Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Mauna Kea (4200 m asl)
Finally I reached this famous summit. For more information about Mauna Kea observatories, click here.
Riding the elephant
Drink coffee with a burned charcoal inside
You can find this in Jogjakarta, Indonesia. I have tried twice, a sweet coffee with a burned charcoal inside, very good I think and only for US$ 0.2 or less than 2000 rupiahs. The "warung angkringan" here is one of the favorite place for hanging out or for having some meal. Located next to "Tugu" train station.
Colorful public transportation
Damn! Where is the hole?
A common race or competition on Indonesia's independence day celebration. One has to compete with other to put a nail into the bottle.
A giant tortoise
Aldabra giant tortise (Geochelone gigantea). Status: CITES appendix 2. Distribution: Mauritius island, Reunion, Indian archipelago including Comoros and Madagascar.
Lakshmana (Khon Mask)
Khon masks are used in dance dramas that retell the Ramayana, one of the major Hindu epics depicts the struggle between demon and heroes. Lakshmana is the brother of Rama who is a god incarnate of Vishnu and is one of the hero character.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Korean Hemispheric Sundial
Replica of Korean Hemispheric Sundial (Angbu Ilgu) c.1434. The sundial was made in the reign of King Sejong, 1418-1450. This sundial has its gnomon pointed toward the North star (Polaris). It cast a moving shadow along intersecting arcs to indicate the time and the season. The time interval are represented by vertical arcs and the seasons by horizontal arcs.
Monday, January 22, 2007
Alun-alun Selatan
Two wheel carriage drawn by a horse, usually for taking tourist around the beach, yet recently driven in the city. Alun-alun Selatan (South town square) Jogjakarta Sultanate Palace venue, June 2006. This place also known with its two giant banyan trees in the middle of the field. Some people believe that if one can go through between the trees with close eyes from the distance of about 50m, one will be blessing and the wish will be come true. It is now become a tourist attraction site.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Merapi volcano in action
Pyroclastic dust caused by Merapi volcano activity; June 2006, Jogjakarta, Indonesia
Earthguake Hit Jogja
It was in the early morning, a 5.9 SR earthquake hit my hometown. I was there and believe me it was a terrible situation. May 27, 2006.
Buka pagi juga
Looking for food in Jakarta? Here is the one: "pecel lele" style. Offers fried chicken, catfish, duck, tofu, tilapia, tempeh with "sambal", "lalapan", rice and accompanied with orange juice and ice tea.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Saturday, May 06, 2006
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