Category Archives: Ally Rose

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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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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Winter Break (in July and August)

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Kriste Rose

Winter break offers a spectacular display of desolation at jobsite. Families (expats and nationals alike) vacate their existing lives to return home or to visit exotic locations around the world. For six-weeks, there is a strange stillness that dominates the … Continue reading →

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Geology 101

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Kriste Rose

If there’s one thing that we’ve learned about geology while living here is that “all rocks and dirt want to be at the bottom of the ocean.” Landslides are a common occurrence at jobsite. They are usually small landslides that … Continue reading →

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Bali Green Camp

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Kriste Rose

The life of an MZIS middle school student is best described as being experientially rewarding. Ally is offered opportunities that, at one time, were beyond her reality. Opportunities that allow her to venture out into the big world (without her … Continue reading →

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Nusa Dua, Bali

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Kriste Rose

After spending an exhilarating week in Vietnam, we flew to Bali and spent a relaxing week on the pristine, sandy beaches of Nusa Dua. Without any kind of prepared schedule, plan, or itinerary, we succumbed to spontaneity and let the … Continue reading →

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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Kriste Rose

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), is the largest city in Vietnam and the former capital of the Republic of Vietnam. Following the fall of Saigon in 1975, the city was officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City. However, it’s still commonly … Continue reading →

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Two Little Monkeys

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Kriste Rose

We are quickly approaching the four-month mark of this adventure. Moving to Indonesia has been, by far, the most difficult and challenging thing that the girls have ever done. With that said, it has also been an incredibly rewarding experience … Continue reading →

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Birthday Tepung

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Kriste Rose

Ally turned twelve yesterday, and, again, today! In addition to recognizing and celebrating her American birthday, we recognized and celebrated her Indonesian birthday (Papua, Indonesia, is 18-hours ahead of Phoenix). For the most part, the Indonesian culture is deeply rooted … Continue reading →

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Singapore Flyer

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Kriste Rose

We just returned from our second trip to Singapore. It was another required visit to renew visas, so it was quick and productive. We were there for three days, but most of our time was spent taking Kylee to medical … 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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