We have never been in Jakarta during Idul Fitri at the end of Ramadan, because it has been during the summer previously. It moves up by a week or so each year, so this year there was a 6-day break from school and a domestic travel ban, so our plan to go to Hindu Bali fell through and we were looking for ways to pass the time in Jakarta. Turns out a lot of things were open this year and it was a fun long weekend.
Alex spend some time with Landon and Alex.
Ben spent a lot of time with the birds!
We started letting the birds with trimmed wings wander around the backyard. Only the green male lovebird can fly, but he won't leave his girlfriend so he never goes too far.
Mostly, they hang out on top of the big cage. The parakeets and cockatiels don't even want to go out.
Or, in the case of the green lovebirds, the couch is the favorite place. The girl will spend most of the day tucked inside chewing up whatever leaves or paper she dragged inside.
It sounds like Jakarta is usually a ghost town, but with strict rules about traveling, most everyone seemed to still be around. It was fun watching the neighbors do fireworks.
We checked out a few fun places with friends. First stop was kart racing in a parking garage. Turned out to be pretty fun and we only lost one gas tank and one wheel.
The carts were a little cramped and bumpy but pretty fun.
Alex was pretty excited to win his heat! Two of the carts were clearly faster than the others but he ended up with one of the best lap times for the day.
The next day, we visited Snow World...who knew this even existed?!
It was actually really cold! After two hours, I was wishing I'd brought my own gloves and a real coat. The snow was just ice, of course, but it was a treat to get thoroughly cold in the tropics.
The kids did some sledding...
...and tried some skiing...
...and Alex loved the Zorb ball. Ben happily gave Alex his ticket so Alex could go again with Tate.
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