Hello Kota Lumpia!

Long time no see, Semarang.

One of my favorite city since my childhood,just like my second hometown after Pekalongan. Here we go, Semarang.. I took the train from Stasiun Senen to Semarang Tawang at 4 pm and approximately takes 7 hours to go.

Finally arrived in Semarang at 11 pm. My cousins pick me up at Stasiun Semarang Tawang. After that we went to River View Cafe, Simpang Lima. Ok, I'm a bit hungry yet sleepy. I eat some fish and chips and went to my Aunty's house.

Stasiun Semarang Tawang

Stasiun Semarang Tawang

River View Cafe Semarang

In the morning, I attending my cousin's wedding reception at Gedung IAIN Semarang, so close to my aunty's house and no traffic jam like Jakarta. That's why I love Semarang.

Me and Cousins

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At night, my another cousins accompany me to visit the famous Lawang Sewu and get some culinary night. We ate Lumpia, Tahu Gimbal and enjoy the coffee at Simpang Lima. 

Lawang Sewu, Semarang

Lumpia Express, Semarang

Coffee at Simpang Lima

Tahu Gimbal

Tahu Gimbal?? I often hear this Semarang traditional food, known as Tahu Gimbal. Believe it or not, this is the first time I tried this food. Tahu gimbal made with tofu, plus cabbage, sprouts and some vegetables, shrimp and eggs smothered in peanut sauce dressing, like ketoprak in Jakarta. The taste is so yummy.

After culinary night, I went to Bandeng Juwana, Pusat Oleh-Oleh Semarang. There are many snacks, gift and traditional food that you can buy, such as Wingko Babat, Bandeng Fish, Enting-Enting, etc. I bought some traditional food for my friends and go home because tomorrow I'll back to Jakarta.

Bandeng Juwana

Thank you Semarang. I'll see you soon.

My last picture before leaving Semarang by train

Cheers.

Mevi Wiedha