seven weeks

So it's been awhile since my last update, and a lot has happened. I've gone to school, done a lotttttt of shopping, and eaten a lot of spicy food. I've spoken lots of Bahasa (Indonesian) and I make more progress with this language everyday, which is a great feeling. And I continue to adjust everyday to this new climate, culture, and country. Everyday I am reminded of how incredible Indonesia is, and how truly amazing it is that I was given this opportunity. It's the little things that I fall in love with here everyday that take my breath away, from tasting some of the best noodles I've ever had in my life for less than $1 to zooming down a side alley on the back of a motorcycle on the way to school, Indonesia is both the craziest and most mind-blowingly amazing country I have ever been. 

I've been here seven weeks now, so here are some pictures to sum up my time here so far:

about to leave New York City to fly to Hong Kong

my first view of Java

driving in Jakarta for the first time

meeting my host family for the first time

the view from my balcony

my backyard

seeing a komodo dragon at the zoo for the first time

eating nasi goreng :)

this is an average mall here

Jakarta is incredible at night