My First Outing in Jakarta - Ancol

Last last last….. Sunday, 23/09/07 (oops..sorry for the late post), was my first outing to visit Jakarta.13 of the Silverlaker from different project and different team..Bank Syariah Mega,Bank Bumi and NISP…

Morning:
We left Taman Anggrek to Ancol in 3 taxis. Reached the main entrance to Ancol, everyone have to pay Rp 10,000 for the entrance fees..

What’s in there?

First destination: Sea World
Entry fee: Rp 40,000 (but due to Bulan Ramadhan, there is a promotion of Buy 1 Free 1
Tourist attraction: various types of fishes, piranha, turtles, sting rays, ermmm wat else? My comment: Nothing special in it …almost similar to Aquaria@KLCC

Second destination: Gelanggang Samudra
Entry fee: Rp 60,000
Tourist attraction: 1) Dolphin and White Whale Show – 30 mins
2) Dunno what Animal Show – 20 mins
3) Sea Lion Show – 20 mins
4) 4D Cinema – 15 mins
My comment: 1) The dolphin show was exciting. I’ve recorded the whole show using my phone. Those interested…please let me know…only Rp 10,000 per view….hahaha!!
2) Following the animal show, there were bear, altar and hippo for the performance. The hippo just came out to show how much it can eat….
3) Sea lion show was almost the same like dolphin..So kinda bored d…coz that near lunch over and we were hungry….After the performance, we were allowed to take pictures wif the sea lion. The trainer asked the sea lion to kiss everyone who take picture with him.
But I requested the trainer…please….I don’t want to be kissed by the sea lion. Stand by my side will do…..:p
4) The 4D shows was interesting…you can see that the animal is really coming near to you. And ….it splashed water to u too…..it’s FUN.

Ding ding ding ding…..It’s Lunch time…(@ 3.30 p.m) I’m so hungry ……grr grrr grrr
Columbus Fried Chicken Set 3 – A bowl of rice, 2 pieces of fried chicken Rp 20,000
We spent 15 mins for to food to be served and chit chatting….

Third destination: Ice World
Entry fee: Rp 50,000
Tourist attraction: Carved ice cubes...and some snow to play with …….what else do you expect?
My comment: It’s really cold in there………Have a try!
Around 5.00 pm, we had a walk at the beach side……seeing the sun set…wind blowing…so natural…so comfortable…..