Above: “Pondan” is a brand of cake mix here but just across the border, it means “transvestite”.
After a great buffet breakfast at the hotel, I ventured out. Nothing much was open being a Sunday morning. I found Carrefour and spent some time in there. I believe supermarkets offer an interesting insight into local life.
I lazed in my room for much of the day, enjoying its cool comfort. I felt like I deserved it after yesterday. Having paid for a nicer hotel in Pontianak, it was good to be able to enjoy it rather than rush around.
I was particularly content with doing that when I could see the lightning and hear the downpour and thunder in the afternoon.
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- Supermarkets offer an interesting insight into local life: Premium milk powders are secured with security sensor tags.
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- In Indonesia, Krating Daeng is sold instead of Red Bull. It is the original precursor to Red Bull sold in the West.
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- “Pondan” is a brand of cake mix here but just across the border, it means “transvestite”.