Showing posts with label Wordless Wednesday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wordless Wednesday. Show all posts

WW: Family Trip to Cirebon, West Java

Cirebon, here we come!
Have you been to or heard about Cirebon before?



It is one of the historical cities in West Java, which happens to be the hometown of my late grandpa from my father's side.
The last time I visited this place was when I was 16 year-old. Ages ago!
Well, we did stop by for a while, only for a quick lunch, when we headed back home from Semarang to Jakarta.
But this time, we really spent the whole day exploring this lovely city again.


We went here with my mom and aunties as well as my little brother and his wife plus my niece. It was quite a big group, around 11 people all together.
The trip was fun and full of great food as well as laughter.
Plus visits to our ancestors' palaces.
Here are some snaps from Sunyaragi Palace, Sang Cipta Rasa Mosque and Kasepuhan Palace, Cirebon




The roof of the Mosque..all made of Teak Wood. Beautifully crafted!


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WW: Riding Horses at Gedong Songo Temple, Ungaran, Central Java


Cheers from Gedong Songo Temple, Ungaran, Central Jave

It's a super late post.
But for sure  we love riding horses at Gedong Songo Temple, Ungaran, Central Java.
Have you been here before?
It was the first time for us although I have been to Semarang several times.



Check out or happy faces here :).
Will share more memories and stories later.










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WW: Lebaran Day - Eid Mubarak

Wishing my family and friends who celebrate it 
A Wonderful Eid!

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Eid Mubarak from all of us
It's the time to enjoy  solemn and blessed days with our loved ones and may Ramadan bring the best of us for the next 11 months ahead.

Here are some snaps for this joyous day.

We started it with sholat Eid al-Fitr at Al-Falah Mosque near our house in Lampung.

the male section at the mosque..



my daughter Obi and I...

Then we visited our neighbors as well as visited our loved ones who have passed away. Al-Fatihah for all of them.

My dearest papah..

at my father-in-law's grave.. 

My dearest Grandma or nenek..
 
Then what's next? 
Visiting one family gathering to another, eating all those yummy food and doing our traditional saweram, or giving money to our nieces and nephews. 
It was fun & hilarious!




My favorite sambal goreng hati

lapis legit, everyone?

Opor, kari, and more

all the girls..

Saweran...

let's see who gets the most!

Then on the 3rd day, we went to the island!
It's snorkeling time..

Sari Ringgung Beach

At Tegal Mas Island..

My brothers and I...

Again, Eid Mubarak, wherever you are!
So, what's your Eid story? 
Share with us!

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WW: Snapshots of Berlin, Germany

Here are some snapshots of Berlin, Germany, where I visited this beautiful for about 4 days for meetings.
Have you been to Berlin before?


Bradenburg Gate ...
I didn't get to see the city too much as my meetings in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany were full. Somehow,  I managed to briefly visit the Brandenburg Gate, Concert House, Reichstag Building, Check Point Charlie, Memorial to the Murdered Jews and BMW Berlin. 

I have visited this place before but that was more than 11 years ago. It is really nice to go back indeed.

I remember our days in Europe from 2007 - 2011 and again, Europe has its own ageless charm that hook me.


Konzerthaus Berlin

wish I could see it inside..but no time!

Cheers from mini me and I

The meeting we have on Women, Peace and Security

Well, here's what I managed to get.
Will certainly spill more stories and details after finishing the High Level Segment of Human Rights Council in Geneve this week. Meanwhile, sending love and kisses from Geneva.

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WW: Welcome to Old Batavia

Here comes some snaps from our weekend stroll around Old Batavia.


Old Jakarta


Old Batavia or Old Jakarta is a beautiful spot in our capital city where many old buildings from the colonial times are still well maintained. 
Have you been here before?
To those who have visited Jakarta, they might think that Kota Tua or old Jakarta looks like a completely different part of the city. The European vibes is in the air and you can still be enjoy those unique architectures here. Recently, there has been some intensive rehabilitation measures taken by the previous Governorship in order to revive this historical spot. Apparently, those program went well as we see how wonderful this are now! Super proud indeed!

It also has so many beautiful museums surrounding it, including the Museum of Jakarta History, Wayang Museum, Museum Bahari and more.


Bo et Obi enjoying the museum..
We went to Museum Sejarah Jakarta, Museum of Jakarta History, which is located in Fatahillah Square.
We had a tour guide explaining the history of Jakarta as well as the items being displayed in the museum in English, so that Bo et Obi could fully understand the story.
They surely know more about the city we live in now and interesting (and dark) history of Indonesia's struggles in the beginning.
I will share more detailed stories about the Museum on the next post, okay.



What is that ma? asked Obi looking at some remnants from the Stone Age found near Jakarta

In front of Museum Sejarah Jakarta
The tour took around 1.5 hours and after that we had a little picnic in the designated area within the complex of the Museum.
That's decent time to see the collections in 2 floors of the museum, the Staadhuis building built in 1701 - 1710.
I have to say the last renovation done by the Provincial Government of Jakarta has transformed this museum into a much, much better place.
So, you should not miss it!




We also took the liberty to take some pictures here and there, including my outfit of the day. Yup indeed, my OOTD :).
I rarely do it but it was actually fun to have one particular part in my blog showcasing my curated costumes.




 So, what do you think?
This time my dress is not dominantly purple, but surely I wore some!

I was happily wearing; 
 ATBM (handmade, woven fabrics) batik outer in yellow, black and white, bought from my dearest friend's online boutique at IG @ggs_olshop 
 Jellyfish earrings (surely my fave, I keep wearing them again and again) in purple from @uniqlykamea (check out here IG account)
 Purple mini dress from H&M
 Wide leg pants from Macy's
White fedora from H&M
 Tory Burch sandals in sky blue and tan.

I love wearing Batik outer as it's very casual yet it's batik, our wonderful traditional fabrics. I love wearing them wherever I go and recently, we have so many interesting designs which are much more colourful and trendy.
Do you like wearing batik as well?


So, how was your weekend?
Hope you have an enjoyable one as well.
Do you like visiting old town or museums?
Any particular outfit you like to wear on weekends?
Share your favourites in your comments, please.

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WW: Bandung - Jakarta by Train

"Naik kereta api, tut tut tuuut
Siapa hendak turut..
Ke Bandung, Surabaya..."



That's one of the famous kids' song during my childhood.
As freely translated, the lyrics say like this:
"Taking the train, chuu chuu chuuu
Who wants to come?
To Bandung, Surabaya..."

somewhere in Bandung 

Last Wednesday, I went to Bandung by train.
It was only a 3-hour visit (super short indeed) but I really enjoy my trip there.
Some snaps to invite you to take the train ride to Bandung as well.










nasi goreng parahyangan
the legendary nasi goreng!

Nasi goreng, anyone?
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