Christoph's visit, Menteng

My brother finally made it to Jakarta and I happily hoasted him and his friend Lutz for three days. On the day after their arrival, I first showed them around my school and then we went to downtownBaca lagi
Sudirman & Skye Bar

Just before sunset we went further downtown and took the elevator up to the Skye Rooftop bar on top of the BCA tower. We had some great cocktails and enjoyed a fantastic sunset (the smog makes it lookBaca lagi
Glodok (China Town)

The next day, Christoph and Lutz went downtown to see some of the "sights" of Jakarta and we later met up in Glodok were it only took me 10 minutes to find them in one of the small alleys.
Kota Tua

I won't allow anybody to leave Jakarta without having visited Kota Tua at sunset time. We strolled around the crowded streets around the area and had some cocktails and deserts at Café Batavia. WeBaca lagi
Goodbye ...

After a very warm night due to a power cut in the whole compound (no AC) we had to say goodbye in the morning and the guys continued their trip through Java and Bali.
40th birthday party

Definately the biggest house I have ever been in, a band, a DJ, a pool... the only "thing" that was less fun was the group of my students that was also there...
Strolling around in Kemang

Once in a while I spend a Sunday in Kemang - usually to get a new haircut and to do some window shopping. This time my main goal was to buy an underwater camera. I discovered this great camera storeBaca lagi
Visiting Block M

I love to show my visitors parts of Jakarta, especially if more people join. So, Sophie, Lara and I took Lina to Block M. We walked around the park, then checked out the bird's market and later hadBaca lagi
Block M with Lina, part 2

Mayani's 2nd birthday

Fortunately, Mayani's birthday fell on a holiday, so we were able do spend some hours together at the pool of a neighbouring compound. Furthermore, I got an opportunity to try out my new under-waterBaca lagi
Exploring Pulau Pramuka

Trip to Pulau Pramuka

I had lived in BSD for almost two years and had never visited any of the thousand islands. So it was about time to do so. Originally, Sophie and I had planned to go together, just the two of us, butBaca lagi
Our homestay

Our homestay was pretty basic but nice enough. The beach close to it was not very nice though with lots of garbage lying around so we didn't spend much time there.
Discovering some nice details

Snorkeling Trip

Snorkeling

The snorkeling was surprisingly good. I love my new camera!
Boat trip

Another boat trip

Finally!

After about two years of planning, my friend Tamara and her three children finally came to visit me. They made the most of their week in BSD and Jakarta and I really enjoyed their company.
Having fun at Waterbom, Jakarta

We almost spent a whole day trying out the various attractions at one of Jakarta's biggest water parks. I'll definately be back!
Discovering Senopati

Exploring Senopati

Senopati

Carolin in Wonderland

My friend Carolin lives with an artist and his wife on a beautiful piece of land in southern Jakarta. The couple has built a main and a guest house, there is a peaceful garden, a dog, a goat and evenBaca lagi
Carolin in Wonderland (2)

In the morning we did some yoga, had delicious and yummy breakfast and started to do some brainstorming about our joint field trip to Taman Mini (The German school Jakarta and the Lycée Francais).
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At Anomali Coffee