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Living in Bogor | Schooling | Church Services | Shopping | Recreation Living in Bogor vs JakartaThe temperatures are definitely cooler in Bogor than Jakarta, especially at elevated locations where you get a breeze. While living in Ciawi (South Bogor), we originally purchased two air conditioners, but never installed them. With clean air even the warmest afternoon is tolerable. There is heavy traffic on the main roads in Bogor, where there seems to be an angkot (public transport) for every family. There is serious congestion at the Ciawi toll road exit on those weekends when half of Jakarta tries to go to Puncak. I now live near the end of the toll road in Bogor and commute to Jakarta in less than 90 minutes (leaving before 6 am or after 9 am). The return trip takes 60 minutes (leaving before 4 pm). There are nice housing areas in both Ciawi and Bogor that have easy access to the toll road. There are a couple of nice housing complexes both south (Vila Duta and Lakeside) and north (Bogor Baru) of the toll road exit. There is an expatriate community in Bogor which is centered around the International School (their support group publishes a directory) and CIFOR. A few differences: Bogor restaurants are not as nice as those in Bandung and Jakarta. There may be some little illegal shops, but haven’t found them yet. The Center for International Forestry Research has foreign researchers coming for short term study and research projects and meetings in Bogor. They have some good relocations information on their site on Living and Working in Bogor. See also Bogor International School's 'Life in Bogor" page Schooling in BogorSekolah Bogor Raya School Director: Gerald Donovan Sekolah Bogor Raya is Bogor’s leading “National Plus” school. Founded in 1995, we provide both locally and internationally accredited curricula in a green and pleasant environment in the picturesque Bogor Lakeside residential complex, near the main Bogor Toll exit. Sekolah Bogor Raya is a multi-faith school with students from many different nationalities and backgrounds. Our school runs from Playgroup up to Senior High School and our students come mostly from the Bogor, Sentul, and Cibubur areas. A bus service is available to and from most locations. Central to our teaching and learning programs are a commitment to developing;
Our national and international accreditation includes;
Church Services in BogorBogor English Service Graha Amal Kasih (across the Club House) Bogor Lakeside, Bogor Every Sunday at 5:00 pm. Speakers are: Rev. Mike Hilliard , Rev. Rishi Anandani, and others Contact Person : Monica Cordelia Kaha Interdenominational Services in English Held at 10:30 am on Sunday at Gereja Baptis Pabaton, Jl Sawojajar 1 (near Bogor Permai Restaurant). Contact Bapak Kartiyarso (0251) 832-3206. The Diocese of Bogor (Roman Catholic) has English Mass Services on Saturdays at 05:30 pm at: Susteran Gembala Baik Newcomers are invited to come and to celebrate mass and to worship together. Shopping in the Bogor area
Recreation in the Bogor areaFor leisure fishing, there's a little-known spot in Bogor, located in a valley with a view of Mt. Salak where people can fish. Freshwater fishing that is, carp, catfish, etc. There's a Restaurant as well, serving great Indonesian cuisine, 'lesehan style' called Fishing Valley and it's located on Jl. Pemda Raya No. 107 www.fishingvalley.net Location map's included on the website. Biking on the Back Roads of Bogor - Richard shares GPS info, routes and pictures of his biking treks from Bogor The Sentul International Circuit offers motorcycle racing. Jakarta Perkumpulan Equestrian Center offers horseback riding in Sentul City. For cricket teams in Bogor, contact Robert Baldwin for details 0815-92317115 or baldyciawi@gmail.com If you have additional information about expat living in Bogor, please contact us.
Our thanks to Karl Knapp and Brian O'Malie for sharing information on Bogor with the community! Last updated April 18, 2011 |
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