Terraced rice fields and paddies around Yogyakarta in rural parts of Java. East Java is the biggest rice producing province within Indonesia. Indonesia is ranked third among the biggest rice producers in the world, and is also among the largest rice consumers in the world. Indonesia continues to experiment to increase yields, including increasing the […]
Indonesia 11 – Bali 3 – Market and Ancient Village
Sunrise at Mount Batur, an active volcano that last erupted in 2000. Pejeng Traditional Market at Tampaksiring, Bali. The locals shop here for all basic necessities, including fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, fish and spices. It is similar to Feria Libra in Cuenca, though some of the foods and non-perishables are unique to Indonesia. The market […]
Turkey 09 – Camera Mania!
Today was an adventure in exploring transportation around Istanbul, shopping, dining, getting lost, and spending way too much money on stuff we can’t get in Ecuador. Let’s see how it unfolded… Evelyn decided she wanted a new camera bag. She is in love with luggage, and still searching for the ideal bag that will weigh […]