Cempaka Culture and Tourism: Baturraden mountain resort, a jewel in Indonesia eco-tourism

"The Recalibration of Awareness – Apr 20/21, 2012 (Kryon channeled by Lee Carroll) (Subjects: Old Energy, Recalibration Lectures, God / Creator, Religions/Spiritual systems (Catholic Church, Priests/Nun’s, Worship, John Paul Pope, Women in the Church otherwise church will go, Current Pope won’t do it), Middle East, Jews, Governments will change (Internet, Media, Democracies, Dictators, North Korea, Nations voted at once), Integrity (Businesses, Tobacco Companies, Bankers/ Financial Institutes, Pharmaceutical company to collapse), Illuminati (Started in Greece, with Shipping, Financial markets, Stock markets, Pharmaceutical money (fund to build Africa, to develop)), Shift of Human Consciousness, (Old) Souls, Women, Masters to/already come back, Global Unity.... etc.) - (Text version)

“… The Shift in Human Nature

You're starting to see integrity change. Awareness recalibrates integrity, and the Human Being who would sit there and take advantage of another Human Being in an old energy would never do it in a new energy. The reason? It will become intuitive, so this is a shift in Human Nature as well, for in the past you have assumed that people take advantage of people first and integrity comes later. That's just ordinary Human nature.

In the past, Human nature expressed within governments worked like this: If you were stronger than the other one, you simply conquered them. If you were strong, it was an invitation to conquer. If you were weak, it was an invitation to be conquered. No one even thought about it. It was the way of things. The bigger you could have your armies, the better they would do when you sent them out to conquer. That's not how you think today. Did you notice?

Any country that thinks this way today will not survive, for humanity has discovered that the world goes far better by putting things together instead of tearing them apart. The new energy puts the weak and strong together in ways that make sense and that have integrity. Take a look at what happened to some of the businesses in this great land (USA). Up to 30 years ago, when you started realizing some of them didn't have integrity, you eliminated them. What happened to the tobacco companies when you realized they were knowingly addicting your children? Today, they still sell their products to less-aware countries, but that will also change.

What did you do a few years ago when you realized that your bankers were actually selling you homes that they knew you couldn't pay for later? They were walking away, smiling greedily, not thinking about the heartbreak that was to follow when a life's dream would be lost. Dear American, you are in a recession. However, this is like when you prune a tree and cut back the branches. When the tree grows back, you've got control and the branches will grow bigger and stronger than they were before, without the greed factor. Then, if you don't like the way it grows back, you'll prune it again! I tell you this because awareness is now in control of big money. It's right before your eyes, what you're doing. But fear often rules. …”

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Baturraden mountain resort, a jewel in Indonesia eco-tourism

Earthtimes.org

Purwokerto, Indonesia - As Indonesians breathe a sigh of relief after a barrage of warnings of eruptions from the country's most active volcanoes, Baturraden resort at the foot of Mount Slamet in central Java remains calm and shines as an eco-tourism jewel. Mount Slamet or Gunung Slamet in Indonesian, is an active volcano and the second-highest peak on Java island, reaching 3,428 metres above sea level.

The resort itself was established in 1979, and is surrounded by beautiful green gardens, hot springs, ponds and bungalow-style hotels 650 metres up the slopes. As we indulge ourselves with the harmonic surroundings of a vast pine forest and green valley, we can also dip our feet in the cold spring water running through the middle of the resort.

"It's such a great place to breathe fresh, clean air for me and my family," said Widyanarti, 32, a mother who came all the way from Jakarta and who goes by a single name.

"You don't get this kind of weather in the polluted cities such as Jakarta," she said, adding that the resort is also a perfect place for children to learn about nature and the importance of preserving it.

The cool mountain breezes are a special draw for domestic and international visitors, and the resort caters to all. Admission is only 3,000 Rupiah or 0.30 cents. It opens daily from 5:30 am and closes around midnight.

Around 400 visitors come on weekdays, but during weekends the numbers can reach thousands, one official said.

Baturraden is also a well-known spot to spend a day trekking through its splendid natural forest and villages. Always green, blanketed with a light misty air, the area is blessed with an abundance of natural water resources spouting in numerous waterfalls and rivers, which flow between the huge boulders of hardened lava.

Visitors can spend the whole day picnicking on the grassy lawn or along the river or bathing in the mineral waters.

While children enjoy recreational park facilities including a swimming pool, water slide and mini zoo, the adults can pamper themselves in the natural hot springs. Traditional massages are also available for 20,000 Rupiah or about 3 dollars.

The resort provides hundreds of opportunities for local people to sell food, beverages, handicrafts and other services for visitors.

"Baturraden has been a great example of how a mountainous area can be managed as a potential asset for eco-tourism," Indriyani, a programme manager at Indecon, a non-governmental organization specializing in the expansion of eco-tourism in Indonesia, said.

"Nature gives income to the people in its surroundings, and both can benefit from each other's existence," she said, adding that eruption from active volcanoes should not be taken as an obstacle.

"Visitors shouldn't be worried about their safety because the vulcanology agency gives warnings, if they think the volcano enters a dangerous stage," she said.

Indriyani said eco-tourism in Indonesia has a huge potential, although it is not yet getting proper attention from the government. That includes the need to provide a comprehensive policy for local governments to ensure conservation as well as reaping benefits from nature.

"Indonesia needs to get started on the policy level to maximize eco-tourism potential throughout the country, but I think the government is busy enough trying to handle illegal logging in its forests," Indriyani said.

Destination: Baturraden mountain resort located near Purwokerto city in central Java, Indonesia.

Climate and best time to travel: Tropical country, best time is in the dry season between March to October.

How to get there: Seven to nine hours drive from Jakarta by car, bus or train. Bus ticket costs around 40,000 Rupiah with AC (about 5 dollars) or by executive train with AC is 190,000 Rupiah (about 20 dollars).

Language: Indonesian, Javanese.

Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). 1 US dollar = 9,300 Rupiah.