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March, 2008:

Jakarta Logistics

Mar 22nd, 2008
by Gill.
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We have been busy sampling the “delights” of Jakarta, a city which seems to have a terrible reputation as a dangerous place but really doesn’s strike us as being too different to any other big city. The main problem in Jakarta is getting around: you have to get used to a whole new way of [...]

Pelahbuan Ratu – the Trip from Hell

Mar 18th, 2008
by Gill.
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View at Picasa Looking down to Cisolok21-Mar-2008 17:48, Panasonic DMC-FZ8, 2.8, 6.0mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 100 Our first mistake was deciding to drive there ourselves, well, in fact Andy has to do all the driving as I am not allowed to drive the office car (I am relieved). Its only about 80 km to PR [...]

The Mall

Mar 11th, 2008
by Gill.
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I never thought of myself as a mall person, but when is it so hot and polluted it is nice to go somewhere where you can do it all – relax, go to the movies, eat lunch and hang out. There are an abundance of malls in Jakarta, ranging from those with tiny stores piled [...]

Indigenous Life (Part 2)

Mar 1st, 2008
by Gill.
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There was a scorpion in our bedroom this morning – that was quite a surprise and will definitely mean no more going to the bathroom in the night with no lights or shoes on! I also discovered that if you accidentally trap a gecko tail in a cupboard door (they do get everywhere, including in [...]