On October 8th-10th I went hiking to Mountain Lawu, which is located in Magelang, East Java. This was my first experience, so I was sooo excitedly nervous, considering that I was not well prepared enough. It was Puri, my closest friend who invited me to join Lawu trip with some friends of Geopala (Geografi Pecinta Alam) Unesa, a university where I study. We browsed some information and asked friends who usually go hiking about what we should bring and do and made a list. Warm clothes, jacket, socks, scarves, gloves, rain coat, foods, cajuput oil were in my backpack.
Together with 6 friends from Geopala; they are Mas Iwan, Edo, Ary, Laila, Putri and Sica, Puri and I started the trip at 8 am. We took a bus from Purabaya bus station to Madiun. Then, moving to another bus which brought us to a small town called Magelang. The only one option to go to Cemoro Kandang is by renting a car. So we did. We arrived in Security Post about 3 pm and took a rest. Here, we met new friends who became hiking partners, they are Mas Agung, Mas Andri and Mas Bayu.
The next day, our team started the hiking trip at 9 am by praying. There are 5 posts or shelters in Mt. Lawu. The first shelter is called 'Taman Sari Bawah', the second is 'Taman Sari Atas', the third is 'Penggek', the fourth is 'Cokrosuryo', and the last one is 'Hargomulyo'. As a newbie I need almost 11 hours to reach the top. Moreover, it was raining when we just arrived at the third shelter and the weather was getting cold and colder. Fiuh, that was a very long and tiring journey. Lucky me, all my friends are the greatest supporter ever. They could boost my power and encourage me not to give up. All my sweats were paid back when I saw the breathtaking scenery. Green mountainous hills, pretty wild flowers, small insects and a large savanna above the clouds and millions of stars in the clearest night sky I ever saw are some of the wonderful ones. We usually stare the clouds in the sky by lifting our chin up, but here, in the top of the mountain, you don't have to. Your position even is higher than the clouds. You are on the land above the clouds. Amazing!
Together with 6 friends from Geopala; they are Mas Iwan, Edo, Ary, Laila, Putri and Sica, Puri and I started the trip at 8 am. We took a bus from Purabaya bus station to Madiun. Then, moving to another bus which brought us to a small town called Magelang. The only one option to go to Cemoro Kandang is by renting a car. So we did. We arrived in Security Post about 3 pm and took a rest. Here, we met new friends who became hiking partners, they are Mas Agung, Mas Andri and Mas Bayu.
The next day, our team started the hiking trip at 9 am by praying. There are 5 posts or shelters in Mt. Lawu. The first shelter is called 'Taman Sari Bawah', the second is 'Taman Sari Atas', the third is 'Penggek', the fourth is 'Cokrosuryo', and the last one is 'Hargomulyo'. As a newbie I need almost 11 hours to reach the top. Moreover, it was raining when we just arrived at the third shelter and the weather was getting cold and colder. Fiuh, that was a very long and tiring journey. Lucky me, all my friends are the greatest supporter ever. They could boost my power and encourage me not to give up. All my sweats were paid back when I saw the breathtaking scenery. Green mountainous hills, pretty wild flowers, small insects and a large savanna above the clouds and millions of stars in the clearest night sky I ever saw are some of the wonderful ones. We usually stare the clouds in the sky by lifting our chin up, but here, in the top of the mountain, you don't have to. Your position even is higher than the clouds. You are on the land above the clouds. Amazing!
Golden Sunrise
left to right: Mas Iwan, Sica, Edo, Laila, Ary, Mas Agung (yellow shirt), Puri, me, Mas Andry, Putri and Mas BayuAbove it all, I could feel a warm and sincere friendship between my team. Before this journey was taken, I knew none, except my best friend, Puri. But we supported and helped each other like best friends who know each other for a life time. We laughed our stupidity, shared foods and spread joy, even to other hiking teams we met along the way. So we forgot our tiredness and smiled during the trip. Thank God, I have a new family now.
This Lawu Trip encourages me to take another mountain hiking trip. I am usually questioned, Why do you like hiking to mountains? Now, I know the answer. Because the answer is there. Leave your warm and comfortable cave and see the world.
This Lawu Trip encourages me to take another mountain hiking trip. I am usually questioned, Why do you like hiking to mountains? Now, I know the answer. Because the answer is there. Leave your warm and comfortable cave and see the world.
Loaf of Love
Winis
Winis
