The heavily laden, wide spread bundles of 3″ bananas hang tightly on rigid stems in formal, and sometimes oddly shaped … Continue reading →

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Borneo or Bust

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Kriste Rose

We moved here just in time for Ally to participate in the middle school field trip to Borneo. Borneo is the largest island in Asia and the third-largest island in the world. It is shared by three different countries; Indonesia, … Continue reading →

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Mail

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Kriste Rose

I just removed our mailing address from the blog because we can’t receive mail or DHL until Chris’s position is officially on the company’s manning table, which won’t happen until January. As soon as we are able to receive mail, … Continue reading →

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The Good, the Bad, and the Smelly

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Kriste Rose

We’ve known from the beginning that this adventure would be wonderful and exciting at times, and frustrating and challenging at other times. Our first week was filled with some exciting new experiences, including meeting a lot of people, making new … Continue reading →

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Mt. Zaagkam International School (MZIS)

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Kriste Rose

The girls started school this week! They are attending Mt. Zaagkam International School (MZIS). MZIS is a very small school that operates exclusively for expatriates working for PTFI. It is owned and completely funded by the company, and is a … Continue reading →

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We Made It!

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Kriste Rose

It’s been a crazy few days, but we finally made it to our new home. The trip was relatively smooth and mostly uneventful. We were concerned that the shooting at LAX, which occurred the morning we left, would impact our … Continue reading →

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