Back to our Barca adventures before the kids are teenagers and I forget what it was like when they were cute and cuddly. During our stay in Barcelona we visited many kid friendly sites such as the Parc Guell,the Aquarium, and the Mountain of Montjuic. I still have a couple more places to share with … Continue reading »
This is a series of interviews of fabulous people who live, breathe and thrive in Jakarta. We will feature expats and Indonesians who call the Big Durian home in hopes to give all of you a glimpse of what life is all about in Jakarta. I would love to have different perspectives on our Fabulous … Continue reading »
I never thought the day would come when Evan would start picking his outfits. After all, he is a very boyish boy and his obsession with cars, trucks, and anything that emits a growling sound has always superseded his care for what’s clothing his body. Lately he has become more aware of the different outfitting … Continue reading »
I can’t believe we’ve been in Jakarta for almost two years! Two years ago I came to Jakarta with a little toddler and an emerging belly, today we have two very rowdy toddlers and a very exciting summer ahead of us. Two years ago my sister was visiting us and we took her to Bali, … Continue reading »
During our trip to Barcelona last summer we knew we wanted to do as the Spanish (and Mexicans like me) do. That meant having dinner late at night, taking the kiddos out past their bedtime and letting them roam around freely enjoying all the city life had to offer. I remember my first time in … Continue reading »
I know I’ve been terrible at posting lately but life has been busy, the good kind of busy lately. Before Christmas is here and before I forget about the many adventures we had in Bali, I wanted to share with you a little bit of our Easter escapade. Easter 2013 was very special. It was … Continue reading »
Since we first moved to South East Asia over 4 years ago I started to realize that I would always be “farang” or “bule” or “foreigner”, call it what you may, to all the locals. This categorization due to my looks immediately led to some great things, some not so great (getting the special foreigner … Continue reading »
If your household resembles ours in any way when bedtime is upon us then you probably know that story time will soon start, and you probably know exactly what book your kid will want for you to read to him and you will probably know that particular story by heart. Out of a huge library … Continue reading »
One of my favorite activities to do when people visit is to take them to Kota, also known as Old Town. Since my in-laws were in town I thought I would take them to the city center to see the beautiful remnants of art-deco architecture still standing in Kota and take them to a museum … Continue reading »
If you have been in Jakarta for over a few months I’m sure you have heard at least once of the acclaimed Bead Lady. Ibu Yekti is not only an artist but also a compassionate heart who has made of her hobby a source of decent work for many craftsmen throughout Java. Ibu Yekti sources … Continue reading »
