Priorities (February)

I'm now almost 2 months into my vacation and the free time, recent traveling, and periodic returns to my school have once again reminded me of why I moved to South Korea in the first place. I recently returned from spending 10 days in Indonesia which made strides in my first priority: explore the world and see Asia as much as possible. Returning to school for a few classes and graduation week reminded me of my second priority: strengthening as a teacher, and making a difference in the lives of the students however possible. Trips that take the unconventional route and avoid tourism as much as possible (next on the agenda) remind me of my third priority: continue to see everything as a potential for new adventures.  With that, Indonesia was a good trip and I'm glad I started my winter travels there before leaving for Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam tomorrow (2/12).

Beach life-Bali.

Ubud-Bali

2 weeks spent in Indonesia was marked with: awesome company and hospitality, heat waves, surfing waves, great food (minus the 48-hour bout of food poisoning), spending 7 of those days without shoes (pretty great), learning about the unique and fascinating  history and culture, a beach culture appealing enough to extend my plane ticket to the tune of 5 days, and a taxi driver named Ketut.