Jakarta

Trip Start Jul 11, 2008
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Trip End Sep 03, 2008


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Flag of Indonesia  , Java,
Saturday, July 12, 2008

I've made some notes about Jakarta, but don't have them with me, so this will just be a short entry that I'll update later - if Travelpod allows.

First thing to say is Jakarta is huge.  At least 12 million people, and certainly many more if "greater" Jakarta is included.  What that means is traffic.  It is an everyday fact of life here that, unless you live and work right in central Jakarta, you will be spending considerable amounts of time in traffic.  Today I was picked up by my friend Robin, who kindly offered to show me around Jakarta.  We spent a lot of time in traffic!

Our first stop was Kota, which is the/an old part of the city dating from when Indonesia was Dutch, which is where the following pic was taken.  As I said, I'll write a lot more about Jakarta later when I have my notes, but that's it for now.
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therese1
therese1 on Jul 14, 2008 at 08:51PM

Wow!
Hi Bro, really enjoying your entries - although short so far......... your leaving us all thirsty for more. I will look out for more everyday! Stay safe x

fitzchris
fitzchris on Jul 19, 2008 at 10:58PM

WHERE ARE YOU
Hey Kier, am holding my breath for nxt entry and am turning blue, where are you? I know you said it might take a few days but you know women for paniking. KEEP SAFE and keep updating as often as pos even just a few words will do you can write the travel guide when you get home but for now just let us know your safe

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