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A Cup of Joy

by · May 5, 2018

Last week I was in Jakarta for a short visit. Indonesia feels so much like India. Its multi cultural, loves coffee and food. I didn't get much time to travel but got enough time to interact with Indonesians in Jakarta, their traffic, Internet startups, malls and food. I have some pictures from the streets of Jakarta which hopefully shows some of these things. But my first impression of Indonesia is that of soft spoken, friendly people who love people, culture and food.

Jakarta Skyline
Jakarta Skyline
Old Town White Coffee and Toast
Old Town White Coffee and Toast
Es Kelapa Gula Aren (coconut sugar palm ice)
Es Kelapa Gula Aren (coconut sugar palm ice)
I don't remember the name. But tastes like vada, made from corn.
I don't remember the name. But tastes like vada, made from corn.
This one tastes like rice sandige
This one tastes like rice sandige
GO-JEK Indonesia, motor cycle taxi driver.
GO-JEK Indonesia, motor cycle taxi driver.
GO-JEK is probably the most popular way to get around in Jakarta. Here the driver had stopped for tea.
GO-JEK is probably the most popular way to get around in Jakarta. Here the driver had stopped for tea.
These modified bike carriers are also very popular.
These modified bike carriers are also very popular.
No thats not metro. Its bus lane.
No thats not metro. Its bus lane.
You will see quite a bit of kids on the street, just like India. Here they are pushing a car.
You will see quite a bit of kids on the street, just like India. Here they are pushing a car.
Cats everywhere in Jakarta
Cats everywhere in Jakarta
Sweet Snacks for Kids. Sold on the street.
Sweet Snacks for Kids. Sold on the street.
A small time vegetable shop
A small time vegetable shop
On a road side shop I saw these home made masala packs. Makes cooking easy.
On a road side shop I saw these home made masala packs. Makes cooking easy.
Singapore Mutton Biriyaani in Indonesia
Singapore Mutton Biriyaani in Indonesia
Sup Tum Yum + Jamur Shimeji + UDON Noodle + Chicken at I-ta Suki
Sup Tum Yum + Jamur Shimeji + UDON Noodle + Chicken at I-ta Suki
That's airport. It unlike any I have seen. Beautiful
That's airport. It unlike any I have seen. Beautiful
It's Asian Games this year at Jakarta.
It's Asian Games this year at Jakarta.
Clear Sky on my way back to Bangalore
Clear Sky on my way back to Bangalore

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    December 31, 2018

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