Where can I buy knitting supplies in Jakarta?

Hi, Where can I buy knitting supplies in Jakarta? Thanks, Nicole

Dear Nicole, You can try go to :
 Pasar Mayestik JL. Tebah Kebayoran Baru - South Jakarta Pasar Mayestik
 I've spotted some wool etc at Pasar Mayestik in the took shop right in the centre that sells buttons, zips etc. 
 Cheers, Kelly

Horse Riding in Jakarta

Hi there, Great resource for expats! I’m moving out in a couple of weeks with my husband to be who is very much into sport. We’d like to find a sports club or something of the sort in Jakarta (if poss) where I can horse ride, we can play golf, swim, squash etc. I’ve had a look and the few clubs there are don’t seem to offer any horse riding or they are too far out of the city to go after work. Do you have any suggestions of good sports clubs we could look to become members of that are central? Thanks in advance, Sylvana

 Hi, Horse riding you're going to have to head out of town. There are stables at sentul also golf courses out that way but it wouldn't really be a place to pop into after work. Even getting across town after work can take an hour at least so look for clubs near by work or where you live. Many of the big golf clubs offer a pool and maybe a gym but a lot of these are also outside of the city 1.5 to 2 hours drive in good traffic. Pondok indah golf club might be worth a try if you live in that area. Jakarta is not an easy place to get around so you may need to save golf and horse riding for weekends and join a club for swimming and gym or squash. Not a lot of the gyms have squash or swimming pools so may want to look at hotels or complexes that have these facilities. They usually let outside guests join but is usually pricey. Let us know what part of town you live in and maybe we can give recommendations.

 Kelly & Lara

Swim Coach who can give lessons to adult learners ?

Hi ladies, My name is Amba and I moved to Jakarta about 3 months ago with my family from the U.S. Thanks for the awesome blog you have. I would like to ask if you know of an experienced swim coach who can give lessons to adult learners - some scared of water here in Jakarta. I live in Kemang and can organize the group for a few friends at home in my own pool for privacy. However, iI you know of any excellent instructors who work at clubs or public swim pools but who hold small individual or private lessons too please let me know. Thanks, Amba

 Hi Amba, Please call Ray at 08129857044. or try the American club they usually have swim instructors and have a big pool facility.
The American Club Jakarta
 Location: Jl. Brawijaya IV No. 20 Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12160
Phone : +62.21.726 4560 or +62.21.270 2439 | Fax: +62.21 739 6951
Website: www.amclubjakarta.org
E-mail: marketingevent@aecra-club.org

 Hope you are settling in well here in Jakarta. Anything else that comes up give us a shout!! 

Kelly &

 Lara Vaccar

Hi Kelly and Lara, 

 First of all, I'm very impressed with your blog, it's really invaluable! 

I was wondering if you can advise me on Jakarta's Salsa scenes. I started a few months ago and have been dancing frequently in London. Would really hate to not be able to do it here. Now I've noticed that you made some list about a year ago. May I please trouble you and ask for an updated list? Also, would you happen to know if partners are required and what the sex ratio's like for Latin dancing in these places? Thanks very much! Regards, Jess

Hi Jess 

I am a keen salsa dancer and there are plenty of salsa nights to keep you happy. 

 Tuesday nights I think is at Benny Hana Japanese restaurant grand Indonesia. (strange place to have salsa but it works) from 730pm -11pm (you may need to check times) 

 Thursday nights as far as I know there are now 3 options. Most popular r ritz carlton hotel mega kunningan tempus lounge 930pm-1am Fx - the one and only bar. Earlier. 730pm-11pm 

I think New to Thursday night 3rd floor above kemchicks Kemang not sure of times.

 Friday nights amigos Kemang 9pm till late (more casual night but busy) Saturday nights Burgundy bar grand Hyatt. 930pm till late And think ritz carlton mega kun also now does Saturday nights. How it seems to work most places is if your partner doesn't salsa you need to find an instructor who you pay to dance with you for the night. My friends and I usually go as a group and hire our regular instructor for the night. Occasionally you get a few men looking for the odd dance but generally you need to hire a male dance partner. Cost of an instructor for the night usually Rp500-750 plus drinks (usually non alcoholic) I'm sure we'll meet in the salsa circuit. 

 Kelly

Do you know a reliable yet cost friendly moving companies?

Hi, We are leaving Jakarta to move back to US. Do you know a reliable yet cost friendly moving companies by ocean? From your knowledge, is it recommended to ship LCL or a by 20 feet container? Thank you. Candy 

 Dear Candy, 

 You can contact Santa Fe Relocation for your moving quote... 

 Jason Will

Managing Director 

Work: (62) 21 789 2033 

Email: jwill@santaferelo.co.id 

 Doug Slusher

Sales Manager 

Work: (62) 21 789 2033 

Mobile: (62) 816 190 2830 

Email: dslusher@santaferelo.co.id 

For more details you can visit http://www.santaferelo.com/jakarta 

 Cheers, Kelly & Lara

Bed for maid

Hi Kelly, Thank you so much for your advice this has been really helpful. I have one other question to ask you. I am looking to buy a single bed for my live-in maid and wondered where I should go to do this. I don't want to spend a great deal if I can help it, what sort of price would I be looking at for base and mattress? Regards Kirst.

 Hi, Try Carrefour or hypermart type shops or I got some nice wrought iron look day beds with foam mattresses from index furniture for my staff quarters and only paid about rp1.5k each including mattress. Kelly

Cleaning services in Jakarta

Hi there, I have your reference from the Website. We are moving in to an apartment and were wondering if you knew any good and recommended House Clearning Service. There has been renovations made in the Apartment and it is very dusty. Do hope to hear from you soon. Warm regards, Lavesh

Hi Lavesh, You can contact Santa Fe Relocation - they offer the cleaning service too. You can contact Teddy( tragg@santaferelo.co.id) as per cc'd. Regards, Lara & Kelly