Coolness in the foot of Mount Semeru

Coolness in the foot of Mount Semeru
Travel back to the workplace after berlebaran in the village can still be nice if we know the interesting places to rest, one in Piket Nol, East Java. The cool pine-wooded hills at the foot of Mount Semeru is very comfortable, suitable for off fatigue. A time to chat with the traders of food in that place for mengulik folklore stories of interest.


Zero picket on the road south traffic between Malang and East Java Lumajang, about 30 kilometers west of Lumajang. The point of this resort is in the center lane paved road winding smooth, twisted at the foot hills of the highest mountain in Java.

If departing from the Lumajang, uphill road begins after Pasirian Village, about 45 minutes from downtown. About 15 minutes uphill, we will meet stall Sudi Stop by with a spacious parking lot.
     
    Places to eat a couple of Bahri (49) and Yati (39) has views to the groove Kobo'an Kali, one of the lava of Mount Semeru road toward the Indian Ocean.

The flow of the river is wide and is crossed by the Bridge tomorrow in Kobo'an, better known by the name Silver Bridge Gladak by local people. There are two bridges there, one made ​​in the Netherlands who are not used anymore and a concrete bridge was built along 130 meters of the Government of Indonesia in 2001.

According to the myth that the local community trust, the foundation of the old bridge was built with a sacrificial silver bracelet that belonged to a beautiful dancer Ledek as against disaster. From there comes the name Gladak Silver or Silver Bridge.

From the direction of Lumajang, on the left side of the road lay a view to the sea south of the river valley. Along the way, there are 15 bamboo huts offering food and beverages.

On a hilltop, the highest point on this road, there is a place called Piket Nol. There were a number of bamboo huts to rest.

According to the surrounding community, it is called Piket Nol since the Dutch colonial era, there is a transport vehicle checkpoint crops and forests in the place.

Loads of vehicles inspected and drawn retribution. However, every time there's inspection by the Dutch government officials, officers picket duty at the post that never existed. So, come as Piket Nol.


  From the forest on this hill tour, presented a view of landscape in the southern coastal region and the top of the gallant Semeru in the north. 
  After sufficient rest, the journey can be continued down the hill. It took three hours to reach Malang and about two hours to Lumajang. 
  Better be careful through this route because many sharp bends. Fueling stations can only be found in Lumajang and Pronojiwo, about 9.5 kilometers west Piket Nol. (ANG / BEN)


Author: FIKRIA HIDAYAT
Source: KOMPAS
Photo: abusaid, anoramio, KOMPAS