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January Trip

2014-02-18T11:35:00.001+07:00

End of the year be the right time for some people to vacation, but because of the amount of work that I have to finish so end of the year holidays were suspended until the beginning of the year. Bandung is the original purpose, but things are not always as planned. The initial goal of Java changed to Kepulauan Riau. Agreed date was repeatedly postponed.

When the time comes, both I and my cousin go up from Palembang to Batam. Finally we arrived in Batam Hang Nadim airport at 7 pm and immediately picked up toward the uncle's house at Batu Aji region.

All day we were toured at Batam, try some Batam culinary, shopping in the Nagoya area till tired and go back home.

After my sister arrived at Batam we also plan to go to Singapore. And we immediately booked a ticket to Singapore.

At 6 am we gathered at batam center, after going through immigration we immediately leave Indonesia to Singapore.

On arrival in Singapore we joined a tour guide and tour around Singapore. Merlion is not the only Singapore landmark, there is the Marina Bay Sands which also Singapore landmarks.

With a small area and a small population, Singapore well organized. Rapid development and activity of a dense population do not spoil the ambiance, Singapore still clean.

Tired of walking around, we were preparing to go back to Indonesia via the Harbor Front.

About an hour later, we arrived at Batam and preparing to go home.

The Joy of 3-4 Ulu

2012-08-06T22:33:00.004+07:00

Sunny morning we gathered again at 3-4 Ulu village. Together with residents and experts, we discuss the rules of government.

The discussion was quite interesting for the locals, but not interesting enough for me. I finally focused attention on a group of children at play.

Despite the sweltering heat, they still love to play. Occasionally they seem to wipe the sweat. Seemed to not run out of energy, they continue to play regardless of the unfriendly weather.

Danbo

2012-08-04T21:28:00.000+07:00

Danboard or often called Danbo made of carton board. The doll-shaped arrangement of cardboard with two hands and two legs like a human. Danbo is the creation of a comic artist Kiyohiko Azuma manga series Yotsuba.

Danbo can be manually driven and shaped by a variety of unique styles. With a display face that seemed full of expression, Danbo made a lot of people like him.

Danbo is one of the photographic object which is very interesting to explore. So we tried it.

May Vacation

2012-05-22T02:46:00.000+07:00

Long weekend arrives, we do not have travel plans. Suddenly came the idea to go to Lampung, but after further discussion, we finally chose to go "Pagar Alam".

With a rental car, six of us ultimately go. At 10 am we started our journey, and finally arrived at our destination about 10 pm.

Once satisfied to rest, next morning, we continued our journey to the tea plantations. Beautiful scenery with cool air.

Not satisfied only in the mountains, we turn around to Bengkulu. In Bengkulu more attractions we could visit. "Pantai Panjang" one of them.

On this beach activities performed, we saw a group of people practicing martial arts in there.

Not just teenagers, and even seen many elderly people that jogging there.

Settle for playing on the beach, we headed to the fort "Marlborough". In the many historic fort that we can learn. Not to forget we visit, Sukarno's house, when in exile.

Roller Skates

2012-04-30T02:20:00.000+07:00

Sunday morning, when the air is still cool, we headed to the city park, called "Kambang Iwak". Various activities performed there, ranging from jogging, gymnastics, up to sale and purchase.

We walked down the place, up to our eyes fixed, seeing a bunch of kids were practicing roller skates. Some kids look very agile, and some are still having trouble.

Not only us that are interested in watching them, many people come to see, even for a member of Indonesia's national team.

Fathers that was cycling with his daughter was stopped for a moment look at the expertise of these children to skate.

Money

2012-03-14T20:51:00.004+07:00

Money is legal tender. Since the end of barter, money plays an important role in human life. There was no man who does not know money. Children and adults all know money.

Money growth, following the development of the era. At first the money made from metal, and finally the bill was created to accommodate the large number of transactions.

Prom Night

2012-03-12T08:27:00.003+07:00

Finally, activities of the Medicine Faculty of Sriwijaya University 2008 students has been completed, they graduated and got a medical degree.

Celebrating graduation, they held a the prom. Lively, with the arrangement of the stage, dressed in black and red.

Some of them show their skill in music and vocal processing. They perform with passion, singing and dancing cheerfully.

Not to forget the doctors who guide them also appear to sing in front of the stage. The appearance of senior doctors did not less excited than their juniors.

There are several awards given to some people for some specific achievements. A surprise for receiving the award.

And finally, the party should be over. Chief of the event speeches that sadly but still wrapped in humor.

Borders Stall

2012-03-06T15:33:00.001+07:00

That night, the rain did not interfere with activities of traders, along the Veteran street. Despite the muddy streets, the situation still crowded.

Young and old, rich and poor all blend into one. They are very enthusiastic about eating cuisine that sold there.

K-Style

2012-03-05T10:37:00.002+07:00

Nowadays, teenagers Creativity are limitless. Starting from the style of dress, hair style, to the behavior. Not only in big cities, even in small towns, they do not want outdated.

Teenagers in Indonesia often follow the overseas trend, Korean style for example. The entry of Korean culture in Indonesia came from many television in Indonesia broadcast Korean drama, followed by the rise of Korean boyband which frequently appeared on local television screens.

Police Kids

2012-03-01T19:45:00.001+07:00

The police kids lined up waiting for the mayor to come. They are excited to enliven the event which will be attended by the mayor, as evidenced by their sincerity to wait from the morning.

They are the future of our nation. Apparently our nation never stop hoping on the successors generations like them. That hope had never faded though often violated by the deviant acts some of the younger generation, the hope of the nation.

Smart House

2012-03-01T01:23:00.001+07:00

That afternoon, suddenly we got the duty to take two computer units, to the model village, "3-4 Ulu". It is a model village for the application of low-cost housing for poor people. The place has attracted the attention of the world, so the Government of Palembang City intensified develop housing on the site.

One of them is developing a smart home, as a place to play and learning of children from the poor. Free internet facilities and quality reading material contained in it. Therefore, Febri could not wait to read one book, which is arranged on a bookshelf.

Sunday Activities

2012-02-28T10:44:00.000+07:00

That afternoon, I, Jepe, and Fandi went to Kambang Iwak. There is very quiet, so we are confused looking for objects to be photographed.

Pretty soon, there was one family stopped near us. Finally, their son and daughter out from the car. They ran happily around us.

Unwittingly, Jepe has disappeared from our view. A few moments later he went back and showed the picture to us.

The Great Mosque

2012-02-25T00:44:00.003+07:00

One of the largest mosque in Palembang is "Masjid Agung" (The Great Mosque). Stands firmly in the middle of town. Beautifully wrapped by the light of night.

The mosque was built in the 18th century by Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin I Jaya Wikrama. Today, the Great Mosque of Palembang has become a regional mosque in the ASEAN region. Located in district 19 Ilir, which is one of the original village of Palembang and the Arabs who have long inhabited.

Chicken Satay

2012-02-23T09:22:00.002+07:00

That night, the weather was bit cloudy although not raining. Satay sellers lined up along the radial intersection.

Indeed not many customers, but they still passionate looking for fortune. Some people seem to stop and buy Satay. Mostly seems to eat on the spot, and some are just buying to bring home.

Palembang at Night (Part III)

2012-02-23T08:55:00.003+07:00

This time we stopped at BentengKutoBesak. So crowded in there though not weekend, so it is quite difficult to find a place to park our car.

The place is supported with a little illumination which gives the impression of romance, so many people do not want to miss it. It's hard to find a spot to take pictures because it was too crowded in there.

Once satisfied we were looking elsewhere, and we arrived at the intersection of the Parliament. Fairly quiet, so we stopped and took pictures there.

Religious Journey

2012-02-21T23:13:00.004+07:00

That afternoon we rounded the streets in the city of Palembang, the destination is the mosques. The weather is quite hot, but in some areas appear cloudy.

The first mosque that we visited was the Mosque of Al-Mahmudiyah. The mosque is located in the Ki Gede Ing Suro street, that still on Ilir Barat II district.

After getting photograph and also disturbed by a sissy, finally we left of the place.

We arrived at the mosque of Ki Muara Ogan, which also called Ki Merogan. The mosque is located on the riverside.

Palembang at Night (Part II)

2012-02-20T22:36:00.006+07:00

Four of us, I, Agus, Ria, and Jepe began the photos hunting tonight.

By driving a Hyundai Atoz, the four of us finally arrived on the 16 market. There we started looking for the best view.

After watching, thoroughly we got the best view and we began to explore the buildings there.

After quite satisfied in 16 markets, we moved away and eventually arrived at a Pusri Mosque Yard.

After the photos inside, and finally expelled by security guard, then we are thinking of moving and went outside the fence.

Sunset at Kejati Project

2012-02-20T02:50:00.003+07:00

That evening, after returning from Novri and Feri photo session, we immediately headed to Jakabaring to follow the next photo session with Icha. Some other photographers have been waiting for us there.

After a few poses and the sun began to sink, we went home. On the way home we see the the sunset in a place. Do not miss those moments, we immediately took the camera and shoot it. It was quite a beautiful scenery to be shared.

Palembang at Night

2012-02-17T00:40:00.003+07:00

That night of Sahid Imara window, I looked out. Seems a vehicle passing through the streets of General Sudirman. Is not much activity that night, when time show at 19:30.

Lovingly Evening Meal

2012-02-14T19:41:00.004+07:00

That evening, we ate at Redberry. Amazed when fried rice which we ordered came and was shaped like a heart. In my mind, that fried rice is a great object to be photographed, yeah just before eaten by Ria.

Fried rice is starting eaten, the heart that slowly getting out of shape as before anymore. Slowly from the mouth down into the stomach to be processed into energy. Shortly afterwards there was no pile of fried rice on the plate.

Fried noodles which I ordered was already finished too. And finally a glass of warm unsweetened tea was a closing our evening meal.

Night In The City

2012-02-13T22:12:00.007+07:00

That evening, when hungry, we looking for a comfortable place to eat. I, Ria, Agus, and Rina finally eat at Redberry which located in Demang Lebar Daun. After eating full meal we go to Pusri immediately to take Rina back.

From Pusri we immediately to Jakabaring. Confused about where, finally we turn to the Jakabaring Mains Market.

Hearing the call to prayer, we went to the nearest mosque. And finally we arrived at one of the mosque is quite unique. Cengho mosque, which contains a blend of Chinese and Islamic cultures.

After prayers, we go back to the other side of downstream, past the Merdeka road we came in front of Palembang Mayor's Office.

Not far from the Mayor's Office, there is a recreation area that is always filled with people from various communities, known as Kambang Iwak. For a moment we were stopped there, and then continued home.

When the Tofu Shop Not Selling It

2012-02-13T01:01:00.004+07:00

On our way from Baturaja (South Sumatra) to Palembang, we took a stop at the tofu shop. These tofu shop, has a menu that is quite unique, which is tofu juice.

After the waiter came, we were ordered Sumedang tofu and tofu juice. But what happened? Apparently they ran out of tofu, probably because there are many customers who come in that day.

Finally I just ordered warm bandrek, and then we went from there.

Updating My Blog

2012-02-10T22:56:00.003+07:00

Finally, this blog has been filled again with some of my activities. The new hobby of mine made me have the material to replenish the blog, which has long not updated.

Although no longer filled with text, this blog is now filled with photographs. Let the photos tell a story without a lot of the accompanying text.

I hope the changes direction of this blog will keep you happy to visit it.

Ex SEA Games Venues

2012-02-09T20:38:00.006+07:00

That afternoon, when it is not so much work to do, hint of my desire to get around to find an interesting object image.

After eating lunch, I am with friends go to the Jakabaring Area. From downstream to upstream certainly just through the Ampera bridge.

We entered Jakabaring Sport City area, and stopped at the venue for the water ski. There are few people seem to be around these venues. Some of them just walking, some of which also seemed to be cool to tandem with their mate.

After being in the water ski venue, we moved into the aquatic venue. Around the aquatic venue there are beautiful gardens. Quite a few teenagers who were there. Besides enjoying the beauty of the surrounding environment it appears there are some people who were photographed together.

Cap Go Meh at Palembang

2012-02-06T09:55:00.004+07:00

Cap Go Meh symbolize the 15th day and last day of Chinese New Year celebrations for the community of Chinese migrants living outside China. The term comes from the Hokkien dialect and literally means the fifteenth day of the first month.

In Palembang, the celebration of Cap Go Meh centered on the Kemaro Island which is one of the interesting attractions in the city. Various activities were held there, ranging from religion to entertainment.

Not only the Chinese who visit and enliven the activities of Cap Go Meh on the Kemaro Island, native also participated in that celebrations.