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Monday, November 16, 2009

KAMPUNG NAGA, Neglasari, Salawu, Tasikmalaya (West Java)





For a moment it occurred to our mind when hearing the name probably Kampung Naga. It turned out that the original form of the village is very different from the name, and our imagination of the things that smelled of dragons, because none of the dragons who are there. Kampung Naga is a small village, whose residents would obey and maintain the existing traditions, make this village unique and different from the others. Nothing wrong with this village became one of the nation's cultural heritage which should be preserved.The uniqueness of the houses in Kampung Naga is all roofed by roofed, and faced the Qiblah. Located in a row from the top down, so from a distance looks black and white and stacked like a plant fungus that thrives. Fertility and peace was palpable when we started down the stairs to the village. A total of 360 steps to go through to get to Kampung Naga, the derivatives were sharp enough, so when the rain falls as we have been careful about not going to slip and fall into the chasms that there underneath. When he descended the stairs, as far as the eye can see is the fields siring a verdant terrace, river crossing and circular clear below, was peaceful. Occasionally it sounds splashing water, punctuated by a piercing wind heart, seems to invite us to reflect and return to the past. As passed by the local population, they also always smile to the guests and say hello. It seems there is no sense of their objections to be visited, but as guests we should always maintain courtesy and obey regulations.

Monday, November 9, 2009

PUTRI CAVE

Putri Cave

The cave is located at the edge of Padang Windu Village, Pengandonan district, about 35 Km from Baturaja. It is 156 m long and 8-20 m wide. The maximum height is 20 m. There are many stalactites and stalagmites and a stream in the cave, which empties into Ogan River. The rocks can be very slippery sometimes, so don't forget to use good shoes with a good profile. Guides with lights and torches will guide the visitors and give detailed information (mostly in Indonesian) about legends, which are strongly connected, to the caves. The main cave is about 150 meters long, the widest point is about 15 to 20 meters. In some places the ceiling is 12 meters high, on other places only 1,5 meters. The ceiling is scattered with hundreds of bats, when light disturbs them, they will fly out all together and just miss the visitors. To enter the deeper parts of the caves you have to be slender enough to pass the very narrow points. Legendary stories tell about a king which had his palace in this cave, and every room has its own story.