::Artrageously Unique & Exotic ::

Started bright and early yesterday, Thursday, 2nd of March 2023. My cousin and I decided for a daytrip train ride from Tanjung Aru Railway Station to Beaufort and back. Was kind of excited honestly, coz I haven't rode a train here in Sabah in years and this will my first to Beaufort by train(which will usually be a family car trip). When we reached the Tg. Aru station, there were already a long queue of people at the ticketing counter. The staff were efficient so no worries about that. Ticket price per adult was RM 9.60 for Tanjung Aru- Beaufort-Tanjung Aru. Before you decide to take a train ride, be prepared to be there early, bring cash and prepare your own food/snacks as they will be no food selling at the Tg. Aru Railway Station. The ticketing counter will be open half and hour before and all payment must be paid in cash. We were finally boarding the train after it was supposed to be leaving at 7.45am but got delayed 5 minutes late. Patiently waiting to get with the amount se...

It was an early morning flight, so we just took naps for a bit. Hotel gave us a take away breakfast box which contained Nutella and colourful sprinkles on top of a bread. I could barely touch it for a bite but I just had to. Thank goodness for Teh Botol Sosro to wash down my food, it was too sweet for my liking but what the heck!  I was still too sleepy when we got to the airport. Felt like a panda walking through airport ticket counters and immigrations. Something caught my eyes though. I remembered chatting with Imsy ( a nickname for a music buddy of mine ) who recommended food that I need to try in Indonesia. So this is one of it. Bakmi GM. I didn't get to try the non fast food bakmi but this one will do for now. It was nice for my savoury taste.  Walked around till it is finally the call to go home.  Definitely not my last visit to the Indonesia.

Another day for a whole day of shopping and finally some time to get pampered. Who would have thought that I would thought I love to this of addiction. This 'Mustika Ratu' place was too luxury for words. And later, our last dinner in Jakarta.

Just visiting some touristy spots in around Jakarta. But since it's the weekend, we pretty much can not do much. Most of the historical buildings are closed for the day. And we kinda accidentally crash a wedding at a church, gracefully ( haha! ) but they were kind enough for us to enter and even gave us their wedding favors! That was the first and definitely the highlight of the day. 

Before going back to Jakarta, we just had to have lunch at this place. By far, my most favourite place to dine in. It is somehow a bit pricey but with a view to kill and luscious green surroundings, we just could not resist it. I am so in love! Sitting like you are somehow in a kampong style, eating with nothing but your bare hands while water flows just next to your hut.  There are simply a variety of food to choose but we had the ones in a platter, each of us. There is no other better way to end this trip in Bandung.

Sun is shining, Such a beautiful morning. I t was so bright that day but the wind was blowing, greeted by a welcome drink  ( which you get to choose from at the counter ) at the main entrance of Floating Market Lembang.  Where to, next?  It was a rather huge park but we only have like an hour or so. First stop was the art gallery shop which display most paintings of beautiful Bandung. And it was also a souvenir shop for those who wanted to buy gifts for friends and family. We walked around for a bit while capturing moments along the way. See where the road lead us to. Walking,  Passing by, We then went for a few minutes boat ride. Thank God that it was a sunny day and it was not raining. Weather's been really great.  Saying goodbye to the rabbits and duckies.  A rather super quick walk, I hate it when we were running out of time. The next time, I am comi...

A lovely morning from Bandung. Up and about for a delicious spread of buffet. Had breakfast like a king because we were going up to the highland today. Which was a couple of hours drive from town.    After that traffic jam in Bandung, an hour plus or so, we have reached the strawberry village. Weather was fine, not that cold but a bit windy. It was a perfect day for plucking fresh strawberries. A basket full of strawberries later, we were seated with various dishes for lunch. And coconut water for refreshment before heading to another adventure. It was the weekend. Yet another long drive. So it was expected  that the queue up to 'Kawah Putih' was longer. It was super crowded for my liking. It's kind of hard to take a nice picture. See what I mean? But I took the opportunity to snap this picture at the side. Yes, when it was less crowded and no one was ruining my frame. Hehe! Surprisingly, this picture I'...