Its very surprising for me as actually there are still lots of islands, mysteries, cultures which exist in Indonesia. Like , a minute ago, I have just found out that Indonesia has nominated three of its amazing creatures to 'new7worldwonder' - Lake Toba, Krakatau island and Komodo National Park. Even though, I lived in Indonesia for 13 years but I have never realised that Krakatau Island is in Sunda strait near to Sumatera and Java. The most amazing thing about the island is that it actively blow up its volcanic eruption n which resultes in anak krakatau ( child of krakatoa), perhaps, i should explore my country more next time if i go back before exploring other countries ;p. it is just so amazing.
Once, I saw a tv programme about Komodo island from one of the UK tv channel, I have never been to that island and I think the island was only mention once/ twice during my study in Indonesia. We were just told that Komodo island is an island in Indonesia where it consists of Komodo. I think in order for Indonesia i.e the islands, expansion in tourism etc, first thing that Indonesia government should do is to educate its people/ generations in schools about the amazing islands and still lots to explore in Indonesia rather than just think and look outsiders/foreigners countries are great. It is also not wrong that other countries are better in some parts but if we Indonesian are not proud and promote our own country, who is going to do that? I was once had conversation with one of my aunts about it as well i.e. if we Indonesian are the ones who always say/ think negatively about our own country, when will this country be developed like where it used to be?
Another amazing place is Lake Toba, ohhh i love that place, it is about 4-5 hours drive from my hometown to lake toba, I have been there lots of times and the place never ever turn down my excitement about that place, it is just so beautiful....a lake which is surrounded by mountains and small houses around it and also there is a very small, tiny island called samosir island in the middle of the lake....that place is very amazing as well- friendly people and lots of stuffs which cant be find in cities or in the main island. It is a good place for relaxing n sunbathing...If we r standing at the top of the mountain, not even a top of it, we will see a very beautiful scenery...really amazing....lake etc. Cant wait to go there again.