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Bandung, Coffee, Indonesia, Jakarta, Kampung Daun, The Lammars
Bandung, Indonesia, is the main city of West Java Province. It’s about 150 km from Jakarta. Tia, my Indonesian friend, suggested we go to Bandung for a few days . . . A perfect suggestion, as this mountain retreat is undeniably a wonderful place to chill out from the chaos of Jakarta. Bandung is part of Lembang county (within the Bandung Regency). The city is surrounded by mountains, with Tangkuban Perahu mountain being the main tourist attraction. In fact, the cost is extremely high for foreign tourists to visit – $25 per person versus $2.50 for an Indonesian. Yikes! Bandung is mostly a “get-a-way” for Indonesians escaping Jakarta for the weekend, and consequently, this mountain was especially crowded. The line of cars and buses stretched for almost a mile . . . In any event, Tia and I decided not to visit this mountain park – other then the outskirts beyond the pay booth – due mostly to the park being so crowded and the entrance fee.
However, we did go to a place called the “Leaf Village” (Kampung Daun), which I suspect was a much, much better choice then the aforementioned mountain we skipped. Kampung Daun is a great place to wander around and shop, as well as eat lunch or dinner. The primary attraction is a restaurant unlike any other restaurant I have EVER been to. It is unique in so many ways. Specifically, each “table” is situated in a large, open air cabana, with low level (ground) cushioned seating and table, excellent service, punctuated by the fact that the restaurant is literally on an acre of land. I believe they have multiple kitchens to ensure service is first rate and timely. The dining experience is one you will certainly never forget, as you are surrounded by lush, tropical mountain rain forest, with numerous streams and waterfalls. Frankly, I have never been to a restaurant like this. Equally important, the Indonesian food was delicious (albeit, expensive)! The following photos illustrate what I am talking about (some are without caption):
We also had dinner at The Peak and that was quite enjoyable as well. However, I didn’t take any photos of it. I did take a few photos of a luxurious spa we went to – The Lammars Spa. Undoubtedly, one of the best massages I have ever had. I think Tia and I had the 90 minute “Signature Massage.” This massage is based on traditional massage using pressure points and stretching techniques combined with Lomi-lomi and Tuina massage to reduce stress and muscle aches and to stimulate the body’s lymphatic. It is a treatment that will make you feel relaxed, calm and fresh again. If you are ever in Bandung and want a first class massage, you should contact them:
These photos, along with some other photos I took of Bandung, are below. Enjoy!
Dolores Sullivan said:
Great pictures. Thanks.
blade3colorado said:
You’re welcome. 🙂
snarkk said:
Happy New Year, blade, wherever you are!…
blade3colorado said:
Hi Snarkk 😉
I’m in Vietnam for another 3 weeks, then I head home to Denver. Been very busy with travels, thus not much time for visiting the Flap . . . I hope you are well.
Steve
snarkk said:
Well, I’m sure you’re having a good time in Vietnam, whether visiting Paul or whatever. Yep, I’m hanging in. Enjoy your time there, when you get back to Colorado, it’ll be cold, that’s for sure, compared to SE Asia beaches. Make sure you get on a good plane. Too much weird stuff going on over there on the airlines. We’ve missed you on the Flap, but there hasn’t been much happening anyway. Sabes is in basking mode…
blade3colorado said:
Yes, I have noticed a paucity of moves from Sabean. However, I am down with everything him and ownership has attempted to do. You can’t fault him for Panda going to the Red Sox, when our offer matched or slightly beat what the Red Sox offered. In reality, Panda considered real dollars, i.e., the tax bite he would face in Califiornia for not only playing at the Phone Park, but also LA and the AL West teams which are scheduled next season. Same thing with Lester – we made a competitive bid which I can live with.
That being said, the rest of the NL West, especially the Padres, have made significant upgrades. Padres have a smart GM that I grudgingly like. Anywho, some way, some how, the Giants will compete next season. Still pinching myself on how they won this year’s World Series . . . In full bask mode. Ha.
By the by, I will be in California in April, set aside some time for us to see a game, ok?
Take care . . . Steve
snarkk said:
Yep, no prob. We’ll go…
snarkk said:
Your last night in Saigon, says Paul.
Oh, what a night that will be!…
😉
joffmills said:
Looks like a great excursion Steven. They don’t have restaurants like that in the UK either.
blade3colorado said:
Yes, it was an idyllic trip, especially, after the chaotic Jakarta. Plus, my friend, Tia, was a great guide and companion.