Long time!

I know, I know, I have not been a faithful blogger while in Indonesia.  It has been easier and faster to post on my facebook page.  But I know some of yo do not have facebook accounts, so without further ado I will post a refection about the musical "Fiddler on the Roof" after a discussion with 6 young priests who live in a country where there are no Jews.    I'm writing it now.  Will post  few a interesting photos to tide you over until then :-)  Blessings to you and yours.  #IloveIndonesia

 The Sea of Flores as seen from the Sea World Club Hotel in Maumere, Flores, Indonesia.

 The Sea of Flores as seen from Wairhubing Beach.

Sharing dinner with seminarians in Unit  Augustinus (dorm) after a session of English conversations.

 My faithful canine companions, mother and son Bule (left) ad Bowo (right) in my room.

 Notice how many females are in this photo of an Arisan meeting at Wairhubing Beach!

Me with beautiful and-woven tenun ikat pieces.

 Me wearing a sweatshirt for the first time at the seminary.  That morning was cool and damp and the slight breeze made a sweatshirt necessary :-) So nice not to be HOT!

My private bathroom in my room.  On the left is a big container I keep filled with water from the mountain which I use for bathing.  It recently got contaminated with larvae trying to become mosquitoes, so it had to be emptied, cleaned and refilled.  Thank God for an abundant water supply during this rainy season