HAVING EARLY DINNER AT OCEAN GARDEN IN MALANG

   26TH JULY 2025   ~ The last time we ate proper food was when we were in Bromo. He had had something light in the afternoon like Bakso and continued snacking all the way until it was time for the first gastronomic adventure in Malang.

We were taken by our guide to this restaurant called Ocean Garden.

The food we had for dinner was not that different from what we got at home [except for the Es Teler]. The big difference in terms of taste is that Malaysians are more serious with spices and seasoning when it food is concerned.

We were ready to go to the hotel once all the food on the table was finished. It had been one long day for us and desperately needed to clean up and rest.

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EXPLORING KAMPUNG WARNA WARNI JODIPAN - PART 2

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   26TH JULY 2025    ~ Another attraction of this village was its Glass Bridge. The bridge was built after the project to beautify the village had become a huge success and Kampung Jodipan was then connected to the other village across the river, Kampung Tridi.

From the bridge, one could get the bird's eye view of the two villages, divided by a river, Sungai Bantras.

Consequently, this called for another photoshoot session but at a higher point of view.

"The pearl is evil, Kino," said Juana.
~ "The Pearl", John Steinbeck ~

The only villager I met and talked to here was the lady attending her small shop in front of her house. The locals were nowhere to be seen when we were there.

It was one very long day for the seven of us, plus the guide and the driver too. We bade Jodipan Village in Malang farewell for now. For one thing, we had taken photos at all the necessary spots to remember the village by when we arrived home later.

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EXPLORING KAMPUNG WARNA WARNI JODIPAN - PART 1

   26TH JULY 2025    ~ The first attraction visited once we arrived in Malang, Indonesia, was Kampung Warna Warni Jodipan [TRANSLATE: Jodipan Colourful Village]. This place reminded me so much of the Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan when I was there back in March, 2019 [READ HERE].

How did the village transformation happen? It was initially an assignment carried out by eight university students in their attempt to change the village into a cleaner and more sustainable place to live in. Eventually, it was a great success.

More photoshoot session took place and we never said "no" to Mr. Photographer cum the tour guide.

WORDS OF CAUTION: Make sure you wear suitable shoes when you come visiting as there were endless stairs for you to climb and down, including the Glass Bridge that connects the two villages, which will appear in PART TWO.

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