gambit fauri on the go

My wife @tamarafauri and I decided to go with my brother @ambifauri and cousin @debonia to Pelabuhan Ratu, which Ambi and Debbie visits quite often. Hearing their stories and seeing their pictures, we were intrigued to come along. It's been ages since the last time I went there so I guess why the hell not?

Turns out it was a time of a lifetime!

Just look at the view from our hotel room terrace:

       

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Then we went to Karangaji beach, which was awesome!

     

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On the way to Bayah beach, we saw and captured these Godly view:

     

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And here it is, the best of all.... Bayah beach.
About an hour drive from Pelabuhan Ratu, Bayah is like an untouched beach. Hell, we were the only people on that beach... Far as I know.

The sand?

White and soft! It's a paradise!

           

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We stayed there to see the sunset. And it was so beautiful..

             

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And here's another beach not so far away from our hotel, which is also magnificent!

           

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And of course, we went to see the famous Nyai Roro Kidul's grave, on some rock-face with a beautiful outlook of the sea

       

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What do you think?
Do you like what you see?

Expect a follow-up post after this, which I will show you pictures of the fun we had while we were there.
Watch closely!

** images were scalled down. Please @reply or DM me on Twitter @gambitfauri (or send email) if you'd like to have the original sized pictures.

And to my foreign friends, you are most welcome to visit our beautiful country!

I say YEAAHH! to Visit Indonesia!

The earthquake in Jakarta a while a go did affect my family, indeed. We live in an apartment on the 20th floor, and the earthquake happened while my wife and kids were in the apartment. They had to ran down the stairs, and they could still feel the shakes while running down the escape stairs. Now my 8 years old daughter refused to come back to our apartment. So we decided to rent a landed house.

             

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It's in Puri Cinere, which is about 3KM from where we live now.
I've always wanted to live in a house instead of an apartment, which my wife prefers.
 
So what do you think, is the house looks well enough?
Should we rent it?

I believe in the power of sharing.
And apparently Starbucks does too!
:)
 

             

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This is interesting.
When was the last time have you used public phones?
 
Found these public phones at the Kelapa Gading Mall. I don't think anyone has ever used it (anymore).
Today, even 'tukang sate' have cell phones!

Yes, in my area we can even order satay and delivered to our home.
 
I wonder how many of these public phones still exists in Jakarta?

Oh, heaven yes!
It was indeed, sensational. Now that was a delightful dinner.
 
We are staying at my wife's parents' house in Sentul City, Bogor and wanted to find something to eat.
My wife (@tamarafauri) got information about this restaurant, De'Leuit (pronounced: De Leyit) from a telly show, so we went there.
 
IT WAS MARVELOUS!

                   

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The place is somewhat okay, there was nothing to complain about. It's a big restaurant, a combination of modern and Sundanesse interiors.
We sat outside, just across of the children playground, which was a clever decision so the kids could play and still on our sight.
 
We ordered Nasi Jambal (their special menu), Nasi putih, Gurame goreng, Udang goreng mentega, Bihun goreng and Baby kailan for totally IDR 230,000/-

       

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I specially loved the Nasi Jambal, Gurame goreng and Udang goreng mentega.
 
I recommend you to come and have a visit the next time you're around Bogor. Here's the address:
Jl. Pajajaran No.69, Bogor.
 
If you're driving through the toll, turn left after the exit. Just go straight up and you'll find the resto on your left.
 
Enjoy!

                 

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So we decided to go to this restaurant called Q Smoke House located on the Panglima Polim area. It's a steak house so I was pretty excited.
 
The minute I walked in, I was amazed by the interior. It's nice and comfortable and it instantly rises up my appetite.
 
As for the food?
I ordered rib-eye and sirloin for my wife.
The rib eye was alright, not good, just a little bit BELOW okay.
Sirloin? My wife tossed it out after the first bite. Not only did the steak felt like those famous Swallow sandals, it tastes like feet.
 
I'd give 6 out of 10 for the ambience, 3 for the rib-eye and -3000 (yes, that's MINUS three thousand) for the sirloin.
 
'nuff said.
 

I don't even know what it means, or what company does the sticker represents so let's skip the details (or leave a comment of you insist *sigh*).
 
Well, I'm a Leo and it's definitely great to be one.
 
Not so great for everyone else, though.. You know how stubborn a Leo can be.. ;)