I was working from home when i received the news last friday a.m. abt the Jakarta Hotel bombings. Saw it when i opened my ym account. I was shocked and disturbed. I stayed in both hotels on separate occassions during business trips last year and just this May. I saw how they strictly implemented security measures that's why I was wondering how the hell it happened. One colleague was not comfortable checking in at the Marriott because there was a history already of bombing attacks I think two years ago. We were staying at the Ritz then. I shrugged it off, I was very optimistic that we were safe. Felt even more at home when I checked in at the Marriott in May of this year.

I pity the families of those who lost their loved ones and for those who got hurt. Most of our colleagues check in both hotels as they are accredited by our Company. It's good that during that time nobody from NSN was there. Still, prayers should be said for those who suffered and for enlightenment of those who choose to disturb peace. With what happened I don't think I would ever feel at home again in any country that I travel to. I hope I get over this feeling in my next trip. Wherever that is!