City of millionaires

Was in Jakarta for a 4-day trip with
Cheryl who was there for business, and
since I have not been there, she was
willing to bring me along. With an almost
all expenses paid trip it was difficult
to say no!


I love the feeling of being
a millionaire with all the Indonesian
rupiah and spending my entire trip visiting
shopping malls only.


Was at this latest first class shopping mall
Pacific Place where shoppers are all dressed
in designer bags and clothes unlike me wearing
a "I love yoga" tee and jeans. The LV shop
is the only shop here I fear to tread, unless
I want to burn my bank. Went to explore other
malls like Senayan City and Senayan Plaza which
was quite near our hotel.

Food here is very cosmopolitan, but the local
food most funny is the "Sup Buntut" which
I did not try. Made full attempt to
taste the ever famous J. Co doughnuts, and
Spaggedies fully recommended by Mr. Minh
which I thought was excellent.

Bought a few souvenirs and batik products from
the bazaar-like mall which was quite a frightening
experience.Tanah Abang is full of buyers and
sellers,(comparable to market/pasar) which was
quite dodgy and the men looking like
terrorist or suicide bombers to me.

On the final day of our trip, Cheryl and I managed
to squeeze some time buying local beauty products
enough to open a spa or beauty shop. Flew back to JB
on Airasia with no hiccoughs and shame on MAS which
Cheryl took, as her flight was delayed.

The two ibu(s) in front of Senayan City.