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Double Exposure

"Ada hal-hal yang lebih indah dilihat jika digabungkan dalam satu bingkai, abstrak, tapi lebih ada rasa."

Olympiapark, Munich & Zurich Lake, Zurich 2014

Florian Cafe, Venice & Voettinger Strasse, Freising 2014

Central Zurich, Zurich & Olympiapark, Munich 2014

Bodensee, Konstanz & Zurichsee, Zurich 2014

Sendlinger Tor, Munich 2014.

The window's view from my apartment when it was raining and sunny.

Arrivals and Departures

"What are you doing?"

"Just reading this departure board."

"Are you going to somewhere?"

"No."

"Then?"

"Nothing. I just feel like maybe this is the true value of life."

"Why?"

"For we are always moving. Life is a series of arrivals and departures."

Picture taken in Bangkok (2011)

Tell Me How Was Your Last Trip To The Sea, Will You?

Best friend,

We rarely talk about the sea or anything in between. If ever, it was never interesting for me.

The sea is a giant liar, separates the souls, leaves you heart-broken. The sea is an affirmation of a distance, a heartless boundary, a lonely place.

In a simple way: I didn't find myself there.

How are you, old friend?

I heard some news about you, including the story about you and the sea.

Now I know that interest is inevitable. They come to you. Now I believe that when you are genuinely interested in one thing, it will always lead to something else.

So, tell me how was your last trip to the sea, will you?

Because now I am interested.

P.S Can I find you in the sea? You know where you can find me, it's still the same: under the trees, in the shady place.

Because I miss our laughter.

Sincerely,

Your friend

Picture taken in Peunaga Beach, Meulaboh, Aceh.

Two Sides

"I hate how an airport could give different feelings, even at the same time."

"I hate how it works, turning one side to another or, merging two sides at the same time, happy and sad."

"But at least it is my sign to know that I am already home, already back to you."

Picture taken in Changi, Singapore

Sands

"Even castles made of sand, fall into the sea, eventually."

......

Surprisingly, Yogyakarta was the place where I opened my eyes for the first time in 2013. The first destination before going back to Borneo later. I don't know that much about this city, but everybody knows the beauty inside it. A quiet charm, immortal history.

Please remind me to return.

Di Hyang // Dieng (Abode of The Gods)

There was no definite reason of why I came here. The thought of standing 2000 meters above sea level in the highest village in Java was enough. So that day, I and some of my college friends took our working day off. Its kinda difficult for us to make our trip together since all of us are busy with our daily activities. We trapped in the office, meetings, business, work our asses off on site, etc, etc. So I decided to take a little trip, in a narrow time and Dieng is just the right option.

We rode our way to Wonosobo, the nearest town from Dieng. It takes 12 hours driving (we got almost 14 hours due to the long weekend's traffic jam, unfortunately) from Jakarta to Wonosobo through the track of North Java Sea. We reached Wonosobo the next morning. Quiet and clean town, that was the first thing that came out from my mind. A cold breeze greeted us as we entered Dieng. My eyes jerked up as the view of misty hills appeared in my sight. You know that I have a crush with mountains since I don't know when. My eyes were really pampered.

As I know, Dieng is a plateau formed by a geological activity. It made a caldera caused by the collapse of land following a volcanic eruption. This place reminds me of my visit to Mt.Batur (Bali) and Mt.Bromo (East Java) few years ago. A terrific geological activity has made a very beautiful landscape for those places.

There were many spots we visited during our time in Dieng. Dieng is also a location for Hindu Temples (known as the oldest Hindu temples in Java, correct me if wrong). To be honest, I was not too impressed with the temples. It's good but not stunning. Its beautiful landscape that chiefly attracts me. Imagine the lakes, craters, farm fields, hills, mountains, all in one. A soothing escape from urban life where you can breathe as deep as you want.

The best part of my trip there was the time when we watched a golden sunrise at the top of Bukit Sikunir. Thank God the weather was good so we can see the sun clearly by the side of Mt. Sindoro and Mt.Merapi as background. A tinge of gold appeared from the dark in the huge sky, surrounded by the clouds. It was splendid I must say, being at the highest village in Java, I felt literally closer to the clouds. The view was just...breathtaking. That was not my first time seeing sunrise from the height, but I must say this one is my favorite of all (I have posted some pictures in the previous posts in this blog, see here and here ).

Once I got a proper signal after witnessing the incredible sunrise there, I wrote a line on my twitter account:

I am sure that Indonesia is one of the most beautiful countries to catch the sunrise (and sunset too).

Catching the sunrise and watching it from the height should be included in everyone's bucket list, wherever the place, I think. Feel the closest moment you have ever been to the top of the world.

Shortly, it was all worth the hassle. I have just dropped my heart in that place.

Before Sunrise II (Dieng, 2012)

and to stand bravely,

to fight valiantly,

to grow wisely,

up in the sky

Dataran Tinggi Dieng

Central Java Indonesia

December, 2012

Before Sunrise (Dieng, 2012)

A cold dark night

A wind that blew the trees,

and suddenly turned into something horrific

Desire to find the bright side

Tinge of gold appeared in the sky

Trying to calm everyone,

that everything will be alright

The sunrise kissed the dark sky,

turned into a huge blushing face

The soothing breeze

The ray of light,

that strengthened the soul,

and warmed the heart

Filled the void part

Then a dark shadow almost lost

I know the night has gone

It was over

I pleased to let it go

I know there's a huge hope,

If I follow the sun,

and appreciate the sky

To be grateful for what I have around

and remember what I have said,

before sunrise

Dataran Tinggi Dieng

Central Java, Indonesia

December, 2012

Flight

I miss you over my morning cloudy flight back to Indonesia.

October's Trip

Some pictures from my last trip, not too far from here but it was really fun, adventurous (lost, almost got hit by a bus, spent 4 hours in a bus with a mad man, walking at 2 am in the morning in the middle of drunk men, crossed the border line, plane turbulence, you name it!). As for me, travelling is a choice. It's not an achievement, it is indeed a process to find yourself, to learn, to appreciate things, and in the end, to find your way home.

Almost everyone has their dream destination, I'm on my way to see the exotic Nepal, skiing in the northern hemisphere, or just enjoying sunset along Borneo's highway with you.

Lights

Being away from home is not only about finding another home, but also how to survive in the dark and find the lights.

Lights on the road

Balikpapan - Bontang, East Borneo

Today is finally yours, cherie

Thank you for those wonderful 4 years, congratulation, and good luck, bestfriends.

Today is finally yours

Bandung, 14 April 2012

Because traveling is watching people passing by, but trying to keep you stay, at least, on my mind.

Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, 2011

Bridge to Pulau Menjangan, Bali Barat.

Menjangan in Indonesian means "Deer". This small island is a part of Bali National Park and well known for its magnificent underwater world, one of the best diving sites with beautiful coral reefs in Bali. Photo taken in 2009.