In class on Friday our pelatih (teacher) told us a cerita rakyat (legend) about a giant snake that was killed at the foot of one of the mountains here in Salatiga. Many people believe the snake still lives in the swamp near the kampung (village) where the legend happened. So today, along with our friends the VanRensburgs we took a quick trip to the area. It was so much fun as we got to see a large dragon that was built as a monument and then we took a boat ride out in the swamp. It was a great cultural experience as many Indonesians visit this area as well. Many people who believe the legend also believe that when people die while fishing in the swamp it is because of the snake that still lives in its waters.A family picture on the back of Baru Klinting!
The Baru Klinting monument!
These "perahu" are the boats most commonly used for fishing and gathering the swamp plants.
People have little sections of the swamp netted off to do their own fishing in.
Laken LOVED the boat ride! As a matter of fact he nearly went over board several times out of excitement!
Family picture at the fish place we had lunch at!!!
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Awesome pictures.
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