A small paradise in Probolinggo, Indonesia

by Ninny Astica (Indonesia)

Making a local connection Indonesia

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I will tell you about my trip to a tourist spot, to a small paradise hidden in Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia. That small paradise is called Madakaripura, a 200 meters high waterfall which is the highest waterfall on the island of Java and the second highest in Indonesia. You all may know Mount Bromo, this waterfall is precisely on the slopes of Mount Broom. People who live here say this land belongs to mahapatih Gajah Mada from the Majapahit kingdom. And also referred to as the eternal waterfall. That is because the water flowed by the waterfall is always abundant and never decreases. An extraordinary experience for me. Why? Because I passed a non-smooth road. I crossed the mountain with the road that is still full of rocks. But all tired paid off with the surrounding scenery, trees, and sightings of several mountains with white clouds and bright blue sky. Isn't the universe so beautiful? The trip is very beautiful, fresh air which of course we will not find in the city. Oh, and also through clear rivers. And it is highly recommended to wear a raincoat or umbrella if you don't want to get wet. There is not only one waterfall, there are many waterfalls. That are surrounded by cliffs that shed water like it was raining heavily. Among them even pouring down to from another waterfall. I walked a little more to be able to annoy the main waterfall. Still have to climb the slippery chief and narrow. Several times I almost fall on the rock under the cliff or my hand slipped while holding on to the rocks on the cliff because o wasn't careful. And... Here I am, seeing a circular walled waterfall. Like I was in a bottle. Isn't the universe so beautiful? I want to explore the whole universe. Because I know, there are still many beautiful things that I haven't seen. There are many other hidden paradise on this earth. And I want to show everyone that around us, there are many beautiful things to be thankful for. Because, this earth belong to those who want to pause to look around and continue their journey. But do you know the secret of the beauty of waterfall? The cliff is never afraid to let go of water to plunge away from it. Secretly understand that sincerity is a beginning of beauty. We are alone in ways, no one understand. Take your time, and get strong again. And all I learned was how to be strong, even alone.