Mancing Asyik di Pemecah Ombak DAM Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok

Bel pulang berbunyi, semua karyawan mulai berkemas untuk meninggalkan kantor dan menuju rumah masing-masing. Saya pun ikut berkemas dan segera pulang. Tak biasanya saya pulang cepet, ini karna ada janji dengan teman saya, kita mau mancing di Pemecah Ombak Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok. Lokasi pemancingan tidak jauh dari rumah kos saya, sehingga saya tidak terburu-buru. Saya sampai rumah dan mandi, setelah itu saya mempersiapkan alat pancing dan perlengkapannya. Ketika semua sudah siap, saya memacu kendaraan roda dua menuju ke dermaga penyeberangan. Kita janjian di deket dermaga (di parkiran motor). Sebelum sampai dermaga saya membeli udang hidup terlebih dahulu, udang ini digunakan sebagai umpan. Lalu saya lanjut ke dermaga dan sampai di dermaga kedua teman saya telah siap menunggu.

Akhirnya tanpa berfikir lama lagi, kami memutuskan untuk menyebrang ke pemecah ombak. Karna penumpangnya masih sedikit, prahu ga langsung jalan, sambil menunggu kami melengkapi perbekalan di warung sebelah. Kami membeli air mineral 3 botol, kopi sachet, roti, rokok, mie instan. Perbekalan sudah lengkap, kami menunggu sejenak di atas prahu. 15 menit berlalu akhirnya prahu jalan menuju pemecah ombak, tarif prahu 15 ribu per orang per perjalanan.

25 menit perjalanan, akhirnya sampai juga di pemecah ombak lampu merah. Kami turun dari prahu, kami membayar 45 ribu rupiah, dan mengumpulkan semua peralatan dan perbekalan di tempat yang aman dan nyaman. Karpet alias terpal kita buka, kemudian kami keluarkan joran andalan kami masing-masing. Saya melihat jarum jam menunjukkan pukul 18:30 wib, bergegas saya mengambil wudhu dengan air laut, saya pun menunaikan ibadah sholat maghrib. Setelah Sholat saya merangkai joran dengan settingan kail teknik mancing dasar. Joran pertama selesai di setting, dengan umpan udang hidup saya lemparkan ke tengah. Sambil menunggu umpan disambar, saya mengeluarkan joran kedua, dan kali ini saya mencoba teknik pelampung alias ngambang. Dengan bantuan pelampung besar plus umpan udang hidup saya lemparkan kembali kail ke tengah.

2 Joran sudah mengadu nasip mencari mangsa ikan predator malam hari. 30 menit kemudian teman saya mendapat sambaran pertama, ikan kerapuh dengan berat 500 gram berhasil di angkat. Girang bukan main, dengan gaya angkuhnya dia menyombongkan diri seakan dialah pemancing hebat. Saya pun tak tinggal diam, saya makin tertarik untuk mendapatkan sambaran ikan. Saya mencoba mancing di karang yang ga begitu dalam, alhasil seekor kepiting ranjungan berhasil saya amankan. Ikan Sembilang dengan berat 2 kg berhasil saya amankan kembali, meski dengan perjuangan yang luar biasa, karena sempat masuk ke karang, tapi dengan kesabaran ekstra, ikan berhasil naik ke daratan.

Malam semakin larut dan kondisi sedikit memburuk. Petir menyambar disertai angin besar, kondisi ini menandakan akan terjadi hujan. Akibat angin dan ombak yang besar kami menghentikan aktivitas memancing sejenak. Kami bergegas memakai jaket dan pelindung badan lain sebagai pelindung angin yang bisa menyebabkan masuk angin.

Tak lama kemudian, hujan lebat menyerang kami, ini pertanda buruk datang. Kami hanya bisa pasrah, mengenakan jas hujan dan diam di atas batu. Tas dan perlengkapan lain kami amankan di bawah terpal. Ga lama kemudian hujan pun reda, kami memanfaatkan momen tersebut untuk menyeduh air panas untuk membuat kopi. Kompor saya keluarkan dari tas beserta panci, ku hidupkan kompor tersebut dan air kami masak. Berhubung angin kencang, kompor kami tutup dengan tas secara keliling. Airpun mendidih, kami segera menyeduh kopi untuk menghangatkan badan. Sungguh nikmat luar biasa, di pinggir agak tengah laut, kena hujan, angin besar, sambil minum kopi panas. Subhanallah, MasyaAllah, Allahu Akbar. 

Namun setelah kami selesai menyeduh kopi, hujan kembali datang. Kami kembali duduk terdiam dengan memakai jas hujan. Perlahan hujan kembali reda, kami pun membersihkan terpal dan memasangnya kembali. Kami sudah tidak bergairah lagi untuk memancing. Kami sempat berfikir untuk pulang, tetapi tidak ada perahu melintas. Akhirnya langit memberikan  harapan positif dengan menyingkirkan mendung geser jauh menjauhi kami. Kami pun memutuskan untuk tidur, dan meneruskan mancing di pagi hari.

Saya pun mencoba melempar kail untuk mencari peruntungan. Setelah semua beres, kami pun tidur bejejer tiga orang. Angin semakin kencang disertai ombak yang semakin besar, sedikit mengganggu kosentrasi kami untuk tidur. Namun kami berusaha tidur, meskipun tidur ayam, bentar-bentar bangun. Menjelang pagi angin mulai berkurang, ombak pun berubah menjadi ombak kecil. Saya mencoba mengamati joran satu persatu, terdengar suara prahu melintas dengan suara khasnhya (otok-otok). Saya pun dikejutkan dengan joran yang bergoyang seakan disambar ikan monster, saya langsung berlari menuju joran, setelah saya angkat jorannya dan mulai memainkan gulungan senar, ternyata yang menyambar adalah prahu yang lewat tadi. Aduhhh, sial deh, padahal udah kaget banget, kayak dapet ikan besar banget. Akhirnya saya teriak ke tukang prahu, " bang, nyngkut nih." Dia pun memperlambat prahu dan melepaskan lilitan senar di baling-baling prahu. Jantung masih berdetak kencang nih, eh yang nyangkut prahu. Saya pun kembali tidur karena jam masih menunjukkan pukul 03:30 pagi.

Kami pun tidur pulas sampai alarm hp saya berbunyi jam 5 pagi. Saya bergegas mengambil air wudhu, sholat subuh. Teman saya pun demikian dan kami mencoba men-setting joran kembali. Kami mencoba mencari peruntungan kembali dengan teknik mancing dasar. Saya iseng memasang kail kecil dengan memanfaatkan udang kupas saya mancing di pinggiran. Akhirnya sambaran ikan baronang membuka kembali kran pendapatan. Saya pun mengeluarkan joran andalan, yaitu tegek. Joran yang di khususkan untuk memancing ikan pinggiran, karena joran ini tidak dilengkapi dengan reel. 

Joran tegek pun menjadi pemenang dalam hal jumlah pendapatan ikan. Kami senang sekali memancing ikan baronang, saling bergantian kami tertawa saat mengangkat ikan ke daratan. Sungguh bahagia itu sederhana, dengan mancing bareng, ketawa bareng, kami sudah sangat bahagia. 

Matahari semakin naik, kami pun merasakan semakin panas sinarnya. Jarum jam menunjukkan pukul 10 pagi, perolehan ikan kami pun lumayan untuk lauk makan siang. Akhirnya kami memutuskan untuk pulang. Kami berkemas merapikan alat pancing dan perlengkapan lain sambil menunggu prahu melintas. 

Semua peraatan sudah rapi, kebetulan ada prahu melintas, kami pun melambaikan tangan sambil berteriak. Kang prahu pun menyadari teriakan kami dan mendekati kami. Kemudian bersandar di pemecah ombak, kami pun naik ke prahu tersebut. Mancing pun telah selesai dan kami kembali ke rumah untuk mengolah hasil tangkapan. Kami mengolah ikan tersebut dengan cara di goreng kering dengan bantuan tepung ikan goreng praktis. Mantap !!!

Pesan kami buat anda yang ingin mancing ke Pemecah Ombak Pelabuhan yaitu: 

1. Persiapkan fisik dengan baik, karena cuaca akan berubah dengan cepat, tidak bisa di prediksi

2. Usahakan membawa jas hujan, alas karpet atau terpal

3. Jika mancing siang usahakan membawa topi, kaca mata, sarung tangan, sepatu, dsb karena siang sangat terik.

4. Kalo bisa membawa kompor kecil atau termos karena tidak ada penjual kopi

5. Persiapkan umpan dan kail jangan sampai kehabisan

6. Jangan mengandalkan 1 joran saja, karena beberapa teknik bisa di coba disana

7. Jika mancing malam usahakan bawa penerangan

8. Jika punya, bawalah tenda, agar dapat melindungi diri dari cuaca buruk atau angin badai.

9. Selalu berdoa dimanapun berada

10. Jaga kebersihan, jangan buang sampah sembarangan, usahakan dibawa ke pinggir lagi.

Kami sangat berharap kritik dan saran dari pembaca demi kebaikan artikel dan blog ini. Silahkan bagikan artikel ini agar bermanfaat untuk orang-orang yang membutuhkannya.

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Climbing Mount Rinjani,The 3rd Peak in Indonesia

Clouds of clouds have been seen from the plane window, the blue sky seemed to be a loyal companion of the vast universe, from a distance seen also a very large mountain, high, which almost surrounds the island of Lombok, Mount Rinjani. Yep, I've always drooled to climb this mountain, not only bearing the title of the third highest mountain in Indonesia, but also because this mountain is known for its extraordinary beauty. The plan to climb this Rinjani I discussed with a native friend who is somewhat male but actually the girl really is the Ines before the fast, and we get official date to start this ascent of 10 days after the Eid.

We both buy tickets deliberately flight first hour because on the first day in Lombok we want to play games for a while. We both though the plane, but different plane, I Lion, the ines Citilink. For the ticket itself, I got a discount yesterday from Panorama Tour so Rp.980.000,00, cheap enough is not it? Exactly at half past five in the morning, I was able to enter the plane, and not delay, rich Lion is now clean, yesterday pas from Lombok to Jakarta also use Lion and always on time, great. Short story plane take off at 5 am and I arrived in Lombok at 8 am WITA.

At Lombok International Airport I was amazed to wait ines same Aji and Satria Lombok children who will pick me up. At around 9 am the Aji and Satria arrived at LIA, and the ines long also out of the airport, around 11 noon we arrived at Satria's house and prepare everything to climb Rinjani in tomorrow. But unfortunately, the Aji can not join this climb because again a short semester, really sorry can not go on vacation.

In the afternoon, I and Ines play around West Lombok for a while, just to Malimbu at Pantai Tiga Setangi, enjoy the sunset for the first time to Lombok.

Day 1, Ampenan - Sembalun - Climbing Mount Rinjani Pos 2

Around 8 am, all personnel who will climb Mount Rinjani come one by one. Our total group is 8 people where 2 people from outside Lombok is me and ines, then 6 people from Lombok is campus friend Satria. The personnel among others

1. Ines, my friend from junior high school whose hair is short, more handsome than me, hmmm

2. Satria son of Lombok who helped me last January

3. Fiqri friends campus the Satria, the Uztad that no songs on his hp, the sound uztad qira'at

4. Jepril is very similar to my friend Kudis, similar to his behavior but still remember God

5. Nauval the boss who works in NTT, whether it's Lombok or NTT, but he is a big boss! #Taliwang

6. Chan the boy from Padang who studied at Unram, Chan is not chandra or what, chan is indeed his       name.

7. and the youngest Iwan's nephew Chan who lives in Sumbawa Besar, whose work is as rich as me,       cigarettes continues at every opportunity

The five sumpret children are Fiqri, Jepril, Nauval, Chan, and Iwan are climbers who really want to climb the mountain, and their first mountain is this climb, Mount Rinjani .. We rented a pickup car from Ampenan to basecamp Sembalun PP 1 million, divided by eighth into 125rb pp. Exactly at half past 11 am we drove from Satria's house in Ampenan, to Sembalun!

Travel for 3 hours. finally we arrived at Sembalun. The atmosphere at that time at the National Park Hall of Mount Rinjani is very quiet, uh it turns out they have been up from the morning, and about 500 people climbers up that day. Before making the climb, we pray first at the nearest mosque and fill the stomach that has been very kick-nendang. After praying and eating, we headed to BTNGR for climbing registration. Simply pay 25ribu course for 5 days, because it is our plan want 5 days in Rinjani, precisely at 4 pm this climb begins!

Etape BTNGR - Pos 1 - Pos 2

From BTNGR, we are still escorted by pick up to tip of asphalt, pretty far on foot. Arriving at the end of the asphalt, we began to climb to the gate of climbing Sembalun. Actually still quite far from the end of the asphalt to the climbing gate, we walk casually. The sharp-loving bud arrived, there was a sand truck that we were willing to ride to near the gate of Sembalun climbing, just 30 minutes away by pick up, truck, and walking a little, we arrived at Sembalun climbing door.

From the climbing gate, we continue the journey on foot to the post 1. The journey from heading to post 1 is a hilly savanna with a steep up and down contour. When the weather is clear, we can see Rinjani clearly, but when it's cloudy, the benefits during the trip is not hot. The journey from the gate to the post 1 very far, especially if you guys from BTNGR on foot, guaranteed knees grip even though the track is steep. If I, Ines, and Satria focus on walking, unlike the five kids who work snapshots continue to work, heuuu, but if they ga photos, no photos for my blog * Thanks, Forward Narcissists! Long story short journey for 1 hour 40 minutes we arrived at post 1.

We stayed long enough in post 1 because the trip is quite far and tiring, the day is getting dark and we immediately set up headlamp, around the hour and a half of 7 we continue the journey to post 2. The journey to the post 2 or our first check point, under control. Night travel does not make us easily tired because we do not see the path. 30 minutes drive from post 1 we arrived at post 2 and directly diriin tent and continue the journey tomorrow. Unfortunately when we want to tent ourselves, rain down, where beruga (saung) in the 2nd post has been controlled by other climbers, so we drenched somewhat fitting tent ourselves. In post 2 there is a water source just under the bridge, but not feasible to drink directly because it smells a bit, preferably the water is used for cooking purposes only.

Day 2, Travel Post 2 - Hill of Regret - Plawangan Sembalun

Good morning! It's our first morning in Rinjani, the weather is very bright, even when out of the tent, Rinjani seemed to welcome us to come. The condition of post 2 is very open, so if the hot weather is really hot, if cold is okay, but not so cold because it is still under 2000 mdpl, so kind of Bogor Peak is cold. While making breakfast instant porridge, then there is a celebration business, around 9 am we continue the journey to Plawangan Sembalun. Today's journey is the heaviest journey along Mount Rinjani because we will pass a hill that he said to make us upset erratic, ehmmm.

Etape pos 2 - pos 3

The journey from post 2 to post 3 has started quite heavy, incline and a little bonus. Actually that make heavy because we can see the path from post 2 to post 3, it feels close to the eye but far on the knee, plus the weather when it's very hot, the more tired. Before arriving at post 3, we will meet the same name 3 extra post, so do not be happy because it is still about 10 minutes from the post 3 extra with a path that has climbed. Exactly at 10 am or 1 hour drive from post 2, we arrived at post 3. The camp area at post 3 is quite wide, but it is not as big as post 2, and in post 3 there is no water source. From post 3, we can see the hill which is said to make the knees same heart sometimes not in line, which he said ready climbers who climbed Rinjani via this hill would be upset, hmmm yap name 7 hills regret. Why his name is 7 hills of regret? Because we are going up the hill to 7 seeds! Yes, no lie, keep fit we gawk upwards, the impression is rich peak Plawangan Sembalun, but that's just the top of the hill only, so this path is also called the path of trickery ..

Stage post 3 - Seven Hills of Regret - Plawangan Sembalun

After resting for half an hour, we also prepare to continue the journey back to the second check point of Plawangan Sembalun. The journey from post 3 to Plawangan is very heavy, plus the weather at that time is often fickle, sometimes scorching heat, sometimes cool due to mist cover. But sure, if we pass this path fits hot, really torture! At that time the weather was foggy, so we did not see the hill above so there was no impression of PHP. The track? A little bonus. Bonus yes if we arrive at every hilltop, after that go on guys.

After a 1 hour 30 minute journey, we arrived at the extra post in the middle of the hill of regret. People say, if we are already in this extra post, the sign is near from Plawangan Sembalun. Yeah close, but the climb is not fair! But the advantage, the path from the post extra to plawangan this tend to be shady because on my left I see a lot of cypress trees, then here I also can only smile if there is a porter passing over me, they are really strong, just wearing sandals, and big bamboo to carry a weight of 20 kilograms, really great, very strong.

Oh yes I want a little story, so the five kids that snapshot, either because they are novice climber or what, as it passes through the hills of regret, they speeding the road kek kek R1, same rich ines also, girls but tigers! And for fun, they all say if the hills regret not make sorry, but make them happy. As for me and Satria the very back, already rich guys leech guys while eating the chocolate, the original foot of the craft!

Exactly at half hour 1 pm we continue the journey from extra post to plawangan sembalun. This trip is heavier than before, yes it's more cool, but the mazjos jago climb, almost as rich as the steep climb Prau bull but more steep again. Here I rest a lot, because the legs begin to cramp, satria too, just the same ines five children that snapshot is speeding steadily. Long story short, in the last hill that the path is very steep, and already seen the top Plawangan Sembalun, exactly at 14:45 or about 2 hours 15 minutes we (more precisely me and the nobleman for the back) finally arrived too! Cihuyyy!

At that time Plawangan condition rather quiet and also foggy. We went a little way to the camp area, near the water source. From Plawangan last way approximately 10 minutes with contours up and down. Arriving at the end of the lane, where the drain lane to the top and to the water source, we also immediately set up a tent. Oh yes it was said Satria, Rinjani is not usually quiet, but usually in Plawangan we want to go really aja really difficult because tents are everywhere. After the tent stood, cook lunch, photographs, around 6 pm we slept all because for preparation summit to Dewi Anjani early morning. Oh yes FYI aja, in Plawangan Sembalun there is a toilet, but the condition is very pathetic :(, plus a lot of land mines there, gatau again what to do :( .. mine do not make us sick, but make our way so lame :( (

Day 3, Plawangan Sembalun - Puncak Dewi Anjani - Segara Anak Lake

Telolettelolettelolet, exactly at half past 12 our alarm malware sounds, and preparation to the summit of Rinjani, the third highest peak in Indonesia. Before climbing, we make breakfast early for our energy, this is mandatory if you gamau exhausted when summit. We make spagetti just an instant but make full. Oh yes the noble did not go to the top because of ever, and he said the peak just once wrote, hmm okay dah akamsi mah free kek Zlatan. Exactly at 1.15 am, with bismillah we also make summit to the third peak in Indonesia!

The starting line from our tent was uphill, and just a few minutes down the road, the path that had been the ground turned into a pretty tired sand. Sand is often really slumped, but do not make the foot drown like Semeru. Long story short for 1 hour drive, we have arrived at Rinjani ridge (really cool) or if we call it Plawangan Sembalun above, because this is the peak of all Plawangan. From here varied tracks, sometimes flat, sometimes climb but not steep, just ga down, and the path was sand, but again do not make foot drown like Semeru. The five sumpret children initially uda kepedean will cepet to the top, because the peak of Rinjani is already visible really, but it has been a long way really not to the point, until in the end the path that tends to change to sandy rocky, steep climb, and pebbly, yap welcome to letter E ridge guys!

Yep, letter E ridge is the heaviest stage along the way to the top. The steep path is about 50-55 degrees, sandy, rocky, and gravel, making the road difficult, plus the cold wind is not hard to breath. But I admit, the path to the top of Rinjani is not as difficult as Semeru, because if Semeru, the sand is really loose right, but this is delicious. The tip is you step on the sand that has been stepped by other climbers let ga slump or fall. Oh yes the Letter E line is also narrow, right left of the abyss. If left the gorge straight to savana sembalun, right ravine directly to the mountain Anak Barujari. Here we have a lot of breaks, let alone the five new snatches ngedown in this path, the spirit of it! Their desire to get to the top before sunrise materialized, exactly at 6 am or a journey for 4 hours 45 minutes, we arrived at the top of Dewi Anjani, the third Peak in Indonesia! Rinjani peak condition is very narrow, and also crowded, we also have to queue for photos. But all our sacrifices are not just about photographs, but can enjoy God's grace above this third peak in Indonesia together.

The weather was really bright, from the top, we can see clearly all of Lombok, even Gili Trawangan located far from Rinjani looks very clear, then a row of exotic hills in Sembalun, Gunung Agung in Bali, and also Mount Tambora in Sumbawa is clearly visible. Once satisfied the photographs at the top and enjoy the beauty of the universe, exactly at half past eight in the morning we went back down. The trip down from the top was quite steep, let alone see the letter E from the top, still ga guess me and my friends can get through the track. Oh yes down from the top is also quite good, rich in skis like in Semeru, but if here we are easy jatoh because there are still many big rocks attached to the sand. Oh yes we are also a lot of narcissists during the lane, let alone see the original Barujari really cool from above. In short we arrive again in the tent at half an hour or half an hour or 3 hours down, it's the photographs that are over time.

15 Tourist Places in Bali that Must Be Visited

Located to the east of Java Island, Bali is Indonesia's premier tourism attraction that is well known around the world. Besides famous for its natural beauty, especially the beach, Bali is also famous for its unique and interesting arts and culture.

tour of bali island

Bali as a complete tourist destination and integrated has a lot of interesting sights, what are the attractions in Bali that must be visited?

1. Kuta Beach

Kuta Beach is Bali's most famous and most visited tourist destination because of its close proximity to the airport, its beautiful beaches, low cost, and its waves suitable for beginner surfers. Kuta Beach is also famous for its beautiful sunset sunset. The unique fact of Kuta Beach is before Kuta Beach becomes a tourist destination in Bali that must be visited as it is today, Kuta Beach is a big port, trade center in Bali. With its white sand and blue sea, equipped with very complete supporting facilities, Kuta Beach is the prima donna of Bali tourism.

2. Tanah Lot Temple

Pura Tanah Lot is one of the tourist attractions in Bali that is famous for its beauty, especially at sunset. Tanah Lot Temple consisting of 2 temples is a temple to worship the god of the sea. The uniqueness of Pura Tanah Lot is the temple is located on a large rock on the edge of the sea. At the time of sea tide, you can not get closer to Pura Tanah Lot because around the rocks of Pura Tanah Lot buffer will be flooded by sea water. At low tide you can see some tame sea snakes which according to locals are keepers of Pura Tanah Lot. In addition, in this location you can also hold a sacred serpent that is benign and harmless.

3. Padang Padang Beach

Padang Padang Beach is probably less famous than Kuta Beach, but Padang Padang Beach is a very beautiful and unique beach. By the time I first came to Padang Padang Beach I also thought that this beach is an unattractive beach because it is less well known, but I was wrong. Padang Padang Beach is a small beach hidden behind a cliff in the area of Pecatu, near Uluwatu. To reach Padang Padang Beach, you have to pass a ladder that divides the cliff. Padang Padang Beach is not big and wide, but very beautiful and interesting to visit. Most visitors of Padang Padang Beach are foreign tourists because Padang Padang Beach is less well known among the tourists in the country.

4. Beratan Lake Bedugul

Beratan Lake Bedugul is a lake located in a mountainous area with a beautiful natural atmosphere. The uniqueness of Lake Beratan Bedugul is the existence of a temple called Pura Ulun Danu. Ulun Danu temple is located on the edge of Lake Beratan Bedugul and is one of the main attractions of Lake Beratan Bedugul. In addition, tourists can also enjoy water games and rent a boat at Lake Beratan Bedugul.

5. Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK)

Garuda Wisnu Kencana or commonly abbreviated GWK is a cultural tourism park located in South Bali. Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a huge sculpture by I Nyoman Nuarta. Currently, the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana has not been fully completed, only part of it has been completed, but you can still enjoy the splendor of Garuda Wisnu Kencana. In addition to the statue, you can also see the beauty of limestone hills are cut into large lime beams. These limestone beams will be filled with sculptures. In addition to the Garuda Wisnu Kencana area there is also an art theater, you can enjoy various types of dance and artistry of Bali in this theater every day.

6. Lovina Beach

Lovina Beach may not be too often heard among tourists. Lovina Beach is one of the most favorite places in Bali that I like most because in Lovina Beach we can see the dolphins swimming and jumping in their natural habitat. Located in North Bali close to Singaraja City, you will go to the sea and see dolphins by using fishing boats. Lovina Beach Dolphins play by the beach in the morning, therefore tourists usually depart from the beach starting at 6 am.

7. Besakih Temple

Pura Besakih is a temple located at the foot of Mount Agung, and is the largest temple in Bali. In Pura Besakih often held a Hindu religious event because Pura Besakih is believed to be a holy place and is the mother of all temples in Bali. Pura Besakih built with the concept of God, human, and nature balance or often referred to as Tri Hita Karana. To enter the Pura Besakih area, you must use a sarong that can be borrowed around the location of Pura Besakih.

8. Uluwatu Temple

Pura Uluwatu is one of the tourist attractions in Bali which is above a cliff that juts into the sea. Uluwatu Temple not only offers a distinctive Balinese religious atmosphere, but also offers the beauty of its panorama, especially the beauty of its already well-known sunset. In Pura Uluwatu you will encounter a number of monkeys that are believed to function to maintain the sanctity of Uluwatu Temple. To enter Uluwatu Temple area, you must use sarong and scarf which is a symbol of respect to the holiness of Pura Uluwatu.

9. Jimbaran Beach

Jimbaran Beach is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Bali. By the time you come to Jimbaran Beach, the first thing you will see is a row of dining tables and chairs on beautiful white sand. Jimbaran Beach is famous for its beachside culinary, especially its seafood. Jimbaran Beach for those of you who want to travel to the beach while enjoying the culinary tour of Bali. No need to worry about eating at Jimbaran Beach because the waves at Jimbaran Beach are very calm, do not harm you who are eating on the beach.

10. Monkey Forest

Monkey Forest is a tourist spot in Bali that will bring you to blend with nature. Located in Ubud, Bali, Monkey Forest is a forest inhabited by many wild apes. These monkeys are considered sacred by the local people so they should not be disturbed and allowed to live in the forest. Monkeys in Monkey Forest love food, they will try to get the food you bring, even if the food is in your bag. In this place you will witness the life of hundreds of unique and interesting monkeys.

11. Tanjung Benoa

Tanjung Benoa, which borders Nusa Dua, Bali is the center of water sports and games in Bali. The characteristics of Tanjung Benoa Beach are very calm, so it is suitable for various types of water games are fun. The types of water games you can play here are snorkel, sea walker, banana boat, parasailing, wakeboard, waterski, jetski, scuba diving, donut boat, flying fish, and others. In addition you can also go see the giant sea turtle on the island of turtles by boat from Tanjung Benoa.

12. Lake Batur Kintamani

Lake Batur Kintamani is one of Bali's natural charms. Located on Bali's 2nd highest mountain, Lake Batur Kintamani has a cool air and a breathtaking view. Lake Batur Kintamani is the largest lake in Bali that many tourists visit because it offers a view that is second to none in Bali.

13. Kecak Uluwatu Dance

Kecak Dance is the most famous and most interesting Balinese dance to see. Of the many places that show the attraction of kecak, I think the most interesting is the Kecak Uluwatu Dance in Uluwatu Temple. Kecak Uluwatu Dance performs Balinese kecak dance with a backdrop of sunset in Uluwatu which is very beautiful. Kecak Uluwatu Dance is very popular and crowded therefore if you want to watch Kecak Uluwatu Dance performance, I suggest to message from afar day.

14. Rafting River Telaga Waja

River Rafting Telaga Waja is perfect for those of you who like exciting and challenging activities. Telaga Waja River has clear and clean water and challenging rapids. At the end of the rafting you will jump over a water gate, very exciting. After enjoying Telaga Waja River Rafting, you will get the bonus of trekking up the mountain, therefore prepare yourself and rest enough because Rafting River Telaga Waja will drain your energy.

15. Rafting Ayung River

Rafting Ayung River has different characteristics with River Rafting Telaga Waja. If River Rafting Telaga Waja offers a challenge, then Rafting Ayung River offers beauty. Panorama along the Ayung River is very beautiful, coupled with sculptures on river cliffs, and green trees around the river complement the beauty of Rafting Ayung River.

Here are the popular tourist attractions that you must visit while on the island of Bali. There are still many other attractions that are not less interesting than the 15 popular tours above. Happy Holidays to Bali Island, Indonesia.

The National Monument

The National Monument or commonly known as Monas or Monas Monument is located in Jakarta City. Monas is a memorial to remember the struggle of the Indonesian people in seizing independence and giving resistance to the Dutch colonizers. Monas has a height of 132 meters or 433 feet. Monas building was built on August 17, 1961 on the orders of the first president of the Republic of Indonesia, Soekarno.

Monas began to open for the public or the general public on July 12, 1975. For the crown of Monasnya flame-shaped tongue of fire, symbolizes the struggle that so enthusiastic in seizing the independence and against the invaders. His flames were covered with gold sheets. National Monument precisely located at Medan Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta. The monuments and museums inside are open daily. Starting from 08:00 to 15:00. On Monday at the last week Monument is closed every month.

History of Monas

Formerly the central government of Indonesia was in Yogyakarta and after the central government returned to Jakarta, which occurred in 1950. After the Dutch government previously recognized the sovereignty of Indonesia, occurred in 1949. President Sukarno has begun to make a draft of a monument planned to be built in front of the Merdeka Palace . He planned a monument commensurate with the Eiffle Tower located in Paris. The construction of the monument aims to commemorate the struggle against the invaders and seize independence. In addition to these reasons the construction of the monument is also aimed at the spirit of patriotism of the youth and future generations continue to fly.

In 1955 the competition was held to find the right monument designer. The number of incoming works amounts to 51 pieces and the selected only 1 work that belongs to Frederich Silaban. Selected works have criteria, can last for centuries and can describe the character of the nation. The second contest was held in 1960, but no work was found that fulfilled the criteria. Out of 136 works none matches one.

Furthermore the head of the jury asked Silaban to show his design to Soekarno, but after seeing the draft, President Soekarno did not like it. He wants a monument with the shape of phallus and yoni. Then Silaban asked to re-create the design in accordance with the theme desired by the president. However, the design of Silaban is extraordinary and requires a lot of funds, so the state budget can not finance its development. Silaban refused when asked to draw a smaller design and demanded that development be postponed until the Indonesian economy is better.

Furthermore, President Soekarno also asked R.M. Soedarsono continue the draft. So he included elements 17, 8, and 45 which were the date of independence, into the design of his monument. And finally the construction of the monument began and stood on 80 hectares of land, with architects Friedrich Silaban and R.M. Soedarsono.

Monas Development

The monument was built in two stages: in the first stage (1961 / 1962-1964 / 1965) when the construction started on August 17, 1961, President Soekarno installed the first concrete peg. The concrete pile used as the foundation is 284 stakes of concrete. And for pasak bumi used as the foundation of this museum amounts to 360 pieces. The installation of the foundation was completed in 1962 in March. The museum wall at the base of the building was completed in October.

For the second phase of development carried out in 1966-1968 because of the Movement of 30 September 1965 (PKI), development was delayed. Then resumed in 1969-1976 by adding dioramas to the history museum. Although the construction is over, there are still problems with this building. One of them is water that leak and make the museum flooded. Monas was officially opened on 12 July 1975 by Soekarno.

The place of Monas development is named Medan Merdeka until now. However, the field had also changed the name several times starting from Gambir Square, Ikada, Merdeka, Monas, and Monas Park Field. Around the monument there is a pool and also a garden and an open field. The field is widely used as a sports venue. Medan Field Merdeka will be crowded visitors especially on holidays. Many people come here to just take a walk while enjoying the beauty of Monas or doing other activities.

National Museum of History

At the base of the National Monument we can find a place called the National History Museum. The museum is at a depth of 3 meters below the monument. Museum with size 80 × 80 meters can accommodate up to 500 people visitors. The large room is covered with marble, has 48 dioramas on all four sides and 3 dioramas in the middle, totaling 51 dioras. The diorama displays the condition of the Indonesian nation that started from prehistoric times until the New Order period. Seeing the diorama starting from the northeast direction and walking clockwise starting from prehistoric times, empire, European colonialism, national hero resistance against VOC, Dutch government, national movement early 20th century, Japan occupied Indonesia, war of independence and revolution, The new Suharto government.

Space Independence

On the inside of the monument is the Space of Independence. To achieve it can go through the spinning staircase either from the north or south. This is where the symbols of freedom and statehood are well preserved, some of which are original manuscripts of proclamation in glass boxes and in gold-plated gates, NKRI archipelago maps are also gold-plated, the state symbol, red and white flags. As well as a wall that has a writing proclamation.

The in-depth Independence Space is useful for a moment of silence and a restful atmosphere recalling the nation's struggle and the essence of freedom. The golden gate in which is stored the original proclamation manuscript made of bronze with a weight of 4 tons with ornate carvings of wijaya kusuma symbols of eternity as well as lotus flower symbol of purity. This door is also known by the name of the gate of independence that will mechanically open to the strains of song Padamu Negeri.

Then followed by reading the manuscript proclamation by Sukarno. The southern side there is a statue of garuda pancasila made of bronze with a weight of 3.5 tons and coated with gold. The east side is a proclamation text with bronze letters. The Saka Merah Putih was not shown because of his old and fragile condition. In the northern part contains the Indonesian archipelago coated with gold, as a symbol of the location of NKRI.

Peak Freedom Flower and Fire Platform

There is an elevator that will take the tourists to the top of the courtyard which measures 11 × 11 meters. The height of this place from the ground is 115 meters. In a one-time visitor, the lift can accommodate up to 11 people. While the top ground can accommodate up to 50 people. And here is also available binoculars that can be used to see the beauty of the city of Jakarta from a height. The elevator body is surrounded by an emergency staircase all made of iron.

If there is no smoke and sunny weather then from the top of Monas we can see Mount Salak through binoculars and also blue ocean with small islands around it. At the peak of this monument there is also a gold coated plate that is useful to withstand the flame of bronze lights weighing up to 14.5 tons. As for the fire tongue has a height of 14 meters and a diameter of 6 meters. It consists of 77 sections which are then put together.

As explained earlier that the flame that is the crown of Monas is a symbol of the struggle and resistance of the Indonesian nation against the invaders. At first the sheets that cover the Monas weigh 35 kg. But at the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence in 1995, the gold sheets were re-coated so that up to now it weighs 50 kg.

The peak of Monas Monument in the form of fire that never go away, it is expected that the spirit of the Indonesian nation in the fight remains burning and burning to whenever. The 17-meter wide bowl plates give its own beauty and can be reached using elevators from the top of the Monas court. For the gold of Monas torch, 28 of 38 kg of gold is donated by Acehnese businessman named Teuku Markam.

Monas Park

To get rid of the taste and refreshing can visit Monas Park, this park is a kind of city forest with design like a garden which is very beautiful. In this park we can do various activities like get together and relax with family and also sport. In addition it can also play with a herd of deer that was deliberately imported from the Bogor Palace.

Monas Park is equipped with a pool of dancing fountains that have a variety of colors such as rainbows. The fountain will move like a dance in accordance with the accompanying strains of the song. There are also colorful laser show here. The rocks in the sharp Monas Park can be used for reflexology. Facilities include a ball and basketball court, as well as a tourist train. Entrance to the Park is free.

Let's visit Indonesia, and visit the National Monument located in Jakarta.

Pendakian Gunung Merapi 2930 mdpl via Selo

Pukul 07:00 Wib, kami berkumpul di rumah teman kami. Kami mempersiapkan segala kebutuhan untuk pendakian. Kami mengemas peralatan, konsumsi, dan kebutuhan lainnya. Kami akan melakukan Pendakian Gunung Merapi via Selo. Setelah selesai packing, kami berdiskusi mengenai rute perjalanan yang akan kami lewati agar sampai di Base Camp dengan rute tercepat dan terpendek. Akhirnya hasil diskusi memutuskan bahwa salah satu teman kami bagian buka jalan. Maklumlah, kami berangkat dari Kabupaten Purworejo, sehingga rute perjalanannya cukup rumit, karena belum paham banget, hehe.

Keindahan Gunung Merapi

Perjalanan menuju basecamp selo

Pukul 08:00 Wib kami memulai perjalanan  dengan anggota 7 orang mengendarai 5 motor. Kami memulai perjalanan dengan jalan beriringan dengan kecepatan 60 km/jam. Dari Purworejo kami menuju ke Jalan Raya Magelang, terus berjalan hingga akhirnya bertemu pertigaan, kami mengambil ke arah Borobudur. Jalan terus menyusuri jalan yang sedikit menanjak, dan kami masuk ke Jalan Raya Magelang –Boyolali. Tak lama kami menemukan pertigaan , kami ambil kekiri ke arah Selo, Boyolali. Kami berjalan terus hingga menemukan plang dengan tulisan Wisata New Selo Gunung Merapi. Kami mengambil arah kanan dan sampailah di Basecamp Selo.

Dalam perjalanan menuju basecamp

Pukul 10:30 Wib kami sampai di Basecamp Selo, kami memutuskan untuk beristirahat sejenak dan melengkapi logistik yang belum seperti rokok, kopi, dan air minum. Yang belum makan juga dipersilahkan makan terlebih dahulu agar dalam perjalanan nanti semua berjalan tanpa hambatan. Basecamp Selo berada sebelum Taman Wisata New Selo yang mana membuat area basecamp rame karena lalu lalang wisatawan. Dengan kondisi ini harga jajanan disekitar basecamp cukup mahal dilihat dari sisi pendaki. Hal ini di bandingkan dengan harga jajanan disekitar basecamp gunung lain. Disaat yang lain sedang sibuk makan, saya mengurus simaksi alias izin pendakian. Untuk simaksi hari biasa 16.000 per orang, jika weekend tarif menjadi 20.000 per orang.

Mulai Pendakian

Pukul 11:30 Wib, semua sudah beres, kami memutuskan untuk melakukan perjalanan. Kami menapaki jalan beraspal menuju ke tempat wisata New Selo. Kami berjalan santai sambil menikmati sejuknya udara pegunungan dengan kabut yang sesekali datang. Saya mencoba memompa tenaga agar pemanasan awal berjalan sempurna, dengan detak jantung yang belum teratur. Perlahan tapi pasti akhirnya saya menemukan irama detak jantung yang lama kelamaan menjadi stabil. Kami yang sudah lama tidak mendaki gunung merasakan efek yang luar biasa saat melakukan start pendakian seperti ini.

Sampailah kami di tempat Wisata New Selo, dengan nafas ter-engah-engah kami meletakkan tas gunung, menyetabilkan nafas dan menuju ke tukang siomay (cilok). Sebelum masuk ke hutan yang tidak dijumpai lagi pedagang, kami makan enak dulu. Sebungkus siomay dan segelas es the cukuplah menghapus lelah perjalanan dari basecamp ke New Selo  yang ditempuh dengn waktu 30 menit. Setelah siomay habis kami menuju ke sumber air untuk mengambil air wudhu. Kami berencana menunaikan sholat dhuhur, tetapi tidak ada mushola di New Selo. Kami hanya mengambil air wudhu dan memutuskan melanjutkan peralanan, mencari tempat strategis untuk sholat.

Belum lama kami berjalan, kami melihat ada warung di pinggir track yang kosong tidak ada penjual, libur kalik ya. Kami memanfaatkannya untuk menunaikan sholat dhuhur plus jamak dengan ashar. Dengan beralaskan matras kami sholat bergantian hingga semua anggota sholat semua.

Kami melanjutkan perjalanan lagi dengan target gerbang batas hutan. Secara estimasi dari basecamp menuju gerbang hutan ditempuh dengan waktu 2 jam. Ga lama lagi kami akan sampai di gerbang hutan. Kami melanjutkan perjalanan dengan menapaki jalan setapak. Tidak lama kemudian, setapaknya berganti tanah liat. Untungnya musim kering, jadi tanahnya keras, kalau musim hujan pasti becek terus mleset-mleset.  Lanjut ke perjalanan, akhirnya kami sampai di Gerbang Hutan dengan total waktu 2 jam. Maklumlah pendaki amatir, jadi jalannya selow alias santai. Kami tidak beristirahat disini, kami terus melanjutkan perjalanan dengan pelan tapi pasti. Kami memakai sistem 10 menit jalan semenit  break,haha jadi perjalanan agak santai alias santai banget.

Jalan semakin terjal dan kami terpisah menjadi 2 rombongan karena ada pertigaan. 4 orang yang jalan duluan mengambil jalan kiri, 3 orang mengambil jalan kanan. Sempet panik sih, takutnya salah jalan. Tapi alhamdulillah ketemu juga. Yang jalan kiri memang betul jalan pendaki, kalau yang kanan jalan orang nyari rumput kalik ya ? , soalnya nerobos rumput tinggi-tinggi banget, susah pokoknya.

Kami terus berjalan menapaki jalan yang semakin menanjak dengan permukaan tanah kering dengan sedikit debu. Banyak pohon besar yang tumbang dan menutupi jalur pendakian, ini menjadi tantangan tersendiri buat pendaki pemula yang mulai kerepotan saat harus naik turun, merayap, dan menunduk menghindari rintangan. Sesekali kabut yang menutupi puncak merapi menghilang, kami disuguhkan pemandangan yang luar biasa.

Satu jam perjalanan, kami sampai di Pos 1. Kami memutuskan untuk istirahat sejenak sekitar 10 menit. Untuk menambah semangat, di keluarkan makanan ringan dari tas, sembari ngemil kami becanda menghilangkan lelah perjalanan. Perlu diperhatikan dalam pendakian kita ga boleh mengeluh karena ini pantangan buat pendaki. Kita harus berjiwa kesatria dengan menyemangati diri sendiri bahwa kita kuat dan kita mampu atas izin Allah SWT.

Pendakian dilanjutkan dengan target Pos 2. Secara estimasi perjalanan membutuhkan waktu 1 jam perjalanan. Namun karena kami amatir, kami memperlambat langkah kaki agar tidak terlalu memaksakan tenaga. Karena track semakin menanjak, kami memakai sistem 5 menit jalan break 1 menit. Pemandangan indah pun menghiasa perjalanan menuju ke pos 2. Sambil berjalan kami mengabadikan momen ini dengan sedikit cepretan kamera.

Setelah 1,5 jam perjalanan, kami sampai di Pos 2. Kami mulai kelelahan dan kami memutuskan untuk istirahat 15 menit. Saya ambil apel dari tas dan saya bagikan ke semua teman. Dengan harapan stamina bertambah walau sedikit. Akhirnya stamina sedikit bertambah dan kami melanjutkan perjalanan. Tempo perjalanan kami kurangi lagi agar tenaga tidak terporsir. Semangat masih menggebu, tetapi fisik tidak bisa di bohongi. Skema 5 menit jalan, break 1 menit masih di pakai dan perjalanan masih lancar tanpa halangan. Matahari mulai menjorok ke barat menghasilkan pemandangan indah menjelang sunset. Kami asyik mengabadikan momen tersebut baik dengan jepretan dan rekaman video.

Keasyikan berfoto, kami lupa kalau sebentar lagi matahari terbenam, sedangkan kami masih jauh dari Pos 3. Kami mencoba fokus kembali ke perjalanan, dengan target pukul 18:00 Wib sampai di Pos 3 dan langsung buka tenda. Pengalaman kami di pendakian gunung sebelumnya, jika sudah memasuki waktu maghrib, cuaca ekstrem terjadi, perubahan suhu sangat cepat. Udara akan sangat dingin, apalagi jika dibarengi kabut turun. Namun karena pemandangan sunset kali ini sangat indah banget, kami terlupa dengan cuaca yang akan berubah menjadi dingin.

Dan matahari pun terbenam, kami masih berada di trek perjalanan yang terjal, dengan kemiringan 60 derajat. Suara adzan terdengar pertanda masuk waktu maghrib, kami mulai mempercepat langkah kaki, dengan harapan kami menemukan tempat rata untuk berdirinya tenda. Kabut tipis mulai turun, membuat udara semakin dingin. Tak lama kemudian kami menemukan lokasi yang rata, kami memutuskan untuk berhenti, menjalankan Sholat Maghrib. Kami membuka matras, mencari batu untuk tayamum, dan kemudian sholat bergantian.

Tempat camping

Selama istirahat ini kami merasakan dinginnya udara lereng Gunung Merapi. Saya menyarankan kepada temen-teman untuk memakai jaket, sarung tangan, sepatu dengan kaos kaki, terus penutup kepala yang menutupi telinga. Karena untuk menangkal dingin kita harus menjaga suhu telapak tangan, telapak kaki, dan daun telinga. Jika daerah tersebut sudah tertutup, suhu tubuh tidak cepat kedinginan. Selain itu kami juga membuka tas logistik dan tas peralatan, mengeluarkan kompor dan merebus air untuk menghangatkan badan. Karena dingin terus menyerang kami memakan makanan yang ada agar mulut bergerak, tentunya lambung juga bekerja agar terjadi pembakaran dalam tubuh. Setelah sholat selesai dan stamina fit kembali, kami melanjutkan perjalanan.

Target kami Pos 3, tetapi jika menemukan tempat yang strategis untuk berdirinya tenda, kami berhenti. Akhirnya 20 menit berjalan, kami menemukan lokasi yang rata, tetapi lokasinya sangat terbuka dan kami memutuskan untuk berjalan lagi. Tak lama kemudian, kami menemukan lokasi yang strategis, di sebelah timur ada batu dan disebelah selatan masih ada pohon tinggi. Dengan kondisi ini kemungkinan hembusan angin sangat tipis. Kami sepakat bermalam disini, karena kondisi fisik yang mulai lemah dan suhu yang sangat dingin.

Kami bergegas membongkar tas carriel, mengeluarkan tenda. Tenda dengan kapasitas 4 orang kami dirikan terlebih dahulu, karena ukuran tenda yang kecil dan waktu mendirikannya cepat. Hal ini dilakukan untuk antisipasi jika ada yang kedinginan, dan dikhususkan buat dapur,yah buat nyeduh air angetlah. Karena beberapa tim kami sudah ahli masalah mendirikan tenda, 10 menit kelar deh tenda. Semua logistik, dan peralatan segera di bongkar dan di masukkan ke tenda tersebut. Karena saya yang dipercaya untuk masak, akhirnya saya masuk tenda dan menghidupkan satu kompor untuk masak air. Saya masak, 1 temen saya masih bongkar tas, dan yang 5 orang mendirikan tenda yang satunya, dengan kapasitas 6 orang.

Alhamdulillah tidak terjadi badai atau gerimis kecil, sehingga proses mendirikan tenda berjalan lancar sesuai harapan semua pendaki. Ya, walaupun udara kali ini cukup dingin dan menusuk tulang. Air mendidih dan saya tuang kebeberapa gelas dan dibagikan ke teman-teman. Dengan harapan bisa menyetabilkan suhu badan dan proses mendirikan tenda kedua cepat terselesaikan. Untuk tenda yang isi 6 ini agak ribet proses mendirikannya, karena kami juga belum terbiasa, hehe. 30 menit berlalu dan tenda kedua selesai di bangun. Semua mulai masuk ke tenda, dan menghangatkan badan masing-masing. Ada yang kelelahan, kedinginan, laper, dsb. Kopi, susu jahe, teh, susu mulai diseduh untuk menghangatkan badan, sama nipu lambunglah. Kompor kedua dihidupkan juga difungsikan untuk merebus mie instan. Kenapa mie instan karena makanan ini paling efisien saat kondisi dadakan. Sebetulnya kurang bagus sih buat kesehatan, tapi mau ga mau ya hajarrrr, laper soalnya. Mie instan digunung tuh enak banget, tauk. Apalagi di campur telor, dimakan pas anget, subhanallah banget.

Keindahan pemandangan puncak merapi

Karena kali ini logistik kami sangat melimpah, malam ini kita bener-bener makan dan makan. Makanan ringan seperti wafer, bolu, kacang kulit, keripik, oreo, dan snack lainnya bener-bener banyak banget. Setelah mie instan mengganjal perut, kami mencoba makan roti bakar, di tambah dengan tempe goreng dan sosis goreng. Sambil masak kami terus ketawa dengan candaan-candaan gila ala anak muda. Awalnya bahas tentang trek pendakian, terus ngecengin yang ga kuat, ngecengin yang sering berhenti, ngecengin perokok yang ngempos nafasnya, eh akhirnya obrolannya nyasar ke janda juga. Aduh obrolan anak sekarang ga jauh dari lawan jenis yah.

Akhirnya semua personil kenyang, dan alhamdulillah tidak ada yang kedinginan. Peralatan masak-memasak di rapikan ke pojok. Kami mulai mengeluarkan kantong kehangatan, memasang salonpas, koyok cabe, olesin balsem, merapikan jaket, menarik kaos kaki, memakai sarung tangan, dan perlengkapan lain untuk persiapan tidur. Ternyata Sleeping bag kurang satu, dan terpaksa saya tidur hanya mengenakan jaket, nikmat sih bisa merasakan nikmatnya cuaca dingin seperti ini, tapi dalam hati takut juga kalo kedinginan sampai hipotermia. Namun saya percaya diri dan berdoa sebelum tidur. Saya menempelkan koyo cabe di paha dan betis, punggung dengan harapan bisa menghangatkan tubuh dan otot-otot yang kaku bisa normal lagi untuk summit attack besok pagi. Akhirnya semua telah siap bermimpi indah, saya melihat jam menunjukkan pukul 21:00 Wib. Kami tidur dibagi dua yaitu ditenda isi 4 ada 3 orang dan yang 4 orang di tenda isi 6. Good Night yahhh….. sampai jumpa besok pagi…..

Summit Attack

Pukul 03:30 Wib saya terbangun, sedikit menggigil, jaket tembus, luar biasa dinginnya malam ini, meskipun belum dingin maksimal, karena suhu baru 15 derajat celcius. Saya mencari kompor dan menghidupkannya untuk menghangatkan suhu dalam tenda. Kemudian merebus air, untuk menghangatkan badan. Saya mencoba memutar musik untuk memecah kesunyian pagi itu. Teman saya terbangun dan menanyakan “ ada air panas belum ?”. Saya membalas “ ada nih, mau kopi apa susu jahe ?. “Susu jahe aja”, kata dia, eh yang lain nyaut juga, “kopi dunk”. Haha ternyata mereka sudah bangun juga tapi mager. Begitu ada air panas baru pada teriak, ada yang minta kopi, susu jahe dan air putih panas. Yah maklumlah, kalo sudah di dalam kantong kehangatan, males mau gerak, apalagi keluar tenda, uhhh dingin sekali. Tapi karena posisi tenda kita masih jauh sampai ke puncak, mau tidak mau kami melawan rasa dingin ini. Dengan ganjalan silverquen ditemani susu jahe cukuplah menghangatkan badan.

Background Gunung Merbabu

Kami bergegas untuk melakukan summit attack jam 4 nanti. Kami menyiapkan perlengkapan seperti senter, logistik, air, alat masak, tongsis, dan perlengkapan lain yang di butuhkan untuk perjalanan ke puncak. Kami kemas semuanya ke satu tas keril ukuran 60 liter. Semua peralatan sudah siap, kami mulai membuka pintu tenda. Waw ternyata kabut turun, sedikit gerimis. Hembusan udara dingin masuk ke tenda membuat 2 teman kami malas untuk melanjutkan perjalanan. Akhirnya kami berdiskusi, dan memutuskan 5 orang termasuk saya jalan terlebih dahulu, dan yang 2 orang akan menyusul. Dengan senter di kepala kami berdoa bersama sebelum summit kepuncak, dengan semangat membara kami memulai perjalanan. Jalan tertutup kabut, jarak pandang sekitar 5 meter. Kami mencari jalan dengan hati-hati, karena disisi kami ada jurang yang sangat dalam. Perlahan tapi pasti, selangkah demi selangkah, kami terus berjalan melawan dinginnya udara pagi. Sesekali kami terhenti dan beristirahat, karena kadar oksigen di udara menipis. Akhirnya kami sampai di Pos 3 atau sering di sebut Pasar Bubrah. Kami memutuskan untuk beristirahat di Pasar Bubrah dan menunaikan sholat subuh. Selesai sholat subuh kami merasakan kedinginan yang luar biasa. Kami terpaksa mengeluarkan kompor dan mencoba merebus air, namun karena angin berhembus kencang air tak kunjung mendidih.

Garis merah di ufuk timur mulai terlihat, pertanda sunrise akan segera datang. Kami sedikit kecewa karena kabut sangat banyak, namun kami terus berdoa agar kabut segera hilang dan keindahan puncak merapi nampak degan jelas. Karena ini musim kemarau harapan  masih ada di benak kami, suasana sangat hening karena semua pendaki kedinginan. Air pun akhirnya mendidih juga, setelah proses perebusan yang cukup lama. Yak lumayanlah buat angetin badan.

Akhirnya perlahan kabut hilir mudik dan terkiskis. Semua kabut pergi entah kemana, dan pemandangan indah nampak jelas. Para pendaki mulai bersorak-sorai, menyambut keindahan alam ciptaan Tuhan Yang Maha Esa. Terdengar beberapa pendaki mengucapkan kalimat syukur (Alhamdulillah), kalimat takbir (Allahu akbar), Subhanallah, MasyaAllah, dan kalimat suci lainnya. Melihat keindahan sunrise dan keindahan bukit-bukit adalah nikmat yang luar biasa. Kenikmatan ini terasa begitu indah dan menjadikan kita lebih bersyukur kepada Tuhan YME.

Semangat membara

Kamera-kamera jahat mulai dikeluarkan dari tas, jepret demi jepret mengabadikan berbagai momen, dan gaya para pendaki. Kami pun berpisah mencari tempat yang pas buat berfoto. Saya mengambil beberapa foto dengan background Puncak Merapi dan juga Gunung Merbabu yang berada tepat disebelah Gunung Merapi. Keasyikan berfoto membuat kami tak sadar akan waktu, dan waktu menunjukkan pukul 09:00 Wib. Kami memutuskan untuk turun menuju tenda, makan siang, berkemas, dan pulang.

Dengan kamera yang masih di tangan dan tongsis kami menuruni Puncak Merapi. Kami terus berfoto dengan seribu macam gaya, mengabadikan setiap keindahan dari berbagai sudut. Jongkok dikit cepret, tiduran cepret, berdiri cepret, senyum cepret, semua gaya pokoknya ada di kamera. Maklumlah anak muda zaman sekarang  harus up to date, update DP bisa 10 menit sekali, jadi stock foto harus banyak, biar kekinian cuy.

Perjalanan Turun

Satu jam berjalan, kami sampai di tenda. Kami saling bantu-membantu mencoba masak nasi, masak sayur asam, goreng tempe, telor rebus, masak mie instan. Setelah beberapa menit memasak, akhirnya masakan untuk makan siang telah ready untuk di santap. Karena piring terbatas, kami bergantian makan siangnya. Makan siang kali ini sangat istimewa dan menyenangkan, disamping olahan masakannya yang enak, kami juga bener-bener lapar, ditambah lagi dengan hembusan angin gunung di bawah pepohonan yang sangat sejuk, di warnai dengan candaan yang membuat kami tertawa kecil.

Jarum jam menunjukkan pukul 11:00 Wib, kami mulai berkemas membongkar tenda, membungkus sisa logistik, mengumpulkan sampah, dan merapikan tempat camp. Dengan kerjasama tim yang bagus, kami saling membantu melakukan packing, dan 15 menit kemudian packing telah selesai. Kami menepi ke tempat yang teduh untuk mempersiapkan diri melakukan perjalanan turun. Perjalanan turun sesuai estimasi di tempuh dengan waktu 3 jam.

Setelah semua siap, kami breafing sejenak melakukan sedikit diskusi, kemudian di lanjutkan dengan doa bersama, disertai yel-yel penyemangat. Pukul 12 siang tepat, kami memulai perjalanan turun. Dengan berjalan beriringan kami menuruni bebatuan terjal dengan kerikil yang memaksa kita untuk berhati-hati agar tidak terpeleset, atau terkilir. Saat perjalanan turun seperti ini kaki harus dalam kondisi prima, karena tumpuan ada pada kaki, kekuatan paha sangat dibutuhkan. Jangan terlalu memaksakan membawa beban yang berat. Untuk itu beban kami bagi sesuai kemampuan sehingga tidak ada yang kelelahan sebelum sampai basecamp.

Ada gadisnya lagi

Akhirya tepat sesuai prediksi kita sampai di basecamp pukul 15:00 Wib. Kami beristirahat sejenak, membersihkan diri, kemudian mencari jajanan untuk mengganjal perut. Ternyata ada kang cilok dibasecamp, kami pun mengganjal perut dengan cilok agar perjalanan pulang berjalan lancar tanpa kelaparan. Perut sudah terganjal, stamina masih oke, motor sudah di cek kesiapannya, kita bergegas pulang menuju rumah di daerah Purworejo Jawa Tengah. Kami memacu kendaraan dengan gas tipis-tipis karena jalan di sini berkelok dan jalannya masih sempit. Terus berjalan dengan kecepatan naik turun kami saling salip dan saling kejar hingga akhirnya setelah menempuh perjalanan 2,5 jam kami sampai di rumah masing-masing.

Alhamdulillah pukul 17:40 Wib, kami sampai dirumah dengan selamat, tanpa ada halangan suatu apapun di dalam perjalanan. Saya pun bersyukur, karena dengan Motor Supra X 100 cc ini saya bisa pergi dan pulang dengan selamat tanpa ada kerusakan di motor tua ini. Perjalanan ini sangat menyenangkan meskipun personil kami hanya 7 orang. Saya akan menyebutkan 7 orang tersebut, diantaranya : mansyur(saya), adi, triska, rockim, cahyo, hasan, fatkur.

Kami melihat bahwa kepedulian manusia (pendaki) terhadap alam (gunung) mulai berkurang, kami masih melihat sampah dimana-mana, melihat coretan tinta di batu-batu besar, pembuatan api unggun yang merusak tanaman sekitar, buang air kecil sembarangan, BAB sembarangan, memetik edelweis dan hal buruk lainnya. Kami mewakili team Jejak Palapa sedikit berpesan kepada semua insan di muka bumi ini khususnya pendaki, cintailah alam yang indah ini, jagalah keindahannya, lestarikan ekosistem yang ada, rawatlah dengan penuh keiklasan, agar kelak anak cucumu masih bisa menikmati keindahan alam ini.

Sekian perjalanan kami, harap maklum jika alur ceritanya berantakan. Kami sangat mengharap kritik dan saran dari rekan-rekan  untuk kemajuan artikel kami, dan kemajuan blog ini. Sampai jumpa di perjalanan berikutnya. Terima kasih.