[I've been writing some blog postings offline, so they'll tend to come in waves when I get internet access - so the dates above may not match.]
To obtain an Indonesian work permit, we have to declare our religion. From a list of 5: Catholic, Protestant, Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist. So atheist is not an option. While I'm not happy about this, I've chosen Buddhist as being closest to atheism - I just need to remember I've registered as a Buddhist and not make any accidental conversions during my placement.
The VSO staff have been great here - we've been chauffered around by Ujang, our Balinese driver, and shown around the local bars and restaurants by other VSO volunteers. They've been excellent at providing information, looking after our visas and work permits, and generally removing any minor hassles. Meaning we can concentrate on getting acclimatised and learning more about the programmes that VSO work on in Indonesia.
The VSO office also has one of the nicest smoking areas I've ever seen.
VSO staff and volunteer up on the roof terrace.
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