Do you remember the big earthquake followed by tsunami in 2004? I am sure that you remember that disaster...But do you know SIMELUE? the small island in western part of sumatra? i am pretty sure that most of you don't know about that island! This island is the closest island to the 2004 earthquake epicenter! But, do you know that in this island only few people die caused by that disaster. The literacy education of the old people have save their life from tsunamy, earthquake!
Well..i am getting in love with this island. The nature, the people and their food! Simelue is in Aceh province, islamic rule is implemented in this province. However, in my opinion many inhabitans are still away from islam itself. I don't want to talk about this anyway. However, you-who ever your believe is- are save enough going to this island. You-whoever you are-can enjoy much this island. I guarantee that!
You can reach this island from Medan (north sumatra) to Sinabang (Simelue) by airplain (riau airlines or smac airlines). It cost Rp.570 000 (around 57US$).The flight takes around 1.50 hour. Simelue island is 'Kabupaten-district' with Sinabang as the capital. Before earthquake, this island is famous for surfing. There especially in the western parth of island, you can find the nice beach with white sand, big wave, coconut tree...perfect for sunbath, surfng etc. But you can't do sunbath for woman using swimsuit only-it's prohibit now-. But no problem, you can keep enjoying the beach there. Some coral reefs have been uplift during the 2004 earthquake. Some i am sure that still living underwater there.
You can reach this island from Medan (north sumatra) to Sinabang (Simelue) by airplain (riau airlines or smac airlines). It cost Rp.570 000 (around 57US$).The flight takes around 1.50 hour. Simelue island is 'Kabupaten-district' with Sinabang as the capital. Before earthquake, this island is famous for surfing. There especially in the western parth of island, you can find the nice beach with white sand, big wave, coconut tree...perfect for sunbath, surfng etc. But you can't do sunbath for woman using swimsuit only-it's prohibit now-. But no problem, you can keep enjoying the beach there. Some coral reefs have been uplift during the 2004 earthquake. Some i am sure that still living underwater there.
There are only two hostel where you can stay over the night. Both only available in Sinabang.It cost around 10US$/night. But i think camping is not bad choice to do there. Renting car-jeep-going around island is also good choice, it cost only around 60US$/day including driver and oil, although some part of this island only can be reached by taking a walk. How about food?? don't worry, food taste good there!Mostly it more like 'curry'...speise, much coconut milk, and hot. Compare to the main land Sumatra, indeed simelue is more expensive. However, this island is really nice..the people also nice..also, i can't wait to coming back..
Sinabang 19-24 July 2007
Sinabang 19-24 July 2007
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