Category Archives: Kylee Rose

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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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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A Tari Kipas Princess

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Kriste Rose

Tari Kipas is an Indonesian folk dance that involves hand fans, exquisite costumes, and delicate movements. The dance, which consists of twelve parts in every move, tells a farewell story of the Boting Langi people (heaven) and the Lino people … 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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1978

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Kriste Rose

As a parent who grew up in the 70’s, I’m vexed by playdates. It’s disappointing that our society has evolved to a point where children have to rely on arranged appointments to play with friends. Even with the best intentions, … 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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Dear Santa, A Lump of Coal Would Have Been Better. Love, Kylee

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Kriste Rose

This Christmas will be more memorable for Kylee than she had ever imagined. She knew that Santa wasn’t going to guide his team of reindeer into our yard, stealthily sneak into the house, and leave behind an armful of gifts … 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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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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