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Thursday, 19 August 2010 |
 Like its name, this beverage contains gempol and pleret, Gempol is made
off rice flour, where a spleretis made of sticky rice and red sugar,
Gempol and pleret are the combination between ficious and sweet taste,
then added with coconut sauce and red sugar
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Thursday, 19 August 2010 |
 Taman Ayun Temple in the ancient Balinese language meaning “The Temple
in the middle of a beautiful garden.” This temple complex is the only
temple complex of Bali that still has the characteristic terraced roof
that can only be found in the structure of ancient buildings in Bali,
called the Roof of Meru. This temple was built in the 16th century by
King Mengwi (now the area where the Pura Taman Ayun is still named
Mengwi), as a shrine to the gods of Balinese Hinduism. This temple
including Cultural Heritage Sites included in the UNESCO list.
Pura
Taman Ayun covers an area of 250m by 100m. Originally dating from 1634,
it was restored and enlarged in 1937. The gates, split gates and walls
were renovated in 1949, and a pavillion, called bale bengong was added.
In 1972, the black fiber roofs were replaced, and in 1976, a pavillion
tower, called bale kulkul was added.
Pura Taman Ayun consists of a
forecourt, a central court and a spacious inner court. The temple is
surrounded by a moat with lotuses, giving it the feel of a garden
sanctuary. Beyond the moat, the temple lies on a slightly raised ground.
A tall stone gateway separates the forecourt from the central court,
while the inner court is surrounded by a stone wall. Frangipanni are
grown in profusion all around the wall. Within the inner court are
merus, dedicated to various deities and spirits. In total, there are 50
shrines and pavillions in the temple complex.
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Thursday, 19 August 2010 |
 Large and beautiful, surrounded by volcanos and villages, Danau Galela
is both very much the heart of the Galela district, and the main
attraction for visitors. It is just a few kilometres from the district
capital on the coast, and a road goes right around. The most scenic part
of the ring-road is the bit at the foothills of the extinct volcano
Gunung Tarakani (on the left of the 2nd photo). Elsewhere it may go too
far from the lakeside to actually see the lake - though there are some
good views from Igobula village on the southern shores, too.
For the lakeside villages, Danau Galela serves as fishing ground, source of drinking water, and a place to wash all at once!
To
keep it clear, using motorised boats on the lake is forbidden. There
are canoes instead, but the most interesting watercraft are
bamboo-rafts, widely used by Galelarese fishermen!
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Thursday, 19 August 2010 |
 Ragunan zoo in South Jakarta is a popular place to visit, particularly
during holidays. Jakarta's zoo is situated in the suburb of Ragunan in
the southern part of the city. Laid out in a lush tropical setting, such
indigenous animals as the Komodo lizard, tapir, anoa, Java tiger,
banteng, wild ox and brightly colored birds are given ample room to be
in this green foliage. The new primates are centered at Ragunan Zoo.
It's a world-class facility and guaranteed to entertain and educate both
the young and young at heart.
According to its history, Taman
Margasatwa Ragunan, or Ragunan Wildlife Reserve, was first set up by a
Dutch flora and fauna lovers organization. The organization, the
Vereneging Plantenen Dierentuin at Batavia, set up the park on a
10-hectare plot of land in Cikini Raya Street 2, South Jakarta in 1864.
The park, Plantenen Dierentuin, was moved to the present location in
1964 to accommodate the city's development plan. In the new location,
the park was given a 10-hectare plot of land, but now it occupies 135
hectares of land. This zoo was located at Cikini until 1964, when the
site was no longer large enough to accommodate its rapid expansion.
Reopened in 1966, the zoo now exhibits 550 species of tropical plants
and animals from Indonesia and around the world. Endangered species bred
here include the Sumatran tiger, Komodo dragon, dwarf buffalo and bird
of paradise.
Now, the zoo is busy preparing a 10-hectare
enclosure, which was described by the director as the largest and most
luxurious one in the world, for the new guests. The spot is ideal for
family excursions and picnics amid the abundant flora. Come during
weekdays when it is less crowded. Open dally from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
The zoological garden is most crowded on Sunday and public holidays.
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This small crater lake is about half an hour south of Tobelo town, a few
kms off the main road. It has a backdrop of densely forested mountains,
and a small village next to it. The locals have recently built an
overwater resting area here, which offers the best views of the lake.
There will probably be a small charge for using it. Hiring a canoe to
explore this lake should be fun.
