The income disparity here in JKT is huge and very apparent. I thought DVDs in Bangkok were cheap but I think we've come to the source in JKT because DVDs are 1/4 of the price in BKK. It costs about $1 per DVD in JKT. I bought 10 and they even threw in one more free. Joy! At the same time, in the space of 40 mins sitting here at Pacific Place mall, I just saw 3 ladies wearing Christian Louboutin shoes walk by. Each pair of Christian Louboutins costs about $900SGD and up (I think). I've seen more girls with expensive handbags and shoes in one afternoon than compared to 2 years in Auckland. Imagine that!
Also, Jakartians (if there is such a word) somehow seem to either have a complete disregard for their health or that they are just clueless about the harmful effects of cigarettes on their health. (I know I should be the last person to comment on it since Stephen is in the tobacco industry but still!) I'm here at a cafe taking advantage of the free wifi and slowly dying of passive smoking since every table has someone smoking. What's more, we're indoors and in an air-condtioned mall! I can feel my lungs crying out for help!
House hunting is tomorrow. I really realy reeaalllllllyyyy hope we'll be able to find a suitable place tomorrow so that we can move in ASAP and get settled. Wish me luck.
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