National Monument
The bus moves slowly out of the area of Kubah Mas Mosque. It can not move fast due to the traffic and the condition of the road, there are big hole over here and there. After more than 2 hours journey, the bus finally reaches the destination-the national monument. Everyone get off the bus, then they were welcomed by bad smell around the parking area. The parking lot was wet-the water was everywhere. Everyone must walk carefully so they won’t get wet and dirty. After a long walk finally they reach the national monument area. The view was great. The lamps lighten the monument. This landmark was built in 1960 in Sukarno’s Era, Indonesia’s first president.

There are not many things to do here. Some teenagers enjoyed each other company. Some of them sat a long the sidewalk. We enjoyed the view. There were some photographers who offered us to have instant picture with the national monument background. Some students had their pictures taken. They are Ahmad Mutadi, Zarkasi, Harsoyo and others. Some street vendors tried to offers their souvenir; they offered us pens etc. Rini and Yuli are going to sit down on the side walk but they did not do it because they saw the cockroach.

Makin has a digital camera with him but it was out of battery. I was able to use the camera to take the picture of Makin, Eny and Enidar but the result were not satisfying. I had an idea, I invited everyone to make formation and made the photographer took the picture. About 30 students formed the formation and “click” the camera shot the formation. There were 3 (three) photographers shot the formation. The pictures were sold rp 10.000 (ten thousand rupiah) per piece. There were less than 5 (five) students paid the picture, but I did. Yes I must, because I was the one who made the initiative. At the other day I made Adi scanned the picture he got from the National monument and put it as clip in our video. That was a good idea, so now everyone has the picture with lower money to spend.

We got back to the parking area where the bus was parked. While waiting for everyone, I bought two pairs of Monas shirt and shorts for my kids. I saw Farida bought "Kerak Telor" a typical Betawi food. I have never taste it. I told Farida that I want to taste it. When I entered my bedroom, I found the "kerak telor" hang on the door handle. Thank you Farida....! You made me taste the food.
What did you do in Monas guys?