Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Kem Chicks

I had high hopes for this blog.  And it just sits.  As my year anniversary of being in Jakarta was getting closer, I thought I would just start fresh then, and post about all the things I want to post about.  Well, now the year mark has come and gone and I still haven't done what I want to do.  I guess there is still time, and I'm hoping I can remember it all.

G and I went to the fancy import store the other day.  He had the camera, and he took some interesting pictures.  Most of them were of me. . .  well, of my neck mainly, but I deleted those.  Some that I kept...  

Strawberries from America.  That says 165,000 Rp.  That is about $17.50.  For a pound.  Needless to say, we didn't eat American strawberries that day.

Peaches from America.  192,500 Rp per kilo.  That's about $9.30 a pound.  We didn't have American peaches either.  Now that I think about it, I haven't had a peach (from any country!) in over a year.  All you guys in Utah should eat a peach this summer just for me.

The bakery.  This is why I go to this store.  They have fresh baked bread, and we love to get the soft pretzels they make too.  Despite the prices of their produce, the bread is wonderful and affordable.

Our bagger.  G was taking pictures of everyone.

You find these signs in just about every parking lot.  I think it's because a lot of people have drivers.  And they are usually men.  So if you happen to drive yourself, and you happen to be a woman, you can park in these spots.

This was not taken at the fancy store.  But I couldn't help throwing it in.  "Trendy style" hangers.  I see stolen logos and names all the time, but this one was too awesome.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Sense of Rock Imagine

I imagine they are trying to say something.  Just not sure what it is.

The English I see around town makes me laugh.  Almost always.  Sometimes it's okay, but most of the time it's silly and/or makes no sense.  I will always take pictures.  It will never get old.

Unmemorable.  Right.  Did I go to that party?

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Mobile Tailor





A sewing station attached to a bike.  I wonder how I get that guy's number?

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Umbrella Boys




When I am out and it starts raining, I always see these kids appearing out of nowhere with their umbrellas.  They will hold the umbrella over your head while you walk to your car.  And when you get there, you pay them for their services.  It is pretty useful if you are pushing a shopping cart and it would be difficult to hold an umbrella.  But sometimes they help you even if you don't ask.