tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post5111364896156538267..comments2024-03-28T15:49:21.729-04:00Comments on everyday amazing: Postcard from Jakarta CityGracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-46591985127222287252016-03-07T16:47:52.698-05:002016-03-07T16:47:52.698-05:00Travel oF heARt..
stay close to
human.. travel
Of ...Travel oF heARt..<br />stay close to<br />human.. travel<br />Of culture strays..<br />not far from sOul<br />oF BeinG..<br /><br />SpiRit Flows<br />ONe<br />travels near..:)Katie Mia Frederickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01336627766755378406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-10706066636989916182016-03-04T11:08:38.005-05:002016-03-04T11:08:38.005-05:00Hot spices are something I don't like so I'...Hot spices are something I don't like so I'd have a problem with food but would look forward to the sights and sounds.Bekkie Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16300001421561443693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-74589451165633482122016-03-02T15:09:02.405-05:002016-03-02T15:09:02.405-05:00I tasted this, Grace. And it was delicious. Thank ...I tasted this, Grace. And it was delicious. Thank you. De Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04798544585779003567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-85209688713168203022016-03-01T20:15:42.261-05:002016-03-01T20:15:42.261-05:00I greatly enjoyed the memories this brought back –...I greatly enjoyed the memories this brought back – though I was in other Indonesian towns and cities, not Jakarta.Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-14972916051607838182016-03-01T16:32:02.058-05:002016-03-01T16:32:02.058-05:00More in common that the skies and stars. You broug...More in common that the skies and stars. You brought Jakarta to life for me and I am better for reading this piece. Thank you, Grace!Walter J Wojtanikhttp://wojisme.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-8835861380019092692016-03-01T15:31:38.295-05:002016-03-01T15:31:38.295-05:00I like the message here, the message of tolerance ...I like the message here, the message of tolerance and looking for similarities, while experiencing the differences in positive light. I enjoyed your food/tastes description. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-46758938887864344732016-03-01T14:43:50.109-05:002016-03-01T14:43:50.109-05:00Similarities will be found...but for some reason, ...Similarities will be found...but for some reason, we tend to look for the differences. Lovely write, and beautiful haiku!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126230685516232230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-31199623199316037202016-03-01T06:08:34.187-05:002016-03-01T06:08:34.187-05:00I love Indonesian food, and you've brought bac...I love Indonesian food, and you've brought back some lovely memories for me. Miskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280369979543928659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-50955108529554335172016-03-01T03:40:32.553-05:002016-03-01T03:40:32.553-05:00The main impressions are of religion, colour and f...The main impressions are of religion, colour and food, but the lasting image is in the haiku - lovely.Kim M. Russellhttp://writinginnorthnorfolk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-25655569481501521182016-03-01T02:37:20.484-05:002016-03-01T02:37:20.484-05:00You made my mouth water - for the travel, the sigh...You made my mouth water - for the travel, the sights, the similarities and the differences. I love satay, and haven't tasted it for years. A very good friend who had lived for years in Indonesia but used to spoil us with these wonderful dishes.vivinfrancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07388722600118753457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-43198503377746047642016-03-01T02:28:27.341-05:002016-03-01T02:28:27.341-05:00Wise words, gorgeous imagery! Wise words, gorgeous imagery! Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-52728754009214305252016-03-01T02:08:16.485-05:002016-03-01T02:08:16.485-05:00I took my kids to Europe last May ... and they fel...I took my kids to Europe last May ... and they felt the same ... kind of ... so much 2 learn 4 them ... smiles ... ya ... Love, cat.^.^https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422876955246850636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-90101955085197976832016-02-29T20:38:33.843-05:002016-02-29T20:38:33.843-05:00The colors, sounds and smells of the city were so ...The colors, sounds and smells of the city were so clearly portrayed and I could taste that spicy curry. The similarities of people around the world can inspire our hearts. Lovely, Grace.Bodhirosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630769135515322096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-25437434959938366222016-02-29T19:32:20.516-05:002016-02-29T19:32:20.516-05:00It is true we have more in common with one another...It is true we have more in common with one another than we imagine.. the rain drops on a hot afternoon is a such a perfect description of the tropics. Loved it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-31701512680399583942016-02-29T18:43:08.927-05:002016-02-29T18:43:08.927-05:00It is so true--we learn from those who we visit--e...It is so true--we learn from those who we visit--especially if we are fortunate to spend a while in their country. I enjoyed your description of the food but now I'm hungry.Victoriahttp://liv2write2day.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-3706367825937653022016-02-29T18:30:46.625-05:002016-02-29T18:30:46.625-05:00I love your presentation of the food, and how it c...I love your presentation of the food, and how it connects to language. I'm also quite partial to the commentary the poem makes about culture. So very true.<br /><br />The haiku reads so delicate and real. Magaly Guerrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295455026184103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-37275021627844348902016-02-29T17:07:32.932-05:002016-02-29T17:07:32.932-05:00Lovely memory Grace and yes communication is impor...Lovely memory Grace and yes communication is important no matter how we achieve it....Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07512953735819338268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-45971594963604729542016-02-29T15:47:45.537-05:002016-02-29T15:47:45.537-05:00This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing this jour...This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing this journey and what you learned on it. Peace, LindaAnotherFearlessYear.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189052349065089513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-72708282999982615072016-02-29T15:33:36.827-05:002016-02-29T15:33:36.827-05:00There sure are a lot in common, if only one takes ...There sure are a lot in common, if only one takes the time to look.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-36851480766562166572016-02-29T15:28:39.060-05:002016-02-29T15:28:39.060-05:00A treat for the senses, written from recall, rife ...A treat for the senses, written from recall, rife with sights & sounds of authenticity; very nice; thanks for sharing the journey with those of too in-firmed for travel beyond road trips.Glenn Buttkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680725814199700692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-75301785103814244542016-02-29T15:26:30.058-05:002016-02-29T15:26:30.058-05:00Indeed, we do find the similarities wherever we ar...Indeed, we do find the similarities wherever we are. I like the smells and sounds of this haibun, the sights. And I like Indonesian food! I too bought Indonesian puppets and a necklace of Jasmine blooms from a young street vendor. I can still smell that jasmine when I think of that trip. I love this!tonispencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200564195675794747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-40379891954709190672016-02-29T15:14:12.648-05:002016-02-29T15:14:12.648-05:00ha, just now saw your note....well, it sounds wond...ha, just now saw your note....well, it sounds wonderful anyway!Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-89250473134184929532016-02-29T15:13:37.663-05:002016-02-29T15:13:37.663-05:00Have a wonderful time, Grace. Enjoy the sights!Have a wonderful time, Grace. Enjoy the sights!Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-41013792227234419872016-02-29T13:15:59.301-05:002016-02-29T13:15:59.301-05:00I especially love the wisdom of similarities... I ...I especially love the wisdom of similarities... I think we all need to spend our time in a city and become students once again... To sit down and talk... When abroad I always reach into people by eating their food... The image of a white flower and the smell of rain gives so much additional life to the poembrudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.com