south of Malang in East Java an uninhabited island contains deep in its dense jungle a saltwater lagoon from the Indian Ocean framed by cliffs rise, the crystal clear waters and soft white sand shadow on. His name is Sempu Iceland, a remote National Park in front of the picturesque fishing village of Sendang Biru, where travelers can find their very own piece of paradise and experience nature as it is, completely untouched.
We have our bike rode and down the windy streets of Sumbermanjing Wetang district toward Sendang Biru on a sunny and pleasant afternoon, and although we were very tired when we of the clear blue waters of the harbor and the wealth lavishly colored fishing boats arrived, handcuffed before our emotions and imagination for the journey. Sendang Biru translated in English Blue Spring, and when we arrived at the port we understood this translation as understatement feel that protected by Sempu island of the power of the Indian Ocean this calm waters were actually the "source of the color blue."
Although she could not speak much English, Ibu Mamik and her husband were familiar with travelers from all over the world, and they were happy to let us know on the conservation office to accompany the authorization to receive, informing us of to have our wallets the certificate price of 20,000 IDR as the maintenance can tear off officials foreigners. Ibu Mamik arranged both a ferry ride and a guide for us. Ferry trips from Sendang Biru cost 100,000 IDR return, while a leader is an additional cost 100,000 IDR, who will accompany only to the lagoon (we later found out that this way is quite easy to manage on your own). In about half an hour from when we arrived in Sendang Biru, the guide, Daniel and I were one of those colorful wooden boats on board and began to cross the ethereal blue waters of the harbor to Sempu island.
couldThe boat anchored in so far as they quickly jumped in a shallow inlet and the guide go from, we followed with cautious haste and took our first steps through the knee-deep water. After only a few steps, I heard a groan in the back and turned Daniel holds his broken flip-flop to see who had caught in the darkness below, and he, of course, could pack any other footwear.
With a small shoe, our walk through the jungle was to leave us off to a negative start, since the guide clearly in a hurry was before dark to get the boat 20 steps behind him and no time to catch up. The jungle trail was wide and dry, fortunately, where the slightest bit rain would quickly change the surface to a muddy path and extend your walk even a few hours, so that the dry season is the best time to visit Sempu island.
When our walk continued, we heard monkey cries and crashing waves in the distance crashes. The road climbed up and down, as Daniel limped on nothing more than his bare feet. We worked up quite the sweat, and finally narrowed to just one hour, the path and led us along the edge of the lagoon. The first sight of turquoise blue water was amazing and very welcoming.
The daylight was quickly abandoned when we started to make work the device tent and a fire quickly, as there is no accommodation or facilities around are island, nothing but nature itself. Daniel said proudly, that he would build the fire and went out in search of wood. Fortunately at this moment we met our neighbors for the night, which brought kindly on a smoldering log for our own fire. It turned out that we shared this piece of paradise with a group of eleven jeep driver on vacation from Bromo. They have already been plastered half of the local whiskey, when we met, and it sounded as if they were a riot of a time broken out as laughter from their camp every few minutes. We exchanged the international sign of friendship by our Gin past while moving with more whiskey back and forth. The next thing we know we were sitting by her fire a barbecue of the freshest, most succulent fish to enjoy. Your method of cooking was simple, a long stick is inserted through the mouth of the fish, and then it is put on the fire, so as roast marshmallows. It was delicious.
was the next day issued to enjoy the fruits of this dreamy paradise, since we did not do anything more than lie on the beach, swimming in the cool waters of the lagoon, a soccer kick around the beach, and enjoy in so plenty of sunshine as we could. A short walk from the beach and about a few spiky rocks, we found an incredible sweeping views of the Indian Ocean as mad crashed into the island and stretched across the horizon. The freedom of this tranquil lagoon made for a joyful and relaxing day. However, the joy of this day made us forget the time, and by the late afternoon we reach quickly our tent and all our gear pack again in haste had to trek through the jungle to get to the small bay where the boat dropped us against intrusion from the dark.
, the entire trip was to and from Segara Anakan like our own private expedition in search of a piece of paradise that appeared in the middle of a dense jungle, and but intimidating lost this experience can adventurous sound ears, we found the whole journey to be free of problems and complications, last as long as your food hidden from apes
how to get there -. Malang, Sendang Biru is a 2.5-hour drive. Travelers can either take a car in Malang rent or a local mini-bus (angkot) that changes once in Sumbermanjing (although transport is the major part of the day take).
Tourism Malang and other local tour outfits offer tours including to Sempu island.
Contact Ibu Mamik in Sedang Biru for accommodation and information about 085,259,437,575th
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