Out and about: 50 ways to holiday

Go to the park, Mark. Kick the ball, Carl. Visit the zoo,
Zoe. Don't forget a picture of the giraffe, Ralph. Hop
on a truck, Puck. Tell the driver to mind the
passengers at the back, Jack.
Have fun standing in line, Diane. Ride the roller coaster,
Peter. Revel in the Ferris wheel, Gail. You too, Drew --
up to the top for a bird's-eye view.
Here are 50 ways to spend your holidays Indonesian-style.
It doesn't matter if it's crowded and the animals look
bored and gruesome.
Never mind the packed trucks and black smoke sprayed
on your new T-shirt. Don't let thousands of people at
the zoo cramp your style. And for once, don't
sweat to death in the scorching heat -- just
keep your umbrella handy (and surely,
a bit of sunscreen lotion helps).
Ignore your sore feet and cramped legs; standing
for hours to get to Monas is nothing.
Catch up on all the family gossip with a smile.
Don't think about your depleted savings -- not yet.
Wear your best clothes, pack tasty food and leave
your worries on the doorstep.
After all, Lebaran isn't just any day. It's a holiday.
                                                             
                                                                             -- JP

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