Well it is certainly wonderful to hear good news in this era of Gloom and Doom.

The Ministry of Information has kindly informed the public that there is virtually NO inflation in Indonesia today, and so all 250 million of you can rest easy.

For over 10 years the Ya Udah Bistro has had in its drinks list the Coca Cola products, such as Cola original, Sprite, Fanta Red and soda water as well as diet ‘now zero’ Cola. With the exception of Diet Cola, which always comes in a can, all others have been offered in 295 ml bottles.

My, my. Look at Seven-Up Man. He looks really lonely compared to his current environment, in Pancoran, South Jakarta.

This shot, netted from the web, is a charming postcard showing a semi-rural landscape in, let us estimate, about 1961.

On  28 January we were pleased to welcome a large contingent of sweaty and thirsty participants in the festive Jl. Thamrin celebrations marking the first 100 days of His Excellency president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.