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Bangka Island Trip: Ardal Beach

Still from my second day of Bangka Island trip; after we were tired of exploring Hutan Pelawan (you can read about it HERE), we were heading to Ardal beach afterward. Ardal beach is located in Koba town, yeah it's placed in another town from Hutan Pelawan, so it took quite time to get there. But no need to worries, because the view across the road is just worth killing the times! The first time I did while we got there was screaming out loud because the place is so quiet, the sand is so soft and not much people around. Even when it gets crowded I guess it's not a problem, because the beach is so extensive!!!!! I can even call it my private beach, ha! But too bad, we got there almost evening, and it was a bit cloudy and gloomy, so we couldn't catch the blue-ish water. But meh, I'm still in love with the beach though! ;)

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@SonyaAnnK

P.S please bare with me (and my hat, LOL) because more beaches photos will be flooding my blog for more couple of days! ;)

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Bangka

Bangka Island Trip: Hutan Pelawan

I spent the second day of my Bangka trip by visiting Hutan Pelawan (Pelawan Forest) and Ardal Beach (which I will reveal soon after this post! *finger crossed*). Both places are located far from other, so I only got chance to visit two places that day. Not bad though, remembering I only able to visit a place in a day later. Blame the work in the middle of holidays. LOL.

Hutan Pelawan is located in Namang district, Central Bangka. Hutan Pelawan is famous of its Pelawan trees conservation. As you can see from photo below (me posing with a tree), that's what people called as Pelawan tree. Hutan Pelawan is a total mini wild forest for me; except there is a good pathway around the area and minus wild animals. Hahaa. Trees grow in all over the area and not only Pelawan trees, cover most of the place. Birds chirp everywhere, and if you lucky enough like me that day, you can see the rare red bird (I don't know the name, sorry!) and reptiles pass by. Hutan Pelawan also has some small bungalows to be rest area in some points of the forest and open for public for free. So you can take some rest after a long walk. But don't expect any luxury; because hey, they're inside the forest after all :p

@SonyaAnnK

floppy hat - unbranded

white dungaree - ROMWE

tank top - random store

bag - Reebok

shoes - Nike

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Bangka

Bangka Island Trip: China Town

Already landed sound and safe in Yogyakarta. Damn tired after long trip, but super happy indeed. Bangka Island definitely is a slice of paradise. I can't get enough of its private beaches, foods and weather! Bangka Island is one of the best place to live in because of its perfect weather in my opinion. Warm enough to see the Sun, but not hot at all. It's no fair because in other part of my country is freakishly hot, but I spent my days lately in heavenly weather place. Hahahaaa. I can live everyday in beach though. Honestly it's weird, because I'm a mountain girl at heart, but the beaches here are unbelievable friendly to me and my skin.

Ahh, but before I share my beach madness, let me share the first thing I did there. Well, of course I visited the nearest beach from the airport right after landed (yes, yes, they have beach near airport!!!!) and then headed to China town and such a sudden I attracted to its well built cemetery. Got some snaps there which of course nothing spooky or else. Because it's too beautiful to be spooky. Then I checked in my hotel to get some rest. Nothing much to do at day one, because I got there right in the late afternoon. This was my airport outfit, I packed so light, well I don't want to bring too much heavy material clothes, because I already brought laptop and camera. Hopefully my shoulder doesn't get hurt after this trip. LOL. Hope you guys enjoy this set of photos, taken by boyfriend slash tour guide of the days, because many of beaches photos are coming next ;)

@SonyaAnnK

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Bangka

An Intro

If you followed me on instagram, you might've known that I'm currently having holidays in far faaarr away land. Hahaa, kidding! I'm currently in famous, Bangka Island. It's my first time stepping my feet here though. I'm quite shock with how private the island is! And the beaches are so close to reach on. Well, I'm getting tanned here, people! Not to forget the perfect taste of foods here. I almost love everything; well, not almost but all of them *wink wink*

But, people speaks different language here which I hardly understand, so I feel like I'm in different country which is not! Hahaa. Thankfully, boyfriend is originally living here, so problem solved *dancing* Honestly I love the feel of being loner in a new place, it somehow teaches me how adapting in new places, and how interacting with brand new people. Sadly, I'm in a little bit dizzy right now; maybe it caused by lack of sleep and non stop exploring the place for around two and a half days. Mehh, happiness definitely comes with price. LOL. So, I better off to sleep, because I still have few more days (hopefully!!:p) to enjoy the island.

@SonyaAnnK

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Jeffrey Campbell

Play with The Light

Tried to get some snaps in the afternoon, and turned out, it didn't goes well. It's weird, because at first I saw the result on my camera, it was quite okay, but right after I transferred to my laptop, the colors weren't good enough. Maybe my humble camera doesn't suppose to capture in the low light environment, or even sad, it is me who doesn't able to get it right *crying* That's why I always try to get my snaps in the morning, when the light is warm enough. Not too bright nor too dark. Just perfect. How about you guys? What's your most favorite time to get some snaps?

Frankly speaking, my midi length madness is not over yet. Well, I don't want to get over it too soon. Especially when the fabric is so light like sheer and mesh like the one I worn here. The length isn't problem at all in these hot days. Don't you think so? :) Ahhhh, it's October already! Mehh, I can't believe this year is near the end already. Hope you guys doing okay!

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@SonyaAnnK

top - ROWL's (similar here)

Annika Skirt - Sanban (similar here)

bag - Persunmall (similar in backpack here)

shoes - Jeffrey Campbell Tamera