Siraman Mas Ameir

Mas Ameir, Putera pertama dari Mas Andi dan Mbak Rizka, sepupu kami, akan menikah. Sebagai orang Jawa yang sangat menjunjung tinggi kebudayaan daerahnya, Mas Andi berinisiatif untuk mengadakan acara pengajian dan lamaran di rumah Mas Andi di Rawamangun. Sebabnya acara pernikahan yang akan dilangsungkan seminggu setelah ini tidak diselenggarakan dalam adat Jawa. Paling tidak upacara…

Misty and Mysterious Milford Sound

Having our plan cancelled the previous day due to bad weather and risk of avalanche, we’re so happy to be finally in Milford Sound. But to get there, it’s not as straight forward as we planned. Facing the risk of not being able to go to Milford Sound, we’re looking for alternatives. One of the…

Flying Drone in NZ, Finally!

Bringing my drone for this trip, I’m a bit disappointed to learn that there’s ‘No Fly Zone’ for drone in all NZ National Parks. However, on our way from Queenstown to Te Anau, we drive along Kinston Road, which offers stunning view of Wakatipu Lake in its deep blue state due to perfect weather. It…

Back in Sydney

The last time we were in Sydney was in 2010. So many changes around Circular Quay/Sydney Harbor area. Almost as many as Aya and Rafif’s have ☺️ It’s good to reminisce the old times, including revisiting Pancakes on the Rock as what we had last time ☺️

Back to Perth

I’m finally back to Perth, after 26 years. In 1998, my company sent me for attending a certification training here. There are two places I remarkably remember from that time: Hay Street and King’s Park. So this morning I show Elok around these two places. Which looks even more beautiful and show the warmth vibes…