Relax in Jakarta

My travel to Jakarta had begun from 2 sept-4 sept 2010. I went to Kuala Lumpur - Jakarta. I leaved my country for more than 8 months on the purpose of study. My thankful to God Allah for the chance given to me that I could smell the atmosphere of my country after staying in Kuala Lumpur for more than 8 months. My gratitude goes to Muhammad Fathoni , he has been provided us the space for sleeping and resting during my time in Jakarta. Thanks also to Misbakhul Munir for sharing the news , knowledge and treating us in Benlir (Bendungan Hilir) as well. Misbakhul Munir is a former roommate when I was in Rumah Peradaban. He is currently working as a DPR (The House of Representatives) expert staff. I just wish and pray to both of you, that May Allah gives the best rewards.

I stayed in Jakarta for 2 days. That was my real staying in Jakarta. My last visit in Jakarta was in 2007 but it was just transiting before going to Jambi (some states in Sumatra). Staying and travelling around Jakarta was really impressed me. I went to many places such as Cengkareng, Gambir, Kramat Sentiong, Blok M and strayed away to Tharatman for the sake of going to Gramedia (book store) nearby Kramat Sentiong. Fortunately, I went by Busway it was just Rapid KL so that I couldn’t take it as a challenge because it quite similar case when I was in KL. Furthermore, I went with my friend so that the journey was not fearful even I didn’t familiar with Jakarta as well.

The most catch my glimpse was a child that came over me and asked my friend next to me by saying “Bang Nyemir Sepatu?” (Brother, do you want to polish your shoes?. it was at 9 PM. I asked him that he was just 7 years old. Supposedly, the child like him is to be home and having warmth sleeping with his parents, yet, he doesn’t. Just imagine if as a child you are familiar with or closed to you.

My friend took his request that his shoes to be polished, yet, my friend asked the fees that should be paid to him. So, the child answered “Seikhlasannya OM.” (As sincere you wish, uncle). For sure, I heard pityingly and never estimated that he could say those words.

I could say that this travel was the most valuable holiday in the Moth of Ramadhan. Thanks…