The beauty of Niagara 100 Level ( Sumatera Barat )

Enjoy the charm of Niagara 100 Levels in Padang - West Sumatra, is one part of Indonesia that has extraordinary natural beauty. Although not as popular as Bali or Lombok, but talk of potential, western Sumatra is second to none. If located in West Sumatra us as if surrounded beauty. Padang as the capital of West Sumatra province is one of the locations that also has the beauty of it. So far, the best known in the city of Padang is Padang Beach, Sweet Water Beach or bridge Siti Nurbaya, Carolina Beach and Sand Beach Jambak. Row cluster of hills surrounding the city of Padang is also the main attraction for those who set foot in the realm of this Minang. Besides the beauty of the beaches that can be used as attraction, Padang also has other water attractions such as Lubuk Minturun and Lubuk Paraku. Both the bottom of this very crowded when balimau, bath before Ramadan tradition. But beyond that, it turns out the city of Padang also has tourism potential that has not been known to many people. Though located not far from the center of Padang, only 45 minutes away. Will even closer distance from Minangkabau International Airport with a 20-minute drive. This attraction is known by the surrounding community as Niagara 100 Tingkek. Located in Nagari River Lubuk Minturun Duo, district Tangah Koto Padang. Starting from information Minangkabau community friends photographers who have visited this place, I decided to join the group that will be heading there to further explore this place from the side of photography. Sunday morning some time ago, we traveled to Niagara 100 Tingkek. We, all members of the community who were heading Niagara make arrangements to meet at the bridge Lubuk Minturun 7.30. Actually already too late to take beautiful photos, but this does not deter us to the location.

The procession of motorcycles and cars that we brought to the location of public concern about, because there are usually many people drive busy to get to this place. The path to the location also is good so that cars and motorcycles can be brought up to the waterfall. The road we traveled was not the usual way, up and down twisting,, with a view of the green mountain chain that makes us anesthetized natural beauty and freshness of the air. We do not need to hurry because the traffic in this area is not so crowded. Indeed there are large trucks that transport the excavated for Semen Padang through this path, but does not interfere with the trip. Cool and fresh air made us really enjoyed the trip. After 20 minutes we were on a motorcycle, we arrived at a shop that became a motorcycle leave before we get into the waterfalls. We had time to enjoy the green bean porridge in the shop while waiting for our colleague who was driving. They bring fish seed we planned to scatter in the river. Although nearly 9 hours, the air was still cold, fog is still visible. We melajutkan travel to the location. It takes just 10 minutes walk, we went up to the location of the first waterfall. "Subhan Allah". Very cool mountain water touching my skin. Some friends seemed to put his photo equipment. I enjoy the beautiful waterfall with a foot soak in water while sitting on a fairly large stone. Soon, our friends who brought the seed came, we were melanjutka next trip to the waterfall. Rocky road we traveled, climbed rocks almost vertical position. Due to the rocky road conditions, fear of falling, I decided barefoot. A friend walked in front as opening the way to the bags containing the plan will fingerlings stocked in the river would form a puddle like pond. After walking about 15 minutes we arrived at the waterfall area that is stratified. On the left side there is a stone at home and we climb the rock, next to the waterfall which we refer to as Curtain. Disni magnificent scenery. Without realizing it, fascinated kendahan, a friend standing on a rock to take a photo. According to the theme of friends who are already there before, what friends are very dangerous. We screaming reminded. Not far from there, we saw a villa on the right side of the river. In the river there is any puddle that can be used to soak. Without the direct command of 3 friends jumping into the pool. Earnestly appealing. Here we let go of half of the fish we brought seeds. We were offered a villa in by guards. Sitting on the veranda of the villa, we were chatting while enjoying the view from the top of the hill town of Padang. Subhanallah beauty? .. Sounds gemerecik river and the cool air of the mountains makes us reluctant to move, even though we still do not trip over. Half of the fish we brought seeds to be sown. We leave the villa. Fifteen minutes away, we've heard the roar of the waterfall. Here Waterfall Curtain. We call it that because in front of the waterfall is covered by leaves harendong king or often called guava forest. The roar of the waterfall adds to our spirit. Theme-temanpun action, there snap, snap here.

Aroma cool water makes all my friends want to bathe there. Everything directly nyebur, brrrrrr cold and cool. Soon we played water 2 friends tried to explore further to rise to the top of the waterfall. I was with two friends just waiting under the waterfall while enjoying the cool mountain water. About 1 hour we were there, photographing while stylish and bathe. Not feel overcast and fog began to fall. We then decided to come back soon. We release the fish seed first, before returning home. We came home with a different track. Not through the river again but through a small path in front of the villa. It was fun. For a moment, we rest in our warungtempat leave the vehicle while storming of food and drinks there. We went back down to the direction in which we met before departing agreement, namely the bridge Lubuk Minturun. One friend who had first come home, was already waiting for us in a rice shop riverbank. Culinary tour. Extraordinary. After a tiring journey, disabut tempting foods, ow, how nice. Accompanied by the sound of water gurgling river food we eat greedily. The cuisine served in this place is simple but very special, there is not gained curry, fish bilih lado, fried omelet wide and dry, seashell curry, grilled chicken, vegetable sprouts chicken even pop also exist. Incredible pleasure. Not a promotion, but I need to say that eating at these stalls, the price is very affordable.