A simple stone bridge for the soul to cross and linger on – is how Sunaryo explained this place to me. Wot Batu is Old Javanese for stone bridge. The words like the stones themselves are rooted in the past. That it is the soul that crosses tells us that for him the bridge is also a metaphor for a spiritual journey.”
Tony Godfrey (Art Writer)
Wot Batu (http://www.wotbatu.id) is an art space that exclusively display stone scluptures by Mr. Sunaryo, a famous sculpter from Bandung. There is an entrance fee of Rp 50.000 (around $3) in which you will get a bouqlet and a warming welcome drink ( a ginger something, it was sweet and hot at the same time). Also, to my surprise, you get a guide that explains all of the meaning behind each art. I tried to keep an open mind throughout the tour but can't help feeling sleepy.
Camera is not allowed, strictly a phone-camera only and there are security that will tell you to not use your camera.
These photos are from two months back so I barely remember which stone has what meaning but Mr. Sunaryo emphasizes a lot about how life is temporary and death is eternal so we must live our lives well and in tune with nature; and to always remember that there is a sky above this sky that we can see (meaning to always stay humble because there is always someone that is better than you).
Grafika Cikole is a camping space located near Tangkuban Perahu. You can also do flying fox, ATV, paintball, and pick strawberries. All in all, a very family friendly place. The green houses in my background are also rooms where you can stay in. To get in, you need to pay an entry fee for 25rb per 2 person which you can trade with snacks and drinks.
I do love the weather! It was sunny but the air feels crisp with breezes every now and then thanks to the many pine trees. I went there around 9AM and the place was already filled with families and groups. I also spotted a couple doing engagement shoot.
Anyway, wishing everyone a nice weekend!
floral top - SugarKleren // green sateen skirt - tailor made
watch - Marc by Marc Jacobs // MAB mini tote - Rebecca Minkoff
green wrap bracelet - Tory Burch // sandals - Little Things She Need
Hutan Babakan Siliwangi is well .. sort of a park, I guess, which is located in Bandung obviously. I come to know this place from a weekly news on my church and my bf' church. It looks very photogenic in pictures but it's not as impressive as I thought it would be, despite the fact that I do love how the photos turned out :)
This place is lovely despite the vandalism. And it was rather crowded altho taking photos comfortably is still possible. In fact, there was a family doing a photoshoot there. And another young people in groups doing video shoot of something. I do believe it's a cool spot to take outfit photos! Especially with earthy fall tones like I adorned here.
They have ah-mazing actions (you can say.. filter.. altho not quite the same) and if you're familiar editing photos with photoshop, I highly suggest you to visit.
