Yes, Laos, but Vientiane, Not Luang Prabang

I came back from the temple and got a wangsit (a very Javanese way of saying nobody asked me to, nothing prompted it, and I did it anyway) to check our flight booking to Laos. I had checked my Laos tickets before—several times. But I had only ever checked the things you check: the…

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Jakarta City Dates

Chill at home. Nasi goreng Kemang, then Pagi Sore. Museum. Menteng. Coffee. Photobooth. Senayan Park to buy a Chrisye vinyl, possibly the best thing I’ve brought home. Then PS and De Luca at PS, where I confirmed that I do not like PS or De Luca. Cousin W joined us. Drove home with her,…

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Jakarta on Long Weekend

Reached Jakarta. Waited a very long time for the luggage. Home for an early lunch: ikan gembung from Medan and gulai singkong. Got ready and went for a facial at Puri, which was extremely fancy. Snack haul at Foodhall. Came home and ate chicken and rice anyway. Pastel for breakfast. Fafa says Jakarta is…

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