what place comes in your mind if you plan on visiting the island of north Sumatra? You must think about "Lake Toba". But, do you know that in the middle of the lake there is an island, an island in the middle of the island so called "Samosir Island".
Last time I was there approximately in July 2009. I went for about one week.so this is story of my journey over there.
The first day :
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| Unarungu's Port |
I left early in the morning.because I must check in at the airport at 05.00 am.luck me.. I get a seat near the window, so I can enjoy the scenery on outside.after 2 hour, I finally arrived at Polonia airport. The conditions look less manicured, almost like a bus terminal.after taking my bags.immediately I go to loby.the condition is worse, many taxi and another car parked at random.after I choose taxi and negotiate.a cost matter,I went to ‘Amplas’terminal. there I looking for a bus bound for the port 'Ajibata'. I was out of luck because the bus is just a regular there, with no ac, no fan, and yes very hot, I felt was in sauna.after wait for a bit longer (almost 1 hour !) finally the bus depart,but not so far off,there is two beautiful tourists ascend,coincidentally thats two empty seats next to me,so both of them sat there (lucky me). Than I try to communicate with them.their name is Christa and Nicole, they are from boston, USA.they have a plans for go to 'Taboo cotage', they know that place from their friends who've been there (I think someday I must go there). arrived at Ajibata,I immediately look for a boat to the port 'sipoltangan'. again I was less fortunate, because the boat is leave already,so I waited for another boat.while I am wait, I watched the kids who are swim on the edge of the river.they are asked me to throw a coin, but they do not directly capture the money, they let it sink then scramble to find that coins (hahah.. kids). Finaly the boat is depart,not so long I was offered lunch by owner of the boat.immediately my lunch served with a side dish of fish that call 'ikan arsik ', it seems spicy and salty, very tasty,the price is not expensive only 15 thousand/portion.when in the midst of the seas,the boat had a great rocked,many women who shouted hysterical.but for me its fun,cool,infact in my mine I told: more. . more ! hahaa .. but it not happen for long time.after the sea was calm,I try out and sat on the edge of the boat,I see the scenery is more and more beautiful, mountains and green hills, clear blue lake color is matching the color of the sky, very beautiful (awesome). but suddenly my composure disturbed, because there are who deliberately throw trash to lake.I do not understand there is a people have the heart to foul this beautiful lake (idiot!). after I get satisfied,I back in, because the trip is still distant.so I go to sleep.when I was wake up, it was afternoon, it is no less attractive sights with the sight before.seen many fishing boats and ships there.finally I arrived at the port 'unarunggu', from there I drove to the port 'sipoltangan'. got there I was greeted by my aunt,risma .
Day two:
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| "Tor-Tor"(traditonal Dance) |
Hours are shown at 07.00 am.but it still feels like a dawn.i see from the open window, it still dark outside and the temperature is still very cold and I was wearing a very thick clothes and blankets are layered, but it still cold.for about 10 am I woke up, and my body felt weak (oh no .. I thought I was sick). My aunt immediately drove to the nearest doctor's house, because there is no clinic nearby.on the way home I saw a crowd of people, there seems to be a party, and it is true there is ongoing custom events.so I asked my aunt for permission to witness
the event.its exciting event, which was named '' Mangulosi”. look at all a cooperate of citizens,all people are work together. after I get satisfied, I went home and rested’and hope that I can be better tomorrow.
Day three:
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| Mie Gomak |
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| Old Church |
10 am I woke up, I already feel better, though still somewhat limp. it was Sunday, so we'll go to church.i am curious about what kind of churches here and how worship takes place? After all we too are ready to go by using ' betor ', yes this is the mainstay of transportation here, a motorcycle that has been modified so that no additional bench beside him, and unloading for transport 4-5 people.after through the rocky road and climb the rather steep (like sports off-road course ..) we finally reached . The church is pretty Good, like an old church that is in old cinema. but the people who come up a bit, mostly parents, they also wear local clothes so I look like a stranger in there. from there we went straight to market that’s call ' onan '. the market is only open on week days only, so it can be ascertained always crowded.after shop, we also find a place to get lunch. My aunt said that many much delicious food we can find here,one of my favourite is' mi gomak '
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| The Grave |
Day four:
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| "Siamporik" |
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| View from the hill |
Today I felt it was healthy, but just in case, I decided to go for a walk just around the house.that morning my aunt took a pilgrimage to the tomb of his grandfather and grandma’s grave. it look less neglected, so we try to clean it of weeds and dirt .after we done,we went to grandma's sister house, the house is still very traditional, consisting of 2 floors with solid wood materials, the equipments too is still traditional, formerly i was think this is a museum, hahahaa .. we treated to a traditional cake, I forget the name but I I will not forget the taste,that's good .. we also had lunch there with a super side dish that tastes spicy,my tongue feel like burn . from there my niece asked me to play on the hill behind their house.actually I'm lazy, but because they kept pulling my hand I finally joined too. They are very agile and fast up the hill, I often lags behind them.with the hard efforts I finally arrived.on the top a scenery is so beautiful,I can see the hills and the mountain clear,so preaty,and the lake,I saw an eagle flying above the lake,amazing.not felt it was early evening.after content to play,we turns out.but we traveled different paths to the previous path, this path is more brief and easy. They are laughing me when they say they just want to pranking only..hahaa .
Day five:
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| "Sigale-gale" |
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| "Rumah Bolon" |
That morning I want to enjoy the lake Toba directly, I want to swim in the lake in front house.i think its not complete if i do not swim here.with accompanied by my nephew I was excited to go there.for a momennt I looked at there beautiful scenery, clear blue waters with white sand, and many birds are flying there.i try to touch the water, damn cold, like ice water .. brrr.so I canceled my intentions, I only wash my face .but that cute kids, immediately plunged into water, their act is very funny. from there I just think, where are I’m going today? to Tomok .. oh yes!
Tomok is a small village located on the east coast of the island of Samosir, Lake Toba, North Sumatra. From the field where this takes approximately 4-5 hours by car to the Parapat.many tombs and relics and ancient megalithic era make this site as one of the Batak culture sites are quite famous among tourists. Its location is located right on the edge of the dock connector to Parapat also facilitate the tourists visiting this place. Tomb as the Tomb of King Sidabutar and his family, Batak Museum, Statue of Sigale-Gale, Batukursi Tomok, Elephant Statue, HKBP Resort Tomok simple church and the church fulfill this area. After walking down a narrow alley right-left filled with souvenir sellers finally we arrived to the traditional house of Batak people. Stilt houses made of wood type is still standing strong, sustained a large wooden pillar that serves as the main pillar. The traditional house of Batak people was built with the peg system. The logs interlock with pegs are carved directly on the wood. The traditional house of Batak large size name Bolon House and the smaller size Siamporik name (like my grandmother's house). Bolon custom home is a house special custom of the king and his family. Siamporik custom home is a house that is often inhabited by the nobles or the rich. This custom home in front of a statue Bolon Sigale gale. Si Gale-Gale is the name of a wooden doll that can be moved to dance. Not feel the time is shown at 4 pm, I had to get home because tomorrow morning I must wake up to go into Jakarta. This day is so exhausting, but also very enjoyable and memorable.
That is my story about Samosir Island,one of beautiful place in indonesia.i suggest you to go there sometimes, I think the cost its not too expensive.
I left early in the morning.because I must check in at the airport at 05.00 am.luck me.. I get a seat near the window, so I can enjoy the scenery on outside.after 2 hour, I finally arrived at Polonia airport. The conditions look less manicured, almost like a bus terminal.after taking my bags.immediately I go to loby.the condition is worse, many taxi and another car parked at random.after I choose taxi and negotiate.a cost matter,I went to ‘Amplas’terminal. there I looking for a bus bound for the port 'Ajibata'. I was out of luck because the bus is just a regular there, with no ac, no fan, and yes very hot, I felt was in sauna.after wait for a bit longer (almost 1 hour !) finally the bus depart,but not so far off,there is two beautiful tourists ascend,coincidentally thats two empty seats next to me,so both of them sat there (lucky me). Than I try to communicate with them.their name is Christa and Nicole, they are from boston, USA.they have a plans for go to 'Taboo cotage', they know that place from their friends who've been there (I think someday I must go there). arrived at Ajibata,I immediately look for a boat to the port 'sipoltangan'. again I was less fortunate, because the boat is leave already,so I waited for another boat.while I am wait, I watched the kids who are swim on the edge of the river.they are asked me to throw a coin, but they do not directly capture the money, they let it sink then scramble to find that coins (hahah.. kids). Finaly the boat is depart,not so long I was offered lunch by owner of the boat.immediately my lunch served with a side dish of fish that call 'ikan arsik ', it seems spicy and salty, very tasty,the price is not expensive only 15 thousand/portion.when in the midst of the seas,the boat had a great rocked,many women who shouted hysterical.but for me its fun,cool,infact in my mine I told: more. . more ! hahaa .. but it not happen for long time.after the sea was calm,I try out and sat on the edge of the boat,I see the scenery is more and more beautiful, mountains and green hills, clear blue lake color is matching the color of the sky, very beautiful (awesome). but suddenly my composure disturbed, because there are who deliberately throw trash to lake.I do not understand there is a people have the heart to foul this beautiful lake (idiot!). after I get satisfied,I back in, because the trip is still distant.so I go to sleep.when I was wake up, it was afternoon, it is no less attractive sights with the sight before.seen many fishing boats and ships there.finally I arrived at the port 'unarunggu', from there I drove to the port 'sipoltangan'. got there I was greeted by my aunt,risma .
Today I felt it was healthy, but just in case, I decided to go for a walk just around the house.that morning my aunt took a pilgrimage to the tomb of his grandfather and grandma’s grave. it look less neglected, so we try to clean it of weeds and dirt .after we done,we went to grandma's sister house, the house is still very traditional, consisting of 2 floors with solid wood materials, the equipments too is still traditional, formerly i was think this is a museum, hahahaa .. we treated to a traditional cake, I forget the name but I I will not forget the taste,that's good .. we also had lunch there with a super side dish that tastes spicy,my tongue feel like burn . from there my niece asked me to play on the hill behind their house.actually I'm lazy, but because they kept pulling my hand I finally joined too. They are very agile and fast up the hill, I often lags behind them.with the hard efforts I finally arrived.on the top a scenery is so beautiful,I can see the hills and the mountain clear,so preaty,and the lake,I saw an eagle flying above the lake,amazing.not felt it was early evening.after content to play,we turns out.but we traveled different paths to the previous path, this path is more brief and easy. They are laughing me when they say they just want to pranking only..hahaa . 
That morning I want to enjoy the lake Toba directly, I want to swim in the lake in front house.i think its not complete if i do not swim here.with accompanied by my nephew I was excited to go there.for a momennt I looked at there beautiful scenery, clear blue waters with white sand, and many birds are flying there.i try to touch the water, damn cold, like ice water .. brrr.so I canceled my intentions, I only wash my face .but that cute kids, immediately plunged into water, their act is very funny. from there I just think, where are I’m going today? to Tomok .. oh yes!
Tomok is a small village located on the east coast of the island of Samosir, Lake Toba, North Sumatra. From the field where this takes approximately 4-5 hours by car to the Parapat.many tombs and relics and ancient megalithic era make this site as one of the Batak culture sites are quite famous among tourists. Its location is located right on the edge of the dock connector to Parapat also facilitate the tourists visiting this place. Tomb as the Tomb of King Sidabutar and his family, Batak Museum, Statue of Sigale-Gale, Batukursi Tomok, Elephant Statue, HKBP Resort Tomok simple church and the church fulfill this area. After walking down a narrow alley right-left filled with souvenir sellers finally we arrived to the traditional house of Batak people. Stilt houses made of wood type is still standing strong, sustained a large wooden pillar that serves as the main pillar. The traditional house of Batak people was built with the peg system. The logs interlock with pegs are carved directly on the wood. The traditional house of Batak large size name Bolon House and the smaller size Siamporik name (like my grandmother's house). Bolon custom home is a house special custom of the king and his family. Siamporik custom home is a house that is often inhabited by the nobles or the rich. This custom home in front of a statue Bolon Sigale gale. Si Gale-Gale is the name of a wooden doll that can be moved to dance. Not feel the time is shown at 4 pm, I had to get home because tomorrow morning I must wake up to go into Jakarta. This day is so exhausting, but also very enjoyable and memorable. 
well done this is a good review on lake toba and samosir island.
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