Explore The Natural Wonders: GONG CAVE

When approached Gong Cave, which is visible on the right side of the road is the karst hills are barren. Precisely because these Conditions, gives a different feel, because no one suspected in the karst mountains are stored a pearl of beauty that is created through the stalactite and stalagmite for hundreds of years.

You might never thought that behind the view of barren mountains in Pacitan regency, laid many dazzling nature potentials that you cannot find in any other. One of those potentials is the Gong Cave, One of so many small caves concealed between the mountains and hills in Pacitan. The length of this horizontal cave is about 256 meters. There are stalactites, which are formed by the process of calcium sedimentation, shaping cones hanging on the cave’s ceiling, and stalagmites, also formed by the same process, shaping cones on the cave’s floor. According to some researchers and tourists from foreign. countries, the stalactites and stalagmites in Gong Cave are the most beautiful ones In South East Asia.

The name Gong it self comes from the story spread about the cave. According to the- people living surround, they often hear the sound of gong from, inside, the cave. The Gong Cave was discovered unintentionally. Once upon a time a long dry season caused a drought in Pule Village. Water became rare. People in the village could not cultivate their land or even drink. Two people from the village, Mbah Noyo Seminto and Mbah Joyo, initiated to seek for water to the caves in the Area. They traced every vein in the caves with the help of torchlight. After seven torches, finally they discovered several springs in a cave and bathing there. It. happened in the 1930s.

The cave was ignored for 65 years later until March 5, 1995, in the day of Minggu Pon in Javanese calendar, when the exploration upon the cave began. To shorten the story, there were eight people discovered and traced the lines in the cave. it is their effort now; we can enjoy the beauty of the charming Gong Cave.

Distinctive Features

You can enjoy the beauty of Gong Cave right from your very first: step in the area. The suite of limestone hills and the greenness of thick wood trees, which you can even smell the aroma from the parking area, are too beautiful to miss.

Your first step in the caves nozzle would be welcome by a magnificent view of straw like-ornament, forming such stack of hoses racing each other to fill up the cave's ceiling. The further you step into the cave, the. more beautiful stalactites and stalagmites will spoil your eyes, each of which fulfill every lane in the cave and decoratively stand in every meter of the stairways. In some spots, the stalactites and stalagmites- meet each other forming such huge column looking 'like pillars in gothic buildings.. Those ornaments are estimated attaining the age of hundreds years' old. The beauty of the ornaments is even More dazzling with the colorful lights from the lamps installed-surround.

Another fabulous ornament is a collection of giant drapery fulfilled by fluorescent spots as thousands of fireflies gather to mesmerize every single person looking at them: In the dimness of the cave, the fascinating shimmering spots will be able to make you stand for hours to enjoy its beauty. The names given to those ornaments represent their beauty, such as Selo Cengger Bumi, Selo Gerbang Giri, Selo Citro Cipto Agung, Selo Pakuan Bomo, Selo Adi Citro Buwono, Selo Bantaran Angin, and Selo Susuh Angin.

In addition to the charm of its stalactites and stalagmites, Gong Cave also has five springs, which have magical power for those who believe. Those springs are Sendang Jampi Rogo, Sendang Panguripan, Sendang Relung Jiwo, Sendang Kamulyan, and Sendang Relung Nisto, which are believed for their power of healing.
There are some chambers in Gong Cave. The first one is the chamber of Sandang Bidadari, which has a small spring known for its clean and fresh water. Next to the spring is the bidadari chamber. According to the story about the place, glances of shadowy beautiful woman often emerge in the chamber. The third and the fourth chambers are the chambers of crystal and marble. In those chambers laid crystal and marble stones with almost perfect quality. The fifth chamber is the largest one. The chamber was once used as the concert hail of four countries (Indonesia, Switzerland, England, and France), in order to promote the Gang Cave abroad. The next is the chamber of asceticism, while the last chamber is the chamber of Batu Gong (Gong stones). In the chamber, you can find the stones, each of which will produce the sound of a set of gamelan when hit.

Location
The Gong Cave is located in Bomo Vilages, sub district of Punung, Pacitan Regency, East Java, Indonesia




Access Transportation
The Gong Cave is 30 kilometers away from the city of Pacitan. Smooth road and direction will ease. your trip to the cave. You can choose one of two ways to reach the cave. The first way, you can choose to go through Pracimantoro, Wonosari Gunung Kidul. Another way, you can start from the city of Pacitan. The easiest way to reach the city of Pacitan. is through Solo, because there are many buses to Pacitan from Solo. If you are from Surabaya, the first bus you should take is the bus to Madiun. From Madiun, take the bus to Ponorogo, and then change your bus to those going on direction of Pacitan.
You do not need to spend a lot of money to enjoy the beauty of Gong Cave. The price of the ticket is very cheap, it is only IDR 4,000. If you want to use flash light, you can rent it only with IDR 3,000.

Accommodation and other Facilities

The Gong Gave is already facilitated with souvenir counter, restaurants, parking area, restroom, and mosque. To know more about the cave, you can use the service of tour-guides you can meet in the cave area. However, you can also get the detail information by buying the book contains everything about the cave. If you want to spend several days in this area, you can stay in the hotels or lodges in Pacitan.

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Natural Hot Bathing Pool : Guci Central Java Indonesia

GUCI is one of the villages under the sub Bumijawa, Tegal regency, Central Java province, Indonesia.

Tourist attraction
It is a tourist attraction waterfalls, hot spring, park at the foot of Mount Slamet. ± 27 km to the south Slawi precisely in the Bumijawa District. There are also strawberries garden can be picked directly, the inn also began popping up since the last 5 years with natural hot water bathroom facilities.

Feature

Along the way to Guci tourism hot water bath, visitors will be treated to beautiful scenery: a paddy field and vegetable plantations and red onion which dominates the right and left along the road. About five miles before the location, it appears the villas and accommodation lined up neatly at the curb for lease to accommodate the visitors who want to spend the night.
Privileges hot water bathing its water Guci is a hot and clear, odorless, and colorless. Guci has 25 shower hot water with different temperatures. The visitors believe that hot water shower Guci can cure all diseases. In general the so-called shower bath 13, is about a mile above it, there are waterfalls with cold water Jedor named Waterfall. Named so because of first place in the vicinity of 35 meter high waterfall is owned by an old man named “Lurah Jedor”.

Every night before Kliwon Friday (Javanese calendar), held ritual bath together, followed by visitors from different regions. According to local legend, these attractions are guarded by a dragon who occupies a cave on the slopes of Mount Slamet. Dragon That's what gives the efficacy of the shower hot water bathing “Guci”.

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10 Best Foods for Intelligent Child

Want your child brilliant at school? Try to pay attention to their nutritional needs each day. In addition, it is worth also includes 10 species of the following best food.

Food, dubbed "Brain Food" is believed to stimulate the growth of brain cells, improve function, improve memory and concentration to think of children.




1. Salmon

Fatty fish like salmon is the best source of omega-3 fatty acids - DHA and EPA - both essential for growth and development of brain function. Recent research also shows that people who earn more fatty acid intake has a sharper mind and recorded satisfactory results in testing capabilities. According to experts, although tuna contain omega-3 acids, but fish is not as rich as salmon.



2. Eggs

Eggs are known as an important source of protein which is relatively cheap and the price is quite affordable. Egg yolk was solid part will contain choline, a substance that can help the development of memory or memory.





3. Peanut butter

"Peanuts (peanut) and peanut butter are one source of vitamin E. This vitamin is an antioxidant that may protect nerve cell membranes. Together with thiamin, vitamin E helps the brain and nervous system in use glucose for energy needs.





4. Whole grains

The brain requires glucose supply or preparation of the body that are constant. Whole grains have the ability to support those needs. Fiber contained in whole grains may help regulate the release of glucose in the body. Wheat also contains vitamin B which serves to maintain nervous system health.



5. Oats / Oatmeal

Oats is one of the most popular types of cereals among children and rich in essential nutrients for the brain. Oats can provide the energy or fuel for the brain a much needed children's activities started in the morning. Rich in fiber, oats will keep your child's brain needs are met throughout the morning. Oats are also a source of vitamin E, vitamin B, potassium and zinc - which make the body and brain function to function at full capacity.




6. Berry

Strawberry, cherry, and blackberry blueberriy. In general, the stronger the color, the more nutritisi that at birth. Berries contain high levels of antioxidants, especially vitamin C, which is useful to prevent cancer.

Some research suggests those who have experienced perbaikian ekstrakblueberry and strawberries in her memory function. Seeds of these also turned out to Berri fruit rich in omega-3 fatty acids.




7. Nuts

Peanut is a special food because these foods have the energy derived from protein and complex carbohydrates. In addition, nuts are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. Nuts are also good food for the brain because they can maintain the energy and thinking ability of children at its peak in the afternoon if consumed at lunchtime.

According to the research, red beans and pinto beans contain more omega-3 fatty origin than other types of nuts - especially ALA - omega-3 type of origin is important for growth and brain function.



8. Colorful vegetables

Tomatoes, red sweet potato, pumpkin, carrots, spinach is a rich vegetable source of nutrients and antioxidants that will keep brain cells strong and healthy.








9. Milk and Yogurt

Foods derived from dairy products containing high protein and B vitamins. Two types of nutrients is essential for the growth of brain tissue, neurotransmitters and enzymes. Milk and yogurt also can make a full stomach because the content of protein and carbohydrate as well as a source of energy for the brain.

Recent research indicates that children and teenagers need more vitamin D even 10 times the recommended dose. Vitamin D is a vitamin that is also important for muscle and nervous system life cycle of human cells as a whole.


10. Lean beef

Iron is an essential mineral that helps the children stay energized and concentrate at sekolag. Lean beef is one atu food sources that contain many substances ebsi. With only consume 1 ounce per day, then your body will help in the absorption of iron sumrbe darai other. Beef also contains zinc to help maintain memory.

Khsusus for a vegetarian, you can use black beans and soy burgers as an option. Nuts are an important source of nonheme iron - a type of iron that requires vitamin C for the absorption by the body. Eating tomatoes, orange juice, strawberries and nuts can also be selected as an effort to meet the need of iron.

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Healthy with Water Therapy

Water not only serves to quench the thirst. However, water is a very effective medicine to maintain healthy, clear your mind, and maintain balance in your body tissues. Did you know, most of the body consists of water and each cell consists mainly of water. 70% of your body consists of water. Water is used constantly in the process of life. Therefore, you should always fill your inventory.

However, many people who fail to meet the needs of his body with water. If you are short of water, the cells will begin to draw water from the bloodstream. As a result, blood thickens, so the heart must work harder to pump blood and the body will begin to direct blood away from less vital areas. Dehydration may have occurred before you feel thirsty. This is a burden for the body because it will interfere with renal function in the blood and helps purify the body to release racu-toxic. In addition, water also increases metabolism and stimulates bowel function.

Examples of how the water in curing diseases
1. Headache

Have you a headache after a full day's work? Based on scientific evidence, these headaches can be caused because you are short of water. 75% of your brain consists of water. When the brain detects a lack of water, then the brain will produce histamine which causes pain and fatigue. The goal, to slow down our activities. That way, the minimum water supply could keep the brain from working properly. Try it, often a large glass of water mixed with 20-minute break is much more effective than painkillers.

2. Backache

Water also helps cope with back pain. The dish on the back of our outer shell is made of a flexible network of joints filled with fluid pockets. Most of this fluid is water. As long as pockets are full, then they will continue to support the outer shell properly. By doing so, will help absorb the weight of your upper body.

While moving, pull and release pressure on the disc depends on the type of movement. This movement causes suction power which allows the fluid in the body into the disc. That way, the fluid level on the disk will remain intact.

If the levels of liquids, especially water, in the lower body, then this disc will also be short of water. As a result, most of our body weight is transferred to the outer shell. You may have felt the consequences in the back or neck such as pain and swelling.

3. Hypertension

Water is also useful in dealing with hypertension. Based on medical science, hypertension often occurs when the body detects a reduction in blood volume. Because more than 83% of blood consists of water, then the common causes of decrease in blood volume is dehydration.

In reaction to the decrease in blood volume, your body will direct most of the blood flow to the organs of an active and close the blood supply to areas that are less important. Adjustment of this body will cause hypertension along the blood circulation system.



Clean water is ideal

drinking clean water is purified in a proper way will also help purify your body. Water will make the colon more effective by forming new fresh blood. If the colon is cleaned, which included nutritional food for a couple of times a day will be absorbed. Then, the folds of mucus will turn it into fresh blood. Blood is very important in curing ailments and restoring health. Therefore, it's good enough to drink water regularly.

Can drinking too much water?

Except for certain disease conditions, you should not drink too much water. The body uses only enough water and spend the rest through urine. If you drink water in sufficient quantities, usually you will urinate every 2 hours. The sign, the more clear your urine, it means that your body is getting enough water. The body does not store water, so drinking water in excess amount will not increase the benefit. You are encouraged to drink water as much as 1 / 2 ounce size weight in water (1 ounce of water equivalent to 0.0284 liters). For example, if you weigh 150 pounds (75 kg), you should drink 75 ounces of water (2:13 liter of water).

How do water therapy

* Once up in the morning, before brushing teeth, drink a liter of water 1:50 (equivalent to 5-6 cups).
* One hour before and after drinking this water, you should not consume other beverages or other solid food.
* Not allowed to drink alcohol the night before.
* Use water that has been cooked

Could drinking 1.5 liters of water at one time?

Perhaps you will find it hard when you first try, but you'll get used over time. At first, you can drink 4 glasses of water first, and the remaining 2 glass can be taken after an interval of 2 minutes.

Based on research results, the following diseases is improved by the treatment of water in time as indicated:

* Acidity: 2 days
* Diabetes: 7 days
* Blood pressure and hypertension: 4 weeks
* Cancer: 4 weeks
* Pulmonary Tuberculosis: 3 months

If you suffer from arthritis or rheumatism, it's worth doing this therapy 3 times a day, morning, noon, and night, 1 hour before meals, for 1 week. Next 2 times a day until the disease cured.

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