I left for Malang train station at 7:30, just after breakfast. I didn’t see a single backpacker in my two days here. I wanted to get lunch to take with me on the train, and I found a row of food stalls just outside the station. There were only a few open. I walked up … More 5/25/18: Savoring My Alone Time
When my 4 am alarm went off, I realized how loud the sounds from the mosque were. It’s so crazy that they broadcast the chanting and singing so loudly at such an early hour— the entire city can hear it. I packed up my stuff and went out into the courtyard. Ismono told me he … More 5/24/18: No Tourists In Malang
At midnight, my alarm went off. A few minutes later, Ismono knocked on my door to make sure I was awake. I got dressed and was ready for my hike to Mt. Ijen by 12:20. I walked over to the lobby, where Ismono was sitting, and had some coffee with a donut. A van arrived … More 5/23/18: A Fail of A Hike Up Mt. Ijen
I woke up at an absurdly early hour for some reason, around 5:30. I couldn’t really go back to bed, so I just edited the podcast episode with Langston. Around 8, I walked down the street to the fruit/veggie market. I got a whole papaya for 20 cents. I thought that was a good deal, … More 5/22/18: Finally Feeling Good In Indonesia