Experiencing the Alahan Panjang Climate and Tea Plantation 💕

Day 14 (Sunday, January 20, 2019)

 Indonesian buddies and Filipina SEA-Teachers with Miss Nola at Alahan Panjang Tea Farm

       Today was filled with wonderful experiences and memorable moments. We woke up early today because we have a field trip to Alahan Panjang and Tea Plantation in Solok. Our buddies advised us to bring jackets and extra clothes if we want to go on swimming.  I packed my bags with food snacks so during the travel we have something to eat. Our meeting time was at 7:00 am, we went there 15 minutes before the meeting time. Inside the bus were other exchange students from Malaysia and Singapore. 

Posing for a nice photo!

A picture with hardworking tea harvester

       Our first destination was Alahan Panjang Tea Farm in Solok. In going there, it took us 2 hours by riding the bus and we do stop-overs to pee or to pray. When we get there, we excitedly went out of the bus and instantly felt the cold breeze. It was like we were in Bagiuo that time. Bagiuo City is a popular tourist spot in the Philippines and it is called as 'summer capital of the Philippines'. We took a lot of pictures with the green tea background. With the picturesque view, I inhaled the cold breeze and seized every moment in that place. There were people harvesting the tea leaves and we even tried harvesting using the large scissor-like tool that they utilize. After having fun in the Tea Farm, we proceeded to a restaurant to have our lunch. For lunch we ate various food and enjoyed the light ambiance of the restaurant. 

Distant view of Alahan Panjang 

 Bridge to the Lake

       We traveled for an hour to our last destination which was Alahan Panjang Resort. The way to this place was steep and mountainous. There were many rock formations and big trees. I also saw monkeys and forest animals on the way to our destination. As we approach to our destination, some were asleep and covered with their jackets because it was really cold inside the bus. After a couple of minutes, we finally arrived in Alahan Panjang Resort. The view was beyond aesthetic and it felt surreal. The weather was gloomy and the breeze were super cold. Some of my co-participants decided to swim in the lake. It was so cold that's why we just stayed in the picnic ground and enjoyed the view sipping our cup of coffee. We rode in a boat and roamed around the lake vicinity. At first I was really nervous because I am not used to riding a boat but then as we went on I enjoyed the ride and the enchanting lake. The place was a good destination for us to explore more the beauty of Indonesia. 

Worth travelling destination ❤