One Saturday in Cirebon
Sipping on a cup of coffee N'yumba Lungo of Nescafe Dolce Gusto as I'm writing this post in my apartment. One word - It's MASARAP! Intense flavours and with a citrus kick at the end. Not a coffee lover but it's the only coffee drink I enjoy the most so far.
Here comes the full - day guided Cirebon tour which I had been yearning for :D to unwind and had a taste of their local foods =p. First stop of our tour was in Keraton Kasepuhan located in the sub - district of Lemahwungkuk, Cirebon City. it was a great experience to be able to visit the facilities once utilized by the royal family in Cirebon, despite the blazing hot sun that cost us so much sweat and strength.
Keraton Kasepuhan Entrance right behind me
Hindu - styled split gate named Gapura Adi. Looks like I'm in Bali :D
Pakungwati Palace, named after the daughter of Prince Cakrabuwana (the sultanate first ruler) built in 1446.
Kereta Kencana Singa Barong. An old carriage influenced with artistic elements of Hindu culture having a winged horse - shaped body, a trunk of an elephant, a mouth like Garuda and two Naga dragons.
Goa Sunyaragi for our second stop. A memorial cave built by the sultans in Cirebon (1703) as a water palace for meditation and for some military training of Kasepuhan palace . Its name derives from the Javanese language, "sunyi raga" which means peace or silence.
Simply adore this place..very mystical!
Goa Sunyaragi for our second stop. A memorial cave built by the sultans in Cirebon (1703) as a water palace for meditation and for some military training of Kasepuhan palace . Its name derives from the Javanese language, "sunyi raga" which means peace or silence.
Me and my two sissy from India and Malaysia.
Alright, time for windows shopping at Batik Trusmi. Gotta run!!!
Next up, I'll be sharing the beautiful city of Medan. Stay tuned, peeps! =)
Next up, I'll be sharing the beautiful city of Medan. Stay tuned, peeps! =)
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