Made it to Jakarta. The airline lost my luggage, but it showed up the next day. Friday I spent with AMINEF–Fulbright working on securing the research visa. This process is more complicated and involved than I imagined. I feel for those who travel to other countries.

I am staying at Grand Sahid Jaya. The hotel is nice, but I have a lot of roaches in my room. So far only one in the bed.

The hotel is decorated for Christmas. I was told the decorations and Christmas are considered a festival. Remember this is a predominantly Muslim country. The Parrothead in me loves the hotel decorations–see the pictures below.