Where Are You Coming From?
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Where Are You Coming From?

Patrick Gilfether ‘15, Syiah Kuala University Fellow

“Dari mana?” As much as a request for information, it is a greeting. When a stranger enters your shop: “Dari mana?” When a neighbour returns home: “Dari mana?” When you enter the office after lunch: “Dari Mana?” When you stop to fill up your bike at the gas station: “Dari mana?”

Where are you coming from?

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The Shansi Index
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The Shansi Index

Patrick Gilfether ‘15, Syiah Kuala University Fellow

Days of waiting: 217

Weeks of orientation: 3

Bags packed: 2

Hours in transit: 29

Longest lay-over: 6 hours

Number of airport showers: 2

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