Exploring Our Children’s Potentials

If you’re thinking of going to nearby islands near Jakarta (Kepulauan Seribu), how do you usually get your boat info and departure details?

Friends who have just went?

Info on random blogs and sites found on the internet?

So far I can’t find an official website set up by the port that states (and updates) the different boat info and departure times to the various islands.

So. The other day, we decided to just check out the port ourselves.

How did it go?

Well, … I wish there’re clear directions for visitors.

We saw none, and we had to ask around.

We’re then told that the port has ‘moved’ to a new location.

And as expected, there were no directions on how to get to the new port.

(We were told by the locals that the new port has just been opened on Hari Raya)

I thought the new port itself was considerably ‘okay’ for Indonesia’s standard.

BUT, the roads towards the port and the surrounding area were poorly maintained =(

The boat departures and prices were printed on a piece of A4 paper and pasted on the window.

Mmmm … at least I did spot this purple board.

It was truly sad =(

The slums, bad road condition, piles of rubbish and oh, the strench … I truly feel sorry for those who live around this area.

I did wonder, was it because the locals there litter and don’t care for their neighbourhood all this while?

Or has the local government ignored the development of the area for too long already?

I mean, the local officials must’ve had the budgets, no? How can it be left in such a condition for so long?

I don’t get it.

Anyway, I see more and more areas being developed and renewed since Jokowi and Ahok officially are in charge.

God is still merciful towards Indonesia. Thank God!

There are so many areas waiting to be fixed. And it is such a huge homework for them.

It’s not easy.

But I’m totally supporting their work plans!

Hoping for a better Jakarta and Indonesia!

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