THE SIMPLEST WAYS TO SUPPORT GO GREEN

Global warming is a huge threat for all people in the world. Recently, we have felt the effect of global warming. The temperature is getting hotter and hotter day by day. The weather is change extremely in the short time. The season seems unarranged and disorderly. One thing that can be done in order to decrease the effect of global warming is by go green action. Go green is not always about growing plants and trees, even though the main action is planting trees and plants to produce more oxygen for our earth. In addition to plant trees and plants, supporting go green action can be done into several simple ways which we can do every day and everywhere. We start from the simple things in our home.

The first thing we can do in our home is saving the water. Do not forget to stop the water flowing from taps when we left the bathroom. By stopping the water which flows from the taps, we avoid wasting water no matter how much is it. We can also save the water by recycling the water. This can be done by using the water more than once. For example when we wash our hand, we can save the water in a bucket container, and then use it to flush the toilet. Another way that can be done is through using one rinse detergent. Certainly, this way is very useful and effective. If we have done all these ways, means we have supported the go green action.

Another way is save the environment. We can help our environment by reducing the use of motorcycle or car. By riding bicycle, we decrease the pollution in this earth. We can use the bicycle if we want to go to somewhere which is possible to reach by bicycle. Bicycle is also good for our healthy.

We can also help our earth by not using plastic. If we go to the market for shopping, we have to bring our own bag made from fabric or paper. That paper can be used several times. Plastic material cannot be decomposed and it is very dangerous. While in market, when we are shopping, the cashier will give us plastic bag to cover our purchase.

The last and the simplest thing is save the electricity. Many ways we can do through electricity. We often forget that we often waste the use of electricity. When we sleep, we should make sure that the television, radio, computer and other electric devices are turning off. We also have to turn off our electric devices when it is not really needed.

Those ways are simple, rights? We can start by ourselves first and we can start by now. Our earth can wait any longer.

NGLANGGERAN ANCIENT VOLCANO, THE REMAINING BEAUTY OF PRIMEVAL

In history subject, we have learned about ancient people. We were given the picture about ancient people. However, have we ever seen the ancient volcano? In Nglanggeran Mountain you will see the gorgeous scenery of an ancient volcano. It is one of the wonderful tourism resorts in Gunungkidul regency. Nowadays, Nglanggeran ancient volcano appears as a big mountain. We can watch the sunset and sunrise there. We can also see the gorgeous scenery of Yogyakarta from the top of the mountain. if we go there in night, we can see the city lamps looks like starlight.

Nglanggeran is an ancient volcano aged around 60 million years old. it is located in Baturagung karts area or the northern zone of Gunungkidul regency. It was formed by old volcanic material fragment. It has two peaks, namely western and eastern peak with a caldera in the center. Nowadays, Nglanggeran is a range of huge rocky mountain which has exotic view, unique shape and name, and also history behind it.for example there is Lima Jari (five fingers) mount which looks like a hand with five fingers. There is also Wayang (puppet) mountain which looks like puppet shape.

According to a Aris, a tour guide from Nglanggeran ancient volcano, the word Nglanggeran derived from the word Planggran which means whenever a bad behavior is done, there will be discovered. Aris also explained that on the top of the hill there is a village named Tlogo village there are 7 families live there. the total of the family have not to be more or less than 7 families. if the total family there more than 7 families, one family has to be moved from Tlogo villages. They believed that it will avoid disasters to happen there.

Apart from its myth, there are many things can do there. We can always refresh our mind there by looking at the green-colored mountain and blue sky at the daylight. We can also go climbing the hills, tracking, camping, outbound, and learn to grow crops such as cocoa. There are also many homestays if we would like to stay there for several days. There is also provided a hall for meeting completed by Wi-Fi internet.

In order to the the site, we don't have to pay much because we need only 5000 rupiahs for each person by day and 5000 rupiah by night. For parking, we only pay 1000 rupiahs for motorcycle, 3000 rupiahs for car and 5000 rupiahs for a bus.

to enjoy all those pleasure, we need to visit Nglanggeran ancient volcano which is located about 25 from the center of Jogja. We just go through jl.Wonosari. When we arrive at Patuk hill, near GCD FM radio we have to turn left and follow the asphalt road and there are the signposts there.

Well, if we can enjoy those beautiful things in our own country, why do we need to go further? Let us enjoy visiting Indonesia tourism resort.

The hidden beauty found in Gunungkidul; Sri Gethuk Waterfall

“gethuk asale seko telo, mata ngantuk iku tambane opo

Gethuk asale seko telo yen ra petuk atine rodo gelo”.

This is a part of a very popular Javanese song entitled “Gethuk” sang by Manthous. This song is beautiful in its rhyme. It is a traditional song whose lyrics tell about a snack originally from Gunungkidul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta named “Gethuk”. It tastes sweet and flabby.

           Comparing to the real “Gethuk”, there is another “Gethuk” which is as interesting as “Gethuk” in its true meaning. That is Sri Gethuk Waterfall. It is located in Bleberan, Playen, Gunungkidul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. It is far from what we can heard that Gunungkidul regency is a barren area. However, this tourism resort proves that Gunungkidul is not a barren area but a potential area in tourism sector.

Origin of the Name

          A tour guide there said that the word “Sri gethuk” derives from the word “kethuk” or a gamelan instrument. The locals believe that the waterfall save a gamelan instrument owned by a demon named Anggoro Meduro. “Kethuk” can be played by hitting it. Reputedly, locals often hear a gamelan instrument played in certain nights. While Javanese people define the word “Sri” as happiness, glory, prosperity, and the other positive aspects.

          Sri Gethuk waterfall is also called with “Slempret” waterfall. According to the tour guide, “Slempret” derives from the word “Slompret” which is a musical instrument similar to trumpet. The sound of waterfall is similar to the sound of trumpet. Then, locals also named it “Slempret” waterfall. Locals also believe that the waterfall is a demon market.

Appearance

At first, we will be served by a very natural river colored green named Oya River. We can also see the riverside which is also colored green represents the fertility of its forest. The beautiful canyon also cannot escape from our view. High cliffs also gain our interest in exploring there more and more.  It is really amazing of its natural.

Arriving at the waterfall, we will be served by the more beautiful viewer. There are three waterfalls named Dong Poh, Ngandong and Ngumbul fountain with their water discharge for 30 to 60 liter every second.  The water falls from the cliffs height 58 meters and finally it flows to the Oya River. It shows its exotics with the green forest. Palm trees sway in the wind. The beauty is also located in its color; the gradation of green color, from green turquoise to concentrated green.

Sri Gethuk is not a big waterfall; however it looks like a water park. The view of the synthesis between river, canyon and white rocky terraces make this waterfall more similar to a water park. The water is really cool and fresh. We can also swim in the river if we are able to swim. The tour guides will be pleasant in helping us if we ask them that we want to swim.

The things that should be prepare when we plan to go there is additional clothes. We need to bring more clothes because there we will get wet by the splashing water from the waterfall. If we want, we can bring our own meal. But, there are several small shops sell traditional food there.

Location and Route

          Sri gethuk waterfall is located in Menggoran village, Bleberan, Playen, Gunungkidul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta.  It takes about 30 minutes from Wonosari, the district capital of Gunungkidul regency or about 90 minutes if we go from Jogja. We need to follow the signpost direction when we arrived in Playen subdistrict.

          If we go there from Jogja, we can go through Jalan Jogja-Wonosari. When we arrive at Gading fork, just turn left and follow the signpost direction. There, we can see the beautiful scenery, and passing through a eucalyptus forest before arriving at the retribution. To arrive in the waterfall, we have two options to choose. The first is walking from the retribution to the waterfall. We need to walk for about 500 meters from the retribution. We have to walk through the edge of slippery rice fields and the riverside. The second option is riding a raft in order to arrive in the waterfall.

Price of Admission

            For the beauty and the charm of Sri Gethuk waterfall, it is not expensive that we have to pay Rp 3.000,- to enter the tourism area. In fact, the price of admission also prevails for entering Rancang Kencono cave which is not far from the location of the waterfall. However, there were few people are interested to go there.

          If we decided to ride the raft there, we should pay for Rp 5.000,-. That was very cheap. By riding the raft, we can see the towering cliffs, locals’ activities such as fishing and farming and also the green-colored-river.    

the two sides in this world. i call it supporting each other, while others say they are opposite. i say it match, while they say it doesn't. well, i call this enemy of my hatred:)