Of course, I was in Indonesia first and foremost for work. And there was a lot to do. We started at around 5am each morning and didn't finish sometimes till well after midnight.

But, if you enjoy your work, it's no big deal. In fact, it's often a pleasure - as this trip certainly was. If you look above, I'm seated in a standup wheelchair at the Trade Expo.

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited this exhibition stand just a few minutes before...

..and here I am being filmed interviewing the designers and manufacturers. Indonesia may be known for its natural resources (palm oil, gas, rubber), but it's also an innovative country.
 
This wheelchair is in the prototype stage and allows paralysed patients to experience movement and a degree of independence. They're hoping to market this product starting next year at a guide price of about US$40,000.

Just got off the phone. Okay, where was I? That's right... so, I filed a couple of reports back to Beijing. At CCTV, we have these tiny voiceover booths that are airless inside and not particuarly comfortable. 

In Jakarta, though, they sent me to the production house where they have these huge recording studios with these very galmorous-looking microphones that are more used to the likes of Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.

As I said, there was some time to see my family - many of whom live in Jakarta itself though we're truly spread all over the world. Here's my niece Cermerlang, which means 'bright' in Indonesian.

She's one of four sisters and the others all have adorable names, too - Cinta ['love'], Cantik ['pretty'] and Ceria ['happy']. I took this photo. Right before, I gave her a fan and she just sat down, opened it up and posed.

What a professional, right?

Here's three generations of the 'Justianto' family. On the left, my aunt; in the middle, my niece; and to the right, my cousin. We were listening to jazz music, waiting for lunch.

And, speaking of which...

... here's Imam, the butler, serving our food and drinks. Isn't he dressed beautifully? He came earlier to arrange the table which I prefer very simple - white cloth, white napkins and lots of glasses and cutlery.

You can see that in close-up in the following photo.  Even if it doesn't taste great, you can enjoy the way your food is presented. Remember what I always say? It doesn't have to be cheap nor does it have to be expensive. But if you value yourself, you will make the effort.

Or, in this case, Imam made the effort!

While he was laying out the silverware, he and I quietly disagreed over how to position the fork. I prefer it a certain way.  So, when he wasn't looking I switched it around. When I wasn't looking, he switched it back. Needless to say, he's the butler. It's his table. He wins.

By the way, the glass jugs you see on the tray are full of what we call 'berry iced tea'... fresh raspberries, a drop of sugar and regular tea. Imam knows I love this drink and when he asked whether I wanted some that day, I answered: 'very, berry, please'. 

He smiled. But I'm sure he thinks I haven't grown up.

One of the great things about waking up each day is not knowing what's to come but knowing for sure that I'm going to be inspired by something. I saw this pair of handcrafted door handles and pulled out my camera.

I love it long, strong outline versus the tiny details that are carved into the bottom, middle and top. And to think that it's really a work of art.. and we are fortunate enough to use it as something as functionary as a doorhandle.

I'm also inspired by these flowers. The leaves. And the ceramic pot. This is in the main entrance of a family home in the centre of Jakarta... a very historic part of the city which is where you find most of the main government buildings.

Over the years, many of the houses have been demolished and replaced by huge, contemporary structures. But this hosue remains the same. Built around 1900 with all the original glass windowpanes and ceramic floor tiles.

This is the main lobby. Everytime I walk in, I'm always blown away by its beauty. People often ask me what my one ambition is. Is it money? A great career? A family even? Well, a family of my own, yes. But also a breautiful home... because, as I always say - when you surround yourself with beauty, it brings out the beauty in you.

I wouldn't ordinarily put up photos as personal as a home. But it's been photographed for an architecture magazine before, so it doesn't make much difference.

Here I am waiting for the rain to stop, so I can go for dinner. And there's always someone with a camera somewhere - including at the airport...