Kampung Living in a Big City

Kampungs are usually the first victims of modernisation in Indonesia. In big Indonesian cities, kampungs are rarely be found in the city core. Not in Yogja though. Modern commericial buildings/shophouses would line the major ateries, but right behind them are kampungs a stone's throw away. These are often self-contained communities with a wide range of shops where various services and goods can be procured. For instance, numerous eateries, provision shops, handphone shops, two laundry shops, a guitar shop, and even a small Internet cafe can be found in the kampung next to Jeremiah's residence in Yogja. Exploring kampungs is becoming a pastime of Jeremiah.