Second Stop Over: Bandung

After looong zigzagged alleys, finally...... 

home sweet home...where I used to spend my time back and forth Jogja-Bandung from 1999-2009. 

I arrived at around 5....and smelled the sense of warmth of being home.  

Got to the 2nd floor and headed to hyeong's room where I could see the pictures we took when he went to Korea for the first time back in 2001.

Sneaked out of the room and took some pictures from the rooftop from where I could see rooftops of the neighbors in a very crowded area. 

the laundry area and the steep wooden stairs....gee...I remembered spending my time back in Bandung...years back. going up and down these stairs. 

now...'Mom''s coming. Along with mbak Sulis.

Selfie time. Gee..I haven't seen them since 2009, I guess. What a long time... 

So, I cherished every moment I spent in my blietzkrieg stop over in Bandung. Mom's having a phone call with hyeong who's now in Brisbane. Yup, I intentionally did not tell him that I was coming to Bandung to give him a surprise. He called home immediately as I sent him our pics! 

As a special gift, I brought along 유자차 or citrus tea from Korea. 

I'm happy to know that Ibu liked it a lot. Yes...it's good for her.  

I didn't have that much time...since it's just a stop over, I got to rush back to Jogjakarta the next morning....

Bayu took me to the train station by his motorbike!!! 

A selfie in front of home. Home Sweet Home in Bandung. 

Along with all of our nephews...

Alhamdulillah....a short stop over in Bandung really cherished our days.

Road Trip to Bandung Via Cipularang Toll Road

Cipaganti Travel Service took me to Bandung from Bogor. oh, what's this? oh..it's the first rest-area..where I bought some TAHU SUMEDANG. hahaha..... 

Back to the minivan that took me to Bandung. It took about 3 hours to Bandung. 

With only 3 passengers....It was a pleasant trip since I got my whole seat...enough space for me to relax. 

While enjoying the view. what view? 

well..like this. An old train bridge...still operating!!!  

As we got nearer to Bandung..the traffic became...well...you guessed it. 

It's jammed!! Welcome to Bandung. 

The Capital of Asia Africa. Well, for anyone who's into history, Bandung could pop up into one's mind. since it was the venue of Asia Africa Conference back in 1955: the catalyst for independence of Asia-Africa nations!!! 

Now...taking a taxi to my second stop-over: I enjoyed the leisure city like Bandung. 

I was approaching more familiar places.... 

even more familiar....Glatik Dalam district!!!

Like going back home: yup...it's also home to me.

Where was I going? (see my next entry).

A Memoir to My Akung

He has gone now...
Yet, his warm and wise words will always linger on my mind.
Someone of Patience. Indeed.
A loving father to all of us... He is.
irrespective of how and who we are as his children.
Akung, I will never forget you....
Your sincere smile hugs me every time I remember you, Akung...
Your warm hugs feel like just yesterday...
I know you are so sincerely patient in every move you made in this world
look at how Akung has achieved so far...
You've dedicated your life......
to make us proud to be your children...
A loving Akung to our Ibu...
A loving Akung to all of us as a family...
Bandung & Gelatik Dalam would never be the same without you....
Yet....I won't falter....
you've touched me in the ways......I haven't yet expressed to you
I love you, Akung....
May Allah Embrace you in Peace...