A Week in Review

Rebes as been here a week already and time has flown by so QUICKLY! Unfortunately for her there aren't any trips to Bali, Lombok or Jogja, and due to driver-sharing we've even cancelled a trip to the mountains (and zoo and waterfall) but we've had a great time together regardless. A few days ago, during a school day, we spent the day in our friend's pool, worked on our red (tan just doesn't describe how we looked afterwards), and then went for manicures and pedicures. I've tried to talk Rebecca into another cream bath, but I think the bruises all over her body have discouraged her a bit.

On Tuesday we went into Jakarta to Antique Row (Jalan Surabaya) and I loved watching Rebecca gathera crowd with her bartering. Each vendor was eager for her to see what they

had to offer and, after a while, needing a breather, she deeked into the car for a bit to sort her thoughts and rupiah. When she drove away she had less rupiah but lots of bling in her bag. Not once did I intercept or interpret, and she came away with the goods we'd hoped she'd find for her jewelry making (and a few things to wear just because...). It was a good day!

Yesterday we spent at my Wednesday bible study (the photo of all the girls gathered...including brand new baby Keira), which included a trip to the new Burger King in the mall, and a later trip to the mall to find a few things for Abby. Tris is off to Puncak at a school retreat for a few nights, and so we just ate dinner around the tv and watched American Idol; it was a day of rest that was much needed and appreciated. I have to admit that we did take a few minutes in the quiet of the afternoon for some laughs. What do you get when you take two women who are sweltering hot and looking for something to do? You get two silly, grown women sitting on the cool tile floor making faces at the camera.

What I shouldn't tell is which floors we're sitting on. Let's just say, what do you think of my batik shower curtain?

Today we're heading into Jakarta in search of clothing outlet stores and bead stores.

Not sure which direction to head but that's all part of the adventure. Tomorrow we head to a school in Cikarang to watch Abby in a Spelling Bee. Twenty four students from our school are headed that way and so we'll go and give our support.

Thanks for reading.