Friday, May 11, 2012

Indonesia


Facts about Indonesia 
  • Archipelago comprising approximately 17,508 islands (about 6,000 uninhabited)
  • Home to over 238 million people (world's 4th most populous country)
  • Capital city:  Jakarta (population over 10 million)
  • Dutch colony for over 350 years (Independence in 1940s)
  • Drives on the left
  • World's largest majority Muslim country
  • Currency:  Rupiah (~9400 IDR = 1 USD)
  • Strattles the equator (between latitudes 11°S and 6°N, longitudes 95°E and 141°E)
  • Official Language:  Bahasa Indonesian (form of Malay)

Thursday, May 10, 2012

EVA Airlines

EVA AIR (長榮航空) is an airline based in Taiwan.   They serve over 40 international destinations on 4 continents.  I was satisfied with my flight although we were one hour late in departing from SFO.  I slept most of the hour so it didn't affect me much.  There was plenty of on-board entertainment (movies, games, music) to choose from on the personal seat-back screen.  Service was great with plenty of food, snacks, and refreshments.
EVA Boeing 747
Dinner is served:  salad, fruit, chicken and rice, vegetables, roll, cake

Breakfast is servied:  croissant, fruit, yogurt, sausage, eggs, potatoes

Lunch is served:  salad, fruit, chicken and rice, vegetables, roll, mushroom jello