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 [...]
Posts from ‘March, 2008’
Pelahbuan Ratu – the Trip from Hell
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 but it takes a minimum of 3.5 hours and can take as many as 8, as [...]
The Mall
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 [...]