Author Archives: Kriste Rose

Hard Hats, Safety Vests, and Butterfly Nets

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Kriste Rose

All indicators point to the spot where the world’s most hostile butterflies exist.  It appears as though they live and breed across the street from our house.  All this time, we should have been more concerned about butterflies, and less … Continue reading →

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In the Jungle, the Mighty Jungle

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Kriste Rose

The forest near our house is periodically inhabited by elusive Papuans who are heard, but not seen. The sound of their powerful voices, hooting and hollering within the dense tropical vegetation, has a staccato-like rhythm that punctures the air. Sometimes, … Continue reading →

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Ho! Ho! Ho!

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Kriste Rose

Look who donned the official red suit and magically transformed into Tembagapura’s Santa Claus for a day… Chris hid behind the long, white beard and had his photo taken with believers and admirers, handed out candy to bashful observers, and … Continue reading →

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Banti Village

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Kriste Rose

Ally has had the opportunity to travel to some extraordinary places in the short time that we have lived here. Places with a wealth of culture. Places wrought with diversity.  And, places entrenched in history or committed to growing with … Continue reading →

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A Year in Numbers

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Kriste Rose

It’s hard to believe that we’ve been living in Indonesia for 1 year (or 365 days). Before 2 trips to Singapore, we lived as temporary residents for 232 of those days. Indonesian cell phone numbers have 13 digits. Tembagapura landline phone numbers have 6 … Continue reading →

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Ghosts, Goblins, and Equilateral Triangles

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Kriste Rose

While ghosts and goblins roamed the streets of jobsite, Ally was in Bali attending an international school math competition. Through a series of unforeseen events, the competition evolved from something that she excitedly signed up for to something that she … Continue reading →

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Thailand

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Kriste Rose

Thailand sits in the heart of Southest Asia. Bordered by Laos, Cambodia, and Burma (Myanmar), it covers 513,000 square miles of thick tropical forests that transition into thriving cities, quaint mountain villages, and idyllic beaches. Its cultural charm, reflected in … Continue reading →

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We’re on Vacation!

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Kriste Rose

I’ll be back in two weeks to post more pictures and stories of our family’s adventures in Indonesia (and beyond)!

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Demonstrations, Rallies, Roadblocks, Strikes and Protests

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Kriste Rose

Demonstrations, rallies, roadblocks, strikes, and protests have been occasional occurrences at jobsite. They have been as small as a few dozen Papuans who assembled near the main office complex for a few hours and as large as a site-wide strike … Continue reading →

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72 Hours in China

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Kriste Rose

China is home to one of the greatest ancient civilizations of the world. Its long, colorful history and distinctive culture warranted its place on our list of countries to visit, but the value of experiencing its antiquity propelled it to … Continue reading →

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We’re on Vacation!

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Kriste Rose

I’ll be back in one week to post more pictures and stories of our family’s adventures in Indonesia (and beyond)!

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One of These Things

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Kriste Rose

A few weeks ago, while conducting an image search for Papuan art, I entered “timika tribal artwork” in the Google search box.  When the results popped up, a collection of pictures illuminated the screen.  It included pictures of Papuans adorned … Continue reading →

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