Old paths, new bridges

Got out of the country for some fresh air two weekends ago. Central Java, land of Borobudur and Prambanan, chokes with history and offers plenty to those who are keen on knowing more about our Nusantara roots, even our Peranakan links.

Clearly, it is more than a place of pretty temples. It nudges you to think and make connections. Four days - that's the time I spent there - is pittance, but it'll do for now. There's just too much to absorb as it is.

First impressions can be found at my other blog. ( http://straits-mongrel.blogspot.com/) It's skimpy but a start no less. I'll add more in due time. One thing's for sure, next planned stop in the not too distant future - Palembang.