Category Archives: Travel
Shoshone Falls
Shoshone Falls on the Snake River, also known as the “Niagara of the West” is located approximately 5 miles east of the city of Twin Falls, Idaho. With its 212 feet height, this waterfall is 45 feet higher than Niagara Falls.
The best time to visit Shoshone Falls is during spring and early summer when the water is overflowing. I and my husband visited this waterfall in early September, when the water flow was depleted. But the view remained spectacular and breathtaking.
Airterjun Shoshone di Snake River yang dikenal juga sebagai “Niagara Barat”, terletak sekitar 5 mil dari kota Twin Falls, Idaho. Dengan ketinggiannya yang mencapai 64,7 meter, air terjun ini lebih tinggi 14 meter dibandingkan Air terjun Niagara
Waktu paling tepat untuk mengunjungi tempat ini adalah pada musim semi hingga awal musim panas, pada saat aliran sungai dari salju yang mencair berlimpah. Saya dan suami mengunjungi tempat ini pada awal September, ketika debit air sudah berkurang untuk irigasi. Namun pemandangannya masih tetap memukau.
Welcome to Utah
Entering Utah on September 3, 2010 at 5:44 PM. Part of the long journey from Seattle, Washington to Austin Texas.
Oregon Vortex: Optical Illussions or Paranormal Phenomena?
The Oregon Vortex’s Phenomena were discovered by John Lister between the year of 1930 to 1946. The area was known to the Indian as “The Forbidden Ground”. It was said that Indian horses would not pass the ground, no matter what.
I and my husband were accidently saw the road sign to this place on our way to Crater Lake and decided to check it out. Though some believed that the phenomena were merely optical illussions, but our experience was real.
Look at this picture:
Look at the difference height between me and my husband and than look at the next picture:
Did I shrink or did my husband grow dramatically?
And look at the following 2 pictures:
If you decide to check this place out, here is the address:
Voice+1 (541) 855-1543
E-Mailmystery@oregonvortex.com
Ketoprak Ciragil
Karena tempatnya yang relatif sempit dan susah untuk mencari tempat parkir, saya belum pernah makan di warung Ketoprak Ciragil ini. Biasanya saya meminta sopir saya untuk membelinya dan makan di rumah. Ketoprak paling enak yang pernah saya makan hingga hari ini.
Categories:
Betawi food, Street Hawker.
Address:
Jl. Ciragil II No 24
Blok Q. Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta
Price Range:
Rp 13.000,- – Rp 15.000,-
Date of Visit:
Never, only bought for to go
Ray’s Boathouse: Breathtaking Waterfront View of Puget Sound
Seattle is well-known for its excellent seafood. Ray’s Boathouse is one of those restaurants that offer ultimate seafood experience and breathtaking waterfront view of Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains, especially when the sun is setting and the boats are coming home through the Ballard Lock.
Category:
Seafood
Address:
6049 Seaview Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Telp: +1 (206) 789-3770
Ambience:
Attire:
Smart Casual
Price Range:
$ 40.00 – $ 70.00
Date of Visit:
September 5, 2012, dinner with Maga
Our Orders and the Prices:
Eid al-Fitri Dinner at Le Gran
Lontong (rice cake). opor ayam (Javanese chicken curry), dendeng balado (crispy sliced meat), sambal goreng ati (liver in spicy coconut milk), egg and chayote
Idul Fitri was not complete without a dish of “Lontong and Opor Ayam” (rice cake and Javanese chicken curry). As long as I could remember, my mom and my sisters in Yogya always prepared this dish to celebrate the holiday. Since my mom had passed away earlier this year, and I had travelled to Yogya so many times within the last three months, I decided to celebrate the holiday in Jakarta. Without forsaking Lontong and Opor, of course.
After calling several hotels and asking them if they had lontong and opor ayam in their restaurants’ menu, finally I, Maga, Junior, Meina, and Widya went to Hotel Gran Mahakam’s coffee shop, known as Le Gran. The Lontong Mahakam that we had, although it was different from what we normally had in our big family’s home in Yogya, was excellent. In addition, we also had a chance to taste other dishes too, such as seafood steamboat, sushi, prata and curry and the delicious melted chocolate cake. I would like also to mention here, that the waitress who served us was really helpful. Seldom we met such a dedicated buffet restaurant attendant who would go a long way to offer you a dish and get it for you. Good Job.
Categories:
Indonesian, International Food
Address:
Le Gran
Hotel Gran Mahakam
Jl. Mahakam I No. 6.
Blok M
Jakarta – 12130
Telp: +62 21 720 9966
E-mail: info@granmahakam.com
Ambience:
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 250.000,- – Rp 400.000,-/person
Date of Visit:
August 19, 2012. Dinner with Maga, Junior, Meina and Widya.
Our Orders and the Prices:
Dinner Eid al-Fitri Buffet Rp. 258.000,-/person
Lychee Ice Tea Rp. 45.000,-
Fresh Orange Juice Rp. 65.000,-
Fresh Lime Juice Rp. 55.000,-
Aqua Rp 25.000,-
Jun Njan: Always Remember The Roots
To break the last day of fasting, I, Maga, Junior, Meina & Widya went to Jun Njan Seafood Restaurant at Gandaria City. The place was rather packed with families missing their maids who had gone home to their villages for “Lebaran”. In spite of the long wait for the food to be served, and the absent of garnishes, the food remained delicious as usual. The oyster sauced crab was still the best. So was the hot and salted fried squit. The third generation who managed several Jun Njan restaurants seemed doing very well in maintaining the old recipes and family’s value of Always Remember the Roots.
Categories:
Chinese, Seafood
Address:
Ambience:
Typical Chinese Indonesian Restaurant
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 100.000,- – Rp 150.000,- / person
Date of Visit:
August 18, 2012. Dinner with Maga, Junior, Meina and Widya
Our Orders and the Prices:
Iced Tea Rp. 10.000,-
Mineral Water Rp. 8.000,-
Stean Rice Rp. 6.000,-
Water Melon Juice Rp. 20.000,-
Oyster sauced crabs
Hot and salty fried calamary
Small fried mantao
Pocai with four kind of eggs
Prawn mayonaise
Fried pigeons
Las Vegas, The Glittering Sin City On The Desert
Let me list the reasons why I like visiting this city on the desert, even though you will not find gambling and drinking in it since my son was still considered under age for such activities.
First of all, I like the buildings and their decoration on the Strip (it is the main street of Las Vegas). Some think that those building are tacky, but regardless what the think, I like them all the same. Here some of the buildings.
The Aria Resort & Casino
The Dancing Fountain @ Bellagio
The Lobby of The Venetian
Paris Las Vegas
Second, the food.
The wonderful taste of beautifully presented food at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant
The Entertainment. From musicals such as Phantom of the Opera (the shorter version than the one played in Broadway, New York), to magical show of David Copperfield. Cirque du Soleil many performances: Elvis Presley, Viva Las Vegas @ The Aria, Beatles’ Love @ The Mirage. Live Shows such as Donny & Marie @ Flamingo, Barry Manilow @ Paris Las Vegas, Jerry Seinfeld and Bette Middler @ Caesars Palace. The list can go on and on and on.
The glitters of the night
Caesars Palace at night
The Shopping
Venetian Grand Canal Shopping Center
The luxury of the Hotel we stayed … it was the Vidara
The Grill: Never Fail
The Grill had been one of our favorite restaurants for several years. Since its location only two minutes walk from our office, it had been the venue for many celebrations, such as friends birthdays, our team’s special achievements or accomplishment, and reunions. Sometimes, it was just a place to eat a really good food. The food never failed us. If it wasn’t a bit pricey, maybe I would have gone there every week.
Categories:
Japanese, Grill
Address:
Midplaza 2, Lower Ground Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 10
Jakarta 10220
Telp: +62 21 570 6210, 570 6200
Ambience:
Attire:
Semi Formal
Price Range:
Rp 250.000,- – Rp 500.000,- + Service and Tax/person
Date of Visit:
August 17, 2012 with Maga and Junior
Our Orders and the Prices:
Green Tea Rp. 30.000,-
Mineral Water Rp. 18.000,-
Wakame (Seaweed) Soup Rp 52.000,-
Gohan (Rice) Rp 17.000,-
Talaga Sampireun: A Culinary Experience By The Lake
Salah satu alasan mengapa Talaga Sampireun menjadi salah satu restoran favoritku adalah pelayanannya yang cepat. Tidak peduli seberapa banyak pesanan kita dan tidak peduli seberapa ramai pengunjugnya, pesanan kita akan siap santap dalam waktu kurang dari 15 menit.
Sebagai catatan, however, pada kunjungan kami yang terakhir, rasa masakannya tidaklah seenak saat kunjungan-kunjungan kami yang lalu. Apakah Chef-nya ganti atau suatu kebetulan saja.
Categories:
Indonesian, Sundanese
Address:
Bintaro Jaya
Tangerang
Telp: +62 21
Ambience:
Outdoor. Minimal Consumption of Rp 700.00 ++ if you want a Saung
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 75.000,- – Rp 100.000,-
Date of Visit:
November 5, 2011, lunch with Maga, Meina, Widya and Ipunk
Our Orders and the Prices:
Gurami Goreng Kering Rp.
Cumi Bakar Madu Rp.
Cumi Goreng Asam Manis Rp.
Kangkung Balacan Rp.
Tumis Bunga Papaya Rp.
Sate Udang Rp.
Es Kopyor Rp.
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