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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... [read more]
The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... [read more] Blog: Shocking realization: all good things come to an end...
Date: August 20th 2005
Not just another Saturday, but my last day in Jakarta, and what will be the beginning of the end of this trip. Endah and Ferrika pick me up at the hotel and it is finally time to take on that final great landmark, yes, it is the return to the Monas tower. The gargantuan conrete tower sits in a big plaza surrounded by worn down grass plantations and visitors and picnicers seeking shelter from the b ... read more
Date: August 20th 2005
Not just another Saturday, but my last day in Jakarta, and what will be the beginning of the end of this trip. Endah and Ferrika pick me up at the hotel and it is finally time to take on that final great landmark, yes, it is the return to the Monas tower. The gargantuan conrete tower sits in a big plaza surrounded by worn down grass plantations and visitors and picnicers seeking shelter from the b ... read more
