Coloring Memories. Kali Code from the Sudirman Bridge, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
The first time I came to Yogya many years ago I wandered into the shanty town along the Kali Code. Later people told me that had been a dangerous thing to do although I didn't feel uncomfortable at all and the people seemed friendly enough, even sharing some fruit with me. But it was indeed a less than fortunate neighborhood although I saw no lurking knife wielders.
Today I was surprised how colorful things had become. I'm told the houses have been painted and repaired a bit. Apparently, it is said, to attract tourism. Whether that ploy has worked I don't know. But the effect for Rex was quite pretty... And my grey and drab memories became brightly overlaid!
Coloring Memories. Kali Code from the Sudirman Bridge, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
The first time I came to Yogya many years ago I wandered into the shanty town along the Kali Code. Later people told me that had been a dangerous thing to do although I didn't feel uncomfortable at all and the people seemed friendly enough, even sharing some fruit with me. But it was indeed a less than fortunate neighborhood although I saw no lurking knife wielders.
Today I was surprised how colorful things had become. I'm told the houses have been painted and repaired a bit. Apparently, it is said, to attract tourism. Whether that ploy has worked I don't know. But the effect for Rex was quite pretty... And my grey and drab memories became brightly overlaid!