2016 is ended,
now it's time for 2017. Setiap tahun biasanya jadi waktu untuk kita melakukan
refleksi, melihat kembali hal-hal yang terjadi sepanjang tahun, dan mengambil
pelajaran untuk tahun depan.
2016 is ended,
now it's time for 2017. Each year is usually the time for us to reflect, look
back at the things that happen throughout the year, and took lessons for next
year.
If 2015 is a
great year, I gotta say than 2016 is really really great, it's an awesome year
for me! I got plenty great opportunities to visit interesting places and to
experience things I've never imagine before, so even though it's really hard to
say which one is the best, here are my best of 2016
SWIMMING WITH
WHALE SHARKS
It's definitely one of the best moments in 2016.
Kami berenang dan melihat langsung hiu paus di depan mata saat berenang diPantai Botubarani, Gorontalo. Despite the name "whale", this gentle creature is fish, they're
actually sharks but get a "whale" name because of the size. Also,
don't worry since they only eat planktons, small fishes and shrimps, human is
surely not on the menu.
It's
definitely one of the best moments in 2016. We swim and see the whale sharks
directly in front of the eyes when swimming beach Botubarani, Gorontalo.
Despite the name "whale", this gentle creature is fish, they're
actually sharks but get a "whale" name because of the size. Also, do
not worry since they only eat planktons, small fishes and shrimps, human is
surely not on the menu.
One thing to remember, even though they're so gentle and cute, never touch them
in purpose, you could harm them and yourself. Respect, and the nature will be
kind to us
PERFECT DAY WITH
MANTA RAYS
Ini bukan kali
pertama saya berhadapan dengan pari manta, namun di bulan Agustus 2016, kami merasakan hari yang benar-benar sempurna. Siang itu cuaca sangat cerah di Taman
Nasional Komodo, Flores, air laut sangat tenang, laut yang jernih, dan lebih
dari enam pari manta terus melintas dan berputar-putar di sekitar kami, such an
amazing feeling!
This is not the
first time I was confronted with manta rays, but in August 2016, we felt that
the day is absolutely perfect. That afternoon the weather was very sunny in the
Komodo National Park, Flores, sea water was very calm, crystal clear sea, and
more than six mantas kept passing and circling around us, such an amazing
feeling!
Loncat dari
pesawat di ketinggian 3,9 kilometer dan terjun bebas merupakan sensasi yang
tidak terlupakan saat saya mencoba sky dive di Auckland, Selandia Baru.
Surprisingly, sky dive is not as scary as bungy, I was so calm and relax, even
before the jump. After the jump? it's all good feeling! :)
Jump from a plane
at an altitude of 3.9 kilometers and a freefall is an unforgettable sensation
when I tried to sky dive in Auckland, New Zealand. Surprisingly, the sky dive
is not as scary as bungy, I was so calm and relaxed, even before the jump.
After the jump? it's all good feeling! :)
INTO THE AFRICAN
SAFARIS
Got a really nice
experience feeling the African Safari on my early 2016. Trip ke Afrika Selatan
di tahun 2016 dipenuhi dengan hari-hari berkeliling Kruger National Park,
melihat singa tidur siang, gajah melintas dan menikmati sunset indah di tengah
safari. Also, my best experience is the cheetah walk on our Zambia visit.
Got a really nice
experience feeling the African Safari on my early 2016. Trip to South Africa in
2016 was filled with days touring at Kruger National Park, saw the lion nap,
elephant flashed and enjoy the beautiful sunset in the middle of the safari.
Also, my best experience is the cheetah walk on our visit Zambia.
MISOOL, AGAIN! --
WILL ALWAYS BE MY BEST EVERY YEAR
No more words can
describe, Misool is just breath-taking, take a look for yourself
WINTER WONDERLAND
SHIRAKAWA-GO
On 2015 I visit
Shirakawa-go during summer, and I remember my words "I'm so gonna visit
this place again during winter," and I did on 2016. Shirakawa-go di Gifu,Jepang sangat indah saat musim dingin. Rumah-rumah dengan atap segitiga yang
tertutup lapisan salju putih, dan perbukitan yang diselimuti salju, truly a
winter wonderland!
On 2015 I visit
Shirakawa-go during summer, and I remember my words "I'm so gonna visit
this place again during winter," and I did on 2016. Shirakawa-go in Gifu,
Japan is very beautiful in winter. Houses with triangular roofs are covered
with a layer of white snow, and the hills are covered with snow, truly a winter
wonderland!
CONTINUOUS JAPAN
TRIP
Feels like Japan
is always calling on 2016! I went to Japan several times, even plan my own trip
with friends and family to Japan. From Nagoya, another Tokyo trip, Miyagi,
Kofu. Okinawa until Hokkaido, so many fun experience in Japan!
PERFECT KOMODO
SCUBA TRIP
My all time
favorite scuba dive spot is Komodo. Ada begitu banyak spot yang indah, menarik
dan seru di Komodo. Mulai dari Crystal Rock dan Castle Rock dengan begitu
banyak schooling fish dan hiu yang berkeliaran, Shotgun dengan powerful current
yang tidak terlupakan, hingga Batu Bolong yang begitu spektakuler. Komodo, I'll
come again this 2017, it's a promise!
My all time
favorite is Komodo scuba dive spot. There are so many beautiful spots,
interesting and exciting in Komodo. Starting from Crystal Rock and Castle Rock
with so many schooling fish and sharks that roam, Shotgun with a powerful
current that is not forgotten, until Batu Bolong is so spectacular. Komodo,
I'll come again this 2017, it's a promise!
So many best of
2016, I am very grateful. The universe has been so kind, the nature has been so
nice and welcoming. I do believe when we cherish things and life, when we fill
our mind with positive vibes, good things will come.
Let's start our
2017 with positive feelings, and the best things will come
2017, I am
ready!
