Trip to Jogjakarta

Hello everyone, wassup?? Its been a long time since I write something here due to a few reason why I am not online but now I’m back!!

I wanna write something about my last relationship eh I mean my last trip to Jogja. back then in 2012 i went to Jogja for annual program in my second year in vocational high school that was study tour. I left on  Friday morning with a bus ride and arrived at Jogja when midnight. During the journey to Jogja I stopped at tourist spots named Batu Raden. But because when I got there was almost dusk end then  I just took a picture in a few places. Batu Raden is located far from the main highway so when on the way I often wonder when to arrive there.

After the Batu Raden I continued to the hotel named Grand Quality Hotel was just 1.5 km from the airport Adi Sucipto. Finally, after approximately 16 hours of sitting on a bus I arrived at the hotel. The hotel staff welcomed me with very friendly and offered drinks like cocktails but not alcoholic. After satisfied to spend the drinks I went straight to the room to shower and rest because the next day I had to visit several place.

I stay at the Grand Quality Hotel Jogja for 3 days 2 nights. The hotel I live in, is a 4 star hotel, full amenities and very comfortable made to feel at home there. I got a room with four single beds with cable tv, ac, fridge and luxury bathroom plus a bathtub inside.

Day 1

The first day in Jogja I woke up around 6 am. With a sleepy eyes I showered and breakfast in the hotel restaurant. The breakfast menu is very diverse from Indonesia to foreign food. But because I am still sleepy I just ate fried rice and a glass of milk.

The first place in my destination was Parangtritis Beach. The distance from the hotel to the beach far enough about 37 km and takes 1 hour 4 minutes by bus. I left the hotel at 8 am and until approximately 9 o'clock. Parangtritis Beach is one of the famous tourist destination in Jogjakarta and very crowded on weekends. When I arrived there I can not wait to swim because I've rarely going on vacation. The sound of lapping waves make anyone's mind who hears feel the burden of thought lost for a moment. It's a beautiful beach. But unfortunately many seller of the souvenir wares around the beach, as a result I became less concentration enjoy the beach because it must reject their wares several times. After nearly three hours in Parangtritis Beach and skin had turned brownish, I left Parangtritis Beach. My advice if you want to going here better use of private vehicles rather than public transport because it seems like there is no public transport through this area.

After the Parangtritis Beach I went on a trip to the big area of silver center in Jogjakarta and have lunch at one of the restaurants not far from the venue. I could only see the silver that has been transformed into a beautiful handicrafts such as necklaces, bracelets or other items. When looking at the selling price of the silver wow turned out to be very expensive.

Once satisfied to see a silver crafts and stomachs have been filled making my energy that had dropped to climb back. my next destination is Malioboro market. Surely anyone would know this market and believe that when visiting Jogjakarta is not complete if you do not shop at Malioboro. Indeed, the items offered by sellers here cheaper than in Jakarta, I buy souvenirs such as T-shirts, sandals, bracelets for the family. I get one shirt at a price of 13 thousand rupiah that was very cheap wow. Linger here, make sure it turns out was getting late and my money is running low. Finally, I also left malioboro with feelings of pleasure.

Before to the next destination I also had dinner at one of the restaurants in the area Prambanan. Yes right, my next travel destination is the Prambanan temple. You must wonder why I go to Prambanan at night? Haha I visited Prambanan at night to see the appearance of dancers represent the Ramayana story. The story tells about the journey of Rama’s in rescuing his wife Sita that was abducted by the king of Lanka State, Brahmana. I was fortunate to watch this show because it is not every day show. The show was held at the open stage and can clearly see the Prambanan temple are decorated with lights at night. The show began at 19:30 to 21:30 quite a long time but impressive.

Finally at 22:00 I return from Prambanan to the hotel and about to rest because tomorrow is my last day in Jogja and I still have place to visit.

Day 2

The night before I sleep around 12 a.m. and wake up at 6 o'clock, as usual after showering and packing my stuff to check out from the hotel after spending the breakfast. The first place in my second day are royal palace of Jogjakarta. Jogja royal palace is a tourist destination once the residence of the Sultan of Jogjakarta. Very magnificent palace complex and very rich in shades of each building. Many domestic and foreign visitors who visit this palace. In every corner of the palace guards are called "Abdi Dalem". Although they looks serious it turns out the Abdi Dalem is very friendly towards visitors. Besides, the palace of Jogjakarta held a different variety every day of a traditional performances. The sun had risen when I left the palace of Jogjakarta and my last destination is Borobudur temple.

Before arriving at Borobudur temple I stopped for eating lunch at one of the restaurants near there. After recharge my energy, I went straight to the entrance and given a Batik cloth should be used to enter into the Borobudur temple. I was a bit discouraged to climb to the top of the temple because at that moment the sun its hottest and I did not bring an umbrella. Finally I sat in area of temple park under a tree to wait for the sun go down from the top of the head. After a few long wait I finally rented an umbrella to go up on top of the Borobudurn temple. Too bad if I do not rise to the top of the temple because I rarely going here. Even with a bit tired because of the heat I finally reached the top of Borobudur temple. The scenery at the top of Borobudur temple is very beautiful, lots of mountains and fresh air,a reason why I want to linger there.

After about 30 minutes I was at the top of Borobudur temple, I was going down when it was already late. When it turned into the parking lot I had to pass through a tent offering a variety of souvenirs with ornaments of Borobudur temple.

Before return to Jakarta, I had dinner at a restaurant in the Magelang and buy special food of Jogjakarta is Bakpia. Finally, at 7:30 I leave Jogjakarta and get ready to meet again with the traffic of the capital.

So, that is my journey in Jogjakarta. See you in next journey✈✈✈



Annisia Rachmawati
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