Black Magic in the Metropolitan City

thats nonsense.......thats superstition......thats primitive belief...
well i guess that what people in this modern world say if people ask them about black magic.
In Indonesia communities especially in Java that i really know sometimes i heard people died with very strange cause and unusual symptoms.

But here is Surabaya you can see the dead witness of black magic which exist among community. There are interesting collection like indonesian voodoo doll which is called Jaelangkung and nini towok, or rusty nails which were taken from a patient by operation.

Well this museum wasnt built by witchdoctors community but by professional medical organizations. The founder of this museum is DR. Dr. Haryadi Soeparto, DOR, M.Sc tahun 1990.
Other things displayed are ghost map, anti-rapping pants, contraception devices, health spell, old medical tools, fetishes, magical water and many more.

Visiting this museum for me not just to satisfy my curiosity about those superstition but also broaden my knowledge about medical history.

mangrove tourism at Surabaya

Lokated at the eastern shore of Surabaya lokated mangroves which is now can be a place to hang out and learn about coast ecosystem. Mangroves in this area has now been restored after it has been destroyed by illegal logging and waves.
The admission fee is just Rp.25.000 for adult and Rp. 15.000 for children.
it opens daily until late afternoon.

You will be taken by motor boat to gazebo at the mangrove. From the the pier to Gazebo will take about 15 minutes. On the way to gazebo you can enjoy the clean river with mangrove on the banks of it. Feel the breeze... i feel the breeze very rejuvenating. And you can see seagulls flying showing their pretty white wings sometimes.

The boat will also take you to the estuary of Wonorejo River and the Madura Strait where you can see Suramadu Bridge also if the weather is clear enough.

Once you get off you can see mangrove fish. Pretty interesting that they can walk with their fins to the mud. I think i see crabs too. And what is interesting is that there are birds. i wish i could bring good camera so i can take photograph of them

In Wonorejo has 8 species of mangrove. and in the whole mangrove in Wonorejo, Gunung Anyar and Medoan there are fauna species like grey monkey, 137 aves species, 53 insects, 7 mamals, 18 fishes, 10 herpetofauna (amphibia & reptile) and 7 species of crustacea.

After getting of the boat you can follow the jetty which will give you nice angle to shoot pics. Arriving at teh gazebo you can see strait a head, with ocean breeze blowing. At the gazebo, you can buy food or water that is sold by local people.

As i went there alone and other people were with their groups and they seem just wana sit at the gazebo, i walk thru the mangrove forest. I love the forest but this side hasnt been cleaned yet though the management.
Activities that you can do here:
1. Trekking (if you dont want to go by boat, you can take trekking route from the parking area)
2. Birdwatching
3. Learning/Education
4. Fishing
5. Refreshing

SURABAYA

Total city area : 326 km2
Population : round 3 million
The hub of eastern Indonesia
Sister City: Seattle (USA), Kochi (Japan), Busan, (South Korea), Guangzhao (China), Marseille (France)

Ethnics in Surabaya:
Javanese : 53 %
Chinese : 25.5 %
Madurese : 7.5 %
Arabuc : 7%
Others : 10%

How to get there:
FROM Frequency Airlines
Kuala Lumpur 4 times/day Air Asia/Merpati/MAS
Johor Baru 1 times/day Air Asia
Singapore 2 times /day Garuda, Value Air
12 times/week Singapore/Silk Air
Hongkong 3 times/week Garuda, Cathay Pacific
BndrSriBegawan 6 times/week Royal Brunei
Taipe 2 times/week Eva Air
3 times/week China Airlines

Facilities in Surabaya:
-Internationalo Airport
-Accomodation ranges from 5 star hotel to homestay
-World Class Convention Center
-Championship Golf Courses
-22 shopping malls with int'l shops

Golf Courses in Surabaya
-Ciputra Golf and Family Club
facilities: 27 holes with club house, and 9 holes night golf
Designed by: Andy Dye
Opened in 1995
-Bukit Darmo Golf
Facilities: 18 holes with club house
Designed by: Jack Nicklaus
Opened in 1994
-Graha Family Golf and Country Club
Facilities: 18 holes with club house
Designed by: Arnold Palmer
Opened in 1995
-Taman dayu Golf Club
Facilities: 18 holes with club house
Designed by: Jack Nicklaus
Opened in 1997
-Finna Golf & Country Club
Facilities: 18 holes with club house
Designed by: Peter Thompson
Opened in 1994
-Pakuwon Golf & Family Club
Facilities: 9 holes with club house
Designed by: Phill Scot & Peter Waddel
Opened in 2002

Unique Surabaya

Surabaya in East Java is a part of javanese culture as it is located in the eastern part of Java Island. Surabaya is popular for its suroboyoan or typical javanese language that is rather direct and frank. Surabaya language is javanese that is influenced by madurese. This language also known as non-refine javanese language. cursing and rude words are common in this vocabularies. Misuh (cursing) in Surabaya is not exactly cursing other people, but it is just because the people are so open and friendly.
This typical of Surabaya Language led creative works for Surabaya typical T-Shirt which is now popular among Surabaya people or domestic tourist visiting Surabaya which is branded its product as Cak Cuk.

KAMUS MISUH
(Cursing Dictionary)
Surabaya-English
A Surabayan - English bad language

A

Amput: fuck. diamput: being fucked. jamput : being fucked.
Diamput kon iku! You're fuck!
Ancuk:fuck. diancuk: being fucked. jancuk: being fucked. jancuk jaran: fucked by a horse
mbokne ancuk: mother fucker. mbokne ancuk ancene! : You're mother fucker!
Asu: dog. Kon iku asu kok! You are just a dog

B

Bajingan : scroundel. Bajingan kon iku! You're scroundel!
Bangsat : rascal, scroundel
Bathukmu sempal : your forehead is destroyed
Bedhes : monkey. Bedhes! You're like a monkey!

C

congok : stupid. Kon iku ancene congok! You're really stupid! Ngok-congok! Fool to you!
cuk : see ancuk. Cuk! Fuck

D

dengkulmu anjlog : your knee plummet
dobol : asshole. dobol jaran : horse asshole

G

gathel: glanspenis. nggatheli: peckerish. Cuk, nggatheli! Fuck you, Dick
gegermu mlocot. your back is chafed
gendeng : crazy. Wong gendeng! Crazy man!
gidal : plaque. Gidal ilo! plaque to you.
goblok : stupid. Arek goblok! You're a stupid boy!

J

Jangkrik : cricket. Jangkrik! Damn it!

K

kakean cangkem: too much talk. kakean cocot: too much talk. Kon iku kakean cocot! You're just a big mouth.
Kakikmu methel. Your foot frayed. Kakikmu tumpes your foot destroyed

Money Changer in Surabaya

PT Arwita Valutama

Kutisari Tennis Bentre

Jl Kutisari 54-56 Kav 09

Telp : 031-841 2400

Fax : 031-841 6944

PT Arta Asia Pasific

Jl. Karet No. 39 Surabaya

Telp: 031- 352 1200/ 3524808

PT Arta Buana Mitra Niaga

Jl. Pengampon no 37

Surabaya

Telp: 031-353 0162

PT Cahaya Abadi Valasindo

Jl. Ngagel Jaya Selatan Blok L-11 Surabaya

Telp : 031-501 0108

PT Catursama Adhika

Jl Kusuma Bangsa No 51 A

Telp : 031-531 6731

Telephone of Taxis in Surabaya

Taxi Gold	031-854 5555
Taxi Orenz	031-879 9999
Taxi Zebra	031-841 1111
Taxi Bosowa	031-531 5151
Taxi Surabaya	031-372 1234
Taxi Silver	031- 560 0055
Taxi Garuda	031- 841 1111
Taxi Express	031-841 7878
Taxi Pusaka	031-372 1234
Taxi Merpati	031- 531 5151
Taxi Metro	031- 870 8585
Taxi Surya	031- 847 5500
Taxi Srikandi	031-752 2333
Taxi Supra	031-563 2000
Taxi Citra	031- 592 5555
Taxi Chrisna	031- 766 1111

Cheap Comfortable Hotel in Surabaya

1. Homestay Gayungan

Jl. Gayungan I No. 32

Telp: 031-8287172

Fax : 031-8287174

Standard : Rp. 120.000

Superior : Rp. 130.000

Extrabed : Rp. 50.000

2.Hotel Tanjung Indah

Jl. Embong Cerme No 1

Telp: 031-5353030

Fax: 031-5312291

Ekonomi : Rp. 130.000

Standard: Rp. 150.000- Rp. 200.000

Extrabed : Rp. 50.000

3. Hotel Tanjung Emas

Jl. Flores No. 27-29

Telp : 031-502

Standard Fan : Rp. 100.000

Standard AC : Rp. 130.000 - Rp. 150.000

VIP : Rp. 170.000

VVIP : Rp. 200.000

Extrabed : Rp. 50.000

4. Hotel Tanjung

JL Pang Sudirman 43-45

Telp: 031-5313059

Fax: 031-5312291

Standard Junior : Rp.175.000

Std Senior : Rp. 200.000

STD : Rp. 225.000

SUPERIOR : Rp.250.000

DLX : Rp. 300.000

SUITE : Rp. 350.000

Extrabed : Rp. 80.000

5. DHANESVARA (Tropical Unique Homestay)
Jl. Jemursari Timur JN-15, Surabaya, 60237
Telp. (031) 843 6468 8420968

6. SAGITA HOME STAY
Jl. Jemursari Selatan VI – 11 Surabaya
Telp. (031) 8411 484/452 Fax (031) 8411 452
Email : sagita.home.stay@gmail.com
Fasilitas : AC, TV, telepon, air panas/dingin, kulkas, sarapan pagi, snack, alat olahraga, dsb.
Price : Rp.135.000- Rp.150.000

7. D’SEASON HOTEL
Jl. Tenggilis Utara 14, Surabaya, Jawa Timur, 60292
Telp. (031) 847 209
Price start from : Rp. 300.000

8. Pondok Asri Homestay
Jl Kalibokor Slt 108
Telp: 031-5682377

9. Padepokan Cahaya Putera
Jl Manyar Jaya I/1
Telp: 5939377

10. Grand Interwisata PT
Jl Darmo Harapan I
Phone: 7329945

11. Mango HOmestay
Jl. Klampis Telp ;031-5948285
Price : Rp.150.ooo
Room Facilities: Flat TV, Hot/Cold water/TWIN/DBL Bed

For more information about hotel in Surabaya you can contact travel agent or tour operator in Surabaya. or get good hotel deal here.

CYCLING IN SURABAYA

one thing that is very hard for me admit is that i do not ride motorbike. I am afraid of this mode of transport because i am afraid i cant it in a hectic highway of Surabaya. And in front of my parents' house in Wonosobo it could be two motorbike accidents in a day. i saw blood flowing on highway often. My mother said we need first aid kit at home cause so we can give aid to those who injured right away.

I ride bicycle pretty well. i never had it but my cousin who once lived with us as a cycle that me and my brother can borrow, before thief stole it in the middle of the night when we just moved to new house.

Since i am in Surabaya i go out with friends sometimes, and if i work i go by public transport. Having no motorbike is like lame. You could not go anywhere easily because public transport is poor. I find commuting by public transport is expensive. i once work in Juanda area which took 4 times public transport, that i make it 3 times or 2 times to save up money by walking to the nearest route. Imagine if i had to take 4 times everyday. NO more money left to eat.

I bought second hand bicycle for Rp.200.000. the price is so and so, but at least i can ride this to places in the vicinity. Last Sunday i brought my bicycle to Mangrove Ecotorism. I hadnt been there, so i thought i wanted to do little observation about this place as i would make research for my thesis.

I prayed before hitting the road. Pretty scary to go by bike in a crowded hectic road. I didnt wear helmet, cus i dont have and only motorbike passangers should wear helmet here. Though i felt insecure about this i kept hitting the road. Sometimes motorbikes passing me very quick that make me remember to pray again. It is about 6 km from my boarding house to Mangrove Ecotourism. Hmmm i cant believe i made 12 KM that day.

At night i felt very tired maybe because it had been long time i never did any training. few months ago i run everyday and sit up everyday. But i quit cus i am too lazy. I know i shouldnt be but laziness wins. That night my leg felt so hurt that it was hard for me to sleep but in the morning i felt fresh again. Like i am rejuvenated. ha ha ha.