And I learned to love Indonesia while flying kites and running along the paddy fields and catching dragonflies, buying satay and baso from the street vendors. (Applause.) I still remember the call of the vendors.

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Here, among picnicking families and kids flying kites, you can dip your toes in the shallow pools that are left during low tide, perfect for playful splashing without needing to venture all the way in.

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