Indonesia 2008 - Sultan Palaces and Taman Sari

Day 3 (Dec. 8, 2008) - Whole day was spent in touring the Sultan Palaces and Taman Sari (the old swimming place of the sultans).

Taman Sari was a recreation garden or a resting house for the Sultan and the family. It was also used a the hiding place for the royal family to defend against the enemy assault. It was not just a recreation place but is also a compound of bathing pool, canals, rooms and extremely large swimming pool (http://www.yogyes.com/en/yogyakarta-tourism-object/places-of-interest/tamansari/)

Indonesia 2008 - Trip to Semarang and Prambanan

Day 2 (Dec 7, 2008) - We had a change in the itenerary so that Sym and Bok won't miss anything (malas lang, naiwanan ng eroplano). Instead of Borobudur and Prambanan tour, Richard opted to do the city tour of Semarang in the morning and Prambanan in the afternoon in time of Sym and Bok's arrival.

According to the IT sent by Richard, Semarang is the capital of Central Java and the 5th largest city in Indonesia. Our first stop is the Gereja Blenduk, the oldest Christian Church in Central Java built by the Dutch community in 1753. Near the routonda is the Lawang Sewu (Thousand Doors), a remarkable building from the Old Dutch Time. On the other hand, Sam Poo Kong Chinese Temple (locally known as Gedong Batu) was dedicated to Chinese Moslem Admiral Cheng Ho.

We had lunch at Bale Bengong Restaurant which has a very beautiful ambiance and very delicious food (especially their fish dish!!). Shortly after lunch, Sym and Bok arrived, now the teams are complete.

After a sumptuous lunch, we headed straight to Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple compound in Indonesia. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia.

Indonesia Trip 2008 - On the road going to Borobudur

Dec 5, 2008 - Arrived in Jakarta at around 11pm and went straight to Richard's apartment in Pakubowono. Got my 1 million rupiah from Richard! hehehe...

Dec 6, 2008 - Day 1 was spent on the road going to Borobudur. Had lunch at Pringsewu Rumah Makan (Pringsewu Restaurant) and the checked-in at Hotel Surya in Borobudur.

* With Richard, Pak Sugi (our driver and tour guide), Tita Lai, Ces, Tin-tin, Soki, Melanie, Sym and Bok

GLAMROCK!!! - The Headstrong 2008 Christmas Party

Headstrong Christmas Party at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza last December 19, 2008.

Wallclimbing at Power Up, Silver City, Tiendesitas

My Headstrong friends, Katitay, Aqui, Ross, Marvin and Kino (Katitay's brother), tried for the first time wallclimbing at Power Up in Silver City, Tiendesitas. Me? I'm just there to be their photographer... hehehehe... I don't think I can climb that wall... bigat ng katawan ko eh... hehehe...

After that we had dinner at a steak resto (forgot the name) in Greenhills then proceed to Megamall to buy Magic cards again... addict ba? hehehehe...

Tan-tan's First Birthday

My inaanak's 1st birthday celebration last November 22, 2008 at Nestle Ice Creamery in Aurora Blvd, Quezon City.

Haliween 2008

After 1 week, naupload ko rin tong pictures from the post Haliween Party that we had sa house nina Ekai sa loob ng National Center for Mental Health (in short Mental Hospital hehehehehe)...