May 2011

[EN] The two judges were measuring the distance of a throw, with an assistant present to record the measurement. Two of the heavies were watching to see the result. I did not know what event had just taken place because I arrived to the field quite late. It’s interesting to see people wearing kilts in Jakarta Highland Gathering, which in this case one of the judges and the two heavies were wearing kilts. My teenage daughter would love to wear one, but I don’t know where we can get one for her. We can always order from overseas, but I’m sure it’s expensive. They seem to be made of fine quality fabrics.

[ID] Dua juri sedang mengukur jarak dari lemparannya, dengan seorang asisten menulis hasilnya. Dua orang pelempar sedang mengamati hasilnya. Saya tidak tahu event apa yang baru saja dilakukan karena saya datang terlambat kelapangan ini. Selalu menarik melihat orang-orang memakai kilt di Jakarta Highland Gathering, dalam foto ini, salah satu juri dan kedua pelempar mengenakan kilt. Anak remaja perempuan saya ingin memakai kilt, tetapi saya tidak tahu dari mana bisa mendapatkannya. Bisa saja pesan dari luar negeri, tetapi saya yakin harganya pasti mahal. Kilt sepertinya terbuat dari bahan yang berkwalitet baik.

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Taman Safari, Cisarua

30 May 2011

[EN] I went to the Safari Park today. These two camels are two of its inhabitants. The Safari Park is about one and a half hour drive from Jakarta. I’ll upload some more pictures of the Safari Park in a few days time.

[ID] Saya pergi ke Taman Safari hari ini. Kedua onta ini adalah dua dari penghuninya. Taman Safari kira-kira satu setengah jam dari Jakarta dengan mobil. Saya akan upload beberapa foto dari Safari Park beberapa hari lagi.

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[EN] This group of Asian dancers just performed a dance on the stage. Before this group, there was another group performing a Middle East kind of dance. This is what I like about Jakarta Highland Gathering. It’s not all about the Scottish tradition, but it’s a festivity that brings about different cultures.

[ID] Grup penari ini baru saja melakukan tarian diatas panggung. Sebelum grup ini, ada grup satu lain yang melakukan tarian Timur Tengah. Ini adalah hal yang saya sukai mengenai Jakarta Highland Gathering, bukan saja acara ini mengenai tradisi Skotlandia, tetapi ini adalah suatu perayaan untuk bermacam-macam kultur.

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[EN] I went to the 32nd Jakarta Highland Gathering today. The last time I had gone to this event was in early 1990′s. Now that photo-blogging becomes a hobby of mine, I plan to go to the event every year. According to the Jakarta Highland Gathering magazine, there are three Australian axemen: John Coffey, Adam Arbuthnot and Brett Cole. If you know which of the three, the two blokes in the picture are, then please let us know.

[ID] Saya tadi ke Jakarta Highland Gathering yang ke-32. Terakhir kali saya ke acara ini adalah diawal tahun 1990-an. Sekarang karena photo-blogging adalah hobby saya, saya akan ke acara ini setiap tahunnya. Menurut majalah Jakarta Highland Gathering, ada tiga orang ahli kapak: John Coffey, Adam Arbuthnot dan Brett Cole. Bila anda tahu dari tiga nama tersebut, nama dari kedua orang difoto ini, silahkan beri tahu kami.

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7-Eleven, Tebet, Jakarta

[EN] 7-Eleven is now in many places in Jakarta. It has become a favorite hangout place in Jakarta. The lighting is bright and the coffee is cheap. You can put extra syrup like caramel in the coffee. It only costs around $1. This 7-Eleven outlet is in Jl. Saharjo, Tebet. [ID] 7-Eleven sekarang ada dibanyak tempat di [...]

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Sixth Point, Tebet, Jakarta

[EN] Sixth Point is a clothing store in Tebet. I like the beach/surfing type of clothing they sell in the shop, such as Roxy and Quiksilver. [ID] Sixth Point adalah satu toko di Tebet. Saya suka dengan tipe baju untuk pantai/surfing ditoko itu, seperti Roxy dan Quiksilver.

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Cafe du Chocolat, Tebet, Jakarta

[EN] Tebet is an area in Jakarta with many places to hangout. Cafe du Chocolat is one such place. They also have small clothing stores with quality clothing in the area. Tebet is also a residential area that is close to the centre of Jakarta, but in weekdays, even though it is near, it may [...]

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Elang Bondol – Brahminy Kite, Ragunan Zoo, Jakarta

[EN] This eagle is also known as red-backed sea eagle and it happens to be the official mascot of Jakarta. Somehow, I managed to get a clear shot of it as if I was inside the cage. [ID] Burung elang ini juga dinamakan red-backed sea eagle (elang laut berpunggung merah). Elang ini adalah maskot untuk [...]

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The Bird and the Kijang, Ragunan Zoo, Jakarta

[EN] The little bird is really fond of hanging around kijangs. Now, it is standing close to this kijang. A few minutes back, it was standing close to another (click here to see the photo). [ID] Burung kecil ini suka berdiri dekat kijang. Sekarang, dia berdiri dekat kijang ini. Sebelumnya dia berdiri dekat dengan kijang [...]

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Kijang Mas – A Deer in Ragunan Zoo, Jakarta

[EN] Kijang is deer, Mas is golden, so we can call it golden deer (I hope I’m right calling it a deer). This is an Indonesian deer and a Toyota car is named after this deer, i.e. Toyota Kijang. Notice the little bird near the kijang’s front feet. [ID] Kijang mas, itu adalah jenis dari [...]

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