Speaking Javanese |
If looks could kill…. |
This man was talking to me in Indonesian when suddenly, he changed over to Javanese language. While my understanding of Indonesian is okay,
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But do not be duped
This woman is gracious and polite. Like many Javanese, she is shy. Every day she arrives early at the local market to work. Her job: to carry sacs of produce from arriving trucks to the sellers. Sacs that weigh 50 kilos or more. Her grandchildren (yes! She is a grandmother) asked her to stay home and relax. She refuses. The market is also her second home. |
« EXCUSE ME FOR INTRUDING» |
The banana fakir |
I usually interact with the market sellers to make my presence known.
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In the market, there is a room for storing bananas.
It is in a very dark corner of the building. As my eyes adjusted to the light, I noticed the man sleeping. |