Traffic, more traffic, Jakarta!

It has been two weeks in the capital now and I'm slowly getting used to living here. I already found my favourite chicken noodle (mie ayam) and mango juice place, went to the movies and spent more than enough time in taxis while trying to get from one part of the city to another. Due to this I prefer staying in my neighbourhood and thanks to the new corporate gym membership of my company I don't really mind :) I never excercized as much as during the last two weeks. We have a great swimming pool and lot's of different sports classes which keep me busy after work.

And even during the weekend I keep moving. A friend introduced me to hash runs. They describe themselves as a drinking club with a running problem and after 2 Saturdays with them I definitely agree. We basically follow a paper trail while running through fields, forests and rivers to end up at the same place where we started. People are being called by funny names and in the end everyone stands in a circle and gets drunk (as I don't like to drink alcohol I stick to water, which is also provided). It might sound strange but it's definitely heaps of fun. And the best thing about it is that you get to leave the city and enjoy some fresh air and beautiful nature.
So far I really enjoy staying in Jakarta!