Wandering Browns

Cilacap gas station- glass bottles filled with gas and even a funnel for  easy fueling for scooters. I've been thinking about this post for a long time, trying to formulate my thoughts on the subject. I'd like to begin by saying that my experience here is all the more frustrating because of the circumstances. Missionaries are sent to impoverished places, but have a message to share, learn the language, and hopefully help people come to Christ and better themselves to lift themselves out of poverty. Those who have done international service projects in poor places go and serve- building schools, cleaning up, giving medical care, how awesome! I would love to join you. Me on the other hand- we are here for a longer time than normal vacations, but short-term enough that is is hard to find volunteer opportunities. There are not many people that speak English, and we have short notice before leaving. We are not here with a group or any sort of organized anything, so there ar...

Getting brave... Once upon a time I told Austin we should walk to the beach instead of taking a taxi. I had walked there before and didn't think it would take too long. 2.5 miles later, we got to the beach, but Austin was not in the mood to get all sandy and wet after hiking all the way there in the heat. So he became the official photographer of our beach fun. Also, Landon got over his fear of waves and bodysurfed for the first time in the wave fluff! It was a momentous day and I think all beach trips are going to be much more fun from now on with our fearless toddler! Running away from the wave! Letting waves crash over his legs... Building a sand castle The last few times we have gone to the beach, Landon has been super afraid of the waves, and doesn't want to go near the water. In contrast, he loves the pool. This time, he came down to the water to fill up his watering can almost immediately, and did the run away from the wave game really well. Af...