That afternoon the sun began to move into the western horizon, the red blush looks beautiful on the sidelines of hill mountain chain. The roar of the sea waves roaring sound, the faint weakened when touching white sand Gulf Kiluan. Combined with the sound of birds chirp, we really feel the solidarity between people and nature around.It took approximately six hours by road to reach the Gulf of Ecotourism Kiluan located in the coordinates of the S5.749252 E105.192740 Harbor Bakaehuni, or approximately 80 km from Bandar Lampung. From Bakaeuhuni we can follow the path east of Sumatra until the T-junction at the Port of Long. Then take the Port of Long lines, continue to the Lempasing, Mutun and the southern tip of this point we will see Kiluan Gulf. But before reaching this bay, to struggle extra hard, because not all of our paths through asphalt.
Lempasing began entering the area, the path narrows, winding and up and down. We must be extra careful when driving a car in through this route if you do not want to fall into the abyss. Even so, we will be treated to views of green forests located on either side of the road soothing eye. Occasionally be seen, distant blue ocean visible from the left side of the cliffs the road we've been through. Shrimp also looks at the left side of the road directly facing the ocean.
Before entering the last village with streets impassable by car, Lampung with a typical village house stage the main attraction on the way to the Gulf Kiluan. Only then we entered the village of onion, which we've been through the streets turn into a bumpy dirt roads and rocky. Then the journey continued with the ride motorcycles because cars could not pass again. We bring the car was forced to be left in the village hall to be secure as long as we go into the Gulf Kiluan.Ternyata not difficult to find a motorcycle taxi drivers in this area, because they are ready each time to escort guests to Kiluan.
According to Mas Yanto, one pengojek, "The more often a person comes Bule". So the more often pengojek even take guests albino. When riding motorcycles is a thrilling moment that andrenalin spur us, because to go through the streets up and down very steep. Sometimes there are some segments where we have to get out of a motor vehicle in order that we can ride up. Just imagine, we must go through (menerabas) G. Tanggamus (1126 meters) which is the Bukit Barisan mountain range. Because of this mountain behind the hidden paradise "Kiluan Gulf" will be found.
Another unique sights we saw along the road when the motorcycle taxi ride to the Kiluan. Approximately three miles before there Kiluan Balinese village, where all the life there exactly the way in Bali. From the start of the building, place of worship, how to farm, community until the process of everyday life
Finally, after about 50 minutes almost up motorcycles, and through a pretty exhausting struggle, the beauty of the Gulf Kiluan seen in front of my eyes. Amazed and happy, that's two words that tercetus directly from our hearts when he set foot in this bay. As far as the eye could see in front of the azure stretch, looking behind the green forests and mountains mountain chain by the sound of the wind selingi sea breeze like a natural song to welcome his guests.
After a few minutes to enjoy the beauty of nature, Mr. Johan, one of the Elders in the Gulf is greeted us and welcomed with a friendly. "Enjoy Ecotourism Kiluan simple and it is this," Greet him with kesederhaannya. Then we all headed cottage situated on the beach while enjoying a drink rudimentary provided. After introducing each one to take care of citizens of this cove, we were asking a lot of things.
Among them are about the history or origins kiluan. Actually, many legends are told about Kiluan, but there is one legend that is still outstanding and trusted by the people around. The legend begins when the era began to collapse and the Islamic kingdom of Majapahit in Indonesia. In the first area or the symbolism of the banners Pekon Onion, known to a very high immigrant miracle. He was named Raden Mas Arya originating from Banten region or Malacca. Because his power is not invincible, he can tell when death will arrive.
One day Raden Mas Arya duel challenged by a local citizen. The challenger was a martial arts teacher from KOTAAGUNG, Tanggamus. Knowing that his death would come at the hands of the challenger, Raden Mas Arya asked buried on an island he was pointing. Therefore, the island where Raden Mas Arya dimakamkannya called with Kiluan (Lampung language) which means it is requested. This legend is reinforced by the existence of such a pile of stones (like tomb) at the peak altitude Kiluan Island.
Satisfied After talking with Mr. Johan Kiluan history, we were in a boat around the ocean around the island to relieve travel fatigue and then stopped at Kiluan Island. It turned out to reach the island Kiluan we still have to cross 10 minutes from the Gulf Kiluan by motor boat. The island of beautiful, white sand, with a quiet atmosphere just sound waves, perfect as a resort or a place to find new inspirations. Simple lodging houses on stilts in the form are available on this island, which provided for guests who want to stay. To measure an island located in the countryside, the inn is considered good enough equipped with standard facilities.
Not only enjoy the beauty Kiluan, other tours can be enjoyed in this region is to enjoy the beauty of dolphins dance. To enjoy it, we still have twenty-minute boat ride to the center of the island Kiluan Ocean. At least there are two types of dolphins in these waters, the first species is a dolphin bottle nose (Tursiops truncatus) with a larger body and shy. The second species of dolphins are a long half-life (Stenella longirostris) are smaller and good jumping. But the dolphins are getting more and more numbers decline because of hunting by humans.
To protect the natural wealth existing in the Kiluan To Love Foundation founded Nature (roots) that one mission is fostering partnerships with local governments, agencies or institutions concerned (NGOs) in developing the State of District Kiluan Bay Kelumbayan Sub District Tanggamus Kelumbayan Lampung Province. And one of the founding objectives of this foundation is to Conserve the other animals around such as Kiluan Bay Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys Imbricate), gibbon (Symphalangus syndactylus), hoops (Presbythis Melalops), Honey Bear (HelarctosMalayanus) and slow loris (Nycticebus coucang).
Apart from the advantages kiluan, there are several things to be improved in particular: the way to the Gulf should be improved so Kiluan easier access. Facilities and infrastructure in Kiluan itself to be repaired, for example toilet (Bath Wash Privy)-completeness and completeness of the other related to marine tourism. Kiluan Bay will undoubtedly become one of the prima donna of Lampung city tour ahead if supported by financial and operational management of both (By AMGD).
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