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 … [Read more…]
[simage=1495,200,n,left,]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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]