after from Borobudur then we continued our trip to Mount Merapi. It isn't too far from Borobudur. The driver knew the short way to reach Mount Merapi. it was 12.10pm, we started to move from Borobudur.
On our way from Borobudur to Mount Merapi, we through Kali Putih. There was a jam for a while, because the bridge which connecting Magelang-Yogyakarta is broken caused by cold lava flood from Mount Merapi after its erupted in October 2010. One of its side still under repair, so all the cars have to queue to pass the bridge. After passed the bridge, i saw something that is interesting. many car stopped at that place,the people got out of the car. Obviously, there's some huge stones that brought by cold lava from Mount Merapi, and so many sands which a "product" from Mount Merapi as well. Fyi, That sand is super quality!. i took some photos at that place.
Only in a short time at Kali Putih, so we continue the trip to Mount Merapi.
The way to Mount Merapi is a bit complicated. I think, if you are not Yogya people, it will be a bit hard for you to reach Mount Merapi. So, thanks God, we got driver who originally comes from Yogya. it took 30 minutes from Kali Putih to Mount Merapi. When we entered the Mount Merapi area, there's written " Wisata Bencana Merapi",wait, whaat? Mount Merapi Disaster Tourism? ooh okay, the devastation caused by the eruption has became "tourist attraction", mmhh good .. i admit, that's a good idea :). At mount merapi, there's didn't much that i can do, just walked aroung and took some pics. It was 1.15pm, too bad i already can't see the mount merapi clearly, it was gloomy and the top of the mountain was covered by fog. here's some photos at Mount Merapi.
After Mount Merapi, next destination was Baron Beach. it was my first time to know that in Yogya, there's not only Parangtritis Beach, but also Baron, Krakal and the other beaches. The distance from Mount Merapi to Baron beach is so faaaaarrrrrrr. it took about 2 hours 15 minutes without traffic jam. Baron beach is in Desa Kemadang, about 23km at southern side of Wonosari. Baron Beach is the first beach that you'll meet before the other beaches in this area. the beaches that you can visit are Baron beach, Kukup Beach, Sepanjang Beach, Drini, Krakal and Sundak Beach.
Well, i arrived at Baron Beach at 3.40pm. My first impression about Baron Beach was Crowded with local people. only 2-3 foreigners. Maybe it just because most of foreigners haven't know yet about those beach. Yeah, might because it's far too from Yogya - City Center. But believe me, it's a good beach thou. Baron Beach is like Muara Angke in jakarta. You can eat seafood with affordable price and the taste of the food is better than the food in Muara Angke (sorry). But the seller serve the food in a loooong time. i was hungry, didn't you know? :p. i ate squid and fishes.
btw, in my opinion, Baron beach is a good place as if the cleanliness of this beach can be kept. i didn't say it was dirty, but i don't know, it's just a bit messy. at least it looks messy. there was many fisherman's boats, the sand was light brown, and a lot of people swam while it's not suggested to swim on the beach. Hehehhe
it's different with Krakal Beach, Krakal beach looked cleaner. we went to Krakal beach, after we grabbed the foods fast. we need about 10 minutes to reach Krakal Beach from Baron beach. Krakal Beach was a bit like Tanah Lot in Bali. After all, Baron and Krakal are beautiful beaches. Too bad, i arrived at Krakal beach almost at 5.15pm, as you know, here already like 6pm, dark!.
(Krakal Beach)
(my aunty and i, at Krakal Beach)
( Fisherman's boats at Baron Beach)
(These are the foods that i talked about at Baron beach)
( the other side of Baron Beach)
In my humble opinion, the local government should be more pay attention to make those beaches (Kukup Beach, Sepanjang Beach, Drini, Krakal and Sundak Beach) famous and look more interesting for the tourists (local and foreigners). The local government can work together with tourism department to make those beaches cleaner and more comfortable and make an event there and put the beaches in to the tourism attraction list and spread it on website, travel agencies,brochure,etc. Anything which can make those beach famous and look interesting for the tourists. So when people go to Yogya, they not only know about Parangtritis Beach but also Krakal Beach, Baron beach,and etc.
The day already dark, then we must went to the Hotel, oh yeah, we chose Inna Garuda Hotel in Yogya for stay. This Hotel is old building, 4 stars hotel, good service, and on in front of the hotel is Malioboro, the famous place for shopping in Yogya. I went to Malioboro at night, only checked things there, if there's a good or cute thing, i'll buy it for souvenir for my friends. it was a long day but awesomely Fun!. :)
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