Posts about Indonesia

Extended terrace

Tuesday, 19 May 2015
Pela Mampang, Jakarta

We have extended the existing terrace with another 3 meter, built from iron wood. Below are some pictures. Completion was last Sunday, and the whole project had a price tag of 23 million. I had another chair made from the leftover material. 20 x 3 x 400 cm planks. Work in progress. Work completed. The […]

Day trip to Hong Kong

Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Pela Mampang, Jakarta

I needed to do a short mission in Hong Kong last week. I flew out from Jakarta at midnight 7 April, and landed in Hong Kong at 06:00 8 April. I waited a few hours at the airport and then took the train to Hong Kong Central, where I had an appointment. Afterwards, I took […]

Tedak Siten in Madiun

Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Pela Mampang, Jakarta

1 – 6 April was devoted to Bella’s Tedak Siten ceremony in Madiun. It is a traditional ceremony when the child is 7 months old (according to the Javanese calendar). The ceremony itself was held on Sunday 5 April.

Visit by Ellen & Hans

Monday, 23 February 2015
Pela Mampang, Jakarta

This is the second time Ellen & Hans visit us here in Jakarta. We were enjoying their company from 13 January until yesterday (22 February). Bella and the rest of us say goodbye and see you again in August!

2015

Thursday, 1 January 2015
Pela Mampang, Jakarta

Goodbye 2014, and welcome 2015. Here is a video clip of the fireworks as seen from the second floor at our home, looking north. Video clip: Jakarta fireworks, New Year’s Eve 2014.