Leaving Kambang Island

After stopping briefly in front of the Kambang Island, then we continue the journey to get back to town and back into the Martapura River from Barito river. We left Kambang Island and also floating market and may at some point in the future we will come back to this place. Why do I say so, because when I visited it then this is my second time to visit both places. But the context and the friends who accompany my journey in the past in the 80's are the students of the University of Lambung Mangkurat. As for this second visit I was accompanied by friends who work at same office with me in Jakarta. Both are also quite different context, because the first is in order to survey the role of the trade sector in creating employment and now is in order to carry out focus group discussions at the Grand Mentari Hotel in Banjarmasin about institutional capacity of local governments.

Barito River is Really Wide

When we were on the edge of the Barito River or even when we're sail on it then it will be obvious to us that the river was very wide indeed. This can be seen from the small houses that are on the banks of the river, especially if we see it from across the river. At the moment if we are just on the motor boat houses already look small and petite. In addition we can also see the large ships that transport the goods of the earth from Southern Kalimantan or ships that carry oil from the outer islands to consumption in South Kalimantan. What is clear is that small boats are a lot of sailing about on the river.

More Close to Kambang Island

When crossing the Kambang Island in our tour to the floating market, it was seen from motor boat that took us a few people who were in the dock. In addition we can also see quite clearly in written that the island is also one of the many attractions visited by people from outside Banjarmasin particularly and outside Kalimantan or even from abroad. The view of the monkeys also can be seen even if it turns out that we were on a motor boat. Some monkeys are running around the dock or just sit in silence.

Scenery on the Edge of Barito River

This is the scenery on the banks of the broad Barito River. Houses are visible on the banks of the river from a distance and looks very crowded. This suggests to us that the Barito River was settled many residents. Barito River is classified as a wide river in its banks inhabited by the community. Less clear is where the community of the river banks originally from because we did not go down to the ground and asked them where they came from. Are they native tribes of Banjar, ethnic Javanese, or Dayak tribe? Or maybe they are the Bugis tribe of southern Sulawesi?

Monkey Island

Kambang Island is an island inhabited by monkeys. The island is located in our journey to the floating market and are in the Barito River anyway. Most visitors who come to this island just in front of the island and does not come to the inside. This is due to the contents on the inside of the island is inhabited by monkeys alone, so it is quite scary for tourists to get into the island. There are some tourists who only stopped at the dock or even just a pass to just see monkey island inhabitants from a distance.

Transactions on the Water

Transactions that occur on the water at the floating market in Bajarmasin is a transaction involving the seller and the buyer with the trade of goods and above all is the food as main type of goods. Whether it's food is still raw, the result of the vegetable from the garden or agricultural products or processed foods that have been cooked, or even foods that are processed and ready to eat, all of them are traded on floating market of Banjarmasin.

Banana is Also Sold at the Floating Market

Floating Market traders were also selling bananas. They turned out to not only sell oranges, musk, kecapi (harp) and rambutan. Merchants will usually be to bargain with buyers who are usually the tourists who visit purposely to enjoy this floating market. The price agreed upon between the buyer and the seller is usually not too expensive though indeed traders seek to profit more. Bargaining can take quite a while and sometimes traders also offer wares with quite aggressive.

Traders in the Floating Market

What was traded by traders in the floating market is the result of their farms and plantations that are taken directly to the floating market by boat at their disposal. These merchants will offer goods wares to visitors who are also visiting floating market by boat. If the visitors are tourists, then usually they will hire a boat which was ready at the dock in the morning from the city of Banjarmasin because this floating market can also be reached via rivers streams of Martapura and Barito River. Barito River is a wide and deep river as big ship can sail on the river.

Many Fruits are Sold at Floating Market

By the time we travel to the floating market in Bajarmasin it will be a lot of fruit crops that will be offered to us by the traders. So many fruits are offered; from fruits like oranges, musk, harp, and rambutan. Rambutan is a fruit that is typical of Indonesia and some other Asian countries like Thailand so that people in America or Europe do not know the types of fruit like this, except through rambutan fruit that has been canned.

Floating Market in Banjarmasin: a Phenomenon of Tourism on the Water in the Morning

When we visited Banjarmasin it is interesting to wake up in the morning and seeing the tourist attractions that draw on the water. Tourist attractions that are in the form of a transaction or trade conducted by communities and visitors who deliberately visited that place and also purposely get up in the morning in order to enjoy the opportunities and see this floating market. Floating market take place on the water and trading a wide range of commodities of residents from farm commodities until the ready to eat foods such as soto banjar and so on.

Big Rocks of Parai Beach

Big rocks of Parai Beach is another attraction in Parai Beach. This is because in addition to the white sandy beaches, there are many large rocks scattered in there. People will see various forms of large stones and one can climb to see the beach scene from the higher locations. When you see the view from a height at Parai Beach you will also be more flexibility and see more beauty in this place. Therefore, if you have time and sufficient funds, need not hesitate to visit and enjoy the beauty of Parai Beach. We can stay in cottages that are available when visiting and staying in this place.

Parai Beach Attractions

The main attraction Parai Beach is white sandy beaches and charming to be seen by the eye. With the beauty of these white sands the people who visit this beach will be amazed and fascinated at the time of their visit. The visitors not only from local residents, but also those who come from other provinces and even from outside Indonesia. It is indeed a pride for the community on the island of Bangka who had a gift from the tin and also has beautiful beaches like this. The country is also known as rainbow country because there is a separate story that involved setting add charm and is a icon for the island of Bangka.

What We Do in Parai Beach Cafe

What can you do at the time relaxing in the cafe at Parai Beach Resort. There are many things we can do when we actually visit and relax in this place. Besides enjoying the food and drinks sold by the cafe, we can relax under the umbrellas that are available to protect us from the hot sun. We can observe the atmosphere of the beauty around us, by enjoying the food and drink. Or we can also read and chat with other friends who had accompanied us visited this place. In addition we can also take beautiful photos to capture the beauty that is in Parai Beach Resort. We can climb to the top of boulders in there to see the sights of the sea that surrounds the beach at Parai Beach Resort. Anyway there are many things we can do here, besides rest and relax of course.

The Beauty of Parai Beach

The beauty of the beaches are truly mesmerizing for Parai Beach visitors who come to this location. White sandy beaches that give the feel of its own beauty is pretty awesome for those who love beauty. Large stones are also a special attraction for Parai Beach, because there are many large rocks that can be seen by tourists who come and enjoy the beauty of the beach. Do not forget to enjoy some recreational facilities and entertainment provided by the resort management, including when you want to stay or spend the night at this place while enjoying the beauty of the beach and the night air at Parai Beach.

Parai Beach Resort and Spa

Parai Beach Resort and Spa is an exciting place to release your fatigue after working hard with all the business that cause stress. A variety of entertainment and sports facilities available at this site for your use if you are staying at the resort. The resort has a swimming pool and other sports games, and various games that will also entertain you with family, friends and colleagues who you love. Do not be hesitant to make holiday in this place for all your vacation will be very memorable, especially the impression of a beautiful white sandy beaches.

Visit Parai Beach in the Island of Bangka

Beautiful coastal scenery in Parai Beach will attract the visitors who come to this place. Therefore if there is spare time when you come to the island of Bangka, then give the time to see this place. You will not spend a little time loss for you from all the business to see this beach because it is impressive and unforgettable impression on the white sandy beaches. Although quite stinging hot air when you visit, but all that will be paid by the beauty that is on the beach. So do not hesitate to come and visit the beaches on this island of Bangka.

A Bridge to Beautiful Scenery

Among the many beauty in Parai Beach is enjoying the beauty of the beach while enjoying food and beverages served at the cafe that was there. Previously we also are going through a bridge connecting the mainland with the main beach cafe at this Parai Beach Resort. Yes ..... the cafe's name is Rock Island Cafe ..... because there are many large boulders and at the same time there is an attraction of this place. Food and beverages served are also quite tasty and you will definitely feel happy to enjoy it. So do not hesitate to enjoy food and drinks at Rock Island Cafe.

Enjoying Parai Beach

Enjoying the beauty of Parai Beach through its beautiful restaurant and scenery, there is a distinct pleasure for the tourists who visit there. White sandy beaches and blue sea water adds the beauty of Parai atmosphere at this beach. People will feel the comfort and beauty of the natural atmosphere of the island of Bangka and will have the feeling to come back to this place in the future. Undoubtedly this is one of the many beautiful beaches in Indonesia. Visit to Parai Beach and you will have a very impressive memory of its beauty.

Parai Beach Resort Swimming Pool

This is a swimming pool in Parai Beach Resort on Sungai Liat, Bangka Belitung, Indonesia.We can swim in this pool if we do not want to swim in the sea or just want to relax in the pool. Sometimes it is more enjoyable when we bask in the sunlight at this pool than going to a beautiful white sandy beach at Parai Beach Resort. The atmosphere is comfortable and close to the restaurant so that we can enjoy the holiday atmosphere that is more memorable and beautiful. Relax in the pool is not a bad thing when it is not possible to go swimming in the sea.

Parai Beach Resort

Parai Beach Resort is located in Sungailiat, Bangka Belitung. The resort has a beautiful white sandy beaches and charming interest of tourists who come to visit it. Location of Parai Beach Resort is not so far from the city of Pangkal Pinang. At this resort, we can also find a variety of entertainment facilities, fitness center, cafe, restaurant, and so on. We also can bike and swim around, but can also be used for canoe and boat tour to enjoy the beautiful beaches. Guests can also stay overnight in the spaces available or cottages.

The Jetty of Port of Tobelo

The jetty of Port of Tobelo is used for boats which come and go to another island beyond Halmahera Island. The jetty is ended to the market that has many stores in the small town of Tobelo. From this place you can hire car or become passengers of the public transportation to go to another towns in Halmahera Island.

Boats of Tobelo

Some boats there were parked at Tobelo close to the jetty. These boats were still waiting for its passengers in order to go to other islands such as Morotai Island and might be another island.

Port of Tobelo, North Halmahera, North Maluku, Indonesia.

The situation at port of Tobelo in North Halmahera Island in North Maluku is busy enough with ships traffic. Some ships might large ships and bring so many goods from and to Tobelo or other parts of Halmahera Island.

Tobelo in North Halmahera Island

This is the jetty of Tobelo in North Halmahera Island, North Maluku, Indonesia. It takes about three hours to go to Sofifi in Halmahera Island too from Tobelo, before you would have crossed the island to go to Ternate Island. From Morotai Island it takes about two hours to cross the sea with high waves to reach Tobelo.

Part of Floridas Restaurant where You Can See Maitara Island

From this side you can see the beauty of Maitara Island when visiting the restaurant. The space is spacious enough to make visitors standing in enjoyable situation while viewing the sea scenery around Maitara Island as well as the island itself.

Seeing Maitara Island from Inside of Floridas Restaurant

The scenery of Maitara Island as it was seen from inside of Floridas Restaurant would become an interesting view for guests of it. The quiet blue sea water and also clear weather might attract people to come and enjoy the situation.

Welcome to Floridas Restaurant

Floridas Restaurant is the place where you can see the beauty of Maitara Island when you visit Ternate. The restaurant provides its guests with many types of foods, including seafood which comprise of fish, prawn, and other types of seafood.

The Beauty of the Sea Near Maitara Island

The beauty of the sea around Maitara Island in Ternate can be seen thorugh this picture. The blue sea water that abundant with many kinds of fish increase the attractiveness of the area to be visited by tourists, either domestic or foreign tourists. When you visit the area, you can see this scenery from Floridas Restaurant in Ternate.

Maitara Island, Ternate, North Maluku, Indonesia.

This is the beauty of Maitara Island in Ternate, North Maluku, Indonesia. Behind of this island is Tidore Island which is also well known with its pair Ternate Island. Ternate and Tidore are both known with the kingdoms in history. Until now there are still the castle of the kingdom and also those who inherit it.

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