As of Wednesday night, things here in Jakarta have calmed down a little. The flood waters out in front our apartment complex have reduced a lot and is now taxi accessible. However, just 5 minutes up the road and around the corner are more flood waters that have yet to recede. We have been advised to stock up for future flood surprises as meteorologists here have predicted another repeat by the 28th. Now if we could just get paid before then, that would be fabulous..
And now I present to you a brief snapshot of what happens when you live on an island and are affected by 18 inches or more of water in one day. Menikimati!
Oh, and incase you were wondering. I'm no longer starving or stranded from the grocery store.
xoxo amber
And now I present to you a brief snapshot of what happens when you live on an island and are affected by 18 inches or more of water in one day. Menikimati!
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| Empty shelves :( |
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| Flotation device :) |
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| Jakartans making the most of a messy situation |
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| Taken from my view of the bridge |
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| Polisi (police) boats |
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| Family takes residence on bridge |
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| Despite the weather, deadlines must be met (see the flower posters?) |
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| Locals |
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| Keeping his belongings dry |
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| Army |
Oh, and incase you were wondering. I'm no longer starving or stranded from the grocery store.
xoxo amber
yeah! Now go buy lots of groceries :)
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