We were picked up by Scott and went to a church in Bogor. It was a very homely church with a few dozen nationals. The church was very lively and welcoming. I think I will go back and visit again before I decide where I am going to go.
On the way home we saw a Muslim celebration involving a goat fight (which ultimately leads to a sacrifice). It was very odd to see this, especially since it is something that we do not see in the states.
In the afternoon Leanne and I took a taxi into Bogor (about a 10 minute drive) and went to the Starbucks to get internet. We had not touched base with our families yet so we felt the need to do that. I was able to Skype with my mom (at 5 in the morning). It was good to hear her voice.
When we decided it was late and time to come home, we encountered a few interesting experiences. We were waiting in line for a taxi (in Indo taxis are generally cheap - for example from my house to Bogor one way is 3 dollars) and we had to put our name on a list with the beckoner. We were disregarded when it came to the list. People ahead and behind us all had taxis, and Leanne and I ended up waiting an hour. The beckoner assumed we would bribe him to put our names on the top of the list. Indonesians assume that boulets (white people) have lots of money and that we use our money to push our way to the top.
While we were waiting, there was a sad sight to see. Street boys ranging from the ages of 5 to 12 walk the streets barefeet with umbrellas hoping to get 1,000 rupiahs (which ends up being 10 cents - however 1,000 rupiah's is highly valued). It's hard to believe that such poverty exists. I want to take them home with me, but I know I can't and that's hard for me to swallow, especially for them being so young.
Our patience paid off and eventually we got a taxi home and headed to bed. What a day!
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