Algarve
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Dust to Dust
Several times a year, Portuguese weather specialists warn us about plumes of dust from the Sahara shrouding our shores. They issue health warnings to the population: close all windows; restrict outdoor activities, especially older people, children, those who have breathing difficulties, and those who suffer from asthma. What a silly thing, I thought at first. Dust … Continue reading
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Boundaries in Jakarta: Charm and Chaos in a Day
When I arrived in Jakarta in 1992, Indonesia comprised over 13,000 islands. In 1998, modern aerial surveys revealed a new total of 17,500 islands. The island of Java, where Jakarta is rooted, corresponds to only 7% of the Indonesian surface, but it cradles 156 million people, equivalent to 56% of the Indonesian population. In the… Continue reading
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