8220;Tell me, Legolas, why did I come on this Quest? Little did I know where the chief peril lay! Truly Elrond spoke, saying that we could not foresee what we might meet upon our road. Torment in the dark was the danger that I feared, and it did not hold me back. A Transformation Into a Balinese Lady. Thoughts of a Dying Idealist.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013. The glasses that I wear have been with me for a long time. I think I got them in high school.

7 months after the 27 months. I have been meaning to do a post-Peace Cops post for a while now, especially because many happy things happened after my last post. I have been in a back-to-America bliss for the last 7 months though, and the new year was what finally encouraged me to finish things up. Before I get all sappy and more wordy, let me just release a bunch of pictures and video. this will do a better job of summing up my service for me.

Day Trip to Gunung Ijen. A friend in the east lives just below the Ijen Volcano Complex, a group of volcanos with a wild reputation. Together these volcanos form an elevated plateau about 12 miles wide. How We Learn to Wash our Hands.