Cafe Batavia

I went to Jakarta on business and I took the opportunity to pay a visit to my old time favorite place - Cafe Batavia. It used to be the best bar in the world 1996, according to Newsweek magazine. And it did show its 'aura' still, although not as busy as it used to be. I went with my parents and buddy for lunch and we had fantastic Indonesian and Chinese food - at the price not as expensive as I thought it would be, although still expensive comparing to the market rate in town. Had a very good experience and definitely will come back if I am in town.

Little Penguins on Phillip Island, Australia

Little Penguins on Phillip Island, Australia, originally uploaded by billadler.

This guy, Bill Adler, was very lucky to have a chance to take picture of penguins in Phillip Island. Now it is strictly a no no. But it is still a good experience to see these cute birds walking back to their nests. I went there twice and I still want to go back.

Doors of Jogja

doors of Jogya, originally uploaded by Farl.

I encountered this photo in Flickr, a collection from Farl. He captured the colours that brought me some recollections that people in Jogja really loves colours, and I mean bright solid colours. I missed this details so long ago and this photo brought back the memory of my hometown.

Happy New Year 2007

Just wishing all the best for everyone. I decided to have a quiet celebration this year and watch TV. Channel Ten is broadcasting live Sydney fireworks. And I did not really excited with the programme - maybe I am a bit too old for the style - other than the fireworks. I was quite surprised when they show one act of "Priscilla: Queen of The Desert" just right after the kiddie fireworks, and they were using the dialogues that were not "family friendly". I was a bit uncomfortable with the timing - definitely too early. I just kept on skipping the channel so I missed another act in Channel Ten that apparently offensive, son of Bert Newton (forgot his name) doing some obscene gestures in front of television - again still at the hours where kids still awake. I just learned that in "today tonight" - on Channel Seven. They argument was that show was intended for 25-ish audience, but the way I see it, it is more like a show that organised/run by 25-ish people. Not that age matter...