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Tuesday, October 04, 2005

DAY 3 - ALONE...AGAIN



Our plan to spend time together in Jakarta didnt happen so I was on my own for the 4 days I was there. Not too bad cos I'm used to shopping alone in SG.

Initially, I thought of just continuing my jumping-on-the-bed session and channel-surfing in the comfort of my room. But nay, cant waste my trip just like that! So, after "breakfast-in-bed", I left for ITC Ambassador. It was just a 10-15mins walk from the hotel, but I dunno how to jaywalk that huge road! So took a cab, and generously paid them Rp 20,000 which is approx S$4.



No regrets at all! It was like Far East Plaza meets Sim Lim meets Joo Chiat Complex or like Sungei Wang meets a fraction of Masjid India. And there are 2 huge units! That's where my real shopping starts! Too bad it was my last day. Tops, telekong, DVDs, accessories, skirts!! Dunno where to start!

I spent nearly 5 hours there and left only when I felt hungry :p Getting a cab on Sat was tough. I observed how the Indonesians grabbed the taxis at the main road. And I did the same thing. Looked out for a taxi,with passengers alighting, and quickly dashed for it! Phew...thank gdness I got it.

Back in hotel room, I packed my bag to prepare for my departure on Sunday.

Dinner was great..thanks to Indra,the F&B director. Dinner was on him (actually all my meals are free!) He bought Satay Padang thinking we both would like it. But nay, Lena cant eat beef, and I dont really fancy intestines. So, he had his staff to serve us: Mee Jawa, Mushroom Soup and Chocolate Souffle. Yummy!!! On the bill, he wrote (which we read when he was on the phone), "To Miss Sumarni and Guest...complimentary, for patronising our restaurant".

Even the night before, he got his waiters/waitresses to serve us (including Lena's colleagues) ice cream after dinner. He did that w/o leaving the table. He will definitely have his O2XDA with him, recording our likes and dislikes.

Day 4 - Home Sweet Home

The ride to airport this time was only 40mins! Damn...I was too early. And the airport has lack of seats! Had to settle for the bench...how my back hurts due to my ehem ehem 7kg bag!

For the 1st time back from travelling, I took a train and bus home. Too tired of taking taxis I guess! Hehe...

To staff at Ritz Carlton, especially to Indra (F&B director), David (Conference Director) and Gunawan (F&B Manager), you made our stay a pleasantly pampering, memorable, unforgettable one :)
Wish we had the time to take a group photo!
That's the end of 29th Oct - 2nd Nov Jakarta trip.

naniz @ 6:57:00 AM                                                         

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