Lake Kerinci Jambi

A. Overview

The lake is situated at the foot of the Mountain King is the largest lake in Kerinci district. Area lake is approximately 5000 square meters with a height of 783 meters above sea level.

B. Feature

The scenery around the lake is so captivating. The eyes will not be tired of seeing the expanse of clear water a graceful backdrop of mountain ranges. In the middle of the lake looks as fishing boats are sailing the calm water surface, where the lives of many species of fish caught by local society.

In the villages around the lake, there are a number of carved stone megaliths supposedly living human heritage thousands of years ago. The presence of stone carving shows that the area around Lake Kerinci is an area that once inhabited ancient human.

In the Lake Kerinci is held every year Fetival Lake Kerinci which display a variety of community arts attractions Jambi. The purpose of this pestival is to give treats to the tourists who come to visit.

C. Location

Lake Kerinci Lake Kerinci is located in the District and Mobile District Lake Kerinci regency, ProvinsiJambi, Indonesia

D. Access

To reach the location can be reached by landline with several alternatives: the first alternative: the journey begins from the city of Jambi to the Full River. The distance between Jambi Full River about 500 km and takes about 10 hours. The trip can be done with ground vehicles in the form of public transportation, car rental or private car.

The second alternative: the trip can be started from the town of Padang to Tapan then proceed to the river Filled with 278 km distance. The journey taken for about 7 hours. The trip can be done with public transportation, car rental or private car.

The third alternative: the journey begins from Padang to Muaralabuh, then the trip continued to Kersik Tuo. The distance from the city of Padang to a location about 211 km long journey of approximately 5-6 hours. The trip can be done with ground vehicles in the form of public transportation, car rental or private car.

E. Ticket

The entrance fee to attractions at Rp 3,000 for adults and Rp 2,000 for children.

F. Accommodation and Facilities

There are currently no star-class hotels in Kerinci until recently, but visitors do not worry because in the town of Full River, the capital of Kerinci regency, there are a lot of jasmine-class hotel with rates starting from Rp. 15 000-Rp.100.000 with good enough service. For the business of eating and drinking, it was not fitting that during the Kerinci Payo not try to eat rice, fish curry Semah, Dendeng Beteko, Nuts Tojin, Lemang and Citrus Pelompek, or drinking coffee and tea Kayu Aro Kerinci.

Waterfall Telun Berasap Jambi

A. Overview

Smoky Telun Waterfall is a natural attractions in the Kerinci regency, Jambi Province. Waterfalls are sourced from rivers that disgorge the Seven Mountain Lake which flows through a steep cliff with a height of about 50 m. People call this Jambi Waterfall Telun Berasap due to the large flow of water coming down, giving rise to "mist of water" around it.

Behind the Waterfall Telun Smoky, there is a cave. Local people do not dare enter the cave because the terrain is so difficult to pass. Waterfalls are very heavy with a steep rock, causing the cave has never visited the community and the tourists who visit the tourist attraction Telun Berasap Waterfall.

B. Feature

Waterfalls Telun Barasap overlooking the beautiful, with a heavy flow of water to form a soft splash of the water like a white smoke or also known as water mist. Grains of water vapor formed from the mist beautiful water color when illuminated by sunlight reflected glow of multicolored light.

C. Location

This waterfall is located in the village of Telun Smoky, District Kayu Aro, Kerinci regency, Jambi province, Indonesia.

D. Access

Location can be reached by land with three alternatives. First, the journey begins from Jambi City to the River Overflowing with a distance of about 500 km, while the latency for about 10 hours using public transportation, car rental or private car.

Secondly, the trip can be started from the city of Padang to Tapan then proceed to the river Filled with 278 km distance. Travel time taken for about 7 hours by using public transportation, car rental or private car.

Third, the trip started from Padang to Muaralabuh, then the trip continued to Kersik Tuo. The distance from the city of Padang to a location about 211 km and can be reached within about 5-6 hours using public transportation, car rental or private car.

E. Ticket

In the process of confirmation.

F. Accommodation

Full River in the city (the capital of the Kerinci regency), there are a lot of jasmine-class hotel with rates starting from Rp. 15000.00-USD .100.000,00 (February 2008). The hotels are quite comfortable as a place to stay with good service. For the business of eating and drinking, it was not fitting that during the Kerinci Payo not try to eat rice, fish curry Semah, Dendeng Beteko, Nuts Tojin, Lemang and Citrus Pelompek, or drinking coffee and tea Kayu Aro Kerinci.

Seblat Elephant Training Center North Bengkulu

A. Overview

Elephant Training Center (ETC) Seblat is a location that is used to train and assist the process of proliferation of wild Sumatran elephants (Elephas maximus sumatrensis) found in Bengkulu Province. The place that became one tourist destination in Bengkulu Province was established in October 1992 by Minister of Forestry Decree No. 658/Kpts-ll/1995 December 8, 1995, a total of approximately 6800 hectares, and is part of the Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS). Aside from being a conservation area for about 200 wild Sumatran elephants, PLG Seblat is also the habitat for some rare flora and fauna typical of the island of Sumatra.

B. Feature

In the area of ​​Elephant Training Center (ETC) Seblat visitors will be treated with various types of elephants are quite stunning attractions. In the hands of the coaches that have been experienced, the elephants that had been transformed into wild animals tame and intelligent man who could understand the instructions. For visitors who first visited this region, will surely be amazed to see the elephants were able to do the attractions such as carrying humans, disco, draping flowers, carrying the flag, guess the number / letter, playing football, marching, elephant dating (male elephant carrying an umbrella and hugged a female elephant), and others.

Not to lose feeling in awe of attraction the elephants in this area, visitors will be amazed again when looking at other features of this conservation area. Because, in the PLG Seblat also contained rare flora and fauna are protected by the government. Besides flower Rafflesia (rafflessia arnoldi), visitors will find rare animals such as tapirs, deer, Sumatran rhinoceros, Sumatran tiger stripe, gold cat, goat forests, various types of snakes, gibbons, hoops, short-tailed monkey, various species of birds (hornbills , parrots, pergam), partridge, eagles, and others. Perhaps, in this area several times found traces of a short man, but to ensure that needed further research.

C. Location

Elephant Training Center (ETC) located in District Seblat Princess Green, North Bengkulu, Bengkulu Province, Indonesia.

D. Ticket Prices

Admission price set by the manager of a tourist area PLG Seblat indeed quite expensive, the Rp 35,000 per person (June 2008). However, the cost of entry is likely comparable with the various features offered by this tourist area.

E. Access

Access to the area PLG Seblat not too difficult. From the city of Bengkulu, visitors can glide in the direction of Air Muring, using either private vehicles or public transportation (buses), with the distance about 150 km. Having arrived at Air Muring, there are 3 paths to choose from to reach the region PLG Seblat, namely:

1. Through PT. Agricinal with the distance about 20 km, or take about 1 hour.

2. Through Seblat (next to Princess Green District Office) Block C, Like New, PLG Seblat, with the distance about 15 km.

3. Through Water Muring, Like Long, Like New, PLG Seblat, with the distance about 17 km.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities

Along the road from the direction toward the PLG Seblat Bengkulu, visitors can see the facilities and accommodation facilities such as restaurants, lodging houses, Fuel Filling Facility General (Gas Station), places of worship (mosques and churches), the stalls of handicrafts made of rattan , agate craft stalls, and others. The PLG Seblat own in the area, visitors will find several facilities, such as offices, guest house, information centers, shelters, toilets, watchtower, and others.

Lake Grudge Not Already Bengkulu

A. Overview

In general, fresh water environment can be divided into two types, namely lactic or freshwater environments that do not move, and lotic freshwater environments or engaged. Based on these distinctions, the lake can be classified into the aquatic environment that is not moving. As an aquatic environment that is not moving, the lake has clear boundaries, namely the banks of the lake, the lake, surface water, and the walls of the lake.

In Bengkulu Province, there is a beautiful lake called Lake Grudge Not There, which by the Government of Indonesia designated as conservation areas. The lake is famous for its rich flora and fauna has been amended several times expansion of the area.

First, in 1936, the Government of the Netherlands East Indies establish this area as a nature reserve by 1936 No. Stb. 325 dated June 17, 1936 with an area of ​​11.5 hectares. Second, in 1979, and by the Governor of Bengkulu No. 1666/B4-1/1979 dated May 15, 1979, this area dipeluas be 430 hectares. Third, in 1999, through the Ministry of Forestry Decree No. 420/Kpts-II/1999 dated June 15, 1999, Lake nature reserve area Grudge was already expanding to 577 acres.

B. Feature

It's Not Revenge Lakes region is a nature reserve area which has a charming natural beauty and save a lot of potential for preservation of ecology and ecosystem balance. The lake is surrounded by heavily wooded hills is a major habitat for rare endemic plants, namely pencil orchid (Vanda hookeriana). In 2003, the Coordinating Agency for Natural Resources (KSDA) Bengkulu City, says there are five main functions played by the Lake It's not revenge, namely: (1) as a conservation area for biodiversity, (2) as a source of water used for the purposes irrigation, (3) as a water reserve area, (4) as a natural learning media Untk scientific interest, and (5) as a place of recreation.

In this lake also lived several rare fish species that come from family Anabantidae, namely Trichogaster trihopterus, Helstoma termminchi, Trichogaster pectoralis, Anabas testudieus, and Polcampus hasselti, from the family Bagridae Mystus sp, and from the family Cyprinidae is Mystacoleucus marginatus and Rasbora sumatranus.

C. Location

Lake Grudge not been located in the Gulf Segara Subdistrict, District-wide, and Talang District, Bengkulu Utara, Bengkulu Province, Indonesia.

D. Ticket Prices

In the confirmation.

E. Access

Lake Nature Reserve Not Revenge It is about 7 km from the central city of Bengkulu, specifically in the direction the City Curup. From the city of Bengkulu, visitors can use public transport / bus majoring in Bengkulu - Lake Grudge Not Already with travel time about 30 minutes.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities

In Lake Grudge Not Already available facilities such as equipment for fishing and canoes that can be used to get around the lake. For visitors who want to stay and require more complete facilities, can visit the City Carep or the city of Bengkulu. In both cities there are facilities and a fairly complete fafilitas such as hotels, restaurants, malls, mini market, a place of worship, and others.

Bengkulu Enggano Island Indonesia

A. Overview

Enggano Island is one of the outer islands in Indonesia, is administratively located in North Bengkulu, Bengkulu Province. The island with an area of ​​40 square km is located in the zone of Indian Ocean waters at the position between 102.05 ° east longitude and 5.17 ° to 5.31 ° latitude. As a separate district, administratively Enggano consists of 3 small islands namely: Two Island, Wreck Island, and Merbau Island. Sub Enggano Village is divided into 6 Kahyapu Village, Village Kaana, Malakoni Village, Village Apoho, Meok Village, and the village of Banjar Sari. The number of people on this island about 3,000 people (year 2002), which are spread in 6 villages.

The island is mostly populated livelihood as fishermen and farmers of this palm are ecologically very rich with natural resources, both located on land and in sea waters. However, ecosystems are particularly vulnerable Enggano damaged, because the structure of the islands are composed of rock with a thickness of surface soil is very thin, only 1-2 meters.

B. Feature

Enggano Island is an island that is relatively unspoiled and has not been untouched by development agendas. However, this would be a blessing for the island, because the authenticity of their natural conditions are relatively still awake.

In the island surrounded by white sand that is very broad, there are two attractions are beautiful and quite famous, namely the Bird Park and the Coast Mountains Nanu'ua Humo. At the Bird Park Mount Nanu'ua, there are two species of rare birds protected by the government, namely the Bird and Bird Glasses Enggano Enggano plop. In addition to the Bird Park Mount Nanu'ua, restricted-range species were also occasionally be found on agricultural land, mainly coconut plantations, and open land around the township.

Next move to the Coast Humo. The beach is famous for its stretch of fine white sand has a fairly rich marine ecosystems. Along the shore, visitors can find a lot of crabs and small shelled animals that roam freely. On this beach also live many kinds of small fish that are often colorful swim at the beach and can be seen with the naked eye. The most frequently encountered is a blue fish with yellow-white stripe and red fish with white and silver variations in the body.

In addition, the beach which extends about two miles from north to south, with a width of about 200 meters from the waterfront also has a collection of coral-or by the local people called tubiran-which can be used as a bridge to walk a bit into the sea. Similar Tubiran pier is also often used by visitors and the local community as a place of fishing. Location, which juts into the sea make this tubiran become habitat for many species of marine fish.

Besides having two beautiful tourist sites, the island of Enggano also has other features, namely the very dense mangrove forests that naturally serves as a drag chute coastal abrasion. In this mangrove forest, live many different species of birds, like woodpeckers, Enggano pergam birds, parrots, parrot, parrots, and various other bird species.

C. Location

Enggano Island is located in District Enggano, North Bengkulu, Bengkulu Province, Indonesia.

D. Ticket Prices

In the confirmation.

E. Access

From Bengkulu, the time needed to reach Enggano Island is approximately 12 hours by using the sea route. However, the trip aboard the ferry to the island of Enggano not take place every day, because weather conditions are often unstable. In one week, a trip to the island of Enggano only twice, that too often can not be certain day, because of factors such unstable weather. Vice versa, the return trip from Enggano towards Bengkulu also occurs twice in a week, certainly with the same conditions, the schedule can switch days because of depending on weather conditions.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities

For visitors who wish to be visited and traveled through the island of Enggano, should bring their own motorcycle. Because, in this island is the only public transport is a truck and a bus. Both types of public transport that operates only in the days of arrival and departure of ships, so that in a typical day there was hardly any public transport operating.

Besides lack of public transport, Enggano Island also does not have lodging facilities and restaurants are adequate. Kurangannya facilities and create a potential tourism promotion on the island of Enggano not been much explored to the fullest.

However, visitors do not have to worry about that problem. Population Enggano is a very open society and friendly to newcomers. If there are visitors who do not have contacts on the island of Enggano, they just come alone to the village head or local chiefs. Community leaders will give a lift and food to visitors. Usual food served is rice Enggano community of upland rice and fish. Fish has always been the main menu on the island of Enggano because most of its people living as fishermen.

Schecter Announces New 2011 Models

New guitars include signature models for Dan Donegan, Gary Holt, and Jerry Horton, along with additions to the Hellraiser, Damien, Blackjack, and Omen lines, plus an entirely new model, the T S/H-1.

Los Angeles, CA (November 25, 2010) -- Schecter Guitar Research has released information on their upcoming 2011 models. Below are the details provided by Schecter on what's new:

Blackjack ATX Avenger
Schecter’s extremely popular BLACKJACK ATX line has a new addition for 2011: the ATX AVENGER. Loaded with quality features that professional guitarists demand, the ATX features a set-neck design with mahogany body and neck, ebony fingerboard and ‘Active’ symbol at the 12th fret. The Ultra Access neck joint allows unparalleled access to the upper frets.

Sizzling output, sustain and sonic clarity is generated by dual Seymour Duncan AHB-1 Blackout active humbuckers, and Grover Tuners, GraphTech nut and a locking Tone Pros bridge complete the package.

The ATX Avenger is available in Aged Black Satin, Aged White and (new for all ATX collection for 2011) Walnut Satin ; Black Nickel hardware and multi-ply aged binding are standard.

Dan Donegan (Disturbed) Signature Ultra-DD
The Ultra-DD features neck-thru body construction, 25.5” scale multi-laminate maple neck, raised center, with mahogany ‘wings’ and a figured maple top.

Dan’s choice of Seymour Duncan pickups are standard on his model, a high output custom-shop El Diablo in the bridge position and a 4-conductor ’59 model in the neck, providing brutal versatility. A TonePros system provides rock-steady intonation and tuning stability along with Schecter locking tuners and a GraphTech Tusq nut.

The Donegan is available in two finishes, Black Cherry Burst and Dark Blue Burst.

Diamond P-5 Custom
To meet the demanding needs of its bass players, Schecter is boosting the Diamond-P bass line for 2011 with the addition of the Diamond-P 5 Custom. This versatile new bass will share the same features currently found on the Diamond-P Custom line, with the addition of an added low ‘B’ string.


Standard features include a 35” rosewood/maple bolt-on neck, alder body, GraphTech Black Tusq XL nut, and Vintage style open-gear tuners. The Schecter SuperRock Bass (bridge) and Monster Tone II (neck) pickups offer a tasty array of tonal options, with further tones garnered via a coil-tap on the Tone control. The Schecter Custom String-Thru body bridge allows either top-load or string through options.

The Diamond P-5 Custom will be available in Dark Metallic Blue, Vintage White, and Gloss Black.

Omen 8
Due to the overwhelming success and appetite for their 8-string guitars, Schecter’s newest offering is the Omen-8, THE most affordable 8-string on the market, Keeping with the standard features of the Omen line, it includes a basswood body, a rosewood/maple bolt-on neck, high output Schecter Diamond Plus pickups, GraphTech Black Tusq XL nut, an 8-string TOM and chrome hardware. A double graphite rod system is employed in the 26.5” scale neck for added strength and reliability. The new model is offered in Walnut Satin and Gloss Black.

A Lefty version is also available in Gloss Black.

Omen Solo
The Omen Solo is the latest addition to the popular Omen line. The shape is based on Schecter’s Solo, the off-set single cut design popularized in the Hellraiser Collection. Like all the Omen guitars, the new Solo version redefines the term ‘entry level’, providing quality and features found in far more expensive instruments. The new Omen Solo is offered in Walnut Satin and Gloss Black, and standard features include a 25.5” scale rosewood/maple bolt-on neck, high output Schecter Diamond Plus pickups, GraphTech Black Tusq nut and chrome hardware. The guitar features a rounded bevel at the neck joint and increased neck angle to provide maximum playability and heighten sustain.

As with the entire Omen Collection, a Left-hand version is available in Gloss Black

Damien Riot
Keeping with the standard Damien line features, it includes a 25.5” scale rosewood/maple bolt-on neck with Black Pearl Bat inlays and an evil Satin Black finish.

The sleek horns and full cut-away allows easy access to the upper frets, while the EMG-hz pickups and string-through body design provide hard hitting sounds to punish the unfaithful. Schecter Tuners and a GraphTech nut round out the package.
A Floyd Rose Special Equipped version is also available.

Gary Holt (Exodus) Signature V-1
The new Holt model is a redesign of Schecter’s popular V-1 shape, now with the longer ‘wing’ on top. This striking axe is trimmed in a blood red binding throughout AND is armed with exclusive red EMG 81/89 active pickups … delivering attack, sustain and power.

The 24.75” scale mahogany neck is set into the offset ‘V’ body with an Ultra Access neck joint… for unparalleled access to the 22th fret! The rosewood fingerboard is emblazed with a red Exodus ‘goat-head’ inlay at the 12th fret.

An Original Floyd Rose locking tremolo system provides rock steady tuning, even with torturous dive bombing. Gloss Black finish, Grover tuners and Black hardware are standard. A Lefty version is also available.

Hellraiser Special C-8
As the undisputed leader in 8 strings electrics, this new 8 boasts features designed for stage or studio, at a price that allows guitarists to enter this new sonic arena!

Dual EMG 808 active humbuckers provide the power and clarity of this extremely low tuned instrument.

An extended 26.5” scale mahogany neck is set into the ever popular arched ‘C’ style body with Schecter’s Ultra Access neck-joint. A Black GrainEnhanced Figured Maple top adds visual and sonic depth.

Dual graphite reinforcement rods in the neck add tuning and neck stability, much needed but all put forsaken by competitor’s instruments. A custom Schecter forged 8-string bridge allows for individual string adjustments.

‘Dagger’ inlays add the final touch of evil to this instrument of mass destruction Available in Black Cherry and See-Thru Black.

Schecter has also added extended scale C-7 and C-7FR to the Hellrasier Special Collection.

Jerry Horton (Papa Roach) Signature Solo-6
Horton's new signature model is built on Schecter’s popular Solo-6 platform. The 25.5” scale mahogany neck is set into an arched mahogany body. The Solo is armed with Jerry’s long-time pickups of choice, the versatile Seymour Duncan JB / ’59 combination. A TonePros AVT-II wrap-around bridge and Schecter locking tuners round out Jerry’s upscale features.

The guitars striking two-tone finish features a satin ‘Skull & Carbs’ hotrod graphic with glossed metallic red sides and back.

T S/H-1
The new T S/H-1 design is the result of Schecter’s dedication to the pursuit of tonal excellence and versatility. The updated model, based on their Tempest shape, has a single cat’s eye sound port with a semi-hollow maple body, modified to be slightly larger to take advantage of the semi-hollow body’s acoustic properties. A 24.75” scale maple neck and rosewood fret board sport mother-of-pearl block inlays.

Design features unique to the T S/H-1 include a specially designed Vintage ‘S’ tailpiece, which creates higher string tension at the bridge, providing balanced tone and sustain. The overwound, ceramic magnet Schecter SuperRock MH pickups have increased power and treble bite while retaining classic vintage looks. A separate coil-tap toggle switch allows added tonal flexibility. Modern appointments such as chrome Grover Tuners, TonePros locking bridge, and Graph Tech Tusq XL nut complete the package.

Adding to the overall vintage vibe of this unique instrument, the T S/H-1 will be offered in Silverburst and Reverse Metallic Red and Black burst, each with single ply binding.

Mel B can't stop eating whilst pregnant

The former Spice Girls singer is currently expecting her third child and the 35-year-old star ' who also has daughters Phoenix, 12, and Angel, four, from previous relationships and is stepmother to husband Stephen Belafonte's daughter Giselle, six ' thinks she will end up the size of a 'house' before she gives birth in four months time.

She said: 'Every pregnancy is different but one guarantee is I go like a house, arse, t*ts, everything.

''m at the waddling stage. I've got three big bumps!

'What can I say, I like eating. I think that when you're pregnant, you kind of eat what you want, when you want. Mine is all day long and all night long. But I don't mind.'

Mel is usually known for her toned physique but she admits she has done barely any exercise since getting pregnant.

She added: ' go off any kind of workout when I'm pregnant. All my three pregnancies I've kind of avoided it.'

The new Australian 'X Factor' judge also admitted her new fuller figure is a big hit with her husband.

She said: 'Stephen can't wait for me to get to the proper baby belly-popping stage.'