AJ had class this morning so I got to work on my reading. Been relaxing and enjoying my books like a proper vacation. I packed up all my things as I was spending the night with AJ so that I could catch the bus early the next day. We went to check out from the boarding house, but T wouldn’t let me pay. Once again, I was treated. The kindness and strong family ties here… We headed off with my ginormous pack on the back. It wasn’t that comfortable of a ride, ha. The straps ended up digging in my shoulders and I had to hug my knees to place my center of gravity more forward. It felt like I could tip backward anytime. It was okay for the short distance but I can’t believe people do it on pilgrimages with two adults and two children too.
We got breakfast at Baker Street cafe which was super yummy! Fruit smoothie and eggs benedict with hashbrowns. They had a bunch of delicious looking fruit cakes including one with dragon fruit! Post brunch, we went to the nearby geology museum. Some of the signs were in English which was nice. Lots of pretty rocks and Earth science information. I really enjoyed it. We walked by the Gedung Sate which is where the governor’s office is located. It’s nicknamed Sate after the peak tip of the building which looks like satay, the Indonesian meat kabobs.
I ended up staying at AJ’s aunt’s house as she and her family were out of town. Usually someone spends the night, as AJ’s ninety-two year old grandmother lives there as well. It’s impressive to me that she still lives at home and just has live in nursing staff. Much different from the Western way of nursing homes. We hung out for bit before AJ’s mom and sisters swung by to pick us up for dinner. We went back to the Paskal food market. This time I was able to help pay a little for the food - finally, lol. I tried some more new things including avocado juice/smoothie. It was really yummy and had some chocolate syrup mixed in. Tasted nothing like my expectations. AJ’s sister also got frogs so I got to have those. They were covered in some good sauce and tasted fantastic. And exactly like chicken with many bones. I would definitely eat them again! On the way home we stopped by a street vendor selling Indonesian pancakes, martabak. They come in a thin and thick version with different toppings - chocolate or cheese. I really liked the thin one, but with the chocolate filling. I was so full though I could barely try them.
We got breakfast at Baker Street cafe which was super yummy! Fruit smoothie and eggs benedict with hashbrowns. They had a bunch of delicious looking fruit cakes including one with dragon fruit! Post brunch, we went to the nearby geology museum. Some of the signs were in English which was nice. Lots of pretty rocks and Earth science information. I really enjoyed it. We walked by the Gedung Sate which is where the governor’s office is located. It’s nicknamed Sate after the peak tip of the building which looks like satay, the Indonesian meat kabobs.
I ended up staying at AJ’s aunt’s house as she and her family were out of town. Usually someone spends the night, as AJ’s ninety-two year old grandmother lives there as well. It’s impressive to me that she still lives at home and just has live in nursing staff. Much different from the Western way of nursing homes. We hung out for bit before AJ’s mom and sisters swung by to pick us up for dinner. We went back to the Paskal food market. This time I was able to help pay a little for the food - finally, lol. I tried some more new things including avocado juice/smoothie. It was really yummy and had some chocolate syrup mixed in. Tasted nothing like my expectations. AJ’s sister also got frogs so I got to have those. They were covered in some good sauce and tasted fantastic. And exactly like chicken with many bones. I would definitely eat them again! On the way home we stopped by a street vendor selling Indonesian pancakes, martabak. They come in a thin and thick version with different toppings - chocolate or cheese. I really liked the thin one, but with the chocolate filling. I was so full though I could barely try them.
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