mangrove + xU

initial

in the middle of lebaran holiday, i still have a free day. mom asked me where i wanna go. one place pop up. Mangrove Forest at PIK (pantai indah kapuk). after twice failed to visit, i think now is the right time.

the day

despite my body is not feeling well. flu, a little cold and almost recovering from cough, sometimes a little dizzy. but i have to. feels like i'm running out of time. no more cancellation. plus i have mom & dad to accompany me. though one of my friends told me that the forest is dark, many mosquito and really really hot. let's experience the reality itself.

apparently the pik itself not far away from home. but to find the location of mangrove is tricky. google maps guide us wrongly. not many local people know it.
the easy way just find Buddha Tzu Chi School, the forest entrance is exactly behind this. a little bit hidden, but the road is fine.

no camera allowed. any camera, even pocket camera. only camera phone. if you insist to bring camera, prepare some additional payment.
for me, it's kinda a challenge. how far i can captured with 3 y.o camera phone. at first cancel visitation, in my mind i must bring someone with good camera phone. but recently after i captured sky view with camera phone, it's not that bad. plus the mangrove forest is outside, sunshine will lighted it.

after seen

• before going through inside, there will be 2 roads. the left one which i seen the direction board it leads to main bridge. the right one is my exit way, through the canteen and lodge.
• briefly hesitated, the left road is still in deserted, still in progression. but i found the main bridge.
• afternoon around 3.30 pm is the best time. enough time to explore every hidden places. and still can captured sunset.
• no heels allowed. heels can't walk in the log.
• couples everywhere, especially in hidden spot.
• selfie sticks everywhere along with the young kids with their coolest outfit
• bring enough snacks and drinks. attention! not many, just enough. remember to drop it in trash bin. to be a pleasant view.
• bring friends

written 20|19|15 7pm