After lunch, we ventured into Matahari department store to tackle the “to do” list. It was a 6-hour shopping marathon! =/ uggh…

I really had no idea it would last that long. I don’t think I’m cut out for that many hours of continuous shopping. Just getting sheets was an exercise in patience… they don’t come in complete sets (ie. Matching fitted & flat sheet). Ugghh.

We had to fill an entire house with the basics. All the stuff that is so easy to take for granted, like a trash can & broom, scissors, a tea kettle, salt & pepper shakers, toilet paper, towels, pillows, blankets, plates, forks & spoons (they don’t use knives here to eat usually)… all that stuff. Whew! And that’s before we hit the grocery store.

All together- we dropped about $1,000 between the 3 of us. (= When I walked out of the store- I needed 7 guys to help me carry out the bags! I was practically on a first name basis with half the staff by hour 4. ha ha