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Cairns, Australia

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Kriste Rose

People flock to Cairns to enjoy the surf-soaked beaches that lead to the ultimate oceanic experience, the Great Barrier Reef. Commonly known as Australia’s “Blue Outback,” it’s an extravagant underwater maze created by more than 3,000 reefs and 900 islands.   … Continue reading →

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Kriste Rose

After stepping into and laying eyes on the resplendent sights of New Zealand, one can easily understand and appreciate Peter Jackson’s vision for Middle-Earth. Defined by snow-capped mountains stippled in rich hues of emerald and gold, traversing rivers stained in … Continue reading →

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Meri Kirhimete!

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Kriste Rose

Merry Christmas from New Zealand!   The spirit of Christmas is abounding in Kiwiland, but not with profusely decorated trees vying for attention, with larger-than-life ornaments imbuing magic and excitement, or with strings of colorful lights appearing to never end.  Instead, … Continue reading →

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We’re on Vacation!

Posted on December 17, 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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Currency

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Kriste Rose

currency [kur–uh n-see, kuhr-] Noun, plural currencies 1. the money that a country uses. 2. a specific kind of money. 3. the circulation of money for general use in a particular country. Synonyms: money, legal tender, cash, bills, notes, coins, coinage, candy Origin … Continue reading →

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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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