I've arrived in Bali for in country training before starting my VSO placement proper.
First impressions of Indonesia? It's true, everyone is very friendly. Even the immigration officers at the airport were smiling and joking - compare that to the stony faced gatekeepers at any UK or US airport.
First impressions of Indonesia? It's true, everyone is very friendly. Even the immigration officers at the airport were smiling and joking - compare that to the stony faced gatekeepers at any UK or US airport.
Met by VSO staff and volunteers at the airport, whisked to hotel and then local fish Warung - grilled snapper, rice and some mental chilli sauce, for about a pound. Hostel looks stunning even in the dark - rooms open onto a palm filled courtyard with chirping crickets and birds.
I've met some of the other volunteers on our 6 week language course - sharing a room with Paul, a genial dutchman working in disability. Beach games have been organised for tomorrow - let's hope I can withstand the enforced jolity.
So far no massive culture shocks, and I don't want to come home yet. So far, so good...
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