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Senin, 03 Januari 2011

Kelimutu Coloured Lakes





Kelimutu is a passively degassing stratovolcano capped by three crater lakes containing exotic fluids and whose physico-chemical expressions have changed dramatically through the years. The volcano is located on Flores, an island along the Lesser Sunda islands chain of Indonesia. An early description of Kelimutu was provided by the French naturalist LeRoux, who mentions it in his travel log of eastern Indonesia in 1896. A more comprehensive geologic and topographic survey was performed in the 1920's by the Dutch colonial geologist Kemmerling, who traveled through Flores on horseback and early motor vehicle. Since 1929 no publicly reported systematic survey of Flores has been done using modern techniques.
Kelimutu Crater Lakes

Three crater lakes are located on the eastern summit of Kelimutu. Each of the lakes has a distinctive physical structure, a unique geochemical and hydrothermal regime, and a particular historical sequence of color changes controlled by changes in physico-chemical conditions.

Tiwu Ata Polo the "enchanted lake", lies on the southeastern side of the volcanic peak. A thermal plume in the northwest part of the lake indicates underlying subaerial fumarolic or hydrothermal activity. A white froth is present on the lake's surface around the plume when the convective activity momentarily increases. Rock debris is often carried into Tiwu Ata Polo during rainstorms by water draining the volcano summit around the lake. Two peaks abutting the crater rim help stabilize the east and northeast crater wall, while further around to the southeast a dip suggests a possible one-time overflow outlet. Such an outlet would have fed the river Ria Mbuli, whose upland source is in that area.

Fatahilah Museum




Museum Fatahilah/Museum Sejarah Jakarta/Museum Batavia is one of the many interesting tourist spot at Jakarta.

the building has the unique architecture and looks like Dam Palace in Holland maybe because it was a Stadhuis of Batavia (Jakarta), as we know that Batavia is the one of the most important city for VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie).

In this museum you can find many relics of VOC (Paintings, Classic cabinet, Old Chair, ancient bed, etc), so you can feel that you're in that place hundreds years ago.

One other interesting thing is the dungeon prison, can you imagine in the past it was the wet crowded dungeon with many people died before trial.

Minggu, 02 Januari 2011

Indonesia Safari Park




Taman Safari Indonesia or the Indonesian Safari Park is a conservation center as well as a modern zoological garden with If you like to observe wild animals like tigers, lions and crocodiles in their native habitat, then Taman Safari Indonesia is just for you. Taman Safari Indonesia or the Indonesian Safari Park is a conservation center as well as a modern zoological garden with various collections of flora and fauna. In this Park, you will not only enjoy the beauty of it‘s nature, but also interact directly or watch the animals wander around freely. Visitors can also travel in this conservation area using their private car or a provided bus through these amazing wild habitats.

Taman Safari has a collection of animals from nearly all over the world and local animals such as komodos, rhinoceros, bisons, sun bears, white tigers, elephants, anoa, etc. There are more than 2,500 animals in Taman Safari Bogor with hundreds of species currently being maintained.

After watching animals in their habitats, you can take your children to enjoy various animal attractions performed by orangutangs, dogs and even goats. These attractions take about half an hour. You could also visit the bird park, animal education show, reptiles, baby zoo, elephant and horse riding, safari trek, and wild-wild west exhibits.

Its not difficult to reach Taman Safari. Its located near the Puncak Pass area–a favorite site for Jakartans for relaxing. From Jakarta, you can take a rented car or buy a tour package offered by your favorite travel agent. Visiting Taman Safari is not only fun, but also an educational experience for your children about various types of flora and fauna.

Komodo National Park




Komodo National Park in the Nusa Tenggara region. Komodo National Park was established to protect the Komodo dragon. Komodo is the largest lizard in the world. Only found in Indonesia. Komodo National Park consists of three large islands, namely Komodo island, Rinca island and Padar island. Komodo dragons are carnivores. Komodo is famous for the ferocious reputation. These animals are not venomous but has bacteria in his saliva that is deadly to their prey. The number of dragons that there is very little. Hence the need for serious protection and captive breeding. Besides Komodo dragons, Komodo National Park also protects other animals and some species of coral. The Indonesian government attempted to enter the Park as one of the seven wonders of the world.