Nine months later – between Ramadan, Eid and Easter
Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Easter and a work trip to Kao have shaped the past few weeks.
Blog posts
From Nyepi via Lombok to Papua
A lot of time has passed since my last blog post. So much that I now only have one month left in Bali ……
My review – 10 months in Indonesia
What were the 10 months in Indonesia actually like and, above all, what has changed in me during this time. You can find out…
My new experiences between university and island life
Welcome to my next blog. I will report on my university activities, my free time and a special trip with a student organization. Feel…
Nyepi – the Balinese New Year
In March, I was able to experience Nyepi for the very first time. You can find out about my experiences with this special festival…
Half-Time!
Selamat datang kembali ke blog saya You’re probably wondering now: ‘Does she speak Indonesian fluently yet?’ The answer is simple — and perhaps a…
Christmas in Indonesia
Different, yet very special! Dear friends and family, I had a very different lead-up to Christmas this year, but it was still lovely and…
Work, Everyday Life and Christmas
Hello! It’s hard to believe that it’s already been three months since my last blog post, and that we’re now halfway through the year.…
From the Volcano to the Children’s Home!
Selamat Siang! It’s been quite a while since my last blog post. The second semester at Universitas Halmahera has already begun, and a lot…
My First Weeks in Blimbingsari
Dear family, dear friends and dear readers, It’s now been two whole months since I moved from Germany to Blimbingsari. So much has happened…
Arriving in Bali
Due to visa issues, Jona (a fellow volunteer at a different children’s home on the island) and I didn’t set off until three weeks…
Here I am!
Hello! Yes, don’t worry! It looks as though I’ve forgotten an ‘l’, but that’s actually how you spell ‘hello’ in Indonesian 🙂 I’ve now…
My First Impressions!
Selamat Siang! I’m writing this blog post at lunchtime, which is why I’m using ‘Selamat Siang’ as a greeting. I’ve been in Indonesia for…
Orangutans, camping & a visit to Emil
A few weeks into the new school year, a spontaneous opportunity arose to accompany the children from the children’s home in Melaya on an…
The muezzin, Sunday gossip and Easter eggs
A quick look back at the last few months Hello everyone, it’s absolutely mad! I’ve just been re-reading my first blog post from early…
A green Christmas
How I managed to get through a year without gingerbread Hello everyone, I know Christmas is actually long gone, and here in Mamasa the…
Everyday life, buffalo races and the Christmas holidays
Once the holidays were over, I was able to start my actual role here in Blimbingsari. From Monday to Saturday mornings, I help teach…
About my work at the kindergarten and my free time
On military music, hip swings & weddings So, before the Christmas season really gets underway, I’d like to tell you a bit more about…
Arriving, coping with culture shock & settling in
A summary of my first two months It’s the weekend, I’ve had a long night out with my new friends, and now I’m sitting…