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one of the distinctive scenery of Lake Toba is the sunset, red sky decorated some birds. Edge of the lake becomes cool with some of the rare natural scenery there are available in big citie
Rabu, 19 Agustus 2009
one of the distinctive scenery of Lake Toba is the sunset, red sky decorated some birds. Edge of the lake becomes cool with some of the rare natural scenery there are available in big citie
Senin, 17 Agustus 2009
Tanah Lot Temple, Bali, Indonesia. Tanah Lot means 'Land in the Middle of the Sea' in Balinese language. Located about 20 km from Denpasar, the temple sits on a huge offshore rock which has been shaped continously over the years by the ocean tide.
Unfortunately, I was not able to shoot a close-up of this fascinating temple, because just after sunset, it was already too dark.
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Unfortunately, I was not able to shoot a close-up of this fascinating temple, because just after sunset, it was already too dark.
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Sabtu, 15 Agustus 2009
North Sumatra has places of tourism should visit the tourists who visit North Sumatra and many things that can be enjoyed by the tourists and local tourists who come from overseas, and in the previous year have been prepared SUMUT mengahadapi ASEAN free trade area ( AFTA) in 2003, relying on all the potential in the North Sumatra, including Pariwisatanya Sector. Therefore we must make sure that North Sumatra and Bali can be compared to reliable international stage, because the adjacent North Sumatra location with three countries, namely Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Their felt that this related to lack of facilities, infrastructure and resources to support human beings. We can see that the Polonia Airport in Medan, Belawan port, which is the entrance door of the Gates foreign tourists, have not closed the possibility that the tourists want to visit North Sumatra so large, however, promotional strategy was less than impressed, so that sometimes make frequent travelers lose the passion to come to sumatera north.
Places - places that can visit at:
- Lake Toba
- Berastagi
- Prapat
- Tomok
- The Field and more.
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Rabu, 12 Agustus 2009
crater is slightly different from the other craters in West Java. color of light and water that eventually becomes the berubah2 attraction itself. surface craters berbatu generally sandy and white, so that the crater is then known as the white crater. some researchers say that the mountain Patuha still active, so it found several craters that are still jet flare. near this place, also found a 5 meter deep cave that was used as a sulfur mine. no wonder if some steamy crater tiba2 many, and visitors found terbatuk2 due to breathe air that sulfur smell is very sharp.
In ancient times, people consider this area the area that haunted because many birds died immediately through this crater. he said again in this place is the kingdom of the jinn and the spirit of the ancestors reside. trust then be debated very day, in the year 1837 when a Dutch scientist Dr German. Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn do penilitian and find that page no other awesomeness caused by the bursts of lava that sulfur smell is sting. but when the fact-finding is not a community make this place as a tourism object. new PT Perhutani develop after 1987, the area became a cauldron of white tourism object in West Java.
According to the information and images obtained affairs, sulfur / sulfur is a mineral of volcanic processes that tend to be colored yellow or kehitam2an. The nature of sulfur, among others, does not dissolve in water and can be dissolved in oil, oil, heat and electricity is poor. when burned apinya blue and SO2 gas engasilkan the smell. Sulfur used in the fertilizer industry, paper, paint, plastic, synthetic materials, mengolahan oil, rubber, sugar, Accu, chemicals, explosive materials, petenunan, film and photography, metal and steel. Indonesia has been known in 6 provinces that have the potential sulfur reserves with a total of 5.4 million. for sublimation type, during the volcano is still active then this type of sulfur can be produced, so that resources sulfur sublimation is not considered to be limited.
In ancient times, people consider this area the area that haunted because many birds died immediately through this crater. he said again in this place is the kingdom of the jinn and the spirit of the ancestors reside. trust then be debated very day, in the year 1837 when a Dutch scientist Dr German. Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn do penilitian and find that page no other awesomeness caused by the bursts of lava that sulfur smell is sting. but when the fact-finding is not a community make this place as a tourism object. new PT Perhutani develop after 1987, the area became a cauldron of white tourism object in West Java.
According to the information and images obtained affairs, sulfur / sulfur is a mineral of volcanic processes that tend to be colored yellow or kehitam2an. The nature of sulfur, among others, does not dissolve in water and can be dissolved in oil, oil, heat and electricity is poor. when burned apinya blue and SO2 gas engasilkan the smell. Sulfur used in the fertilizer industry, paper, paint, plastic, synthetic materials, mengolahan oil, rubber, sugar, Accu, chemicals, explosive materials, petenunan, film and photography, metal and steel. Indonesia has been known in 6 provinces that have the potential sulfur reserves with a total of 5.4 million. for sublimation type, during the volcano is still active then this type of sulfur can be produced, so that resources sulfur sublimation is not considered to be limited.
Selasa, 11 Agustus 2009
Likupang Beach is located close to Manado, the beaches with the beautiful natural charm, there is a green turtle that is almost extinct
Likupang may not be a very special place for most people, and also not so known. Even more people know Paradise Resort, Beach Surabaya, (the original "Surawaya" means swamp and bamboo) or Gangga island, from the village Likupang, which is the Capital District Likupang (now Likupang East, after dimekarkan with manure), where the third place earlier. The government, including Likupang in North Minahasa Regency. But when reviewed in terms of culture, is indeed a matter of interest because the culture there is very much different with that generally known as the "Culture Minahasa." Do not hope you can hear the language - the language in the Minahasa region because there you will find is language Sanger, Gorontalo, and Batak. Since first, even before the Minahasa dimekarkan, it seems strange to hear when you ask a question of art or cultural traditions other Minahasa in the Likupang because for me there, I do not find the existence of groups of people there who follow the arts or traditions are , in addition to the Junior High School students that are 'forced' to participate in learning Maengket competition between schools
Sabtu, 08 Agustus 2009
Tangkiling hill area is a wildlife sanctuary is a tropical rain forest, located in Palangkaraya, Kalimantan. Tangkiling have some type of unique fauna and flora.
Position
The administration of government Tangkiling Hill Nature Reserve is located in the
Tangkiling Village area and Banturung Village, Kecamatan Bukit Batu,
Municipality Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan Province.
Astronomical
The astronomical Tangkiling Hill Nature Reserve is located between 113 ° 00 '--
113 ° 02 'BT up to 01 ° 45' - 02 ° 00 'LS.
Biology
Ecosystem
Most of the Nature Reserve Bukit Tangkiling forest ecosystem types, including
lowland tropical rainforest / swamp forest.
Flora
Types of plants found in the Nature Reserve area between Bukit Tangkiling
other opposition (Tristania obovata), Meranti (Shorea sp), Tengkawang (Shorea
spp), Geronggang (Cratoxylon arborescens), and others.
Fauna
The types of animals found in the Nature Reserve Bukit Tangkiling, among others:
Deer (Cervus sp), Crocodile sapit (Tomistoma schlenegelli), Bird Tekukur
(Streptillia chinensis), Bird Cucak rowo (Pycnonotus zeylanicus) and other -
other.
Accessibility
Distance to Tangkiling Hill Nature Reserve not far from the capital city of the Province
Palangka Raya in Central Kalimantan to Tangkiling only be
with a time of 30 minutes.
langkaraya, kalimantan. Tangkiling have some type of unique fauna and flora.
Position
The administration of government Tangkiling Hill Nature Reserve is located in the
Tangkiling Village area and Banturung Village, Kecamatan Bukit Batu,
Municipality Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan Province.
Astronomical
The astronomical Tangkiling Hill Nature Reserve is located between 113 ° 00 '--
113 ° 02 'BT up to 01 ° 45' - 02 ° 00 'LS.
Biology
Ecosystem
Most of the Nature Reserve Bukit Tangkiling forest ecosystem types, including
lowland tropical rainforest / swamp forest.
Flora
Types of plants found in the Nature Reserve area between Bukit Tangkiling
other opposition (Tristania obovata), Meranti (Shorea sp), Tengkawang (Shorea
spp), Geronggang (Cratoxylon arborescens), and others.
Fauna
The types of animals found in the Nature Reserve Bukit Tangkiling, among others:
Deer (Cervus sp), Crocodile sapit (Tomistoma schlenegelli), Bird Tekukur
(Streptillia chinensis), Bird Cucak rowo (Pycnonotus zeylanicus) and other -
other.
Accessibility
Distance to Tangkiling Hill Nature Reserve not far from the capital city of the Province
Palangka Raya in Central Kalimantan to Tangkiling only be
with a time of 30 minutes.
langkaraya, kalimantan. Tangkiling have some type of unique fauna and flora.
Indonesia has several major rivers, one of them is the river musi, musi river palembang split the city and has a large harbor, river made this source of livelihood for the communities around the river
How to Achieve this Region
Musi river to go, you can use the city transport (angkot) with the department or the market Ampera 16 Ilir, charge around Rp.1.500 "Rp.5.000 depending on where you ride. Or you can also use becak palembang, with rates around Rp.5000 , - s / d Rp.10.000, -.. Ampera bridge from us down to the dock and rent a motor perhu. costs about Rp.50.000, - s / d Rp.100.000, - when you do not want to ask more than that. With the price segitu you can sepuasnya the Musi river.
Place Stay
Palembang is one of the city's tourist destinations in Indonesia, so you do not need to worry to find a place stay in Palembang. The price also bervariatif between Rp.250.000, - s / d Rp.5.000.000, -.
How to Achieve this Region
Musi river to go, you can use the city transport (angkot) with the department or the market Ampera 16 Ilir, charge around Rp.1.500 "Rp.5.000 depending on where you ride. Or you can also use becak palembang, with rates around Rp.5000 , - s / d Rp.10.000, -.. Ampera bridge from us down to the dock and rent a motor perhu. costs about Rp.50.000, - s / d Rp.100.000, - when you do not want to ask more than that. With the price segitu you can sepuasnya the Musi river.
Place Stay
Palembang is one of the city's tourist destinations in Indonesia, so you do not need to worry to find a place stay in Palembang. The price also bervariatif between Rp.250.000, - s / d Rp.5.000.000, -.
Around
Musi River around you must use perhau vehicles. You may be right under the bridge menyewanya Ampera. There are rental center ships to be hired by tourists-tourists, both foreign and local.
Can You See Or Do
Along the Musi River some tourism object, such as one Kemaro Island and the Queen The Good Yellow. You can request the driver perhu to take you to these places. Do not worry, they know the area was correct.
Musi River around you must use perhau vehicles. You may be right under the bridge menyewanya Ampera. There are rental center ships to be hired by tourists-tourists, both foreign and local.
Can You See Or Do
Along the Musi River some tourism object, such as one Kemaro Island and the Queen The Good Yellow. You can request the driver perhu to take you to these places. Do not worry, they know the area was correct.
Dining place
you do not need to find a place to eat confused in Palembang, because there are so many and varied. And each of the eating places offer them that is the mainstay pindang Patin fish. That is the typical food Palembang. You should try it out.
Tips
So that you feel comfortable vacation, there are a few tips that may be useful. Palembang enough air in the summer, as well as Jakarta. So, choose clothing that is thin and absorbs sweat. Do not forget to bring the Hat or umbrella to protect themselves from the sun sengatan
you do not need to find a place to eat confused in Palembang, because there are so many and varied. And each of the eating places offer them that is the mainstay pindang Patin fish. That is the typical food Palembang. You should try it out.
Tips
So that you feel comfortable vacation, there are a few tips that may be useful. Palembang enough air in the summer, as well as Jakarta. So, choose clothing that is thin and absorbs sweat. Do not forget to bring the Hat or umbrella to protect themselves from the sun sengatan
Jumat, 07 Agustus 2009
Mount mahawu has three craters that encircle the mountain, Mount mahawu close to Manado, the point is in the geographic coordinates 21.5 N 01 ˚ and 124 ˚ 51.5 BT. Position of entry in this mountain region Tomohon District, Minahasa, North Sulawesi. In addition, this mountain is made geological tours because side by side with the mountain lokon.
Volcano Loko (1580 m) and Mahawu (1311 m), both have very beautiful cauldron. Lokon is usually assumed become more beautifully and simple road ought to be made for the climbers in competent condition. Unfolding vapour cauldron temperature 600 m under the top of the mountain. The lake that about 60 m depth has covered with yellows brimstone. The good time to start the journey from Kakaskasen is at 7 mornings, reach the crater in morning still cold and the sun has just fulfilled the crater. This thing is important for contact the observation post of Mount Lokon and Mount Mahawu in Kakaskasen III, Tomohon.
Opposite Mt Lokon is its smaller sister, Mt Mahawu. The gentler slopes of Mahawu offer a less challenging hike but the view is no less impressive. Inside the crater is a steaming emerald-green lake ringed with yellow sulphur deposits.
Island Bidadari is an island located between the Kepulauan Seribu, the story has some history, is located not far from the capital Jakarta indonesia. Bidadari Island as a tourist destination visited by many.
For several years of conduction Pulau Bidadari Resort has become one of the marine tourism destinations in Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Island) which the people are very interested to visit it and as a national tourism asset.
The closest location with Marina Ancol beach with the distance less than 15 km. it take 20 minutes by speed boat, arriving at safety, silent and lonely place which is ideal for forgetting the crowded of tha capital city Jakarta.
The natural environment which keeps the ecosystem. combination between natural forset and sea, offers a special marine natural atmosphere. Any kind of recreation activities have been provided for a whole day
Supported by accommodation facilities, special building cottage with Menado ethnic, floating cottage with fishing settlement, meeting room, restaurant, bar, souvenir shop, Cherokee, Discotheque, billiard and exciting sport facilities, volley beach, table tennis and much more which may be conducted during enjoying recreation.
Pulau Bidadari is very steady place for family vacation, recreation of the company employee and meeting or other activities which can be done in fun relation
And one unique facility which is offered as the only one in Indonesia is outbound training or team building chalange matra bahari (sea bases) located in kepulauan Seribu.
![Pulau Bidadari [Bidadari Island]](http://lh6.google.com/hikaritour/RovDgh0gWzI/AAAAAAAABRw/bJ7pjf9nV2A/s144/Logo%20Bidadari.jpg) | |
| Fullboard / person (Quard, 3X Meals, Boat) | |||
| Cottage | Min | WD | WE |
| Sharing 4 (Quard) / person | |||
| Deluxe | 4 | 454.000 | 551.000 |
| Family | 4 | 520.000 | 674.000 |
| Suite | 4 | 604.000 | 825.000 |
| Fullboard / person (Twin, 3X Meals, Boat) | |||
| Sharing 2 (Twin) / Person | |||
| Deluxe | 2 | 570.000 | 765.000 |
| Family | 2 | 702.000 | 1.010.000 |
| Suite | 2 | 870.000 | 1.313.000 |
| Single Suplement | 338.000 | 338.000 | |
| Room Only (Welcome Drink) | |||
| Deluxe | 465.000 | 855.000 | |
| Family | 728.000 | 1.345.000 | |
| Suite | 1.065.000 | 1.950.000 | |
| One Day Tour (Boat +Lunch) | |||
| WD / WE | 260.000 | Adult/Child | |
| Price Include; boat , Lunch Buffet, Tax & service | |||
Note: Only 1 time boat departure at 11.00 from Pier # 17, Returns from Pulau Bidadari at 18.00 pm Operate only from Thursday - Saturday
Kamis, 06 Agustus 2009
Sail Bunaken diving activities are conducted by divers from several countries. Sail Bunaken aims to raise awareness so that more people love nature, and to increase the potential for tourism indonesia.
Come and join in the international event Sail Bunaken 2009 for sharing new experience and exploring the marine beauty along with the marine lovers from all over the world in a spirit of adventure, graced by the marine paradise of Bunaken Sea.
Sail Bunaken 2009 is jointly organized by the Ministry of Marine and Fishery Affairs, Provincial Administration of North Sulawesi, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and Navy Force of Indonesia, supported by the the Directorate General of Immigration and other government institutions.
Sail Bunaken 2009 is the largest event of the year 2009 offers strategic business opportunities for various products and services.
Source :http://www.sailbunaken2009.com/
Come and join in the international event Sail Bunaken 2009 for sharing new experience and exploring the marine beauty along with the marine lovers from all over the world in a spirit of adventure, graced by the marine paradise of Bunaken Sea.
Sail Bunaken 2009 is jointly organized by the Ministry of Marine and Fishery Affairs, Provincial Administration of North Sulawesi, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and Navy Force of Indonesia, supported by the the Directorate General of Immigration and other government institutions.
Sail Bunaken 2009 is the largest event of the year 2009 offers strategic business opportunities for various products and services.
Source :http://www.sailbunaken2009.com/
Rabu, 05 Agustus 2009
In addition to being the most popular beach in Yogyakarta, Parangtritis is worth visiting since it is closely related to such tourism objects as the Sultan Palace in Yogyakarta city, Parangkusumo Beach to the west of it, and the Merapi area at the north part of Yogyakarta. Located around 27 kilometers from the city center, Parangtritis Beach is also part of the Queen of South's authority.
The naming of the beach has its own history. Hundreds years ago, someone named Dipokusumo, who was a fugitive of Majapahit Kingdom, came to this area to meditate. When he saw water dripping from the crack of the coral reef, he named this area 'parangtritis', originating from the word parang (stone) and tumaritis (water drops). The beach close to the area was then named the same.
Parangtritis is a beach full of myths, which is believed to be the manifestation of the unity among Merapi Mountain, Yogyakarta Kingdom, and Parangtritis Beach. The legend tells that Panembahan Senopati and Sunan Kalijaga once met in this place after completing their meditation. Panembahan Senopati was reminded of being a humble ruler despite his supernatural powers.
The primary attraction of this beach is its natural view. The enchantment of the coastal scenery can be seen from different angles to give you different experiences. When you are standing at the seashore, you will see the wide ocean with the high waves and steeply mountainside on the east side.
To get the view from the site, just walk or hire the horse-cart westwards and you look southwards when you have reached the place. You may get to the place by riding a horse that you shall rent at negotiable price.
After enjoying the scenery of Parangtritis beach from the seashore, you can leave for Langse Cave for a different experience. On the earth road leading to the cave, you can look westwards to see Parangtritis from different angle. The high waves rushing to the shore will look silvery under the sun, and will look golden by the sunset time. YogYES got the opportunity to see this exotic view during its visit a couple of days ago.
Before reaching Langse Cave, we suggest that you pay a visit to the graveyard of Syeh Bela Belu that will give you spiritual experience. Usually, many pilgrims come on certain days such as certain Tuesday that is called Kliwon on Javanese calendar as one of the five Javanese days of the week.
From the graveyard, you may challenge yourself to continue your journey to Langse Cave that you have to go on foot to get to the cave that is 3 kilometers away through as high as 400 meters mountainside at the slope of almost 900. To get into the cave that is also called the Queen of South cave, you have to get the permission from the tomb guard. According to the guard of Depok Beach several times entered the cave when he was young, we will get beautiful view of the south ocean at the mouth of the cave that directly faces the ocean.
On the fifth day of the fifth month of Chinese calendar, you will be able to see Peh Cun ceremony procession in Parangtritis. Peh Cun, originating from the word Peh that means oar and Cun that means boat, is Chinese expression of gratitude to God. This rite is also meant to commemorate Khut Gwan (Qi Yuan), a loyal patriot as well as a minister who was once betrayed by his colleague so that he committed a suicide.
Peh Cun ceremony is unique since there is no festival of dragon-decorated boats rowing like in other regions, instead there is an attraction of standing egg. The attraction begin at 11:00 a.m. and by afternoon, according to the myth, the egg will stand upright with no means of support are needed. By 01:00 p.m., however, the egg will suddenly fall down and no one can erect it anymore.
To get to Parangtritis Beach, you can take either one of the two routes. One is the route of Yogyakarta-Imogiri-Siluk-Parangtritis with the river and coral reel scenery on the way. The other is Yogyakarta-Parangtritis route that is easier to take with quite smooth road. It is suggested that you do not wear green clothes to respect local people who believe that green clothes will bring misfortune.
Senin, 03 Agustus 2009
Traditional Barong and Rangda costumes in museum at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia in 1983.Barong is the good bull spirit and Rangda is an evil woman. These are used in dance ceremonies.
Sabtu, 01 Agustus 2009
The hanging stone in Toba Lake,
As any natural unusual thing, this stone has a legend, the legends says that this stone actually is a girl that was forced to marry, she didn’t accept it and decides to run from home, she fall and get stuck, his loyal dog jump too, and that’s the legend of those hanging stones.
Lake Toba, Sumatera
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Located on the northeastern coast of Bali, is the small village of Candidasa. A tranquil coastal area nestled between the Lombok Strait to the east and mountains to the west, Candidasa is within close proximity to many historical landmarks of Bali including Bali's mother temple, Pura Besakih, Tenganan (the aboriginal people of Bali) as well as the ferry terminal to Lombok Island. Some of the best diving and snorkeling areas in Bali are also within the Candidasa area. As Candidasa has become more popular with day-trippers, the demand for accommodations and eatery places has grown to wide selection that ranges from star rated properties to simple homestays. All in all, Candidasa is a great place to go for a few days of relaxation.
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Jumat, 31 Juli 2009
Living Colours Dive Resort on Bunaken Island, Manado, North Sulawesi, is a small idyllic resort with a professional dive centre. We are based on Bunaken Island, in the heart of the world famous Bunaken National Marine Park. Our beach front dive centre with high quality dive equipment is run by European PADI Instructors and experienced local Divemasters. The nine wooden bungalows are situated on a small hill, only 50 steps from the beach, and have great sea views.
Diving - Our full service dive centre and professional, friendly crew offer boat diving in the magnificent walls of Bunaken National Marine Park and critter filled slopes in Manado Bay. Our environmentally conscious dive team will show you the best of Bunaken on long relaxed dives. All dives are boat dives in small groups guided by experienced local Divemasters.
PADI Scuba Diving Courses - The PADI dive courses from beginner to divemaster level are done in small groups with experienced PADI Instructors. All course dives take place in natural coral reef environment in the marine park. You can enjoy the tropical marine life starting from your very first shallow water diving experience.
Dive Sites - The coral reefs and the open ocean are bursting with life. Bunaken lies in the epicentre of the world’s marine biodiversity, and thus supports an amazing variety of marine animals. Here you can find over 1000 reef fish species and 70 genera of corals in more than 40 world famous dive sites. Bunaken and Manado Bay is a favourite place among underwater photographers from all over the world because of the superb opportunities for both macro and wide-angle photography. The reefs are unspoiled with pristine soft and hard corals, rich fish life and interesting little critters that expertly camouflage themselves to blend with the surroundings.
At the ocean surface dolphins and pilot whales are frequently seen, and you might occasionally be surprised with sights of migrating humpbacked, killer, sperm or minke whales. Dugongs, or sea cows, are regularly spotted grazing in the reef shallows just in front of Living Colours Dive Resort.
Accommodation - Our comfortable private bungalows with sea views are equipped with double or twin beds, mosquito nets, fan, hammocks and attached western bathroom with running water. We have 24 hours electricity, and wireless internet connection is available for all guests. The open air restaurant with its well-appointed kitchen and excellent cooks serves Indonesian and western dishes. The beach bar with its good sound system and musical bartenders offers a variety of cold drinks and good tunes. The perfect place to hang out in the evening!
Last but not least the fun-loving crew and friendly atmosphere at the resort is something that will make your stay on Bunaken even more special.
Source :http://www.livingcoloursdiving.com
Diving - Our full service dive centre and professional, friendly crew offer boat diving in the magnificent walls of Bunaken National Marine Park and critter filled slopes in Manado Bay. Our environmentally conscious dive team will show you the best of Bunaken on long relaxed dives. All dives are boat dives in small groups guided by experienced local Divemasters.
PADI Scuba Diving Courses - The PADI dive courses from beginner to divemaster level are done in small groups with experienced PADI Instructors. All course dives take place in natural coral reef environment in the marine park. You can enjoy the tropical marine life starting from your very first shallow water diving experience.
Dive Sites - The coral reefs and the open ocean are bursting with life. Bunaken lies in the epicentre of the world’s marine biodiversity, and thus supports an amazing variety of marine animals. Here you can find over 1000 reef fish species and 70 genera of corals in more than 40 world famous dive sites. Bunaken and Manado Bay is a favourite place among underwater photographers from all over the world because of the superb opportunities for both macro and wide-angle photography. The reefs are unspoiled with pristine soft and hard corals, rich fish life and interesting little critters that expertly camouflage themselves to blend with the surroundings.
At the ocean surface dolphins and pilot whales are frequently seen, and you might occasionally be surprised with sights of migrating humpbacked, killer, sperm or minke whales. Dugongs, or sea cows, are regularly spotted grazing in the reef shallows just in front of Living Colours Dive Resort.
Accommodation - Our comfortable private bungalows with sea views are equipped with double or twin beds, mosquito nets, fan, hammocks and attached western bathroom with running water. We have 24 hours electricity, and wireless internet connection is available for all guests. The open air restaurant with its well-appointed kitchen and excellent cooks serves Indonesian and western dishes. The beach bar with its good sound system and musical bartenders offers a variety of cold drinks and good tunes. The perfect place to hang out in the evening!
Last but not least the fun-loving crew and friendly atmosphere at the resort is something that will make your stay on Bunaken even more special.
Source :http://www.livingcoloursdiving.com
A volcano near Bunaken Island in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, with the coral reef visible under the water
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Kamis, 30 Juli 2009
The married Dayak women performing a welcome dance in front of their long house at Mancong. Kalimantan, Indonesia.
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Back to the zoo a few days ago, I found this scene which made me think of my own family.
Here was this beautiful female Oran Utan, who was perched on top of a man-made station. She was motionless for a long time, despite other co-inhabitants moving about freely around her.
I was happy, as she would make a perfect subject, so I started to shoot her with my camera.
I was mersmerized by her, as I saw through the lens, as she made perfect eye contact. It was at that same time that a small head popped up at the bottom of the screen. There was her infant Orang Utan on her lap, who was sleeping till then, and just woken up. Click. Click. Click.
As I finished clicking, it dawned on me, as to why she was motionless for such a long time. She was being a bed for her beautiful baby. Whether its humans or animals, I think mothers get comfortably numb for the sake of their kids. Hats off to them.
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Here was this beautiful female Oran Utan, who was perched on top of a man-made station. She was motionless for a long time, despite other co-inhabitants moving about freely around her.
I was happy, as she would make a perfect subject, so I started to shoot her with my camera.
I was mersmerized by her, as I saw through the lens, as she made perfect eye contact. It was at that same time that a small head popped up at the bottom of the screen. There was her infant Orang Utan on her lap, who was sleeping till then, and just woken up. Click. Click. Click.
As I finished clicking, it dawned on me, as to why she was motionless for such a long time. She was being a bed for her beautiful baby. Whether its humans or animals, I think mothers get comfortably numb for the sake of their kids. Hats off to them.
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The first lake I see is Danau Ranau. Some nice hotels have been built already and new ones are coming. Only for the rich of course!
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Because of the shape of the island is like a camel, this part of the lake is called "Teluk Unta". The shot was taken when we were on way from Danau Toba to Berastagi.
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Rabu, 29 Juli 2009
The sun sets behind the temple whilst people pray in this rock temple out in the sea. The reflection comes of a small puddle on the ground rocks. Camera at ground level. The white line in the center are the waves. Click Here - 'Large Size Tanah Lot I' On Black Background
Extra Info: Founded in the 16th century by Nirartha, a Hindu priest who was travelling through Bali. One day he saw a shining light, came to the coast and found it shining from the fresh water spring. The locals disagreed. He meditated and pushed a chunk of rock out into the sea, which the temple now stands on. He dedicated the temple to the God of the Sea, and ever since people have treated this as very special.
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Lovina is one of the famous tourist places in north part of Bali which own beautiful of calm sea water, blackish chromatic sand and the sea with its dolphin. One of the favorite fascinations in Lovina is dolphin watching tour. Hundreds of dolphins can be seen in the morning time around 1 km offshore. We can see the dolphin attractions in this place like jumping. It is not fail to draw if the tourist has the time to see the sunset here. Lovina area is also supported by the number of tourism fascination which is can be reached from this location. Places of interests around Lovina are Hot Water Banjar, Wihara Budha (Buddies shrine), Gigit Waterfall and some countryside exist around the location. 
Lovina is officially located in Kalibukbuk area and covering some countryside like Pemaron, Tukad Mungga, Anturan and Kalibukbuk countryside. Kalibugbug countryside it self is located in Buleleng sub district, meanwhile the Kaliasem and Temukus countryside are located in Banjar sub district where it both of them are belong to Buleleng regency. The eastern countryside is called Pemaron about 5 Km west of Singaraja, and the western countryside is Temukus about 12 Km west of Singaraja.
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Lovina is officially located in Kalibukbuk area and covering some countryside like Pemaron, Tukad Mungga, Anturan and Kalibukbuk countryside. Kalibugbug countryside it self is located in Buleleng sub district, meanwhile the Kaliasem and Temukus countryside are located in Banjar sub district where it both of them are belong to Buleleng regency. The eastern countryside is called Pemaron about 5 Km west of Singaraja, and the western countryside is Temukus about 12 Km west of Singaraja.
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Sulawesi Hawk Eagle Spizaetus lanceolatus - Juvenile seen in jungle, Tangkoko Nature Reserve, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Date :9 July 2006
Behavior was certainly that of a juvenile - curious, playful and not yet aware of the risks of close association with monkeys walking upright.
Names: Celebes hawk eagle, Celebes Hawk-Eagle, Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle
Indonesian name: Boankwéa, Bunéapada, Elang Sulawesi jambul
Spanish: Águila Azor Celebiana, Aguila-azor de Célebes, Águila-azor de Célebes
Danish: Sulawesihøgeørn
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Selasa, 28 Juli 2009
Ramayana is the Java's finest example of storytelling in stone in which the epic is egrved on the wall of Siwa Temple in the complex of Prambanan sanctuaries. Prambanan's version of the Ramayana differs somewhat from the original Indian epic, reflecting the adaptation to Javanese sensibilities over the centuries.
The story and all things about Ramayana (and other related story) moved to Bali same as when Hindu's people escaped when Majapahit Kingdom was destructed. That's why Javanese culture still have relationship with the Balinese one.
the full story of Ramayana can you read here (http://www.yogyes.com/en/yogyakarta-cultural-performance/sendratari-ramayana/)
In this section, Hanoman is sentenced burnt alive till die. But then Hanoman is able to set himself free and burn the kingdom with the fire around his body.
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The story and all things about Ramayana (and other related story) moved to Bali same as when Hindu's people escaped when Majapahit Kingdom was destructed. That's why Javanese culture still have relationship with the Balinese one.
the full story of Ramayana can you read here (http://www.yogyes.com/en/yogyakarta-cultural-performance/sendratari-ramayana/)
In this section, Hanoman is sentenced burnt alive till die. But then Hanoman is able to set himself free and burn the kingdom with the fire around his body.
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Pura Tanah Lot (Tanah Lot Temple) is Hindu Temple.
Located about 20 km from Denpasar, the temple sits on a huge offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide.
Tanah Lot means "Land in the Middle of the Sea" (in Balinese language) is a famous rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali.
Note: It is a fantastic place to view beautiful dramatic sunsets. Every day at dusk, tourists throng the area to witness the magnificent silhouette of the temple against the glowing horizon.
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Located about 20 km from Denpasar, the temple sits on a huge offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide.
Tanah Lot means "Land in the Middle of the Sea" (in Balinese language) is a famous rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali.
Note: It is a fantastic place to view beautiful dramatic sunsets. Every day at dusk, tourists throng the area to witness the magnificent silhouette of the temple against the glowing horizon.
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Minggu, 26 Juli 2009
The architecture all over Bali was fantastic, although one sensed it had been emphasised for the tourists, but here's one of many examples in Denpasar, the capital
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Endangered Sumatran tiger body parts sold openly in Indonesia
Hides and bones of endangered Sumatran tigers are sold openly in Indonesia for traditional medicines and jewelry, an environmental group said in a report published Wednesday.
The Britain-based wildlife monitoring network TRAFFIC, said tiger body parts, including canine teeth, claws, fur, whiskers and bones were on sale in 10 percent of the 326 retail outlets surveyed during 2006 in 28 cities and towns across Sumatra,
Based on the number of teeth on sale, the group estimated that 23 tigers were killed to supply the products sold by goldsmiths, souvenir and antique shops and traditional Chinese pharmacies.
The number declined the group's previous survey in 1999-2002, when estimated 52 tigers were killed.
"Sadly, the decline in availability appears to be due to the dwindling number of tigers left in the wild," said Julia Ng, TRAFFIC's program officer for South-East Asia.
All of TRAFFIC's surveys indicated that Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, and Pancur Batu, about 15 kilometres away, are the main hubs for the trade in tiger parts.
The population of the Sumatra tiger, or Panthera tigris sumatrae, is estimated to be less than 500, Ng said. It is classified as critically endangered on the IUCN-World Conservation Union's list of the world's most-threatened species.
"Successive surveys continue to show that Sumatran tigers are being sold body part by body part into extinction", said Susan Lieberman, Director of WWF International's Species Programme.
"This is an enforcement crisis," Lieberman told DPA. "If Indonesian authorities need enforcement help from the international community they should ask for it. If not, they should demonstrate they are taking enforcement seriously."
Tonny Soehartono, director for biodiversity conservation at the Indonesian ministry of forestry, said efforts were being made to deal with the illgal wildlife trade.
"We have to deal with the trade. Currently we are facing many other crucial problems which, unfortunately, are causing the decline of Sumatran Tiger populations," Soehartono said.
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono pledged a 10-year effort to protect the Sumatran tiger during last year's conference on climate change in Bali Island.
Sumatra's remaining few tigers are also under threat from rampant deforestation by the pulp and paper and palm oil industries. The report warned that "unless tackled immediately," the combined threats of habitat loss and illegal trade will be the "death knell" for Indonesian tigers.
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Hides and bones of endangered Sumatran tigers are sold openly in Indonesia for traditional medicines and jewelry, an environmental group said in a report published Wednesday.
The Britain-based wildlife monitoring network TRAFFIC, said tiger body parts, including canine teeth, claws, fur, whiskers and bones were on sale in 10 percent of the 326 retail outlets surveyed during 2006 in 28 cities and towns across Sumatra,
Based on the number of teeth on sale, the group estimated that 23 tigers were killed to supply the products sold by goldsmiths, souvenir and antique shops and traditional Chinese pharmacies.
The number declined the group's previous survey in 1999-2002, when estimated 52 tigers were killed.
"Sadly, the decline in availability appears to be due to the dwindling number of tigers left in the wild," said Julia Ng, TRAFFIC's program officer for South-East Asia.
All of TRAFFIC's surveys indicated that Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, and Pancur Batu, about 15 kilometres away, are the main hubs for the trade in tiger parts.
The population of the Sumatra tiger, or Panthera tigris sumatrae, is estimated to be less than 500, Ng said. It is classified as critically endangered on the IUCN-World Conservation Union's list of the world's most-threatened species.
"Successive surveys continue to show that Sumatran tigers are being sold body part by body part into extinction", said Susan Lieberman, Director of WWF International's Species Programme.
"This is an enforcement crisis," Lieberman told DPA. "If Indonesian authorities need enforcement help from the international community they should ask for it. If not, they should demonstrate they are taking enforcement seriously."
Tonny Soehartono, director for biodiversity conservation at the Indonesian ministry of forestry, said efforts were being made to deal with the illgal wildlife trade.
"We have to deal with the trade. Currently we are facing many other crucial problems which, unfortunately, are causing the decline of Sumatran Tiger populations," Soehartono said.
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono pledged a 10-year effort to protect the Sumatran tiger during last year's conference on climate change in Bali Island.
Sumatra's remaining few tigers are also under threat from rampant deforestation by the pulp and paper and palm oil industries. The report warned that "unless tackled immediately," the combined threats of habitat loss and illegal trade will be the "death knell" for Indonesian tigers.
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In the 1990s, the tourism industry in Bali boomed. Many Balinese became rich during this period. But farmers, the traditional upholders of the Balinese economy, became poorer. Costs of agricultural production and the cost of living went up, and the price of agricultural products, especially rice, rose very little. Farmers turned to other work, usually in tourism-related sectors, to make a living. Farmland was converted to other (usually tourism-related) uses. Young people were more attracted to the glamorous prospects offered by tourism than the hard work, dirty clothes and poor pay of farming.
The bombs in Kuta in October 2002 were not the end of tourism, but they were the beginning of the end of the fantasy, blindly held through the boom-years, that tourism was a sustainable long-term base for the Balinese economy. In the wake of the bomb, some advocated a more diversified and sustainable economic base. Many realised that agriculture had been forgotten - or at least marginalised - and that it should perhaps be reinstated at the centre of Balinese culture and economy. Some policy makers suggested developing agro-industri and agri-bisnis to compete in the global market.
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Sabtu, 25 Juli 2009
Park of borobudur temple with Merapi volcano in the background. Borobudur is in the north-west of Yogyakarta in Java, Indonesia. It's one of the largest temples in the world.
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The fog was a constant and the sun rise spectatular. I only wish I could capture the silence as well as the colors.
The smoke can be seen rising from the active volcanos in the distance.
Borobudor is a ninth centrury Mahayana Buddhist monument in Magelang, central Java, Indonesia. The monument comprizes sixe square platforms topped by three cirecular platforms and it is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 buddha statues. I arrived at the temple about an hour before sunrise on two consecutive mornings.
Borobudur is a ninth-century Mahayana Buddhist monument in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues.[1] A main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa
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The smoke can be seen rising from the active volcanos in the distance.
Borobudor is a ninth centrury Mahayana Buddhist monument in Magelang, central Java, Indonesia. The monument comprizes sixe square platforms topped by three cirecular platforms and it is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 buddha statues. I arrived at the temple about an hour before sunrise on two consecutive mornings.
Borobudur is a ninth-century Mahayana Buddhist monument in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues.[1] A main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa
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On the way from Kuta beach to Ubud, hilly area on the central of Bali Island, there is a place for viewpoint seeing the valley.. there was a green terrace paddy field along downhill slope of mountain. The green color in this island is very impressive and kinds of eyes and mind soothing
Bali island
Indonesia
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Jumat, 24 Juli 2009
The Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis), called "Ora" in its native Indonesia, is the largest living lizard. Males reach a length of 10 feet and a weight of 200 pounds. These lizards occupy the small East Indian islands of Komodo, Rintja and Padar and nearby islets; they also live on part of the large island of Flores. Considered an endangered species, the Komodo Dragon is protected by Indonesian law.
Komodo Island, as seen in this exhibit, is largely grass-covered. For most of the year no rain falls and, except for scattered palms, trees grow mostly at high elevations or along stream beds. Young dragons spend much time in trees and eat insects and smaller lizards, wheras older dragons become too large to climb, and feed on the ground. Large dragons ambust their prey along game trails or actively seek it out. They kill wild pigs, deer and even water buffaloes and horses, but carrion is an important sorce of food.
The lizards in this exhibit were collected by the W. Douglas Burden Expedition to the Indonesian Island of Komodo in 1926.
The dioramas of the American Museum of Natural History's Hall of Reptiles and Amphibians, with their precise depictions of geographical locations and the careful, anatomically correct mounting of the specimens, are windows onto a world of animals, their behavior, and their habitats. Moreover, since many of the environments represented have been exploited or degraded, some dioramas preserve places and animals as they no longer exist.
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Komodo Island, as seen in this exhibit, is largely grass-covered. For most of the year no rain falls and, except for scattered palms, trees grow mostly at high elevations or along stream beds. Young dragons spend much time in trees and eat insects and smaller lizards, wheras older dragons become too large to climb, and feed on the ground. Large dragons ambust their prey along game trails or actively seek it out. They kill wild pigs, deer and even water buffaloes and horses, but carrion is an important sorce of food.
The lizards in this exhibit were collected by the W. Douglas Burden Expedition to the Indonesian Island of Komodo in 1926.
The dioramas of the American Museum of Natural History's Hall of Reptiles and Amphibians, with their precise depictions of geographical locations and the careful, anatomically correct mounting of the specimens, are windows onto a world of animals, their behavior, and their habitats. Moreover, since many of the environments represented have been exploited or degraded, some dioramas preserve places and animals as they no longer exist.
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Kamis, 23 Juli 2009
Prambanan temple is located in the east of Yogyakarta, prambanan temple is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. Bred in the legend, this temple was the temple in 1000. This temple was built in 9 century. Has several main temples namely Candi Siwa (middle), Candi Brahma (south), Candi Vishnu (north). The temple is located Didepannya Wahana (vehicle) as a vehicle Trimurti; Temple Space vehicle is Brahma (god guards), Nandi Temple (Buffalo) is a vehicle Siwa (destroyer god) temple, and the vehicle is Garuda Wisnu (creator god).
In the temple there is a Main relief beberaoa told a legend that long, and some relief depict origin this temple was built.
Beautiful scenery that you can from around the temple, carpet grass green.
Ledge on the wall fence Siwa temple and Brahma temple dipahatkan relief story Ramayana, while on the fence the Vishnu temple dipahatkan relief Krisnayana. First effort to save Prambanan Ijzerman made by the year 1885 with a clean-room chamber temple ruins of stone. In the year 1902 started a new job development, led by Van ERP to Siwa temple, Vishnu temple and Brahma temple. Attention to the Prambanan temple growing. In the year 1933 successfully organized the experiment Brahma and Vishnu Temple. After experiencing various obstacles, on 23 December 1953 completed Siwa temple restored. Brahma temple restored starting in 1978 and inaugurated in 1987. Vishnu temple restored starting in 1982 and completed in 1991. Restoration activities carried out on the next 3 fruit perwara temple which is located in front of the temple Siwa, Wisnu and Brahma
Prambanan temple complex built by the kings of Wamca (Dinasty) Sanjaya in the 9th century. Prambanan temple complex is a monument with the main temple facing east, with the overall shape resembles gunungan on the shadowgraph at 47 meters. Hindu recognize Tri Murti consisting of a god Brahma as the Creator, Vishnu as the god of the affairs, as the god Shiwa destroyer. Main chamber of the temple god Shiwa parent place as the god so that it can be a temple Prambanan temple Shiwa. Prambanan temple or Shiwa is also often referred to as the temple Loro Jonggrang related to the legend told about a daughter who jonggrang or a tall girl, daughter of Prabu Boko, who built his kingdom over the hill to the south of Prambanan temple complex.
The temple is limited to the edge fence balustrade, decorated with reliefs of the Ramayana can be enjoyed when we peradaksina (go around the central temple cansi always we are on the right) through the alley. The story continues on the fence ledge Brahma temple located on the left (south) main temple. Are on the fence ledge Wishnu temple which is located on the right (north) main temple, terpahat relief Kresnadipayana story that describes the story of childhood as a reincarnation of Prabu Kresna Dewa Wishnu keangkaramurkaan in which you want to conquer the world.
Brahma temple and the temple Wishnu each have one room be occupied by a statue of the deities concerned.
Before the third god of the Trimurti temple there are three temples which contain vehicle (vehicle) is the third deity. Third temple that is now restored and is the only temple (Shiwa in front of the temple), which still contains a statue of a cow named Nandi, vehicle Dewa Shiwa.
Sculpture swan as a vehicle garuda statue of Brahma, and as a vehicle Wishnu the estimated first-fill the chamber room, located in the temple before the second temple of the god that has been restored.
In the temple there is a Main relief beberaoa told a legend that long, and some relief depict origin this temple was built.
Beautiful scenery that you can from around the temple, carpet grass green.
Ledge on the wall fence Siwa temple and Brahma temple dipahatkan relief story Ramayana, while on the fence the Vishnu temple dipahatkan relief Krisnayana. First effort to save Prambanan Ijzerman made by the year 1885 with a clean-room chamber temple ruins of stone. In the year 1902 started a new job development, led by Van ERP to Siwa temple, Vishnu temple and Brahma temple. Attention to the Prambanan temple growing. In the year 1933 successfully organized the experiment Brahma and Vishnu Temple. After experiencing various obstacles, on 23 December 1953 completed Siwa temple restored. Brahma temple restored starting in 1978 and inaugurated in 1987. Vishnu temple restored starting in 1982 and completed in 1991. Restoration activities carried out on the next 3 fruit perwara temple which is located in front of the temple Siwa, Wisnu and Brahma
Prambanan temple complex built by the kings of Wamca (Dinasty) Sanjaya in the 9th century. Prambanan temple complex is a monument with the main temple facing east, with the overall shape resembles gunungan on the shadowgraph at 47 meters. Hindu recognize Tri Murti consisting of a god Brahma as the Creator, Vishnu as the god of the affairs, as the god Shiwa destroyer. Main chamber of the temple god Shiwa parent place as the god so that it can be a temple Prambanan temple Shiwa. Prambanan temple or Shiwa is also often referred to as the temple Loro Jonggrang related to the legend told about a daughter who jonggrang or a tall girl, daughter of Prabu Boko, who built his kingdom over the hill to the south of Prambanan temple complex.
The temple is limited to the edge fence balustrade, decorated with reliefs of the Ramayana can be enjoyed when we peradaksina (go around the central temple cansi always we are on the right) through the alley. The story continues on the fence ledge Brahma temple located on the left (south) main temple. Are on the fence ledge Wishnu temple which is located on the right (north) main temple, terpahat relief Kresnadipayana story that describes the story of childhood as a reincarnation of Prabu Kresna Dewa Wishnu keangkaramurkaan in which you want to conquer the world.
Brahma temple and the temple Wishnu each have one room be occupied by a statue of the deities concerned.
Before the third god of the Trimurti temple there are three temples which contain vehicle (vehicle) is the third deity. Third temple that is now restored and is the only temple (Shiwa in front of the temple), which still contains a statue of a cow named Nandi, vehicle Dewa Shiwa.
Sculpture swan as a vehicle garuda statue of Brahma, and as a vehicle Wishnu the estimated first-fill the chamber room, located in the temple before the second temple of the god that has been restored.
Borobudur never enter into one of the wonders of the world, Indonesia has a proud temple of Borobudur.
Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple which is located in Magelang, Central Java, Semarang's more tepatnya100 and 40 km from yogyakarta. This temple was founded by the Buddhist Mahayana religion around 800 years-an-Christian government in the dynasty dynasty.
There is no written evidence that the older name of this temple of Borobudur. The only document that indicates the existence of the oldest temple is Nagarakretagama book, written by mpu Prapanca in the year 1365. In the book is written that this temple is used as a place of Buddhist meditation.
Borobudur is the name meaning "monastery in the hills," which comes from the word "bara" (temple or monastery) and "beduhur" (the hills or high) in Sanskrit. Borobudur own name according to some people that means a terraced mountain-terrace (budhara), while some others say that Borobudur means monastery, located in the high places.
Borobudur has 10 levels and consists of 6 square-shaped levels, 3 levels of circular-shaped coil and a stupa as a main peak. At every level there are some stupa. In each there is a statue of a Buddhist stupa. This perfection symbolized by the main stupa at the top level. Borobudur structure when viewed from above form the structure of the mandala that Buddhist cosmology and describes the way people think.
On the fourth side there is a temple gate and a ladder to the level above it like a pyramid. The stone became sand, and a plant, and insects to be, and then become wild animals, and pets, and became the last man. This process is known as reincarnation. Each stage in the process of enlightenment of life is based on Buddhist philosophy and is depicted on the relief sculpture on the whole temple of Borobudur.
Each stone through without using cement or adhesive. Stones is only based on the pattern and through stacked. Stones used as approximately 55,000 cubic meters. All stone is taken from rivers around the Borobudur Temple. Six levels below the square-shaped and three levels on top of one circular and the highest level in the form of a Buddhist stupa facing to the west. Available mahzab Mahayana Buddhism, the people who want to reach the level through the Buddha must have every level of life.
Each level has a beautiful relief-relief that shows how skillfully the author. Relief will be legible when you walk runtut clockwise (the left temple from the entrance). At Borobudur reliefnya tells a story about a very melegenda, the Ramayana. In addition, there is also relief that describes the conditions at that time. For example, relief of farmers' activity reflecting the progress of the agricultural system at that time and the ship is a relief representation of the progress of the voyage at that time Bergotta (Semarang). There is also a relief that describes the conditions at that time. Overall relief of the Borobudur temple reflect the teachings of the Buddha. Atisha, an Indian origin budhis on the 10 th century, had visited the temple that was built 3 centuries before Angkor Wat in Cambodia and 4 centuries before the cathedral in Europe this Court.
Relief is available on the temple walls. Borobudur Temple in 2670 has a different relief. Relief is read clockwise direction round. This relief depicts a story of how it begins and ends at the gate in the east. This shows that the main gate to the east of the Borobudur temple as generally other Buddhist.
Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple which is located in Magelang, Central Java, Semarang's more tepatnya100 and 40 km from yogyakarta. This temple was founded by the Buddhist Mahayana religion around 800 years-an-Christian government in the dynasty dynasty.
There is no written evidence that the older name of this temple of Borobudur. The only document that indicates the existence of the oldest temple is Nagarakretagama book, written by mpu Prapanca in the year 1365. In the book is written that this temple is used as a place of Buddhist meditation.
Borobudur is the name meaning "monastery in the hills," which comes from the word "bara" (temple or monastery) and "beduhur" (the hills or high) in Sanskrit. Borobudur own name according to some people that means a terraced mountain-terrace (budhara), while some others say that Borobudur means monastery, located in the high places.
Borobudur has 10 levels and consists of 6 square-shaped levels, 3 levels of circular-shaped coil and a stupa as a main peak. At every level there are some stupa. In each there is a statue of a Buddhist stupa. This perfection symbolized by the main stupa at the top level. Borobudur structure when viewed from above form the structure of the mandala that Buddhist cosmology and describes the way people think.
On the fourth side there is a temple gate and a ladder to the level above it like a pyramid. The stone became sand, and a plant, and insects to be, and then become wild animals, and pets, and became the last man. This process is known as reincarnation. Each stage in the process of enlightenment of life is based on Buddhist philosophy and is depicted on the relief sculpture on the whole temple of Borobudur.
Each stone through without using cement or adhesive. Stones is only based on the pattern and through stacked. Stones used as approximately 55,000 cubic meters. All stone is taken from rivers around the Borobudur Temple. Six levels below the square-shaped and three levels on top of one circular and the highest level in the form of a Buddhist stupa facing to the west. Available mahzab Mahayana Buddhism, the people who want to reach the level through the Buddha must have every level of life.
Each level has a beautiful relief-relief that shows how skillfully the author. Relief will be legible when you walk runtut clockwise (the left temple from the entrance). At Borobudur reliefnya tells a story about a very melegenda, the Ramayana. In addition, there is also relief that describes the conditions at that time. For example, relief of farmers' activity reflecting the progress of the agricultural system at that time and the ship is a relief representation of the progress of the voyage at that time Bergotta (Semarang). There is also a relief that describes the conditions at that time. Overall relief of the Borobudur temple reflect the teachings of the Buddha. Atisha, an Indian origin budhis on the 10 th century, had visited the temple that was built 3 centuries before Angkor Wat in Cambodia and 4 centuries before the cathedral in Europe this Court.
Relief is available on the temple walls. Borobudur Temple in 2670 has a different relief. Relief is read clockwise direction round. This relief depicts a story of how it begins and ends at the gate in the east. This shows that the main gate to the east of the Borobudur temple as generally other Buddhist.
Rabu, 22 Juli 2009
This is what diving in Bunaken is about. This is actually a gentle sloping wall. (will search which site this is).
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A few days at the beautiful island Bunaken...
This set of photo's is part of my trip to Indonesia in August 2008 (which is a collection of sets).
Diving in the Bunaken National Marine Park, Manado, North Sulawesi Indonesia, a global center of marine biodiversity near the island of Siladen.
Selasa, 21 Juli 2009
Now the Indonesian government are humming in order to promote the island of Komodo in the incoming seven wonders of the world. This is done after the temple borobudu does not fit in category seven wonders of the world.
Komodo Island is located in the Nusa Tenggara archipelago, called the Komodo Island because there are animals through habitat called komodo.Komodo similar to the big lizard, and Scavenger As karnivora (carrion eater), Komodo dragons are found only on the island of Komodo, Rinca Island, Pulau Padar, Gili Motang, Owadi and Samiin. Komodo also known as a champion swimming animal. With the way that he conducted exploration on the islands of Flores. Animal traction is the foreign tourists who want to holiday with things to the extreme.
By using a guide service in the area around you can see the Komodo directly, this animal's body length can reach 3, 15 meters with 170 kg.Jika of your vacation in May-August you can witness the Komodo marriage, because in the months May to August is the season of marriage. In addition, you can also see the animals eat this mangsanya in the form of goats, deer and pigs, and see Komodo sunbathing.
Island in the Komodo National Park was established, to protect the Komodo dragons from extinction. National park has a wide land around 1817 km ².
Access Road
From Kupang, the capital of NTT, you can go by plane to Ende, a city on the island of Flores. Travel resumed Labuhanbajo the City for ten days using the minibus. From the city located on the western most island of Flores this trip to Komodo Island resumed using the speed boat which takes about two hours. To enter this island you will be charged $ 5 for one day.
Facilities
There are international lodging, resorts and small hotels. There are various restaurants, craft sculpture, neighborly people.
This place is worth and be worth the seven wonders of the world, our vote bantu Komodo Island as one of the wonders of the world. Thanks
Komodo Island is located in the Nusa Tenggara archipelago, called the Komodo Island because there are animals through habitat called komodo.Komodo similar to the big lizard, and Scavenger As karnivora (carrion eater), Komodo dragons are found only on the island of Komodo, Rinca Island, Pulau Padar, Gili Motang, Owadi and Samiin. Komodo also known as a champion swimming animal. With the way that he conducted exploration on the islands of Flores. Animal traction is the foreign tourists who want to holiday with things to the extreme.
By using a guide service in the area around you can see the Komodo directly, this animal's body length can reach 3, 15 meters with 170 kg.Jika of your vacation in May-August you can witness the Komodo marriage, because in the months May to August is the season of marriage. In addition, you can also see the animals eat this mangsanya in the form of goats, deer and pigs, and see Komodo sunbathing.
Island in the Komodo National Park was established, to protect the Komodo dragons from extinction. National park has a wide land around 1817 km ².
Access Road
From Kupang, the capital of NTT, you can go by plane to Ende, a city on the island of Flores. Travel resumed Labuhanbajo the City for ten days using the minibus. From the city located on the western most island of Flores this trip to Komodo Island resumed using the speed boat which takes about two hours. To enter this island you will be charged $ 5 for one day.
Facilities
There are international lodging, resorts and small hotels. There are various restaurants, craft sculpture, neighborly people.
This place is worth and be worth the seven wonders of the world, our vote bantu Komodo Island as one of the wonders of the world. Thanks
Minggu, 19 Juli 2009
If you talk about the tourist attraction in Bali, we will be offered many different choices of interesting sights. One of which we will study is Sukawati Art Market
Sukawati is a market that provides many goods and craft arts Balinese. Expertise price bargaining can be done in this market. Suitable for those of you who will buy cindera eyes typical bali.Barang the sale is a hand craft and art. Such as sandals, beads, clothes, paintings etc..
Use a guide service to accompany you shopping, making it easier for you in the bid process. Goods sold are taken from various places, so that each item has a different character. Sukawati market akan many hours of 8 am because the traders will start to open the store after conducting
worship
Sukawati Market Position
Sukawati Art Market is located in the Gianyar district not far from Ubud, the time of the 1 hour from Kuta, or 1.5 hours from Ngurah Rai Bali trip with the land.
Sukawati Market History
This market was built around 1980, with the various modifications. Sukawati market since built in the center of various art crafts. This market open every day, trading activity started at eight am to six o'clock.
Ubud is a center of art with the famous painting, sculpture, musical instruments and traditional dance. Ubud in the region, there are several luxury hotels and cheap hotels, there are many places tourism information bureau bali. This place is recognized as a cultural center for foreign tourists. Some of the art created from this place. Each week dipentaskan showtimes various arts, the strategic location to become the main tourist destination in bali
Specifications
Ubud is located in the Gianyar district with 20 kilometers distance from the city of Denpasar, with a height of about 300 meters from the sea surface. In 2006 the population reached 9,800 inhabitants Ubud. Ubud has a heritage that is more diverse and, where the artists create. Ubud also has a temple, ancient heritage and craft center of interest to visit that there are around town.
Art History
Painting Ubud Bali is very famous people, some born artist painted famous figures such as I Gusti Nyoman Lempad (1862-1978), Anak Agung Gde Sobrat (1919-1992), I Gusti Made Deblog (1910-1986), followed by the other like, I Gusti Ketut Kobot, Ida Bagus Made, Dewa Putu rifle, Ida Bagus Rai and others.
Then in the year 1902 Rudolf Bonnet (Dutch) and Walter Spies (Germany), both a painter is to give effect to the painting in Ubud area, European painting techniques to give the value of art is different, so can add local knowledge painter.
The village of Ubud is renowned as the birthplace of the artist painted with the cooperation between Tjokordo Gde Agung Sukawati with Rudolf Bonnet to form an association of artists with the name of the band,
In later development, the initiative Tjokordo Ida Gde Agung Sukawati supported by Rudolf Bonnet, a painter born in the Netherlands and the painter also plan to establish a local museum. Yayasan Ratna Wartha was previously given the task to implement the development and management of the museum. In the year 1945 began development of museum inaugurated by Prime Minister Ali Sustroamidjoyo. Some of the object is Puri Saren, which is located in Puri Ubud, the traditional art market, Monkey Forest (Wenara Wana) and museums.
Specifications
Ubud is located in the Gianyar district with 20 kilometers distance from the city of Denpasar, with a height of about 300 meters from the sea surface. In 2006 the population reached 9,800 inhabitants Ubud. Ubud has a heritage that is more diverse and, where the artists create. Ubud also has a temple, ancient heritage and craft center of interest to visit that there are around town.
Art History
Painting Ubud Bali is very famous people, some born artist painted famous figures such as I Gusti Nyoman Lempad (1862-1978), Anak Agung Gde Sobrat (1919-1992), I Gusti Made Deblog (1910-1986), followed by the other like, I Gusti Ketut Kobot, Ida Bagus Made, Dewa Putu rifle, Ida Bagus Rai and others.
Then in the year 1902 Rudolf Bonnet (Dutch) and Walter Spies (Germany), both a painter is to give effect to the painting in Ubud area, European painting techniques to give the value of art is different, so can add local knowledge painter.
The village of Ubud is renowned as the birthplace of the artist painted with the cooperation between Tjokordo Gde Agung Sukawati with Rudolf Bonnet to form an association of artists with the name of the band,
In later development, the initiative Tjokordo Ida Gde Agung Sukawati supported by Rudolf Bonnet, a painter born in the Netherlands and the painter also plan to establish a local museum. Yayasan Ratna Wartha was previously given the task to implement the development and management of the museum. In the year 1945 began development of museum inaugurated by Prime Minister Ali Sustroamidjoyo. Some of the object is Puri Saren, which is located in Puri Ubud, the traditional art market, Monkey Forest (Wenara Wana) and museums.
Sabtu, 18 Juli 2009
This site is full with links to sites about Bali. It is there for the people that want to know about the experience of others in Bali, the get an idea where Bali is about. There is lots to look at, many pictures, because Bali is an pitoresque tropical island. You find background information, and places to stay. If you want to contribute a link to this site, please do, there are many things to tell. Please look at the Real Estate section if you want to live in Bali and search for property.
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