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Update from North Carolina
It’s cold here. At least it’s cold for someone who has spent the past 15 months in constant 85 degree weather. Otherwise, pretty quiet. My daughter has been trying to entertain me, asking what I want to do. All I … Continue reading
Posted in Banking, Batam, computer, Dining Out, In Transit, Indonesia, Shopping
Tagged Asheville, bank account, batam, budget car rental, North Carolina, shopping
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Want a cheap movie?
Periodically, when I walk around the local mall, I see small shops selling “DVDs.” These are basically 10×20-foot cutout stores with DVDs hanging from the walls and from temporary stands. All kinds of movies, including the latest U.S. hits. I … Continue reading
Computer shopping in Indonesia
Perhaps in a big city like Jakarta, and certainly in Singapore, a person can go to a single high-tech store and find many choices for a laptop computer. Here in Batam, the process is a bit different. My last computer … Continue reading
