Travelogue Takengon-Medan

#### WARNING!! Hi friends!! in this post, I deliberately did not contain a lot of pictures. I think the cultivation of reading we have greatly reduced! Let's read friend. The article I wrote is very able to convey and tell what I mean. Thank you!!  [Source Image](https://archives.portalsatu.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/[email protected]) Never heard or even Coffee tasting Gayo? Yes coffee it is a world level coffee flavor is already recognized internationally. Central Aceh Regency and Bener Meriah makes coffee as a mainstay of the main area, though the area is also famous for agriculture such as passion fruit, avocados and more. Height between 200 to 2,600 metres above sea level, making the two regions that have everything you need for the growth of coffee, especially the type of Arabica. Extensive coffee plantations of the people reached 73,460 hectares. Here's my travel notes in the area producing Gayo Coffee. #### Friday, September 21, 2018 I deliberately took the first flight schedule of Lion Air Jakarta-Medan. Though it must arrive at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport 4 hours in the morning, could not undo my intentions. Two hours of air travel I travel. Arrived at Medan Polonia airport I immediately meyewa a car to accompany me into the Takengon, Central Aceh. In addition to the rental car bus can also gift. Travel the aircraft Wings or Susi Air, however. Takengon is not a big city, so that access to any course there is not as smooth as in other cities. To get to the route that must be traversed Takengon is Kuta Lhoksumawe, Cane and Bireuen they. Through the road trip for nearly 10 hours from Medan, having previously traveled air for 2 hours from Jakarta, I arrived also in Central Aceh, precisely in the area of Takengon. 10 p.m. we directly set the option to stay at Bayu Hill Hotel. Bayu Hill Hotek is greatest in Takengon. The design room is simple, no air conditioning but nonetheless I must be thick-coated because dinginya the air in the area plus the heavy rain that never died down. Okay lah to rest to prepare for the next activity. #### Saturday, 22 September 2018 The cool air with the Gayo Highlands scenery surrounded by direct destroy the sense our tired after a long day of travel. Deserves only the region dubbed "the land above the clouds" any fog appears in the afternoon. This is the second time I stepped foot in Nangro Aceh Darussalam. This morning I begin this journey in the Hall of the House of Regent with a series of activities. Next trip this is eagerly awaited, kabasaran Arabica coffee plant, Coffee-producing Gayo who was popular then. From the factory already smell coffee aroma. We received his Masters factories in the living room. So we went in, the aroma of the coffee directly anesthetized. A row of Gayo Coffee that is already packaged neatly arranged on shelves. Arabica coffee beans varied on display complete with roasting machine design classic. Next to them there is a minimalist pantry who deliberately put the host makes it easy to BREW coffee for guests, is presented. I was immediately assume the correct offer homes that offer a cup of coffee hot Gayo. The colour is concentrated with a strong aroma made me not want to immediately hold coffee tasting known from the Gayo, though my tongue overheating. It feels strong, somewhat wryly that constitutes the specificity of Arabica coffee. I deliberately do not add sugar in order to feel the taste of the original. Air cooler plus a cup of coffee that is served directly from the Gayo lands of Gayo, truly a perfect blend of pleasure. After enjoying coffee Gayo, I continued my journey to Lake Freshwater Sea. The Lake which is the heartland of the people of Aceh is located in district, the town of Takengon Tawar. With the vastness of the sea such as reach 5,472 acres, but it feels fresh so that the people of Aceh call it Fresh Sea. To reach it requires about 10 minutes from the city centre using the vehicle, but not because of the access road to the Lake have not been nice, the course has not. The Lake is surrounded by hills, so add beautiful scenery. On the edge of the Lake is a swamp overgrown plant water hyacinth. The surrounding communities make wooden bridge above a swamp for easy reach of the Lake. In these lakes be used also to create a community around grouper. Above it stood the houses are purposely built to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Lake while enjoying the fish grouper. A wooden bridge crossing between grouper. I was a bit hesitant when it should be run above the bridge, knowing the cantilever wood does not look solid and I am not good at swimming. But after a few steps precisely I even preoccupation to the periphery of the Lake through the bridge. It was so fun to take pictures of fish, a delectable presented the owner is missing. But the hosts have prepared fish Depik for me. Depik fish is a typical Lake Fish Freshwater Sea. The shape is slender with a gleaming white, scales the size of the thumb, is usually served with fried or sauteed spicy, savory tastes. If in Java called waders. Without hesitation I immediately grabbed a plate of fried Depik fish. The day was already towards evening, because down the Lake with boat I cancel because they have to return to the Field that evening. Sunset Lake is a freshwater Sea close my journey on Earth Mecca's porch. #### Sunday, September 23, 2018 It's like the Agency crumbled mute. Through a dozen hours road trip I returned to Medan. Not directly to the hotel, but I proceed to Brastagi, a mountainous tourist area in North Sumatra with cool (similar to the peak). I headed for the area of the Simalam Resort, because here is presented a view of Lake Toba from the top of the Hill. To reach it takes about 2 hours drive by car from Medan. Really amazing, Lake Toba look so beautiful. Do not waste the opportunity, I capture this amazing experience in camera. About 1 hour here and I will return to the Field. #### Monday, September 24, 2018 Agenda in Medan is not a vacation, but it doesn't hurt right if I steal time to exploring the city after work. Starts with eating a noodle Acjeh dilapidated, I continued to visit the Palace has. Maimun Palace which is at once an icon of pride of the citizens of the terrain. The Palace is located on JL. Brig Katamso is heritage Deli. Founded by Sultan Maimun Al Rasyid Perkasa Alamsyah who was a descendant of the King of the Sultanate of Deli and reigned from the years 1873-1924. The Palace was built on August 26, 1888 and was inaugurated on May 18, 1891. The architect of the building is predominantly yellow color which is the color of the typical Malay. In the courtyard of the Palace there is the gun Butts that are part of the legend of Maimun Palace. In front of the Palace stands the Masjid Al-Infallible known as Masjid Raya Medan. I stopped seeing the splendor of this mosque. Continue my journey to the home of Tjong A Fie located on JL. a. Yani, Kesawan. But since it was already late in the afternoon, I didn't have the opportunity to enter into the House. Home of Tjong A Fie is an ancient Chinese-style building that is very fantastic and built in 1900. He is the first Sumatran millionaire whose names are well known. In addition to the filthy rich, he is also a well-known philanthropist. Tjong A Fie died in 1921. Do not want to waste time on the Field, I am committed to exploring the historic attractions in this city though should be up tonight. I drove to the Maha Vihara Maitreya housing complex that is located in Beautiful Evergreen, Medan. The monastery is one of the largest temples in South East Asia this design takes 10 years. Maha Vihara Maitreya had a very beautiful architecture. Maha vihara is a large monastery had an area of approximately 11 thousand m2. Satisfied rounds vihara, I went on a trip to the Durian Ucok JL. Iskandar Muda. The time is 8 pm show, but already crowded visitors. as a connoisseur of the durian I immediately ask for durian chooses to be eaten. And 3 the fruit durian directly split on a table. The tempting aroma made me can't stand to eat it immediately. Hmmmmmm .... thick flesh feels melted in the mouth. Very delicious. This new Medan Bung! #### Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Once satisfied around historical places, it's time to hunt gift shop. Bolu Meranti, Bika Ambon Zulaikha and Durian Pankace all ready to take home. Journey to Medan Polonia airport, I was stunned to see a coffee shop on the corner of Hinduism, in front of the market. Musty coffee shop is a legend. The coffee shop is said to have been standing since the colonial era in the year 1900 an established A Kee and his wife Thia Genghis Lang Kiao, who came from mainland China. According to the history of Musty coffee shop always stop off the employees of trade and plantations of rubber plantation Harisson Crosfield who've engaged in Sumatra, and London Sumatra yg finally acquires the assets of Crosfield Harrison. LondSum building or London Sumatra still stands not far from the tavern stout. Entering the store I was treated to an unusual view. On one side of a typical Arab meals sold India with Arab descent sellers, on the other hand presented Soto Medan with sellers of Malay descent, and of course coffee specialties with the seller of the ethnic Chinese. Some people seen gathering fun chatting. A Chinese young girl accompany a cup of black coffee and fresh bread grilled sarikaya my message. Coffee is served separately with sugar and milk. Anganku ventured to imagine a golden age store Musty past.