Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Indoor Flower



Hi,

I’m new to Jakarta and currently setting up our house. I have bought some flowers along the road to keep inside the house (the type of flowers we normally have indoors in my country) but they are not happy flowers.
Just wondering if there are any indoor flower shops available tht might have more suitable ones? I haven’t been shopping a whole lot so haven’t got the picture on that yet.

Thanks,
Christina


Hi Christina
I'm not sure if it's the heat or ac. Roses only seem to last a day or so.

If you buy the tropical flowers like the queen
Of the night, banana man or Ginger flowers they seem to last a lot longer.

Also potted live orchids last very well. When the flowers fall off give them to your gardener to keep in the garden and buy another as they are very cheap.

Kelly

Hi,

Thanks for your advice., I’ll look for the flowers that you recommended.
Also, I have another maybe “strange question”, do you know if it is possible to get wood chips anywhere to put on top of the flowerbeds outside?
I’ve checked with my gardener but he doesn’t seem to understand what I mean.
I’ve used that in the past and it makes it look quite nice.

Thanks,
Christina

OctoberFest in Jakarta


Hi Ladies,

I am just back in town and trying to catch up ref Oktober Fest ….Can you tell me if Aryaduta will have one as usual and/or Kempinski is taking over??
If I am forewarned I can start work on invitations
Thanks for any help/advice
Regards
Robert


Dear Robert,

The october fest in Aryaduta will be on this Friday at Aryaduta.
You can call them directly for more info - Hotel Aryaduta Jakarta , Jl. Prapatan No. 44-48, Jakarta 10110 | Phone: +6221 2352 1234

Cheers,

Kelly & Lara

Things to bring to Jakarta


hi

i'm coming to jakarta with our 10 month old son at the start of october. we'll only be there a few months staying in a serviced apartment

just wondering if you think there is anything i need to bring with me that that i can't get there for him? (eg, infants panadol, he's teething terribly)

also, any Aussie playgroups? max loves hanging out with other kids

thanks

noni

Hi Noni
Definitely brined medications. You can get them here but often find equivalent here doesnt have the same kick. Nappy creme etc too.

I would recommend you also bring a good car seat but be aware not all cars have correct anchor points so maybe bring an anchor clip to have installed if the seat needs more than a seat belt.

A small stroller is handy for shopping although you can buy the umbrella type cheaply here.

Maybe a portacot, and a few fav blankets or cotton wraps? Depends on where you're staying.

Baby formula if specific brand isn't available or he's fussy.

Disposable nappies are readily available here. Just need to try to find one brand you like.

Anza (australia and nz association) has a weekly playgroup that us well attended each Wednesday morning. Ph 021 71793042 or email anzajakarta@gmail.com

Hope that helps.

Kelly & Lara