Between Asphalt, Forest & Sea // Journey to the Sarang Cave Tourist Destination

in Worldmappin11 days ago

Between the smooth asphalt, the cool forest, and the healing sea, that's what I felt on my way to one of the tourist destinations Sarang Cave located in Ibouh village, Weh Island.

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Good evening, HIVE friends, wherever you are. I hope you are all staying healthy and happy, allowing you to go about your daily activities smoothly. I hope you all have a pleasant day.

In this blog, I will share some images from my trip to one of the popular tourist destinations on Weh Island, specifically in Ibouh Village. This tourist destination is called Sarang Cave Tourism.
Continue following this simple blog to see some images from my trip to this tourist destination, as well as short articles from me.

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This is what the road to the tourist destination looks like: black asphalt, a white line in the middle, a very quiet atmosphere, and tropical forests accompany me along the way, both on the left and right.

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On the way to the tourist destination I'm sharing this time, I rode a motorcycle at a very slow speed. Not because the road was bad, but I felt it would be a bit of a shame to miss the incredibly peaceful atmosphere I'm sharing on this blog.
The air here is very different from the city. There's no pollution here, just tropical forests along the road, with the occasional sea breeze blowing through the trees.
And I think you can imagine the atmosphere of the trip from the few images I've shared above.

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Have you ever heard that the forest never gets boring? That's how I felt as I traveled along this journey flanked by tropical forests.

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The forest on this route felt so alive. I personally encountered numerous wildlife roaming along the route, including a long-tailed macaque crossing the road, as I've shared some of the images above. Furthermore, I also heard various birdsongs that were so soothing to the soul.
And of course, this experience was very different from traveling on a toll road filled with bottles along both sides.

And I feel like the journey to this tourist destination was a good one, and the process should be enjoyed. Previously, I rushed to get to my destination, but this time, I deliberately slowed down and enjoyed the atmosphere along the way.

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The serene views along the way made this trip go by so quickly, and that's exactly how I felt as we made our way to the Gua Sarang tourist destination. Time seemed to fly by as we arrived at the main entrance. Upon arrival, I immediately parked my motorcycle and took a few photos of the entrance gate.

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Before entering this tourist destination, we must first purchase an entrance ticket. The ticket costs IDR 5,000, which, compared to current HIVE prices, is equivalent to 5.5 HIVE tokens.
At first glance, this tourist destination looks simple and nothing particularly impressive before we enter. However, the inside offers a truly captivating view, and I'll share a glimpse of it in this simple blog post before I share a detailed blog post about this destination, which I'll explore later.

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As soon as I entered the tourist destination area, I was immediately amazed by the view. From the top of this hill, the bay opens wide, gradating from light turquoise at the shoreline to deep blue in the middle. Black coral reefs break into white foam, and green hills cover the right and left sides, as if embraced. I think this is one of the most stunning views I've shared this week.

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Sarang Cave is one of the caves in Sabang renowned for its beauty. This tourist destination itself is located on the coast and consists of four cave entrances. From Sarang Cave, you can see the blue sea water flowing directly into the Indian Ocean, as well as a cluster of small islands surrounding Darang Cave. The view I'm sharing here is just one of the many views you'll find within this tourist destination area.

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The tourist destination Gua Sarang is very interesting to visit, but if you ask me which part is most memorable, I would answer it's the journey. The smooth asphalt, the calming forest, and the healing sea, as I mentioned above, make the trip so interesting. So, if you ever find yourself on Pulau Weh and want to visit Gua Sarang, I hope you enjoy the atmosphere along the way. Because sometimes the best tourist destinations aren't the places themselves, but the roads that lead you there, as I experienced on this trip.

Thus, there are some pictures and a short article about my trip to one of the tourist destinations in Ibouh Village, which I shared in this meeting. I hope you all enjoy and are entertained by what I share. I also express my sincere gratitude to all of you who have taken the time to view and read my blog to the end.

Leave comments, support, and input from you, it means a lot to me so I can make this blog even better in the future. That's all for now for this meeting, greetings everyone and see you on my next blog.



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A Little About Me

My name is Maulizar Mawardi, also known as @antonydossantos

I am a student and nature lover who enjoys documenting my travels through writing and photography. While not a professional photographer, I believe that every journey and every simple image, no matter how small, has value and a story worth sharing

Through this blockchain, I want to share my experiences, observations, and appreciation for nature and the simple moments that are often overlooked


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Upon reading "Sarang" I thought this is in Korea because Sarang in Korea means love . hehhe Been to Indonesia twice and I hope I will have the chance to go back again and visit that woderful place. Thank you for sharing!

Wow, this is interesting.
Sarang = love in Korea, Sarang = bat house in Aceh. And I think both bring such peace to the heart, describing the joy with that word.
Thank you so much, @teacherq, for your kind comment on my blog this time.
Speaking of which, you've been to Indonesia twice, and for me personally, that's really cool to have traveled that far. I hope your next trip doesn't forget to stop by Pulau Weh, Sabang, which is famous for its beautiful beaches. And if I may ask, where did you choose to vacation while in Indonesia?

Once again, thank you so much for your kind comment, and I hope you have a great day. Greetings from the western tip of Indonesia 👋

The view of the forest is beautiful, but my favorite is the tourist area with the mountains in the background and the turquoise water.

Thank you so much @belkyscabrera for your kind comment, and I hope you have a great day.

 11 days ago Reveal Comment

Of course my brother, the atmosphere here is so calm with the cool weather that is typical of forest areas, Thank you very much for your kind comments and have a nice day❤❤

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