WW: The Amazing Gigi Hiu, Kelumbayan, Lampung, Indonesia

 The Amazing Gigi Hiu, Kelumbayan, Lampung, Indonesia

We had the opportunity to go to one of the exotic beaches in Lampung, Gigi Hiu.

It was an amazing, extreme experience as the road heading to this place was not that easy at all. As my hubby said it felt like an off road trip, but we were only driving our SUV car.

But the view there is awesome!

Some of the footage we have here were taken by DJI Phantom 4 Professional Drone.

I really like the aerial photos and these are some of the results, without undergoing any edit.

will share more about the trip at later stage.

Join us on (almost) Wordless Wednesday (click HERE) and have fun with the link party

WW: More Spring to Celebrate

I know many of us are now in confinement, either practising social and physical distance or even lock down policy.

Corona virus is still rampantly out there and the best way of keeping ourselves and others safe are by staying healthy and try not to get infected. I know it's so easy to say that but we can definitely try our best to do it!

Meanwhile, I have decided to celebrate spring, which is blooming beautifully out there. Again I have some photos taken years ago and I just love to put it here in my blog so that we can keep our hopes up. Seeing the colorful world is indeed my mood booster.

Jakarta has been very humid lately.
Sometimes it''s raining cats and dog although it's only fo a while.
Thunders are joining few times although it's not that terrifying. 
Except for my cats :), which seems to be longing the world outside as well.

But I love the rain.
It keeps the earth cool and hydrated, the flowers are blooming as well.
I love the smell of the earth during and after the rain.
So fresh.
And I can enjoy this wonderful, simple thing as I have some times to pause for a while and observe the nature.

Sometimes, I think what we have now is just a little break everyone , and probably everything, is needed.
The earth desperately needs a break from that shattering, non-stop abuses we do in the name of modernity and industries.
We need a break from the living -in-a-fast-lane mode that we are frustratingly doing on daily basis.
Even the sky can use this little break, too. 
Bringing back its clear, blue canvas, along with the fresh air we crave.
And life continues in a a different direction.
At least for now.

cheers from my mini front yard :)

 So I won't be complaining for now.
I will just cherish the moment that we all are rarely given to further contemplate of what the world is trying to tell us through this pandemic.
And we will stay strong and healthy until the end of this trying time.
Here's for more springs ahead!

Stay healthy and safe, everyone

What have you been doing lately?
Do you keep your productivity on top gear while staying mostly at home?
Stay safe and healthy wherever you are!                                                   

WW: Fort Frederick, St. George's, Grenada

Let's continue our journey to St. George's, Grenada, shall we?

Overlooking the amazing view of St. George's

I'm in love with this country as it has so much in common with my beloved Indonesia.
One thing for sure, we both are the world's largest producers of nutmeg.
This golden spice really spurs up the economy and give this lovely country its fame.
And probably, on a bleaker side, also bring colonialism.

So, on the following day after my endless meetings in this island of spice, we decided to browse around the city. We rent the local taxi from the hotel and I traveled around with my dearest friend, Rie Kadota. We had 2 forts with amazing view from the top, local market and museums. St. George's itself has 4 forts on every corner of the city. 

Here are some photos I took from Fort Frederick with its amazing vista and the surroundings. Hope you love it as much as I do!

Welcome to Fort Frederick

It took us about 40 minutes to drive up here. Not because it's far but because of the traffic along those narrow yet cute alleys and road in the city. As we had stopped at the local market before heading here, we managed to eat fresh mangoes along the way. Super yuuum!

clear blue sky!

Fort Frederick is such a lovely place.
You can read a glimpse of its interesting history on the photo below.

Here are more photos from the surroundings of the fort.
I love the fresh yellow frangipani (that's the name of this type of flower, right?), the clear blue sky, fresh breeze, and relatively well-maintained architectures.

Don't 

Perfect spot for a photo shoot :)

the vast ocean in front of you..

Uniquely, this fort is not facing the sea but rather backwards.
The fort is facing the city, as the British had traumatic experience of being attacked by the French from inland, instead of the ocean. That's the reason why the canons are also facing the city.

And here's happy me posing on Fort Frederick, wearing my favorite t-shirt saying: I swear I'm a blogger :)

Meanwhile, have you managed to check out my video o YouTube about my trip to Grenada?

Here's a little sneak peak of what you can do in St. George's in a day.

Feel free to see the previous video on Grenada as well, particularly about the lovely Grand Anse Beach and the famous Catamaran sail we can also do in St. George's, Grenada.

Join us on (almost) Wordless Wednesday (click HERE) and enjoy the link party

WW: Market Day at Muhammadiyah Elementary School

It’s the Market Day!

We had a lovely market day at my daughter’s school and we got super excited.
The event is annually held and the kids were basically tasked to plan and execute a marketing strategy so that they could sell products of their choice. So my kid and her friends decided to sell various snacks (obviously their favorites) and some cute stationeries.

The event started jn the morning and the kids, help by their parents, set up their tables and booth with balloons, ribbons, and colorful brick -a - brack. They had choco balls, UHT milk, biscuits, puddings, chips, and some pencils as well as brooches.

The kids also decided the price and as the school assigned the kids to sale products less than Rp10.000,-, they had everything under Rp10.000,-
They also designated those who would be the sellers,cashiers, and promoters.
We were so proud to see the way they canvassed their ideas and plans as well as sharing the tasks among themselves. Considering they are still 9-10 years old, I was so proud to see how excited and well organized the kids are.

And Alhamdulillaaaah the market day went well.

They sold almost all their stuff and the most important part is that they were happy!

They had so much fun and they learned about entrepreneurship. 

And the mothers were having fun as well!
Here are some photos depicting the joyous day we had.

Join us on (almost) Wordless Wednesday and have fun with the link party!

WW: Happy Chinese New Year

Happy Chinese New Year

 🧧Happy Chinese New Year 🧧

Gong Xi Fat Cai

May the Year of the Rat bring peace, joy and prosperity for all of us.

Many celebrated the Chinese New Year in Jakarta and like many other festivities, elaborated decorations were put on display. Mostly red and we have rats everywhere as well. Good things they are not real 😇

Here are a few snaps I took here and there during the week of Chinese New Year celebration in Jakarta, Indonesia. Cute mice are dominating as I said but red is also brightly displayed. 

The cute mice and the fortune cookies

lucky oranges

Giant tea pot..with flowing tea!

The colorful lanterns

I love them all..

the complete setting seen from above.. so fun!

And I wore my red kebaya with peacock embroidery (I don't have the rat version LOL) to celebrate this occasion. Too bad I didn't get any ang pao or niangao, famously know as kue keranjang in Indonesia.

Cheeers..

So how'e the Chinese New Year celebration in your place?

Is is festive as well?

What do you like about this celebration?

Join us on (almost) Wordless Wednesday and have fun with the link!