WEEKEND IN JAKARTA

Hi! It's weekend marathon! During the weekend we have visited so many places until we got really exhausted. And poor Ezmir! he caught up with fever and vomit several times last night. Thank god I brought all the medicine from KL. He is recovering now and left for work already.. So, first thing first..

On Saturday, we planned to walk for the whole morning..just to capture our moments with the locals. Of course the distance is not pretty much far from the apartment unless you want to go back by taxi! hahaha.. It was a very nice exercise and a new experience! (Considering that I only walk in shopping malls back home.. hahaha) Actually, we were glad that we walked along the roadside because we found a very nice place for dining - Sudirman Citywalk. It is a mall that filled with fine cuisines. We have our lunch at MieThai Restaurant and the price is damn CHEAP!! So after having our lunch we go straight back to our apartment since a new agenda awaits us - SWIMMING! hahaha here go the pictures..

Ready for a walk mate??? ;p

Harum Manis Restaurant & Cassis European Dining

Citywalk Sudirman

Free tidbits!

Ezmir looks so happy when he is around food!! haha joking babe! ;p

My Lunch ; Rice, brocolli and mushroom in oyster sauce, prawn cake, seafood tomyam and thai tea cost me Rp 23,000 (RM 8) the price is consider cheap because the restaurant is kinda exclusive

Splashing time!!!!!!! hahahaha

On Sunday, we woke up very early and went to the gym. As usual we working out for an hour and once done with all the threadmill we rushed back to the apartment and get ready for a Jakarta city tour.

The first pit stop is Grand Indonesia. Grand Indonesia is a big mall where you can find Marks&Spencer, Seibu etc. All restaurant are located on the upper floor. The design and the architecture of the restaurants are superb! We had our brunch at one of the restaurant.

Next pit stop is the Plaza Indonesia which is just across the street. It is another high end mall which I did'nt do my shopping here! hahaha All the expensive boutique in the plaza is almost similar to the one we have in Kuala Lumpur; Pavillion.

The third pit stop is the EX mall. I might do my shopping here since the shops are quiet OK.. hehe It is where the Hard Rock Jakarta is located! I went to the souvenirs shop and planned to buy some shirts to bring back to KL but sigh.. it is long time before we go back to KL. So i would rather wait for my elder sista to come and we can do shopping together here in Hard Rock Jakarta! Huhu Sisters rule!! ;p The price is pretty much cheaper than the one in Hard Rock Macau as told by Ezmir. Hm..Ok...be patience!hehehe

The last pit stop is theNational Monument of Indonesia (MONAS). From the EX mall, we took a cab to go to the MONAS. MONAS is like the central park of Jakarta. There is a free train that will bring you inside. In the middle of the park stood a tower symbolizing the fight for Indonesia's independence. According to the fact sheets; It is topped by a 14.5 ton bronze Flame of Independence containing the lift engine, which is covered with GOLD!!!! There is an elevator to go up to the top however the queue is damn long therefore we cancel the plan immediately and also the hot whether did'nt do much help!

So we got back to our apartment and ended up our weekend tour! browse down for more pics!!

Grand Indonesia (pic taken from the other wing!)

The restaurants~
I like the chandeliars and plaster ceiling crafting below:

Plaza Indonesia

The fountain outside Plaza Indonesia

When you see the horse fountain, GET READY for MONAS!!

National Monument (That's why we need to ride a train to get inside! :))

The work of art

He looks tired...

Yeay..At last!!

Inside the monument; Something like museum with many people resting inside
It is so hot outside ok.. :)

You can see the gold coated monument on the top of the tower

Lastly, our dinner..
Right to your door step without any extra charges.
(As you might see our glass table top is filled with a lot of brochures.. hahaha everything is at your door steps! ie food, laundry, aerobic trainer, massage therapist etc
Life is too good! ;p)

They call it a box rice..

Cheers,