Warming Up : Bandung

Been playing tourist in my own city for the last 1,5 years. Visiting many parks and playground available, riding on many kind of public transportation, trying routes with little girl on her scooter. Only went for camping as near as bogor for 1-2 nights and few staycations sessions.

Two weekends ago, we finally leveled up a little bit by taking a train ride to one city I have been longing to visit since three years ago. The last time I visited this city was around more than 20 years ago. It was quite traumatic until I didn’t have any slightest interest to return.

But, three years ago, something triggered me tor return and it kept getting stronger. It was for the sake of a mouthwatering dish that have been making me drool everytime the picture appears on my feed.

Been nagging the doctor for so many times but there had never been the right timing, until a month ago. Suddenly, all roads lead to this trip. But, as usual, for every trip, twist would follow.

Bandung was very kind or maybe we just chose the right time to visit. It was far from crowded, weather was around 19-22 degree, and we really enjoyed walking and scootering around the town.

We stayed in Four Points Bandung whose service making this trip was even more pleasant. Every crew greeted sincerely, took care all the request kindly, breakfast was festive with excellent taste, bed was comfy, and one of the most important things for a short trip : perfect location to our itinerary (mine actually).

As usual, even after years, we’re still the same bunch of (boring) people whose idea of best traveling itineraries are :

going out early,

walking and scootering around the town aimlessly,

stopping by ice cream, playground or coffee,

visiting as many as parks as possible, picking flowers or watching the 🐝,

trying good rating restaurants and left all plates empty,

nap time in between, dinner around four thirty and night sleep by seven thirty.

Those were also what happened in Bandung.

First day spent walking and scootering to the places which became the solely reason this trip wanted. Nothing but some food. The rest were optional and but still nice to have.

The next morning, planned to do Eid prayer in Salman Mosque but suddenly had a change of plan when we saw one held in the street along the way. It was very tranquil and chill, reciting takbeer with the sound of bird chirping under big trees and morning sunshine. My heart felt like bursting with gratitude.

We went back to the hotel from the Eid prayer spot to have massive breakfast, then decided to walk around the town instead of lazing around on the bed. We walked to the icon of the city under lovely weather and blue sky. Took some pictures and went back through different route.

After a great set of lunch had in one of the hidden gems found during our walk, we had nap before finally heading to the station and boarded the train that took us back home.

Arguably the loveliest short trip we’ve had so far this year.