Fieldnotes: A Trip to Bongo Java

For my class time field notes I felt it was appropriate to visit Bongo Java. The people always seem to be talking about something interesting, not that eavesdropping is something I make a habit of. On this day I was allowed though.

I was surprised to find a quieter environment than I’m used to at Bongo. It seems like there’s usually a roar of movement going on, but on this particular afternoon it was more of a low hum.

I was intrigued by food, of course. There was only one raspberry bar left, so I bought it. Because of that I am now determined to make my own raspberry bar. After I got over the delight of the juicy, fruit filling I noticed I was also intrigued by the barista. She seemed angry, but I didn’t necessarily believe it to be the truth.

I was disturbed, only slightly, by a photo hanging on the wall. A man had painted an elephant’s nose on to his face. He posed with only this and suspenders on over his bare chest. It was somewhat odd. It made me wonder what the theme of the project was.