Fred went a wandering.

It took me almost three days to complete 27 pages, viewing the day to day life in Indonesia......it was a time well spend. Thank you mas fred for the pictures and deep insight into Indonesia. Keep them coming and all the best.

Thank you for your kind comments.

Yorkshire saying - Where there's muck, there's brass.
Indonesian version. Where there's rubbish, I won't starve to death.
This guy will work until he can no longer walk, not far away looking at the way he was stumbling along, then he will die.



A family business.

This one is from Christmas day.
All the security, a mix of security guards, police and army were guarding a church against possible extremist idiot (FPI) or terrorist activity.
These three were under the command of a regular army officer, and had back up from roving patrols - very well armed roving patrols.
All the guards, police and army were Muslims, proving interfaith harmony and mutual assistance can be achieved. I have to admit, I was rather pleased to see it.
The soldier in the photo is from what British people would called the TA, a sort of army reservist group.

Chicken Satay one of the first dishes I had when I first came to Indonesia and still one if my favorites 13 years on  and I love the peanut sauce

I try to show real life in Indonesia, the good and the bad, but the bad commonly makes for more interesting photos.

The passenger was totally smashed out of his brain on whisky. I can't comment on the driver - but I can take a guess.

Birthdays can be wild.
Flour is common at birthday parties.

A good thing that this incident (the drunk driver) was minor.

One of many odd things about Indonesia…it seems that driving “under the influence” is not something that is taken with any level of seriousness here…at least in Bali anyway.  And furthermore, this ambivalence seems to apply equally to locals and expats alike.

I can’t even begin to recount the endless stories of expats that I have known, or still know, who have ended up in a ditch, or worse, including way too many that were killed, and/or took others into the hospital or the morgue along with them while driving their bike or car totally drunk.

While there isn’t anything funny about this topic, I can recall a great story of one particular expat, a great guy from Wales, who was driving home one late night after a “session” at Naughty Nuris and literally forgot to stop at his gate, thus crashing right through it.  The loud noise woke his wife who ran out to see what happened. 

Unfazed and in the “bullet proof” state of intoxication my friend simply opened the door of his car, staggered out, and announced, “hi honey, I’m home.”

Fred, do you, or anyone else reading this thread know of anyone, Indonesian or foreign, who was arrested, lost their license, or otherwise punished for driving while under the influence?

Very interesting stories through these pictures of How the real and everyday life look like in Indonesia... Mas Fred keep it up..

I can't say the driver was drunk as I didn't get close enough to smell, but his driving suggests the possibility.
s I understand it, being nissed as a pewt and driving isn't illegal here, but not being in control of the vehicle is.

Ubudian wrote:

A good thing that this incident (the drunk driver) was minor.

One of many odd things about Indonesia…it seems that driving “under the influence” is not something that is taken with any level of seriousness here…at least in Bali anyway.  And furthermore, this ambivalence seems to apply equally to locals and expats alike.

I can’t even begin to recount the endless stories of expats that I have known, or still know, who have ended up in a ditch, or worse, including way too many that were killed, and/or took others into the hospital or the morgue along with them while driving their bike or car totally drunk.

While there isn’t anything funny about this topic, I can recall a great story of one particular expat, a great guy from Wales, who was driving home one late night after a “session” at Naughty Nuris and literally forgot to stop at his gate, thus crashing right through it.  The loud noise woke his wife who ran out to see what happened. 

Unfazed and in the “bullet proof” state of intoxication my friend simply opened the door of his car, staggered out, and announced, “hi honey, I’m home.”

Fred, do you, or anyone else reading this thread know of anyone, Indonesian or foreign, who was arrested, lost their license, or otherwise punished for driving while under the influence?

I read one news about it few days ago,probably mas Fred knew it as well for it happened in Jakarta,I forgot the area and the road where the incident took place..A drunken dude drove in busy road and made two crashes killing 4, the news said he is a son of a businessman.
He now was under police investigation. He has admitted that he took drug and was under influence when driving.but now I heard and read no more news about it, I wonder how's the trial going will he get punishment or not

There are many little roadside food stalls, but this is the first time I've noticed this one.





As I'm unsure of the contents, I probably won't be a customer.

I buy fresh chickens from a place I know all health and hygiene regulations are strictly enforced.

This is a pretty typical village street (The type you get within towns and cities).



A bidan is a midwife - poorer women go there to have their babies, or anti/post natal care. You can also get KB (Contraception) and immunisations there.

Yesterday's hot political topic is today's sun shade.

Thanks for the laugh, Ubudian.

This lady is unlikely to require a bidan's services.
I'm unsure if she/he/????? is transgender, a ladyboy, or what, but these are common here, often seen dancing in shop doorways for whatever people will give them.
The majority of shop owners seem to pay them to go away, and men around tend to make fun of them, but no one physically attacks them.

Real indonesia... thanks for sharing these really valuable pictures

safiullah123 wrote:

Real indonesia... thanks for sharing these really valuable pictures

You're very welcome.
I do have a slight confession.
I love wandering around odd places, meeting new people (all be it short conversations) and learning what makes Indonesia tick. The last few years have been a massive learning experience for me, the photos are more of a by product.

People have all sorts of pets.

Mr Tatung is a 51 year old rubbish collector.
He lives here.
The building to the right is his house.



Inside his house.



The bed is raised as the house floods in the rainy season.

A portable peddle powered candy floss machine.

A village scene .... but what's that in the background?



Ah, that's how they paint tall buildings.



I got sunburnt, these rather pretty young ladies are clearly more intelligent than me.

Where there are people, there's always someone trying to sell something.



This type of business is very common here.

So is carrying silly things in as dangerous a manner as possible on motorbikes.

I like Indonesia, people are relaxed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kletxh … e=youtu.be

I'm not sure, but I think this bike might be overloaded.



This one is fine - Twin tub washing machines don't weigh all that much.

I've had a good old wander today.
I'll see how the snaps have come out, then post any reasonable ones.

hhh.. I miss Indonesia.. Wonderful country with lovely people... Thank you Mas Fred for showing some nice glimpses of whats going on the roads of Jakarta... I have a request to see the food stalls and warung2 makanan.. I hope if you visit those places and can show some street food of Indonesia... I wish to have another opportunity to taste Masakan Padang, Bakso and Bubur ayam..

safiullah123 wrote:

hhh.. I miss Indonesia.. Wonderful country with lovely people... Thank you Mas Fred for showing some nice glimpses of whats going on the roads of Jakarta... I have a request to see the food stalls and warung2 makanan.. I hope if you visit those places and can show some street food of Indonesia... I wish to have another opportunity to taste Masakan Padang, Bakso and Bubur ayam..

Same here I miss bakso, nasi padang,pecel ayam,bebek goreng
Hehehehe now I'm drooling picturing the image in my mind

Wonderful country with lovely people.

I love Indonesia, and love chatting to the people I meet on my travels.
The photography (well, snapshots - I'm hardly good enough to claim to be a real photographer) sees me exploring bits of the country no one else ever bothers to go.
I enjoy meeting people from the other Indonesia, the one no one ever puts on a travel website, and they never fail to impress me.
These people have little to smile about, but they still smile.
If that's not impressive and something to aim for in life - nothing is.

To suggest chocolate is popular in Indonesia is one of those, "is the Pope a Catholic" sort of things.
It's really popular, but this is a little silly all the same.
And, yes, it is real.

You can always tell when it's hairy fruit season out here, and all without looking up at the trees.
People sit at the side of the road selling them

Ah, fixing street lighting - safety is very important ....



.. hang on......what's that?

Ah, they've bunged a ruddy great stone in the road to protect them from traffic. I'm less then sure of their ability to join MENSA.

Staying with important road safety measures.
After heave rain, it's common for small sinkholes to appear, and it's very important to mark them in order to protect motorists.
As you can see from this well lit, highly reflective warning table, safety is taken very seriously out here.

The Aston at Anyer had a few very minor niggles, but it's not even officially open yet, and it's pretty great.
I'll be visiting again.
I will now shut up about my lovely holiday ... until I make the video.








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hh. its season of Rambutan Fruit in that tropical paradise of Indonesia... Its been now more than 2 years that I didnt taste the Rambutan... O God bring me back there... Thanks Mas fred for these pics of the streets of Indonesia... for a moment when I close my eyes, its seems like I am there...

Guys sell semi precious stones all over the place here - even setting up outside police stations.
I'm not really into bling bling, but they do a reasonable trade.

To repair a road.

Toss a load of stones into a hole.



Leave them there as a danger to passing motorcycles, but only untll you get around to the next bit.



Get tarnac and a shovel



Dump the tarmac onto the stones.

When you've done all that, smooth off the tarmac



Then jump up and down on it ...... ner, use this thing.

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Then move on to the next lot of holes - loads to go at after rainy season.

People often ask me why I want to stay here, rather than a much more developed western country.
One of the many reasons is crime - or the very low level of it.
I'm not claiming Indonesia is free of crime, but it's nothing compared to the UK.
Try leaving this lot hung on a motorbike whilst you go shopping in any English city; it won't be there when you get back, but it's very common to see this here.

No unemployment benefits means people work - or starve.
No need for debate, but people will and do have a go at anything to make money.

Delivering newspapers.



Selling plastic stuff.



or open a market stall. Many towns have markets - the roads remain open, if you can get through.