Tag: Siantar
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Life in Indonesia
Here is a image gallery of photos that show a little of what life was like in Indonesia. Most are from Balige and Siantar, the two cities in the province of North Sumatra where I spent most of my time. In 2 of the photos, you’ll notice a pig’s head. Although most Indonesians are Muslim, […]
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A Visit to the Public School
Last week I was teaching at Nommensen University again. I didn’t go there in August because they were on semester break, and I was in Balige teaching the intensive English course. Now that the university is back in session, I’ll be going there every month again. In addition to teaching in the English classes at […]
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Rainstorm
Sometimes it rains here. A lot—although it should be the dry season now. This was a rainstorm on Monday 9 July 2012, seen from the cozy room of the deaconess building in Siantar. I am no stranger to soft rain, but this rain—a rain that can last for hours and brings with it a loud […]
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I’m a Radio Star
Well, video hasn’t quite killed this radio star. During my time teaching at the HKBP Nommensen University last week, I made an appearance on a local radio station. The English program runs every afternoon for one hour. When they have special guests, such as myself, a visiting teacher and native English speaker, it is a […]
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More photos from HKBP Nommensen University
Here are some more photos from the week I was teaching in Siantar. It was a busy week, but a good time. I look forward to returning next month for more: Above, I’m introducing myself to a English conversation class. This time I was there to observe, but always have the opportunity to say who […]
Megs the Wanderer 