Lara experiencing Lombok: Ipang

Hello everybody!

It's only been one day but I already have a whole lot to tell you!

Let's start with the story about Ipang. Ipang is a maybe 2 or 3 months old puppy. But first you should know that in Indonesia all animals run around freely. They are not beeing kept in cages or inside the house like in Europe. As an example, almost every family has at least one chicken and the chicken just runs around everywhere and will eventually find it's way back home for supper.

So this morning I was riding with Sam on the back of his motorcycle to the Yayasan and we were almost there when I saw this cut little puppy crossing the street (more like an alleyway). Those who know me know what's coming next. I poked Sam and I was like "Look what a cute puppy, Sam! Isn't it so sweet! Can I pet it? I want a puppy like that!", so Sam looks at me "You do?" so I answer " Yes of cause, who wouldn't?". So, next I know is that Sam speaks a few words with the lady next to the puppy and she tries to catch it but fails. I think to myself "Ok, no petting the puppy then". But Sam tells me that the lady would bring the puppy to the Oasis later and I get my hopes all up.

When the woman eventually came, she gave me the dog and Sam goes "There you go, we will take him home when Yayasan is over"..."Whaaat?? I didn''t want the dog, I just wanted to pet it!" was my answer to that. A little missunderstanding but, oh well...

That's how I got my own little puppy. We named him Ipang. Fortunately Panca didn't have a problem with having a second dog. We already have one at home, his name is Upin. But like I said before, the animals walk around freely so I have only seen Upin twice in two weeks...

All of the kids were playing with him so he was...

After Yayasan we went to Wayan Uni's house. She works at the Yayasan, too, and had a ceremony today. The ceremony was for her first child which turned 6 month today. After 6 month the children are allowed to touch the ground. So before, it always had to be carried! Thats what this ceremony was for...if I understood correctly...

To be continued..