The dolphins in Kiluan Bay, Bandar Lampung

Kiluan Bay is one of the beautiful sight in Bandar Lampung, Sumatera. It has attracted the traveller attention with its gorgeous dolphins, which is familiar for us if we go to Ancol, Jakarta. But, don't worry, Kiluan Bay has many more dolphins (uncountable in the seas off). 
Last week, 5-8 April 2012, I went to Kiluan Bay with 12 others. It was our back-up plan after we weren't possible to go to Jogjakarta, since we missed the train ticket. we decided to go to Yogya. Yeah, this was our back up plan destination, KILUAN BAY!!!
Thursday, 5 April 2012
21.30 We converged together at Apri's house as we agreed before. But one of our friend (Adit) was so late. We waited him until almost 2 hours. 
Finally, 23.10 we rode angkot to Pulo Gadung Terminal
23.50 Pulo Gadung, we rode the bus (Pulo Gadung - Merak) for about 2,5 hours

Welcome to Port of Merak

Friday, 6 April 2012

2.30 we arrived at Port of Merak

3.30 We were on shipboard (Ferry) to Port of Bakauheni

In front of Menara Siger

Menara Siger,  the icon of  Bandar Lampung

5.30 We arrived at Port of Bakauheni

6.15 We met the rental car driver that we booked before. Car rental was really costly. We had to pay more than 1,8 million (return). In the  middle of our journey to Kiluan Bay, we stopped by at gas station where sell (nasi uduk) for having our breakfast

12.00 We arrived in Kiluan Bay. Booked the lodging (it costed about Rp. 450.000) for one house include 2 rooms per day

Unfortunately we missed White Sand Beach (Pantai Pasir Putih). We didn't go there because one of our friend came after by plane, so some of my friends had to picked him up, then we didn't have much time to go without them. Yeaaaaah too bad, we skipped the White Sand Beach :(

Before the sunset came

Beautiful sunset 

Saturday, 7 April 2012

It's about 7.00 we were on jukung (special boat to see the dolphins). It was 2 hours to be at the dolphins spot. 

Ready to see the dolphins

We were very close to the dolphins :D

After enjoying the dolphins, we went to Laguna. Unfortunately, we went to the wrong spot of Laguna, completely dirty. Still, not too far from there, we could see the best beach there, the beautiful Laguna (since, the best spot of Laguna was beside us). I really wanted to go there, but I was defeated by my bad mood. At that time, one of our four jukungs had accident. It was sank and flipped over. The worst thing ever, I lost my brother's handycam. Poor me :( The time goes by and I believe that there must be a blessing behind the accident :D

Yeah, finally about 10 am we went back to our lodging house. Actually we could have gone around Kiluan until satisfied, but again and again there was misunderstanding with the rental car driver, we had to leave Kiluan Bay at 12.00. We were out of time to stay longer. The worst thing was we haven't visited Clara Beach, Mutun Beach, or even White Sand Beach. Nevertheless, we had no time to argue with them, or we had to pay the fine Rp.100.000,- for every an hour late :(

We took the some photos before leaving Kiluan Bay. It was in front of our lodging house.

We stopped by at Clara Beach in about last minute we were leaving. 

19.00 We were on shopboard to Merak














































Good bye Kiluan Bay! Good bye Bandar Lampung! See you very soon!

JOHN A BERRY and his last letter

Anyone knows who is he? Yes, for you guys who study at Wall Street Institute, I bet you definitely know that he is John A Berry. John is the most famous character in the speaking centre. 

Who is John A Berry?

American, 33, a junior manager. The Candide of the story, nerdy, geeky, nervous, insecure, invasive, insensitive, yet fundamentally loveable. Always devising mad schemes to seduce unattainable women or to gain wealth and success.

Today, 20 February 2012 is my last day in WSI. It's been interesting journey that I had here. I remember 09 February 2012 was my last encounter in WSI for unit 48. The day before that day I got a surprising letter from John Berry. Really unpredictable that he would send me a letter as farewell letter. Here it is.

John Berry Associates
Apartement 1672287
Lower Mean Street
Queens, New York 

A message to all students at Wall Street Institute: 

Dear friends,
It is with a great deal of sadness that I pick up my pen to write these words, or, to be more accurate, I pick up my computer. Well, I don’t actually pick it up, because there’s no need to: I put it down, really, rather than picking it up.
Anyway, as I was saying, it is with a considerable amount of regret that I put down my laptop to write these words, or to type them, rather.
My friends (for I feel that we have become friends, following all those hours we’ve spent alone together in the Speaking Center), you and I have kept each other company throughout this long journey, which is now about to end.
You have been the travelers, and I have been your guide. Through me, you have learned to speak English, the world’s most widely-spoken language, and you have also learned a wide range of business and professional skills, such as successful salesmanship, and how to behave in a job interview.
I have also entertained you with my wonderful collection of Tony Moroni records, and, I hope, helped to make the world a less confusing and upsetting place for you by passing on something of my own philosophy of life.
The question you will no doubt be asking yourselves at this point is: “How will we manage in the future without John’s support and advice?” The thought that when you have completed your study of this course you will be on your own must be terrifying you.
Well, my friends, I’ve got great news for you; you needn’t be on your own. John Berry Asscoates is able to offer the following services at special bargain rates to Wall Street Institute students:
1) Language consultancy: Private lessons in English, in your own home, or, for young ladies only, at your local dance club or hamburger restaurant,
2) Business consultancy. All your business and marketing problems solved in a matter of minutes, simply by the application of the John Berry rapid success approach.
As you can imagine, the demand for these services is going to be enormous, so, in order to avoid disappointment, write (enclosing a generous check) as soon as possible. 

Yours gratefully, 

John A. Berry

The change of John A Berry's face

Hello guys, it's been very nice to have a journey at speaking centre with you. See you soon in the real life :D

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