Bukittinggi part II

This is a view from the window of The Hills hotel in Bukittinggi;we can see the Singgalang Mountain,a dormant volcanor with an elevation of 2877 meters
There are 2 lakes at the summit, named Dewi (Goddess) and Kumbang (Beetle)
In front of the volcanoe we can see Ngarai Sianok canyon that leads to Koto Gadang,a small hamlet known for it's silversmiths at the Singgalang foot

Jam Gadang clocktower,the emblema of city of Bukittinggi

 It is located in the centre of the city, near the main market, Pasar Atas, and is a tourist attraction
 The structure was built in 1926 during the Dutch colonial era, as a gift from the Queen to city's controleur. It was designed by architects Yazin and Sutan Gigi Ameh. Originally a rooster figure was placed on the apex, but it was changed into a Jinja-like ornament during the Japanese ocuppation. Following Indonesian independence, it was reshaped to its present form resembling traditional Minangakabau roofs.

Maninjau Lake view from Matur

 Lake Maninjau has an area of 99.5 km², being approximately 16 km long and 7 km wide. The average depth is 105 m, with a maximum depth of 165 m. The natural outlet for excess water is the Antokan river, located on the west side of the lake. It is the only lake in Sumatra which has a natural outlet to the west coast. Since 1983 this water has been used to generate hydroelectric power for West Sumatra, generated around 68 MW at maximum load.

Most of the people who live around Lake Maninjau are ethnically Minangkabau. Villages on the shores of the lake include Maninjau and Bayur.

Maninjau is a notable tourist destination in the region due to its scenic beauty and mild climate. It is also used as a site for paragliding.

A small isle in the center of Maninjau Lake

Maninjau lake view from the winding road going down to the lake,from the 44 pin

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Rafflesia Arnoldii in Palupuh village;the flower is parasitic and stems off a type of vine tree that we can see also in this picture

Upstairs Ngarai Sianok canyon there are gardens and park full of monkeys like this one

Panther in Bukittinggi zoo;native from Sumatra

One busy street in Bukittinggi

Raffelsia Arnoldii again in Palupuh;a hamlet just 30 minutes from Bukittinggi on the road to Bonjol

This is Palupuh a small valley;on the jungles that surrounding this ricefields grows  many rafflesias

Going down to the lake Maninjau

Along the road that circles the lake

This a Civet or Luwak,the animal who eats the coffe beans and then defecate them and from that is made kopi luwak,the most expensive coffe in the world