Where is Rune?

Yesterday I was finally able to check in to my favourite place Penginapan Asri. The price has increased by Rp 10,000 since last time, however, so I am paying Rp 80,000 per night now. It is with airconditioning, and the building is much newer than the place next door, so a much better deal.

Last night I went to the infamous, ecstasy fueled night spot which is called Stadium Jakarta. It is open 24 hours in the weekend. I went in at 02.00 at the 4th floor (they have 4 floors of entertainment) and came out 09.00 Saturday morning. Here’s some hard, cold facts about the place: Entrance fee was Rp 70,000 (USD 7.50), which included one beer or soft drink. Furthermore, illegal substances like marihuana and ecstasy (possession of which carries the death penalty in Indonesia) are openly sold by the employees: one joint marihuana costs Rp 10,000 (USD 1), and one ecstasy tablet costs Rp 150,000 (USD 16). There were few foreigners, but I met a young Belgian man who lived in Singapore and came to Jakarta just to visit this place, which he said was “unique” in the world. There’s a dragon overlooking the dance floor, with a woman on top, pointing a spear at the crowd. The Belgian told me the woman is casting a spell on you with her spear, making you always want to come back… I have to admit the music was great, however, like nowhere else!

I have just arrived in Cibubur, after taking a taxi from Jl Jaksa, meeting Caecil which just arrived from Paris.

Jl Hayam Wuruk, with the Stadium to the right. Photo added August 2010.

Stadium Jakarta. Photo added August 2010.