My flight quite early 10am, how i wished i could fly later.
Their currency Rupiah, its very common to see so many
zeroes.
On the plane, view of coastal
My in flight lunch.
After 1h30mins arrival at Jakarta
I wonder what are those? Cages used to catch crabs?
Reaching CGK airport.
Upon reaching the airport took a taxi to office first and work till around 8pm. Luckily my hotel Gran Melia is opposite my office.
Silk pajamas and slippers.
Bathroom and shower.
Snack area.
My bed
Indonesia Telco
INDOSAT
Mini-sized alcoholic drinks.
Please follow and save the environment.
International beverage selection.
Pre-order breakfast on your bed, selection of local, western and Japanese.
Laundry order and instructions.
Alarm clock and central lighting controls.
Lounge corner
The King's silk pajamas.
Up-close view of the silk pajamas.
Fleet of "Silver Bird Limousine Taxis".
Access card.
Kids play area.
Grand water feature when you enter the hotel.
Look at all those antique chairs and tables, its only a place to use the public phone.
Banquet hall with paintings.
Up-close view of the paintings.
Antique vase.
Some artistic ornaments.
Some artistic ornaments.
Bench
Facilities of the hotel.
Some picture made from weeaving.
Some wall ornaments.
View from my suite.
Statue outside the banquet hall.
My hotel from another view.
Met the rest of the staff to go shopping at
Mangga Dua. Its similar to SG's Sim Lim Square. Another shopping place is
Ambassador Mall, too bad I did not go there.
Heavy Jakarta traffic !!!
Follow the signs !
They also have the similar taxis like New Delhi and tuk tuk in Thailand.
Lunch was
Duck beehoon in herbal soup. This dish was recommended by the local staff. The serving is generous and the soup is very delicious, herbal taste not too overwhelming.
Then we agreed to meet 2hs later as some prefered to shop on their own. The mall consists of a few buildings and it was very crowded with locals. The things sold there are also very cheap especially
Polo, which is manufactured in Indonesia.
Break at this lost establishment in SG
A&W.
Hmmmmmmmmmm what to order?
Whatelse but the famous root beer float !
After break we chanced upon this shop selling wood models. The wood pieces are already been pre-cut into various shapes. Gun, animals, cars, ships, tanks, houses, landmark of interests ... A few of us bought as the stuff was rather interesting. I bought a M16 and a pistol.
Statues in the Mangga Dua Hotel.
Then we had Chinese dinner near the hotel.
I asked for cold water, but instead they give me bottled cold water. I don't taste the Mountain Spring LOL !!! We ordered quite alot of dishes, but no time to take photos.
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My typical 5 star international breakfast buffet
Round 1
Local Noodles/ Rice with side dishes
Smoked Salmon
Banana Cake
Mini doughnuts
Muffin.
Round 2
Mini pancakes
Waffles
French toasts
Chicken sausage
Smoked Salmon
Chicken ham
Round 3
Sushi
Kimchi
Smoked Salmon
Muffin
Mini doughnuts
Drink is either guava or mango juice.
The smoked salmon is abit salty and fatty, luckily its well-cooked else would be visiting the toilets.
Taxi to airport, passing many tolls.
The gates inside the airport.
Fox and Oakley boutique inside the airport.
Grand wood craving inside the airport.
The Gate roof.
Shirt bought from BODS @ Marina Square very good deal buy 2 at 50% an additional 15%. Original costs $80 I paid $33 LOL !!!
White shirt bought from Celio @ Paragon, luckily Jimmy friend working there got staff discount.
Metal Gear Solid 4 GAME OF THE YEAR 2008, how can don't buy !!! Gamescore got 20% off, bought it at $64 org $79
Trade in my old pair of jeans still need to pay $109.
HP for my sis no contract.
Very beautiful Xmas tree.
Dao dao dressed for the party.
Sleepers for tonight
Kiat loon with the pic of his dog.
Sleeping beauties !
Dao dao trying to act cute but very difficult, try putting braces LOL
Me and Kiat Loon acting cute.
There is only 2 deers not 3.
More sleeping beauties !
Xinhua and Kiat Loon
TT and Kiat Loon
With sleeping beauties you need Prince Charming LOL. 5 Princes tobe exact.
Timberland bag. Thak you Hsien Joo.
Black PS3 80 GB for a special price at AMKHUB FUNZ
Around 6kg, had difficulty removing from the box nearly dropped it.
My first game which is second hand PES 2008 Didn't know PES 2009 was the latest.
The black beast
The wireless dual shock controller.
My setup
Strawberry shake very sweet !!!
Green tea and mint shake. Mint taste over-whelmed the green tea.
Its here seafood platter for 3 : Prawns, Calamari, Fish, mushrooms, mussels, garlic rice and fries. Really worth it, the fish is fresh and sweet. Only complain the prawns not fresh. Do remember to ask them for the sour chili.
We were seated infront overlooking the counter where the dishes are delivered from the kitchen. A rare sight to see so many crab shells decorated by satisfied customers.
Their menu showing their specialty dishes. Since here is famous for crabs, order the 2 crab dishes inside. Crab Beehoon Soup and Salty Egg Crabs.
Yang Yang helping himself with the peanuts.
Little princess Xuan Xuan enjoying her lollipop.
This plain looking Crab Beehoon soup looked harmless. But when you drink the soup, I tell you the taste is heavenly with all the crab essence inside the broth. YOU MUST TRY IT!!!
