THURSDAY, 9 JULY 2020. Jakarta's sky is so beautiful. Biru, almost immaculate. The sun is no longer hot. This is the right time to walk. Walk along the revitalized Jl MH Thamrin sidewalk.
Revitalization has changed the face of that road in years 2004 to 2011 so familiar with Diva Travel. In the past, almost every day through this road. Sometimes it crosses from the front of Plaza Indonesia to the building opposite. For years not going through the MH Thamrin road made Travel Diva amazed. So many changes. The sidewalk turned into relief, smooth and orderly. Make yourself tempted to walk from Sarinah to Grand Indonesia. Moreover, the day has entered dusk. The sun's rays are no longer hot and the air is also starting to get cold.
The trip is so comfortable and enjoyable. Breezy breeze accompanied the afternoon's trip. Inhaled of old Metromini exhaust fumes in years 2004 often smell when walking along the sidewalk along MH Thamrin. After 3 month confined myself at home because of obeying the government's call to move at home, being able to walk on this pedestrian street is truly a gift. It was like regaining freedom after months of being cooped up.
From a distance, the Welcome Monument appears. In the monument located in the middle of the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout, a statue of a pair of people holding flowers and waving as if calling a Travel Diva to approach him.
The journey from Sarinah to Plaza Indonesia was not tiring. However, quite a bit of sweat drain. Indeed, this is what Diva Travel is looking for from a short trip in downtown Jakarta. The hope, toxins from the body come out and skin is slightly damp.
Had stopped for a moment in front of one of the buildings that provide a sink complete with hand washing soap. Washing hands, then wipe it dry. After that, walk again. The revitalization of the road along MH Thamrin really pays attention to the comfort and needs of the pedestrian. Garden benches are easy to find. One of them is in front of the Sinar Mas Plaza building.
Park bench in MH Thamrin
Tired of walking, Diva Travel dropped his ass for a moment on a park bench. There were no street vendors along the sidewalk. That means, can not buy drinking water from street vendors who used to be found on the edge of the road MH Thamrin this.
After a short break, Diva Travel continues the journey. It doesn't feel right, The foot has landed on the sidewalk opposite Plaza Indonesia. Time to cross. Unlike before revitalization, now pedestrians do not need to climb dozens of steps to the pedestrian bridge or JPO. JPO is now replaced by pelican crossing or zebra crossing complete with a traffic light control button. Crossing is even easier, comfortable and safe. In the past, crossing using JPO sometimes makes alarm, especially if the bridge is quiet. Several criminal actions took place at the pedestrian bridge.
Upon arrival on the sidewalk in front of Plaza Indonesia, looked a row of neatly parked bikes. Bicycles can be used free of charge, simply by downloading the 2 notes & app. Along the sidewalk between Sarinah and Plaza Indonesia are available 2 bicycle lending point. After seeing the rented bicycle, Diva Travel continues its journey to its destination, Grand Indonesia.
From Plaza Indonesia, Diva Travel only takes about 5 minutes to reach Grand Indonesia. The cool air conditioner in this shopping center immediately sweeps the sweat on the body. Finished walking, time to sip a cold drink at one of the outlets in Grand Indonesia. Fresh!
