Yesterday, I had to go to Jakarta to give a presentation. I decided to take a flight from Bandung to Jakarta. Everything was fine until all the passengers were on board. The plane was on the runaway and I was ready to take a nap. Pilot said, "flight attendances take off position please." Engine roared. Plane was shaking like crazy but it did not move! The suddenly the engine slowed down and the planed went back to the starting place. The flight was cancelled due to technical problem, they said. I don't know what it was but I was glad that we didn't take off.
Well, I had a problem. It was 7 AM and I had to give the presentation at 9:15 AM! What to do?
Two other passengers and I decided to rent a taxi from the airport to Jakarta. We were in a hurry. It was really expensive (Rp 600,000 or US$60). We took it since there was no other option.
The driver drove like crazy. Occationally he drove on the shoulder to pass some cars or trucks! I was scared shitless! But, he did it. We arrived in Jakarta arond 8:45 AM. The trip took 90 minutes! Usually, when I drive, it takes at least 120 to 150 minutes.
It was a scarry experience indeed.
Well, I had a problem. It was 7 AM and I had to give the presentation at 9:15 AM! What to do?
Two other passengers and I decided to rent a taxi from the airport to Jakarta. We were in a hurry. It was really expensive (Rp 600,000 or US$60). We took it since there was no other option.
The driver drove like crazy. Occationally he drove on the shoulder to pass some cars or trucks! I was scared shitless! But, he did it. We arrived in Jakarta arond 8:45 AM. The trip took 90 minutes! Usually, when I drive, it takes at least 120 to 150 minutes.
It was a scarry experience indeed.
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