What a beautiful day. The weather was just nice, around...........alamak no thermometer la. Anyway it would be good for a round of golf. Unfortunately for some other reason, was unable to ):

After wondering around the house doing nothing, decided to set up my latest acquired clock.....the anniversary clock...co called cos you only need to wind it once a year. Marvelous 'old' technology indeed. Bought it from ebay and it arrived with the torsion spring accidently unhooked during transit, so need a sturdy hand and tools to fix it.

Tried my hand ...... after half an hour still unable to fix it....... hehehehehe. Perhaps will try it again the next time. Look at the pic ......nice clock right?



Still feeling restless.......oh what a christmas holiday. Then along came my daughter, "Ayah, a christmas present for you....its from Maris". She handed me a gift wrap. Its a Polo Ralph Lauren shirt......one of my favourite brand. Hehehehe...thanks Maris.



So much time at home cos wifey is not feeling well. Get to listen to 4 LPs this morning. Unfortunately the sound was not as expected. Perhaps the sound system has not being played on for quite a while. Will keep them on for the next few hours and hope it will sound better tonight. These were the LPs played.

Before heading for Central Java, I was met by a friend at the Jakarta Airport. He accompanied us to a bus station in Jakarta where we board a bus to Central Java. A 9 hour journey that took 15 hours. hehehe.


Getting tickets to Central Jakarta.





Having soto madura while waiting for the coach to Kendal. Thats Ismail Agus, a friend from Jakarta.

Before flying back to Singapore, we stop over in Jakarta to meet Ismail and his family.




Thats Ismail with his wife and daughter. Who's that guy, behind? Is he 'Selamat' in cognito? Oh no........

Just came back from Central Java for the Aidil Adha Festival. It was indeed a memorable visit where I got to meet relatives there for the first time. Life in the village is laid back and relax and people were very friendly.
Spent 2 nights at a cousin's place and many relatives came by to meet us. This visit will definitely strengthen the silatul rahim with family there. Some pics to share.



Luas mata memandang. View from the village.




My cousin, Raharjo a nice friendly man. Stayed at his place.




Wifey and another cousin, Tini.



Waiting to be slaughtered.