A taxi, a bus, a train, and an angkot

Yesterday started off with a taxi ride to the morning cake market. There were cakes, pastries, and savory treats galore. It was a feast for both my eyes and tastes buds. While maybe not the healthiest breakfast, it certainly was tasty. 

Making fresh cakes. These had meat inside.

Chocolate, need I say more.

Alex before trying green mystery cake!

After the cake market Alex and I jumped on a Transjakarta Bus to Monas and Gambir Station. The Transjakarta Busway is the city's attempt at mass transit. We didn't stop for long at Monas as we were trying to get to Bogor. It is something to come back to as there are many sights around the monument, including the largest Mosque in Jakarta.

After a couple of wrong turns and attempts at directions we made it to the train station. We almost got on the wrong train, but eventually made it on to the train to Bogor. 

View of Jakarta from train platform.

Upon  arriving in Bogor, we stopped at the Tourist Information Office for a map and some directions. Unfortunately those directions were a little off, left really meant right, so maybe the walk took a little longer than 15 minutes. Eventually, we arrived at the Botanic Gardens. While taking a water break on a shady bench, we were approached by an English Club who interviewed us. 

After the Botanic Gardens, we boarded an angkot to the Gong Factory. An angkot is a green minibus that seats 10 people. Though the Gong Factory was closed, we did get to see some of the gongs. 

Finally, it was time to make the journey back to Jakarta which was an angkot, a train, a bus, and then a taxi!