There's no choice except waiting for a long weekend to go on a trip, especially after being employed. Last May I went in a small group, my fun buddies at heart and TUMMY. Yup, a bit different from my adventurous trip, I decided to just enjoy this leisure trip, eat a lot, sightseeing, and eat again. The local foods are amazing so that we directly eat as soon as it's served (goodbye #instagram #foodporn #foodie ). The price is quite cheap too ( obviously if you compare it to the price in Jakarta ).
I'm still amazed how my friends and I talked all the way from Jakarta to Solo ( Surakarta )! ( more than 10 hours on the train,LOL ). The atmosphere in Solo and Jogja are pleasing. You will find that I wrote many words of "lovely","oldies",and "antique". I think those are suitable keywords for snapshots I posted here. Enjoy!
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Lovely signage with Javanese writing found on the way to Triwindu Antique Market, Solo |
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"Wayang", Indonesian traditional puppet as the decoration at the front building of Triwindu Antique Market |
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A vintage typewriter. Wish I could have one :) |
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Do you remember seeing these TVs in your younger years ? |
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A rickshaw rider who kindly posed for me at the alley of Kauman Batik village |
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Windows wall. ( Sorry for blurry pict, I also regret not checking thoroughly at that time ) :( |
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Es Dawet, a traditional drink of Indonesian. It's made from rice powder & pandan leaves, served with palm sugar |
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Spinach noodle with chicken mince at Mie Gajah Mas |
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A steam train for tourists rides across the street in Solo ( Surakarta ) city |
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Happy passengers on the steam train |
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Waiting for our train to Jogjakarta at Purwosari Station, Solo |
The train from Jogja to Solo is pretty comfy. It takes just an hour,making it a nice day trip. Unfortunately, the ticket back to Solo was sold out. Plus, I screwed up by leaving my identity card at the hotel. It was used for a guarantee. I have a spare one, but I forgot to bring it :')
Then, we rent a car along with three new friends we met at the station. They are so friendly to share the recommended dining place in Solo. After all, it turns out to be a laughable moment now, haha.
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The ruins of underground mosque, Taman Sari, Jogjakarta |
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The beautiful underground mosque at Taman Sari |
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A random graffiti along the way to the ruins of underground mosque |
Despite the hot weather, it was fun visiting these two cities. Thanks so much to my friends : Vinca, Vina, Mike and Rendy for being a nice companion on this trip! Things I'm gonna miss the most are definitely the moments and FOOD!
