Jakarta

I went with Vilma to visit Jakarta (and Worley my friend) and we had a blast despite our limited time. Due to some work constraints, we were forced to only spend two days in this capital city of Indonesia. Just as is accustomed, I went there just when things are happening...particularly bombings in the area. We stayed in hotel Ibis near the city center and met up with Worley first thing after checking in. We had a late lunch and soon after headed for the Saturday anticipated mass at 4:30 p.m. After mass, we were off to explore the city.

We rode their version of the MRT only they are trams/buses that were alloted a special lane on the streets and designated stops in landmark areas. We were very lucky to have not encountered traffic during our trip...quite unusual according to Worley. In fact, the day after, the area we visited actually had the streets closed and thus...no traffic at all! Only the metro buses i referred to earlier were allowed to run on the streets. Is that luck or what!

After going to malls and places of interests, we spent some time listening to music, eating some canapes and drinking tea/coffee at a hotel lounge. Of course, it was a pleasure experiencing shelling out hundred of thousands of money for a night cap! I kept the receipt of our RM250,000 bill. I felt so rich!!!

Our second day was the heritage tour going to MONAS and Chinatown. After a tiring day of walking and eating...we headed back to the airport and ended yet another travel adventure with my travel buddy Vilma. Till next time!