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Asia » Indonesia » Java » Yogyakarta September 29th 2012

Geo: -7.78, 110.37Today we flew to Yogyarkata or more simply Jogja. Here we were met by Ria, the RDC Director who lives here and lectures in Coach Education at the local University. He had flown in on an early flight himself. He drove us to our hotel which is very flash and comfortable, Then he took us out to lunch at a place called Parsley. This is a western/Asian bakery/restaurant.I had gnochhi and Fletcher had a pizza.After lunch, Ria had organised one of his students to be a driver for us. Ferdi collected us from the restaurant and drove us out to Prambanan. This is a temple complex dating from the 10th century. It is a series of Hindu temples dedicated to Siva, Vishnu and Brahma.It was very intact until 2006 when a 5.9 degree earthquake ... read more

On Safari in Jakarta!

Asia » Indonesia » Java » Jakarta September 27th 2012

View of giraffe from my window

MrsMac

Geo: -6.18, 106.83Today there was nothing planned for me. It was Fletcher's last day of lecturing so I decided to set off on safari! Let me explain.From the window of my room on the 14th floor I have looked out each day over the busy road and the adjoining park. On the second morning I noticed amongst the trees the head of a giraffe. I wondered what he was doing there as there seemed to be nothing and noone around him.I felt rather sorry for him away from home and he just looked lonely. Today I decided to pay him a visit. I headed out about 10am, crossed the busy road and set out along the wide road that cuts through the park looking for an opening in the fences that surround the park. I came ... read more

More shopping.

Asia » Indonesia » Java » Jakarta September 26th 2012

Welcome Statue

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Geo: -6.18, 106.83After the flurry of activity yesterday today was to be much quieter. The RDC driver, Tandi, was organised to pick me up at 10am and take me into the city to the two big shopping malls, Grand Indonesia and Plaza Indonesia. These are side by side near one of the main squares which contain the Welcome sculpture. They are also next to the Grand Hyatt.As usual Tandi was on time and he dropped me at the Grand Indonesia. This is very plush and modern with several storeys of the usual shops. I must admit I was not all that impressed by this one as it seemed to be very restricted in area and made me walk around in circles too much. That was the West Mall. The East Mall was much more negotiable. I ... read more

Traffic jams,Museums and Monuments.

Asia » Indonesia » Java » Jakarta September 25th 2012

The large Mosque

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Geo: -6.18, 106.83The lovely people at the RDC organised a guide and driver today to take me to the main sights in Jakarta.Linho the guide and Tomas, the driver picked me up at 9am and we headed out into Jakarta morning traffic. This is a phenomenon in itself. Much like Egypt and some other Asian cities I have visited, the traffic seems a jumble of buses, cars and motor bikes all looking for the quickest way through. They push in, change lanes at a moment's notice but it all seems to work and apart from constant beeping of horns there a few, if any, accidents!Our first stop was the National Museum. Housed in a Neo-Classical Building, a wide variety of exhibits are on show. There is an ethnography section showing the many different ethnicities within the ... read more

A relaxing day.

Asia » Indonesia » Java » Jakarta September 24th 2012

The simming pool at the hotel

MrsMac

Geo: -6.18, 106.83My first full day in Jakarta proved to be a relaxing one. Fletcher left for his course at 8am and had to take the only adapter with him. Determined to buy another one and to do a bit of shopping I set out at 9am heading for the two large shopping malls that he had told me were behind the hotel. It was already steamy but very hazy so the large tower buildings loomed out of the mist. Walked along a very narrow and broken footpath, I passed some small street stalls and came to an imposing building, the Plaza Seneyan. Found out they did not open until 10am so had a coffee/carrot cake at a modern cafe nearby. Inside this mall could be anywhere in the world. The same shops, marble walls, just ... read more

Sep 24, 2012

Asia » Indonesia » Java » Jakarta September 24th 2012

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From Adelaide to Jakarta.

Asia » Indonesia » Java » Jakarta September 24th 2012

MrsMac

Geo: -6.18, 106.83Day one of our Indonesian week saw us fly from Adelaide to Sydney to connect with our flight to Jakarta. In Sydney we had an hour's sojourn in the First Class Qantas Lounge where we had our sit down lunch;for me Warm Duck salad washed down with French champagne and a Tasmanian Reisling. Very nice. then on to a packed plane for the 7 hour flight. The entertainment system wasn't working but I read, dozed and did the crossword puzzles.Landing in Jakarta the humidity hit us as we left the plane.30 degrees and 90% humidity!. We were met by Aslan, and the driver Tandi for the 40 minute drive across the city to our hotel located near the Sports Stadium. They certainly go in for bright lights in this place.The traffic was heavy and ... read more

Sep 23, 2012

Oceania » Australia » South Australia » Adelaide September 23rd 2012

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Jan 18, 2012

Oceania » Australia » South Australia » Adelaide January 18th 2012

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OTT Dubai

Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Dubai January 16th 2012

Burj Khalifa

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Geo: 25.27, 55.33Last night we went on a Dinner Cruise on the Al Mansour which is run by the Radisson Blu where we are staying. This is a large traditional Dhow which is very comfortable and had a great buffet dinner. As it is the Dubai Shopping Festival there are fireworks each night for 5 minutes at 8-30pm. We watched them from the boat and they were ignited very close to where we were. Very Speccy. We had a great night with a very tasty buffet and a good Italian Pinot Griglio to acompany it. The cruise was excellent going, right to the sea end of the creek and back. A very pleasant evening . As we were walking back to the hotel Fletcher pointed out flames that were rising from a balcony of the building ... read more

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