Wednesday, 23Aug06
Highlights: house-hunting! Sinetron shoot, fruitless embassy run, and a movie at home
At 7:30 this morning we all met up in the lobby & took a cab to south Jakarta. “The McDonalds” is apparently a good-enough reference to get us to the right neighborhood in Cipete. (= try that in the states!
Honestly, I like Jakarta more, the more of it I see in the rear view mirror. The southern suburbs are a lot nicer than the megatropolis, crazy traffic-feel of downtown.
Helen Mayanti (Matracipta properties) was our trusty realtor today,,, and one of the most professional ladies I’ve had the pleasure of working with. On-time, organized, knew every neighborhood, and could tell us what to watch out for (good & bad)… and a great negotiator on our behalf.
We looked at 6 homes today… 3 of which Lydia & I were excited about,,, one in particular I’m hoping for.
Most of the homes here were asking for $1200-$1500 a month. Some were a bit older, many were unfurnished (or the furniture selection made us wish they were…) and almost all had various sized broom-closet living spaces for live-in maids. Some have pools, most have tile floors and little gardens.
The home I liked most had nice furniture, Spanish style kitchen, 3 bedrooms, internet (all set up! The only place), in a gorgeous gated community, and we met the owner- who seems like a good guy. Maman- you would love this place! Flowers everywhere (= They’re asking $1500/month,,, we’re hoping to bargain them down to $1200. wish us luck!
Highlights: house-hunting! Sinetron shoot, fruitless embassy run, and a movie at home
At 7:30 this morning we all met up in the lobby & took a cab to south Jakarta. “The McDonalds” is apparently a good-enough reference to get us to the right neighborhood in Cipete. (= try that in the states!
Honestly, I like Jakarta more, the more of it I see in the rear view mirror. The southern suburbs are a lot nicer than the megatropolis, crazy traffic-feel of downtown.
Helen Mayanti (Matracipta properties) was our trusty realtor today,,, and one of the most professional ladies I’ve had the pleasure of working with. On-time, organized, knew every neighborhood, and could tell us what to watch out for (good & bad)… and a great negotiator on our behalf.
We looked at 6 homes today… 3 of which Lydia & I were excited about,,, one in particular I’m hoping for.
Most of the homes here were asking for $1200-$1500 a month. Some were a bit older, many were unfurnished (or the furniture selection made us wish they were…) and almost all had various sized broom-closet living spaces for live-in maids. Some have pools, most have tile floors and little gardens.
The home I liked most had nice furniture, Spanish style kitchen, 3 bedrooms, internet (all set up! The only place), in a gorgeous gated community, and we met the owner- who seems like a good guy. Maman- you would love this place! Flowers everywhere (= They’re asking $1500/month,,, we’re hoping to bargain them down to $1200. wish us luck!
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