Mekarsari

Today, you and I and your bude Diana, went to Mekarsari, a modern fruit garden and agrotourism, located in Cibubur. We arrived at about 10.30, went around a bit with our own car before a security guard asked for a dispensation card. Apparently, personal vehicles are not allowed to drive inside the compound.

So, we went back to the front office and bought a ticket for a tour ride around the 264 hectare complex. Our first stop was the melon nursery, where you can actually hand pick the melon of your choice straight from the trees. You were quite thrilled and tried some samples of different kinds of melon. We also stopped at the salak (zalacca palm) nursery, where I bought a kilo of your favorite fruit.

Along the way, we saw several other fruit nurseries, greenhouses and also the Puri Tirto Sari Waterfall Building, some spotted deer and a beautiful, colorful Lotus Garden. There was also an outbound arena where they have flying fox and other stuff. You wanted to stop there but unfortunately it is open only on weekends.

The tour ride took us about an hour, and we were back at the front office just in time for lunch. Thank God they have KFC there, so it was quite convenient for us. Before going home, we bought some merchandise and some other fruits at the fruit store.

All and all, I think Mekarsari is an “ok” place. It’s quite clean and in order, but not as exciting as I expected. But most importantly, you had a good time there. I can tell by the way you keep on talking and giggling along our way home. I’m glad I decided to take another day off today. It’s worth it.