Whatever begins, also ends

For everything there is a reason, And a time for every matter under heaven:

A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal;
A time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to seek, and a time to lose;
A time to keep, and a time to throw away;
A time to tear, and a time to sew;
A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate,
A time for war, and a time for peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Mist around Bromo

From Malang we go to Probolinggo, stop point to go to Cemoro Lawang, with a bus cost Rp. 12000,- . After we arrive, the transportation is available, ELF waiting for another passanger, they won't go unless the passanger is full. We waiting for about 3 hours..and at last they got a tourist passanger with their local couple. 6 people total, we have to pay Rp. 40.000,-. I fell like been fooled. At cemoro Lawang many hotel available, from Rp.60.000,- to expensive. At low season it's kinda hard to look for a jeep, and its kind'a cost you a lot. Normally 1 jeep for Rp. 300.000,- fit for 6 people. but i have to pay Rp. 80.000,- / pax. Later the jeep guy suddenly cancel me from the ride. I don't know why exactly, but it's already happen and we must go to mount Pananjakan for sunrise. It's 11 pm when they told us, and i couldn't find people around again, they already sleep. So i decide to wake up at 3 am, and find "ojek", imagine how cold..Damn!

And you know what?we just see fog from mount pananjakan. Sigh...

But every journey have its own story, riding a bike on sea of sand is trully an exitedment, feels freezing in the middle of the fog, waiting in vain for the transport. If you feel bad there's a word of wisdom "Let it Be"..enjoy every moment..

Passionate Adventurer

Take every moment..
Coz the moment won't repeat..

Take the journey..
Coz you only life once..

This is the time..
Do now or regret later..

Ha Long Bay

November 14th 2008

I saw one awesome natural wonders on earth, feels amazing.
I wonder if earth is this beautiful, how bout the heaven?

The mountains, sun, sea, mist, all together gave you this amazing scenery.
Halong Bay has twice been recognize by UNESCO as a for a world heritage area for this scenic beauty. Located in north eastern area of Vietnam, best to get there is from Hanoi.

Take a boat, lay on the rooftop all day long, take a picture with mind and your camera, do kayaking, and enjoy your life.



Local legend has it that long ago when the Vietnamese were fighting Chinese invaders, the gods sent a family of dragons to help defend the land. This family of dragons began spitting out jewels and jade. These jewels turned into the islands and islets dotting the bay, linking together to form a great wall against the invaders. The people kept their land safe and formed what later became the country of Vietnam. After that, dragons were interested in peaceful sightseeing of the Earth and decided to live here then. The place where Mother Dragon flew down was named Hạ Long.

Beef Steak Hanoi

Near Hoan Kiem Lake, there's so many guest house and a travel agent that offers you tours to many places in Vietnam. Some are budget tours, some are expensive tours. Once i come to expensive travel agent, and i didn't agree with the prices to get a tour to halong Bay, he oust me and told me to go to Sinh Cafe in the neighborhood with his cocky face.

Many local food available around here, but i think this is the best i could eat here..With fresh cow meat, fresh vegetable, and tasty sauce, you grill it with a paraffin stove, and here you are a beefsteak!