krakatau mountain

Krakatau Mountain entered the regency territory of South Lampung, Lampung Province, Indonesia. Considering the Krakatau Mountain (Krakatoa), our memory was directed to the eruption that was horrifying on August 27 1883. It seems, the eruption voice of the Krakatau Mountain at that time reached the radius 4.500 kilometers from the central point of the eruption. The dust jumped to air achieved the height 80 kilometers above sea level and reportedly could be seen from Norwegian sky and New York.

The horrifying eruption triggered the wave of Pair Sea as high as 40 meters and turned approximately 165 villages upside down as well as killed approximately 36,417 people that were all along the Lampung Gulf and the West Coast Banten. The Guinness Book of Record recorded as the biggest explosion that had been printed in the history of modern humankind. The scientists categorized the eruption as the super volcano eruption. This eruption at the same time ended the activity of the rest of Krakatau Mountain that the rest of the at this time still could be seen in the Rakata Besar Mountain. Today, the attraction of the mountain that was in the Sunda Strait Waters that separated the Java Island from the Sumatran Island was located in exotics the landscape of the eruption of the Krakatau Mountain and the activity of the child of Krakatau Mountain that was fluctuating of the remnants. Moreover, the height of the child of Krakatau Mountain that always improved from time to time also to the other attraction of the mountain that was located in this Krakatau Island.

Full of the mystery but exotic. Horrifying but also enchanted. Such was approximately the impression when visiting the Krakatau Mountain region. The horrifying eruption during 1883 indeed destroyed almost the Krakatau Mountain body, but the same eruption left the very beautiful landscape that was considered the eyes. The attraction of the caldera (the big crater) that was surrounded by the Rakata Besar Mountain, Rakata Kecil Mountain / Panjang Mountain, and the Sertung Mountain increased the attraction of this region.

Although being classified as the barren area, but the Krakatau Mountain region was still keeping various flora collections and the rare fauna. Several flora collections that could be encountered here, in part, the coconut (cocos nucifera), ketapang (terminalia catappa), the casuarina (casuarina equisetifolia), et cetera. Various fauna wealth, like the biawak (varanus salvator), green penyu (cholenia midas), the python snake (phyton sp), the bat (pteropus vampirus), the king's birds of prawns (alcedo atthis), the lizard (lygosoma), the owl, and the butterfly, also could be encountered here.

Meantime, blue sea that orbited the Krakatau Mountain also not very bored was gazed at the eyes. Whereas for tourists who wanted to enjoy this region in different means, could provoke the fish in the bank foot the Krakatau Mountain that was occupied by various fish kinds. The seawater that was clean and clear very supportive the activity of tourists who wanted to swim or snorkeling. By diving, tourists would amazed saw the attraction and the life of the underwater biota, like the coral reef and various swimming fish kinds in a big manner. When being lucky, tourists could see one of the species of the fauna of sea that was seen pretty and funny with the red color combined the white line, that is the fish nemo (amphiprion ocellaris). Usually, the species that was called the clown's fish lived between poisonous corals and did not run when being approached by the divers.

When the sun goes down, exotic the Krakatau Mountain region increasingly seen. Tourists will be most amazed-amazed saw the attraction of the sun sank (sunset). From this mountain back, tourists could see the Sunda Strait beauty, Lampung Gulf that was beautiful, the attraction the West Coast Banten, went back and forth the crossing ship Merak-Bakauheni that always busy, and the flickering of the fisherman's chart from the distance. Moreover, there is also that nominated the Krakatau Mountain as one of the seven world miracles.

For tourists that was in the Banten Province, could raise the ship ferry (Roro) from the Merak Port, Cilegon City, headed the Bakauheni Port, Banda Lampung City, that could be followed in time 2.5 voyage hours. From the Bakauheni Port, raising the bus towards the Kalianda City, the capital of the South Lampung Regency, with time followed around 45 minutes, continued the trip. From the Kalianda City, tourists rose the bus still headed the Canti Village Quay with time followed around 10 minutes. Afterwards, from the Canti Village Quay, tourists could lease the motorboat towards the Krakatau Island with time followed around 150 minutes.

Apart from routes above, tourists could also access the Krakatau Mountain from the Anyer Coast, Carita Coast, and the Tanjung Lesung Coast that could be followed in time two hours with leased speedboat.

Accommodation means and closest tour facilities were received in the Kalianda City and the Sebesi Island, South Lampung District, as well as the tour region all along the West Coast Banten, like the Anyer Coast, Carita Coast, and the Tanjung Lesung Coast. In these places was gotten home stay, tattered ground, the sub-area, wisma, Vila, and the hotel with various types. This region was also supplemented with the tour hut, shelter, the arena played children, the restaurant, the parking lot, present centers and the souvenir, rental of equipment dove, as well as rental of the boat and speed boat.
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mount merapi

Administratively Mount Merapi entered in the district of Sleman, Yogyakarta Province , Magelang regency, regency Boyolali, and Klaten district, Central Java Province . Mount Merapi (2911 m above sea level) is one of Indonesia's volcanoes are still active. The mountain is located approximately 30 km north of Yogyakarta City and included into the territory of the Province of Central Java and Yogyakarta.

Mount Merapi closely related to myths, beliefs and philosophy of Javanese society, especially communities around the volcano. This is illustrated by an imaginary line that connects the Mount Merapi with the South Sea (Indonesia Ocean) with the city of Yogyakarta as the central point. Imaginary line had two philosophical aspects, namely the Jagat Alit and the Jagat Ageng.

Jagat Alit is the process of human life from birth to face the Almighty. Tugu Yogyakarta is the point at which humans can be united with God when he is able to take life with a correct and "straight". Yogyakarta City Planning describes the meaning of philosophy through the road that stretches from south to north. However, the journey of human life could not be separated from the temptations of power and luxury. The temptation of power drawn through Kepatihan complex, while the temptation of wealth is reflected through Beringharjo who are on the road between the Sultan and the Tugu Yogyakarta.

Jagat Ageng meaningful a leader must give priority to the interests of society and the importance of conscience than the lust for power. Leaders must bases his leadership on the basis of belief in God. That is, the action must necessarily lead, based on what is allowed / ordered and forbidden by God. Therefore, the meaning of the imaginary line is that humans can be close and united with his Lord when he was able to interpret the true nature of life and behave as it has been commanded by God.

Beyond the philosophical meaning that links the presence of Mount Merapi, South Sea, and the Sultan Palace, Mount Merapi is a natural phenomenon that has its own privileges. Until now, Mount Merapi is still one that is still active volcanoes in Indonesia. Since erupted in 1548, Mount Merapi has erupted 68 times. Small eruption of Merapi activity occurs every 2-3 years and a large eruption occurred about 10-15 years - the last in 2006.

The eruption of Mount Merapi occurred in 1006, 1786, 1822, 1872,1930, and 2010. The eruption in 1006 is what is claimed as the cause of displacement Hindu Kingdom of Mataram to East Java. Meanwhile, the eruption that occurred in 1930 cost the lives of 1369 people. Eruptive activity has resulted in a height and shape of the peak of Merapi continues to change from time to time.

Climb Merapi is a challenge for you who like to adventure. The path to climb Merapi is not like the Like climbing lane. Sometimes the road is more like a trench from the top of the mountain. Similarly, along the climbing terrain: rocky, steep, and prone to landslides. Approaching Peak Garuda, the climbers to be extra careful and precise in making decisions because not infrequently trampled rocks precisely landslide - which can be fatal.

Mount Merapi offers a variety of interesting attractions. On the southern slope there Kinahrejo attractions that once a route from the south side. Here you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery or a visit to Tuk Pitu (seven eyes of Water).

You can also visit attractions Kaliurang, Kalikuning, Kaliadem, or the National Park of Mount Merapi, which became the park nature conservation area of Mount Merapi. Cool weather and beautiful scenery in this area will refresh you after a whole with the daily routine.

Around the tourist area of Kaliurang, there are some hotels that charge varies. There are also some small restaurants offering a variety of food menu. In addition, you can use climbing posts, both in Kinahrejo and in Plalangan, as a place of rest before and after the ascent. In fact, you may as well stay here. In each post, there are several guides available to take you to the top. Some of them also functions as a member of the SAR (Search and Rescue).

Usually, post this climb provides food and drink with a relatively cheap price. The young people around the posts that usually provide a souvenir in the form of stickers, t-shirts, keychains, and other trinkets. Before you start climbing, you must bring sufficient water supplies because you will be hard to find water on the slopes of Mount Merapi.

There are several hiking paths that can be taken to climb Merapi with the level of difficulty and distance, which is different. The path taken by the climbers could include:
First, line the south side of Mount Merapi, through Hamlet Kinahrejo. This path can be said as a gate to enter the Mount Merapi. The climbers who take this path will immediately be faced with a relatively heavy terrain with a slope of 30-34 degrees. The novice climber should avoid this route because the terrain is heavy. To get Kinahrejo, you can use the public transport department Yogyakarta-Ground. Then, from Ground to Kinahrejo within walking distance.

Second, the path Selo is on the north slope of Mount Merapi. This path is suitable for beginners in the morning the climbers climbing terrain that is not too heavy. The line was started from post ascent into the climbers basecamp. Command Post Plalangan ascent was in Hamlet, Village Lencoh. Transportation to reach this village: the majors Semarang Solo bus, get off at Boyolali. From Boyolali minibus ride to the Selo, Selo markets down at T-junction. From the T-junction towards post Selo markets climb a short walk about 1 km. It should be noted, minibuses Selo majors only until 17:00 pm.

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kuta beach

Kuta Beach is a tourist spot located in the south of Denpasar, the capital of Bali, Indonesia . Kuta is located in Badung Regency. This area is a tourist destination abroad, and has been a mainstay of Bali as a tourist attraction since the early 70s. Kuta Beach is often referred to as sunset beach (sunset beach) as opposed to the Sanur beach.

For tourists (tourist) domestic and foreign tourists, enjoying the sunset on the Island of Bali was not complete if you have not watched the sunset (sunset) at Kuta Beach. Apart from sunset panorama, overlooking Kuta Beach is also quite impressive, namely curved line the crescent-shaped beaches with white sand along the + 2 km. Before you incarnated into a leading tourist attraction, formerly Kuta Beach is one trade port on the island of Bali which became the center of the marketing of agricultural products in rural people with buyers from outside. In the 19th century, Mads Lange, a Danish merchant, settled and established a trading base at Kuta Beach. Through negotiating skills, Mads Lange became intermediaries trade between the kings in Bali with the Dutch. In its development, began the famous Kuta Beach after Hugh Mahbett published a book entitled Praise for Kuta. It contained an invitation for local communities to prepare for supporting the development of tourism facilities, tourist visits to the Kuta Beach. Through the book, the discourse about the development of tourism facilities increasingly prevalent, so the construction of lodgings, restaurants, and entertainment venues is increasing.

As the most popular beach in Bali, beating tourist activity at Kuta Beach went from morning until early morning. In the morning, Kuta Beach is visited by tourists who want to breathe fresh air, just a stroll, or looking for breakfast. By noon, the tourists, both domestic and foreign ordinary scenery while sunbathing on the beach. There are also families who bring their children to play or swim in the beach sand. If the late afternoon, generally increases the number of tourists to witness the charm of this coast, namely sunset (sunset). When the night has crept, the atmosphere is more lively Kuta Beach with the atmosphere changing night life (night life), which is concentrated in a number of places of entertainment. Another attraction, Kuta Beach has waves that big a challenge for tourists to do sports surfing (surfing). This place is too often becomes the arena of national surfing competitions and world level. Nevertheless, Kuta Beach is also suitable for new beginners learn to surf.

As a center of tourism destinations in Bali, Kuta Beach has a range of support facilities, one of them is a training center and equipment rental surf. For tourists who want to learn to surf, this beach is available at special places that rent equipment as well as smooth and guides. In this beach is also available entertainment arena, such as bungy jumping, water boom and other game. In addition, along the Kuta Beach there are many different kinds of cafes, bars, pubs, discotheques, as well as live music event that is always occupied by many tourists to spend the time or just add to the entertainment at night.

For shopping enthusiasts, available around the Kuta Beach souvenir shops that sell handicrafts in various forms, various kinds of accessories, clothing typical of the coast, as well as T-shirts. Near Kuta Beach there are also supermarkets, hotels, guesthouse, as well as food stalls and restaurants that serve a variety of dishes with local flavor and global tastes.

If tourists want to just relax, on the outskirts of Kuta Beach there are the professional masseuse who can direct hired at a cost of about Rp. 20 000 for a half hour and Rp. 40,000 for an hour massage. There is also a seller of services that have the skills to beautify the appearance of tourists, such as makers temporary tattoos, nail coloring, and styling / hair.

To go to Kuta Beach, tourists can start the journey from Denpasar. From this provincial capital of Bali Kuta Beach is located about 11 km south. From Denpasar, tourists can use the public transportation service (taxi or bemo) with a long trip around 15-20 minutes.

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