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Coconut Oil Processing Lombok, Indonesia
The Process to making Coconut Oil It took a little over an hour to do the whole process. Friends and family would drop by to offer an extra hand or to chat and drink a bit of fresh coconut juice. Remove the shell from the coconut Watching our friend open the shell was intimidating. He moved so fast I was worried he would cut his finger off. I am happy to say that he didn’t. Previous Next Previous Next Grate coconut very fine & squeeze as much juice out as possible. The most time consuming step of the process. Joking with friends and family make the task fun. Heating the…
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Making Coffee in Indonesia
Making the Coffee One of the best experiences I was lucky enough to do. As with most of my experiences I was surrounded by family and friends throughout the process of made coffee from the bean in Lombok, Indonesia. Indonesia is known for making the some of the best coffee in the world. The Step-By-Step Process Step 1: Take the shell off the coffee beans by rubbing the bean between a wooden block and mallet. Step 2: After browning rice add coffee beans and stir until the beans are dark brown. Step 3: Shifting the beans away from rice on a big wicker plate. Be Cafe the Smoke will get…
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GRAFFITI ALLEY, MELBOURNE, AU
Graffiti Alley, Melbourne, Australia I It is unlike any other Alley. Every-changing Outdoor Gallery Some of it is tagging yes that isn’t anything I consider art myself, but the pieces that are unique art-pieces over lapped like a sheeted blanket make everything on the walls a big masterpiec, bring it all together for eyes to enjoy. Other Locations Centre Station: Collins Street and Flinder Lane AC/DC Land: Running off Flinders Lane Keith Haring Mural: Johnston Street in Collingwood Caledonian Lane: just off Lonsdale Street and hiding behind Swanston Croft Lane: winds off Little Bourke Street Duckboard Place: around from Flinders Lane Rankins Lane: around the corner from Bourke Street Mall Stevenson Lane: Swanston and Lonsdale Street Graffiti…
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Jump Into Traveling Solo
How to Start Traveling Solo It takes a lot of guts to commit to your first solo trip. If your reading this I believe you are already strong enough to think about it. A lot of people may wonder what was the motivating point in my life that cause me to jump on this amazing bandwagon I was so afraid of. Doing things alone can be donating even in your home town. What if no one talks to me? What if I don’t want anyone to talk to me? Wont I feel awkward not having my body guards of friends to talk to, laugh with, and just feel comfortable? Yes, I…
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Making Friends Traveling Solo
Just because someone chooses to travel solo doesn’t mean that they are going to be lonely. Traveling solo is the best way to make friends and do things that one may not have even thought of. It doesn’t matter if you are outgoing or shy you can travel solo and make friends. You are not the only person to traveling solo there is lots of others just like you. They want to meet new people to just like you. So… What should you do? 1. Sign up for group tours 2. Go to a pub… even if you don’t drink! Sometimes there is music and people are more likely…
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Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach One of the most famous beaches in the world. What Can You Do? Restaurant/Shop There are lot of places to eat and shop all along the boardwalk. Swimming Pools Of course the ocean is the most common place to swim and surf, but if you would rather have a pool there is one on each end of the beach. Of course the well known iceberg and little kitty pool in the rocks. Under the Bondi Sign. Walk/Hike If you go on a walk you will be surprised by the beauty and different scene after almost every corner. Beach Activities All ages can enjoy the beach! Beach Sport Volleyball,…
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10 Things to Do in Melbourne
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF Melbourne A Place To Experience Art, Sports, and Culture. Fitzroy Gardens Statue & Fountains Tudor Village Cooks’ Cottage History Cafe Green House Lots and lots of trees. Shrine of Remembrance History Walk inside the architecture. Get a beautiful view of the city. Shop at the giftshop National Gallery of Victoria SO MUCH ART Learn History St. Paul’s Cathedral Walk in to see the beautiful architecture. Pray Garffiti Ally So COOL! Changes daily Take Pictures Visit Rooftop Bars Each One is Unique Balcony Views Make Memories Crown Casino Gamble Eat Walk through (it is beautiful inside) Hotel & Spa Watch Entertainment Walk Southbank Art Food Street…
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Cont… Month In The Philippines
Warning: I am still working on this part of the Journal April 16th Flight from Moalboal to Coron We woke up with enough time to pack fast to be ready for our Van to pick us up to take us to the airport. I was so tried and want to see on the van, but there was no way. It started to ran right after we got out of the city. At first it didn’t seem like that much…but then it was flood worthy. The water was to above the knee almost covering the tries. Our driver didn’t seem nervous and drove through it safely. People were pushing their motorcycles …
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April 16th Philippines
Moved to Coron We woke up with enough time to pack fast to be ready for our Van to pick us up to take us to the airport. I was so tried and want to see on the van, but there was no way. It started to ran right after we got out of the city. At first it didn’t seem like that much…but then it was flood worthy. The water was to above the knee almost covering the tries. Our driver didn’t seem nervous and drove through it safely. People were pushing their motorcycles on sidewalks and treading the water. That would be a shitty way to work I…
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August 19th Day Trip
April 19th The Day Trip Turned Into A Nightmare! We bought a day trip to go to some of the places Coron is known for, like Kayangan Lake. The first destinations was Siete Pecados a well known place to snorkel/free-dive with corals and tropical fish. Rebecca stayed on the boat to relax. My tummy was bothering me, but I didn’t want to miss anything so I attempted to free-dive with the boys. I just couldn’t hold my breath so I snorkeled mostly with a lone barracuda swimming around me. I ended up going to the boat feeling pretty tried. The boat then took us to Malwawey Coral Garden. There were…
