12/30/98: More shopping. More “guides” trying to route us to the stores where they would get commissions… We managed to get some shopping done anyway… One rickshaw driver tried to chat me…
Batik Artisans
12/29/98: While walking around town today I got slapped on my bum by an old lady with a huge wad of chewing tobacco in her mouth, and very few teeth left in…
Of Sultans And Salesmen
12/28/98: Breakfast at the “Superman Restaurant” again. I suspect the name comes from generous serving sizes… We took a tour of the Sultan’s Palace. Well worth a visit… As we walked back…
The Perks Of Low Tourist Season
12/27/98: We stayed at Hotel Bladok, which was recommended by Dave and Elsa. The perks of low tourist season meant that their nicest room was available, right beside the swimming pool. And…
Into Central Java
12/26/98: Our driver was 30 minutes early, so we jumped out of bed at 3:30am, grabbed our bags, and were off to Surabaya to catch a train to Yogyakarta, in central Java……
Christmas Day
12/25/98: No entry on this date… NOTE: The photo above shows Ruth receiving a gift on Christmas Day, which we spent at Andy’s and Jill’s home with them and their ministry team…
Sharing The Light
12/24/98: No entry on this date… NOTE: The photo above shows the “sharing the Light” as church members pass along the flame of their candles to one another during the Christmas Eve…
Christmas Pageant
12/23/98: No entry on this date… NOTE: The photo above shows children singing songs at a Church Christmas Pageant that we attended in Malang, Indonesia.
Fellowship With Global Christians
12/22/98: Working hard today to make progress on the brochure designs for which I have been commissioned… We had dinner with Karl and Inge, missionaires from Germany… Before they met, she had…
Inspiring Stories
12/21/98: Today was the suit fitting, and it needed adjustments… I also still haven’t figured out what to give Ruth for a Christmas gift, so I went shopping again too… We babysat…