22, Ceremai Street, Bogor, Indonesia

I’ve ever stayed in this house; for about two years (1972-1974), but I have no any memory about it. I was still under three years old; too young to remember any detail of the house.

This house has been becoming a café right now. Don’t know how, as my father said, the house was an official house belonged to a government company.

Yesterday, we decided to visit the café for the first time. My father still remembers all details of the house. Entering the place, my father took us (me and hubby) wandering the café and explained any change. He told us some interesting stories about the house. We ate our lunch in a room that it was used to be my father’s bed room at that time.

It’s a pity I can’t share more inside-the-café pictures here. Though feels cozy, the café has horror theme. I didn’t see any blue inside! On the other side, you can see mummy, Dracula and Frankenstein on the wall! My hubby wore blue thin stripes t-shirt, I can share his photo here, hehehe. Have a great week ahead to all…

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A Green Skimmer Dragonfly (Orthetrum Sabina)

I captured this dragonfly in a rice field inside a fishing place. I didn’t notice it before; since the rice plants around are also green. This kind of dragonfly is a very common one here. I wasn’t able to take a close up photo; the dragonfly was in the center of the field. I didn’t want to make my shoes dirty, hehehe.

Dragonflies are characterized by big multifaceted eyes, two pairs of sturdy transparent wings, and an elongated body. They have six legs, but most of them can’t walk well. Dragonflies are included into the fastest insects in the world. It’s interesting fact, right?

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Couple’s Corner: My Husband as a Brother

Rofi, my husband, is the sixth of seven siblings. He has three sisters and three elder brothers. I can say that they are close each other. Only one of his brothers lives in their home town. The others live in Jakarta and Bogor. My husband and I stay in Bogor. His sisters and brothers, who live in Jakarta, have homes that aren’t far one another.

Besides one SIL who becomes a teacher; the others are joining in a family business and running it together. So, they aren’t only siblings; but also business partners. I’m so glad that until now they still keep their sibling bonding; though sometimes a big business argument happens between them. I can see that my husband knows how to behave properly; whether as an ‘employee’ or as a brother.

My husband is a caring and helpful brother. In fact, they all always help each other, even in finance matter. I admire their closeness!

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Another Spot of a Lake

This Cibubur Lake (Jakarta, Indonesia) may look calm and lovely. Watching a wonderful lake can bring out serene and peaceful thoughts. But in fact, when I captured this spot; I must hide the floating rubbish on one side of the lake. I did it successfully, right?

Unfortunately, there are still lots of people here who like throwing rubbish onto the river or lake. It's a big problem that still unsolved until now.

Watery Wednesday

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