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BANDUNG
(a FRUSTRATED CO-WIFE)
JAVA INDONESIA
hopped into a minibus to the bus depot. This turned out to be the wrong one, so a similar vehicle to another termina Durin gthis ride, over bumpy unpaved alleys, Guy + I doubtfully wondered "What are we doing here?" While waiting for next vehicle, we snacked at store; a woman appeared who spoke good English. Turned out she rarn the store next door. We finished + went over to her store - I did, that is. (Guy muttered that she seemed "more interested in you.") We chatted amiably + I asked if she was married. Yes, + her husband has 2 wives! She showed a certain frustration, + insisted I visit her home after our day's trip so we could teach each other our languages. We exch. addr. The minibus to Sukabumi was ready, so "See you tomorrow!" I got the front window seat - comfy and good views. Poor Guy was squeezed in + literally couldn't move legs; 4 in a middle seat. But the rear seat has 3 people, so the driver circled around town + his helper yelled "Sukabumi" (more like "Bumibumibumi") out the window at every passerby. Finally he was satisfied that everyone was squished except himself (+ front seat), + we were off. At first village a guy got out (1/2 the passengers had to exit to clear a way) taking his 2 huge baskets + shoulder rod that were precariously balanced in the next man's lap. The "Bumibumibumi" routine again to fill that space. 3 or 4 hung on out the back! And