It is almost the end of my first week here in Jakarta. It is hard to believe the time is going so fast. The week has been filled with some great new experiences, some harrowing experiences, and some familiar experiences.
The new experiences mainly revolve around food. The first day at the office we went to a Sundanese restaurant. It is a West Javanese cuisine characterized as rich and spicy. I can't actually tell you what I ate as food names continue to be a slight mystery to me. The second day we went to a Padang restaurant, a West Sumatran cuisine. Though delicious, I can't remember what I ate (I will have to be better at taking pictures). Wednesday was Balinese food. Finally a dish I remember … ribs. Lunch consisted of beef ribs, rices, and a spicy broth. Yesterday was Indonesian noodles. As I was ordering I quickly learned from my coworker that Indonesia has many types of noodles. Todays lunch adventure is TBD.
The harrowing experience consists of having to cross Wolter Monginsidi everyday. It is a three lane road that has a constant stream of cars, buses, and ojeks (motorbikes). It is a little bit like playing frogger, but you are the frog.
The familiar … RED VELVET CAKE!!! Yesterday we got more standup comedy in the office. My coworker was being filmed for a tv spot and needed an audience. As a thank you, he got the office cake. I had to explain red velvet cake, beyond delicious. It was thought to be strawberry cake because of the red color. I think I alarmed some people when I mentioned the use of vinegar in the cake. It was a nice reminder of home.
Tonight is happy hour, and this weekend is exploring the city with a fellow intern Alex.
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