SUN RISE in CIPULARANG

SUN RISE is always stunning moment for me...see a brand new day start.....

Indonesian dep. tax minister shows flashstick porn to journalists

Rani, an Indonesian blogger,
sends a story* regarding very embarrassing mistake, by the Indonesian Tax Minister.

*Link to a page in Bahasa Indonesia

Jakarta bird ban ends 'way of life'

Birds are a huge part of Indonesian culture.
Due to the huge potential of a bird flu pandemic, Jakarta's Governor Sutiyoso's has approved a new strategy at an attempt to quell the threat.

Breakfast in Kota Bunga

Indonesia 2007, originally uploaded by Geordino.

A roving vendor is a common site in Indonesia.
They carry regional specialties.
This man offers siomai. A traditional Chinese dim sum.
The Indonesian version comes without pork.
Stay away from the red sauce, believed to tainted with red textile dye.

Rambutan!

Indonesia 2007, originally uploaded by Geordino.

My favorite fruit. There are two kinds, long and short hair. I was told the short haired kind are smaller and sweeter. The two month season is short. To experience this fruit, go during March and April.