Tag Archives: Jakarta

An Ode to Jakarta

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Janette

There’s an order to the chaos, There’s a rhyme to the reason, There’s a beauty to the madness, No matter what the season. With so much humidity and heat, The rainy months really are a treat. It’s big and it’s … Continue reading →

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Cultural Places of Cental Jakarta

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Janette

MONAS After two failed attempts, I finally made it to the top of MONAS, or Indonesia’s “National Monument.”  It’s not the most impressive building I’ve ever been to, but National sites are important and so much pride surrounds the monument, … Continue reading →

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How much is 2 million rupiah?

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Janette

I have been told this is the average monthly salary for a local Indonesian.  This works out to be roughly $200 USD. I suppose I’m considered part of a skilled labor force, so I make more than this amount with … Continue reading →

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Cheese and Sidewalks….

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Janette

I know exactly what you are thinking:  “Janette, now that you are in your new tropical home, how on Earth could you miss anything about the US when you have so many new things to get excited about?” The truth … Continue reading →

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The Art of Honking Horns

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Janette

Horns are honked for many reasons.  Deciphering those honks is like the systematic process of identifying the cause of a baby’s cry.  This process is quite intricate but becomes second-nature over time (or so I’m told). Let’s start out simple.  … Continue reading →

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A bella serata to remember….

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Janette

It was the perfect temperature with a slight breeze and a starry sky.  I was sitting in the taxi en route to our New Year’s Eve destination along with every other resident of Jakarta. The traffic was especially impressive due … Continue reading →

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