Riding the elephant

Children were inline waiting for their turn to ride the elephant. Every afternoon, this cheap attraction (only for 2500 rupiahs) is always full of parents with their children. Their mission: bringing a new experience for their kids. Locaten in Alun-alun Selatan, Jogjakarta, Indonesia.

Pasar malam (Night market)

Cow cart

Children of the Kerinci valley (2)

Children of the Kerinci valley (1)

He definitely got f***ed!

Damn! Where is the hole?

A common race or competition on Indonesia's independence day celebration. One has to compete with other to put a nail into the bottle.

Eat "krupuk" race

Alun-alun Selatan

 
 Two wheel carriage drawn by a horse, usually for taking tourist around the beach, yet recently driven in the city. Alun-alun Selatan (South town square) Jogjakarta Sultanate Palace venue, June 2006. This place also known with its two giant banyan trees in the middle of the field. Some people believe that if one can go through between the trees with close eyes from the distance of about 50m, one will be blessing and the wish will be come true. It is now become a tourist attraction site. 

Traffic in Jakarta

 A common daily situation of traffic in Jakarta's road. May 2006. 

Earthguake Hit Jogja

 
 
 
 It was in the early morning, a 5.9 SR earthquake hit my hometown. I was there and believe me it was a terrible situation. May 27, 2006. 

Earthguake Hit Jogja

 
 
 
  

Having fun with kids

 
 
Having fun with kids, Jakarta, Indonesia 

Transit

 
Waiting for the next transit; Taipei International Airport 

Graduation day, University of Hawaii Manoa.

Graduation day in Hawaii

Ho'opuka

A nice way to advertise your product

Cultural diversity. East West Fest 2006, April 15, 2006

Guess who? Hint: 'Saturday Night Fever'