Journey To The Top of Aconcagua

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Journey to the top of Aconcagua (6962 meters above sea level) gives the impression that can not be forgotten. By taking the normal route, the expedition team of seven top of the world began to enter the door of Aconcagua Provincial Park which is located in the Valley Horocones, Mendoza, Argentina, on December 18, 2010. Accompanied by guides from the Aymara, the ascent to the summit through a field of sprawling grasslands, be continued by climbing the steep rocky ground, through the desert, up through the snowy ridge.

Despite the heavy terrain with extreme weather, for nearly two-week trip to the summit Aconcagua treated to stunning natural charm. Rows of the Andes are exposed to splash of white snow, the expanse of prairie, pack mules moving harmoniously, and sparkle in the dusk behind the hill. Ah, really spoil the eye.

 
As a form with a height adjustment or acclimatization, the team stayed two nights in Confluencia (3,400 masl) and four nights at the main camp Plaza de Heartburn (4300 masl). These two sites form a broad terrain, filled with colorful tents, dining tent, and a small box-shaped toilet provided agents of the climb.

 
The journey was resumed to camp 1 Plaza Canada (4910 masl), then move to camp 2 Nido de Condores (5400 masl) and Cholera camp at an altitude of 5970 meters above sea level before having to climb to the peak or summit attack. There are five climbers from the team that eventually reached the summit on December 27, 2010 and January 2, 2011. (Harry Susilo)

A Rustic Harbor Town

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By Cinthya Sopaheluwakan, executive summary by Darmansjah

Strong winds blowing in ocotober quite cold and the leaves are falling around the city of Copenhagen. The atmosphere at the beginning of autumn make the city of Copenhagen golden glow.

Situated on a peninsula north of Germany bordering the Baltic sea. Denmark has several islands of various sizes. City of Copenhagen or Kobenhavn in Denish language which means merchant port, located on the island of Sjælland and Amager. Its strategic location makes Copenhagen has an important role in the history of sea trade in the Baltic Sea and its surroundings. This city grew into a major port and trading center as well as play a role in the history of the Hanseatic League trade. Copenhagen is also the capital of the most expensive compared to other capital of Scandinavia is notoriously expensive.

When visited, the first thing I felt was how calm the capital. Many cars and traffic, but does not reduce the charm of this city. Most appropriate and inexpensive way to enjoy Copenhagen is by foot and you can start from Radhuspladsen in front of radhus building (city hall). All the historical sites and attractions within walking distance while enjoying the atmosphere of the city center complete with medieval buildings of Cantil. Skip Tivoli Garden (recreation park), Rosenborg Slt, Botanical Gardens, Amalienborg Palace, Nyhavn, Christiansborg, Kongens Nytorv and then trace the boulevard until the end Radhuspladsen Strøget.

 

Tivoli Garden

 

 

Rosenborg Slt

 

 

Botanical Gardens

 

 

Amalienborg Palace

 

 

Nyhavn

 

 

Kongens Nytorv

 

 

Radhuspladsen Strøget

Unlike the big cities in western Europe which generally takes the hero of the war, generals, admirals king or sea, in Copenhagen a lot of literary writers and philosophers who perpetuated. The main street in Copenhagen, Hans Christian Andersen, the writer who changed the world famous boy-child with a fairy-tale like the ugly duckling or the girl selling matchsticks. Immortalized a great writer gives the impression of a humanist, in which the work of thinkers appreciated. Enthusiasts can visit the HC Andersen Andersen's Wonderful World of loading his life in Copenhagen. One of the works of HC Andersen's become a local attraction that is always visited by visitors to this city Adala hDen Lille Hafrue or The Little Marmaid. This statue is a Copenhagen icon located on the edge of the harbor.

Where I stay very close to the grave Assistens Kirkegaard, where HC Andersen was buried, and on the last day I took the saw. Although not as popular as Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris where dimakamkannya famous figures, this park is quite interesting because it does not look like a cemetery, but more like a regular city park complete with beautiful iron gates and lush trees. The location of his grave the legendary author somewhat isolated but there are a few arrows into the grave.

Range of shops in copenhagen, Denmark, with the shoppers and tourists in its yard.

Nyhavn, the famous pasatry Danis

Some of the large garden into the lungs downtown, making the atmosphere of calm and pleasant. Copenhagen is sala hsatu greenest European city so pedestrians feel comfortable in this city. City a very lively part is Strøget, car-free boulevard lined along the 1 km various shops, restaurants and cafes are arranged beautifully. The shops are charismatic invites visitors to enter or just way too comfortable atmosphere to enjoy while mingling with locals and fellow tourists interspersed with a variety of street art performances. In winter the restaurants and cafes provide blankets to warm the feet if the visitor wants to sit in lura. Strøget large plaza ended at Kongens Nytorv, and not far from there we could see Nyhavn bordering the waterfront. There are two rows of wooden houses flanking a small canal where the colors red, yellow, green, and blue each other creating a unity kotras but really fascinating. On the banks of the canal there are also some timber ships are docked permanently. Built since the 17th century, Nyhavn meaning new port, where sailors used to be anchored and lowering cargo. Kin part of this port city has become part of the historical and maintained a district with bars, cafes and restaurants. Not far from this row of houses HC Andersen lived there for 18 years. Nyhavn is very distinctive aura and Scandinavian regions, and different from the rest of Europe. Liberal spirit of this city was among others the existence of Christiania, the city wants autonomy apart from the town and bohemian atmosphere. Initially this area is a place homeless young but later developed along with the free-city idealism into areas that deliver sales and using cannabis until 2004.

Interacting with local people in Copenhagen was fun. Everyone can speak English fluently. Several times I chatted with the locals, and besides kindly answered my questions, they also seem very proud to talk and hold a Copenhagen. As a nation's capital, Copenhagen is a safe place to go. As a female traveler, leaving me alone is considered normal and not something extraordinary by feminists of this country. Copenhagen slick, open, calm, and strong character, humanists, and feminists are always invited me to come back.

Small island at the end of the Moluccas was ...

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Small island at the end of the Moluccas was called Morotai. A strategic island adjacent to the State of Palau and the Philippines. Because of its strategic location, Japan and the United States made military bases in the region. Until now, the legacy of U.S. troops can you find in the region. Not only rich in history, there are 53 islands in the District of Morotai. Most are quiet virgin beach. Because it's panoramic beauty of the marine was able to tempt you to visit Morotai. Not to mention the underwater Morotai filled with objects of history of World War II.

Unfortunately direct access to Morotai still limited. Although the district is planning to make Pitu Strep airstrip became a commercial basis. If this is true, then access to Morotai will be more easily achieved. First, Pitu Strep is a U.S. Army airfield. Now the airfield is managed by the Air Force.

A national airline is to start a commercial project by doing pioneering flight in 2010. Only, aviation pioneer does not yet have a fixed schedule and routine. Although ticket prices are very cheap at around IDR300.000 because it is still subsidized by the government. In 2011, it is likely the price is not subsidized anymore.

While waiting for the air base Pitu Strep can really be used for commercial flights, the following tips on how to Morotai. There are several alternatives to Morotai. Most people who want to achieve will be through the port Tobelo Morotai, North Halmahera regency. In addition there is also an alternative to Ternate Morotai by sea. But the travel time by boat of course, much longer. Schedule ship was only 1-2 times a week.

Galela-Tobelo Tourists from outside Maluku can enter through the Airport Sultan Babullah, Ternate. From here you can ride Dornier 328 aircraft owned by Air Express to fly to the airport Gamar Malamo, Galela. Small aircraft are only charged 33 people. Passenger seat comprising a seat on the left side and three seats on the right side. Rates vary but around IDR300-350 thousand. Travel time is very short, only 30 minutes. Schedule flights from Ternate on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. There are two alternative departure Express Air. Apart from Ternate, another alternative is to depart from Manado. Scheduled flights from Manado is only available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. IDR595.000 ticket price range is up to IDR695.000 takes about 45 minutes. From Galela you can continue the journey to Tobelo overland by renting a car or taxi.

Land-Line Ternate From Tobelo you can travel by taxi. Of course, much longer than you are by air, which is 5 hours away. But the price will be cheaper, ie IDR90.000. Do not be surprised when he saw a taxi. Because the cars used for taxis belonging to luxury cars. First of all you need to cross over from Ternate to Sofifi by speedboat. Simply pay IDR50.000. And then took a taxi to Tobelo.

Once in Tobelo you can ride the ferry from Port to Port Tobelo for Ms. Lastori, City Daruba, Morotai. The cost is very cheap, only IDR15.000. Unfortunately the ferry only leave once a week. Another option is to ride a speedboat with a capacity of 30 people. You need to spend more in the amount of IDR50.000. There is also speed motorcycles with a capacity of 10 people. Speed ​​motorcycle taxi ride faster latency. But again that is more expensive IDR100.000.

As for transportation in around Morotai, you can rent a car. Morotai residents call it a passenger car. The rental price of about IDR500.000 per day. You can find auto rentals around Port Ms. Lastori. Another easy way is to take bentor or motor rickshaw.

As for exploring the islands at Morotai, speedboat charter is often the first alternative. Unfortunately the prices are very expensive charter, which is about IDR1, 5 million. Other options ketinting or boat ride locals. You can also hire ketinting to take you around at a cheaper price.