Balinese Homestay

We moved to Bedulu on Wednesday and into our homestays. Our families were chosen with us and are all within walking distance to the program center. My family consists of a mom and dad, his father, and then a four year old and six year old girl. The little girls were shy at first, but now they always want to sit on my lap, hold my hand, or play in my room. They have already gone through all of my pictures on my computer, explored my closet, and discovered my camera. My parents are awesome. I am their ninth student and they are very helpful in learning Bahasa Indonesian. They both can understand some english and it is very helpful when I am questioning the food. For their names... I honestly can't remember them. My highlight of the day was when asked where I stayed I could answer... Pak Made Roja. That is my grandfather. I call my mother Ibu, my father Bapak, and I just smile at the little girls.

my little sisters in my room

my room

Lucky for me, in one of their bathrooms they have a toilet (with toilet paper) and a shower (cold water of course). My room has a big fan, a tv, a big bed, desk, tables, laundry hamper, and multiple lights.

Last night they took me to the night market. It looked like a version of an American taste of the town meets the streets. The night market is every night and anyone can go there for dinner or to enjoy the company of others. They also sell fish at the night market.

I am very fortunate to have an amazing family in Tri Delta, Murrells Inlet (across US), and Bali. I love you all.