bogor air, my messy vibe: a skateboarder's take
hey, just rolled into bogor and the air feels like someone left a cheap fan on all night, a little stale but still kinda cool.
the weather's doing a coffee‑stained sunrise and the clouds are gossiping like aunties at a market, plus jakarta is just a short drive away, like a neighbor popping over for sugar.
*Cikole Trails
i’m skirting the skate‑park near the old botanical garden, and the locals say the rent’s a joke - like trying to buy a skateboard with monopoly money. safety? most nights you can walk home without feeling like you’re dodging zombies, but keep your board close. the job market’s a mixed bag; cafés hire part‑timers for latte art, and the co‑working spaces are popping up faster than my ollies.
Puncak* Peaks
the view from up there is rad, but the traffic is a nightmare - think rush hour on a rollercoaster. rumor has it the mayor’s trying to push a bike‑lane plan, but nobody’s sure if it’ll actually happen. also, the nearby city of bandung is just a short flight away, so you can escape the smog for a day of mountain air.
some drunk advice i heard at a warung: “if you’re staying long‑term, learn the local slang or you’ll sound like a tourist trying to order nasi goreng in a British accent.” overheard gossip: the new co‑working spot on jl. kebon jeruk is offering free coffee for the first week, but they might be cutting hours soon. something a local warned me about: the night market on jl. pencakupan can get wild after midnight, so keep your wallet tight.
check these out for more drty details:
Bogor on TripAdvisor
yellowPages Bogor cafés
r/Bogor on Reddit
Bogor Forum
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