https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017 Hi everyone, welcome to our padlet! This is where we document our trip to Surabaya, Indonesia from 20-24 May 2017. Stay tuned for more memories... en-us 2017-05-12 03:42:12 UTC 2026-01-02 05:05:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/171783624 Departing 20 May 2017(Sat): 
Sin-Surabaya SQ930 (T2)
0750 - 0905h

Arriving 24 May 2017(Wed): 
Surabaya-Sin MI225 (T2)
1840 - 2155h]]> 2017-05-15 09:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/171783624 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172892548 The early bird catches the worm! 
Pasirians gather early at T2 for our flight to Surabaya. Not before a customary grp photo of course. ]]> 2017-05-19 22:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172892548 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172900143 Finally touched land as we arrived at the Juanda airport in Surabaya.]]> 2017-05-20 02:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172900143 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172902962 After crawling through heavy traffic and a pit stop at Giant hypermarket to stock up on supplies, we finally arrived at our lunch venue: Fusia Restaurant - Rajanya Nasi Thimbel. ]]> 2017-05-20 05:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172902962 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172906735 After lunch we proceeded to learn about one famous Indonesian art form - the Batik. Aside from learning about the history and types of Batik, we also had fun painting our own Batik.

]]> 2017-05-20 07:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172906735 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172907047 Some of us are naturally talented at this...]]> 2017-05-20 07:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172907047 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172916175 After a 2h ride we finally arrived at our dinner place - Kebon Pring. Check out the sumptuous meal prepared for us! ]]> 2017-05-20 11:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172916175 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172941119 Finally we arrived at Bromo Cottages for a well deserved rest. Looking forward to the programme tomorrow!]]> 2017-05-20 19:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172941119 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172941438 2017-05-20 20:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172941438 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172956857 Woke up early for the journey to catch sunrise at Mount Bromo. Definitely an unforgettable sight!]]> 2017-05-21 05:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172956857 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172966014 After sunrise, it's time to head to the crater of Mt Bromo. A horse ride and 250 steps later, we found ourselves face to face with the simmering crater. A sight to behold!]]> 2017-05-21 09:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172966014 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172978848 After breakfast and rest, we checked out of Bromo Cottages and descended from Mt Bromo. Visited a tea plantation and processing plant after having lunch at a restaurant located within. Gleamed interesting insights about the different types of tea leaves as well as their role as an export commodity in the Indonesian economy. ]]> 2017-05-21 13:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172978848 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172980711 We arrived at Malang, the second largest city in East Java after Surabaya. Dinner was at the Inggil restaurant. This unique restaurant combines delicious Indonesian cuisine with aspects of Indonesian culture, much like a restaurant-museum]]> 2017-05-21 13:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172980711 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172981002 Once at the Same hotel, we proceeded to complete the tasks for the day. Definitely a rich learning experience despite the fatique.]]> 2017-05-21 14:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/172981002 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173074056 This morning we made a trip to the Brantas power plant. This hydroelectric plant generates electricity using the rivers in its vicinity. At the plant we were able to learn more about the process of power generation as well as the issues that hydroelectric plants face. ]]> 2017-05-22 07:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173074056 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173075957 Something special awaited us for lunch - nasi kembul, a traditional Javanese feast. ]]> 2017-05-22 07:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173075957 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173174007 We proceeded to visit an apple plantation in Batu Malang. Here, amidst scenic surroundings, we learn about how the fertile soil and cool climate has led to the growth of agriculture in the area. As a bonus, students also get to try the freshly harvested fruits. ]]> 2017-05-22 15:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173174007 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173177401 After enjoying the fruits and flowers at the plantation, we proceeded to the floating market. Traditional food and crafts are sold in this market. We had the opportunity to try out some of the food and crafts.]]> 2017-05-22 15:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173177401 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173179641 Soon it was time for dinner. We had a sumptuous meal at Warung Mbok Sri as we wind down for the day. ]]> 2017-05-22 15:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173179641 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173326691 This morning we set off early as we made our way from Malang to Surabaya. Made a stopover at mangrove Wonorejo to learn more about the costal conservation effort by the local community. ]]> 2017-05-23 08:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173326691 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173327315 A beautiful mangrove, the result of a community effort at conservation. ]]> 2017-05-23 08:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173327315 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173446514 After lunch we proceed to Surabaya. Here our students carried out their land use survey. They also interviewed and surveyed various people in the vicinity to get primary data. Once again, our students truely got out of their comfort zone.]]> 2017-05-23 17:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173446514 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173449875 After dinner the groups got together to organise and analyse the data and information collected. Theory and real world application come together as students deepen their learning!]]> 2017-05-23 17:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173449875 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173573586 At the blink of the eye, our trip is coming to an end. Got a surprise as the batik we did on the first day was delivered to our hotel. Check them out! ]]> 2017-05-24 08:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173573586 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173596732 Spent the morning visiting the heroes monument. Here we learnt about the long history of Surabaya and their struggle against foreign invaders and colonial powers]]> 2017-05-24 11:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173596732 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173597016 In a flash our trip is on its last leg. Boarding flight MI 225, which is expected to reach Singapore around 2200 hrs (T2). ]]> 2017-05-24 11:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173597016 kopiOme https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173626761 We are back. ]]> 2017-05-24 13:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kopiOme/Prss_surabaya_2017/wish/173626761