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I’m on an Indonesian Whoa-oh Radio
Our awareness of this extraordinary experience tends to get lost in the daily grind. Even our day-to-day experiences, at first thought, seem typical and, for the most part, ordinary. It’s only when we take a step back and think about them … Continue reading
Posted in Ally Rose, Kylee Rose, MZIS
Tagged 102FM, armored bus, chopper, field trip, Indonesia, MZIS, Radio Publik Mimika, Tembagapura, Tembagapura blog, Timika
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Komoro Art and Culture Program
The spirit of the Komoro people enveloped the local community last month with its annual art and culture program. The fervent sound of handcrafted wooden drums penetrated the air, while artisans, with painted torsos and feathered headdresses, manipulated primitive tools … Continue reading
A Field Trip to Kuala Kencana
Kuala Kencana (KK) is a small town in the lowlands that is owned and operated by the company to support its mining operations in the highlands. Just like Tembagapura, it’s securely situated away from the general population. It has residential … Continue reading
Posted in MZIS
Tagged field trip, KK, Kuala Kencana, MZIS, MZS, Sports Day, Tembagapura, Tembagapura blog
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Banti Village
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
Posted in Papuan children, Papuan family
Tagged Banti, Banti Village, field trip, MZIS, MZS, native garden, Papua, Papuans, Tembagapura, Tembagapura blog
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Ghosts, Goblins, and Equilateral Triangles
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
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged adversity, Bali math competition, Math competition, MZIS, strength and resiliency, Tembagapura, Tembagapura blog
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Bali Green Camp
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
Borneo
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
Mt. Zaagkam International School (MZIS)
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
Posted in Ally Rose, Kylee Rose, Uncategorized
Tagged Freeport McMoRan, Mt. Zaagkam International School, MZIS, Tembagapura, Tembagapura blog
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