DRAGON CARVED JADE BRACELET
Chapter 191: A WALK TO MONAS

    As expected by Putri and Melian, which can be a walk around Jakarta, that day can be done. It just so happens that there is a national holiday Friday together. The campus is closed. So the holidays can be three days in a row, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It's good to rest for long enough.

    But of course for Melian or Princess, to go home, it still feels less long vacation. They are even less satisfied and tired. Time's up on the way. Especially like Melian, whose home is far from the airport. Time's up on the road. For kangen flavor removal, they already have a phone that is equipped with BBM or BlackBerry Messenger application which at that time was quite trendy. So you can still write stories and send pictures as much as possible.

    Many of his friends are going home. Even the Princess's parents also asked her son to go home. But the princess chose not to go home. Putri and Melian chose a walk in Jakarta. They want to see the tourist attractions in Jakarta.

    "Mel ..., how about tomorrow's vacation, we take a walk around Jakarta? Mosok us in Jakarta, have been in college for almost a semester, but have never seen Jakarta as a Metropolitan City ..." said Putri who tried to offer his plan to Melian.

    "Yes .., yes .... Without feeling we have almost a semester of college .... Hooh ..., I agree .... Mumpung dormitory deserted. Many of our friends who come home, we go for a walk ..." said Melian who would also be happy to accept the invitation of his friend.

    "Where to go?" ask Princess.

    "How about tonight, we go to Monas?" melian.

    "Yes .... I agree ..." said the Princess.

    "Princess bring camera, yes .... Well, for the photos in Monas .... Hehe ..." asked Melian to her friend, who would want the photos in Monas, as proof that she had arrived in Jakarta.

    "okay .... What are we riding?" then the Princess asked, the transportation to be boarded.

    "Taxi ride .... Let it be fast and comfortable ..." replied Melian who certainly wanted to find ease.

    "okay ...." Putri looks cheerful, cool will walk in Monas, one of the national icons of the Indonesian nation.

    Monas, its real name is Tugu National Monument. This monument was built in August 1959. After completion of its construction, Tugu Monas was inaugurated by the first President of Indonesia, Ir. Sukarno on August 17, 1961, coincided with the anniversary of Indonesian independence. But that time was not open to the general public. Tourists can only watch on the outside. The National Monument opened to the public on July 12, 1975.

    The purpose of the establishment of Tugu Monas is to commemorate and perpetuate the struggle of Indonesian Revolutionary Heroes. In addition, the National Monument is also a vehicle to arouse the spirit of patriotism for present and future generations. Currently, Monas is one of the tourist centers as well as an educational center for the community. So many school children were invited to picnic to Monas.

    That night, Melian and the Princess had a picnic to Monas. Wearing sneakers, long jean pants, typical student checkered clothes, serja jean jacket, Melian looks rather tomboyish. While the Princess also wears shoes, long jean pants and a shirt top that is wrapped in a sweater. These two pretty girls are walking down Monas. When entering the Monas park, they immediately watched the beautiful lights lit up here and there. This scene must be very special for Melian and Princess, who in the area does not exist.

    "See Mel ...! It's Monas, Mel ...!" The princess was amazed by the tourist attractions of Tugu Monas. Sure looks pretty amazing.

    "Russia .... This is cool, Put .... The park is very large .... The lights are beautiful .... The monument of Monas loomed high like a spear that broke through the sky .... It's beautiful ..." said Melian who was also amazed.

    "Indeed Melian has never been here?" ask the Princess who certainly thought that the Javanese would have been to Monas.

    "It used to be picnic time here, noon, Put .... Not as beautiful as this, there are lights that decorate it." - Melian.

    "Ooo .... The atmosphere is more beautiful at night, yes ...?" ask Princess.

    "Yes, right .... Just look at the fountain .... If it's noon, it's just water .... But if the night, so decorated by lights, the fountain really looks like dancing .." Melian replied while showing a fountain that looks like it is dancing.

    That night was a holiday night. On holidays Monas will definitely be crowded visitors. Just like that night. Stroll in Monas at night is certainly an option for people to vacation while enjoying the exciting atmosphere. For residents who do not have money can enjoy without having to spend money, if only just a walk.

    However, that night Melian and the Princess, not just a walk in the garden decorated with charming lights. They were interested in ascending to the top of Monas. Yes, the sensation of a picnic to Monas at night is to witness the beauty of the City of Jakarta from the top of Monas. The peak of Monas which has a height of one hundred and thirty-two meters, will certainly provide an interesting spot to photograph the Metropolitan City from a height. From the top of Monas, they could see the night lights of the capital, and could also look at the buildings around it. The price of admission is only fifteen thousand rupiah. Tours are cheap enough to enjoy the view of the capital from a height.

    "Yes .... I also want to see the beautiful city of Jakarta at night." replied Melian.

    Indeed, rising to the top of Monas is the most sought after by tourists. Because the panorama of the city of Jakarta seen from the top of Monas at night will really look beautiful and awesome. Moreover, plus the sparkling lights of the Metropolitan City are colorful, adding to the beauty of the scenery. But of course, the Monas tour manager limits ticket sales. For the night only sell about seven hundred tickets. That was also the time to be at the top of Monas is also limited. To alternate with other visitors.

    Princess and Melian instantly bought a ticket. Thankfully, they both got their tickets. If it was a little late, it would have run out.

    "Ashiiiik .....!! We got a ticket, Mel .... Let's go up ....!" exclaim the Princess who is happy because it is still part of the ticket to go up to the top of Monas.

    "Thank God, Put .... Come .... I want to see the entire Metropolitan Area. Surely the stretch of Jakarta City will look all ..." said Melian who also smiled happily.

    They both headed straight for the elevator. Following the instructions of the officer who arranged. But when riding not only both, but together with other tourists. The officer of course while explaining the tourist attractions of Monas. By the officer, which is more correctly called by the guide, it is mentioned that the Monas consists of three parts, namely the Lower Plateau or often referred to by the term Monas Cup, then the Peak Plateau, then the Peak Plateau, the top part is the Fire Tongue.

    In the lower court, which has a height of about seventeen meters from the base of the monument, tourists can see the park and its surroundings. You can also see some of the beauty of Jakarta. For those who are afraid of heights, just go up in the Monas Cup only. The place is wide and not so scary. In the Cup Monas is also quite interesting to take pictures with a pretty beautiful view.

    While in the Peak Plateau, it is at a height of one hundred and fifteen meters from the base of the monument. Very high place. And of course this court place is narrower. It must be very scary for people who are phobic with heights. In this Peak Plateau there are binoculars for visitors that can be used to see the beauty throughout the city of Jakarta, and of course can be used to see the skyscrapers that adorn the capital.

    "Well .... This is called the Peak Plateau ..." said the officer who escorted the tourists who climbed to the top court. There is a kind of room that is protected from iron and covered in glass. The room that surrounds the body of the monument. In that room the tourists can go around to see the beauty of the capital from a very high place.

    "Russia .... Cool ...." Melian was amazed.

    "It's so beautiful ...." The princess was amazed.

    "It's a miracle, Princess .... Evidence of extraordinary prowess ..." again Melian amazed and proud of the relics of the development of the Bung Karno period that is truly amazing.

    "Mil .... Honey I don't take tele .... If this camera I complete the tele, it will be able to take pictures to distant places. From this height it must have looked very nice ...." The princess regretted that her camera was less telephoto.

    "Yes already, wear as is first .... Tomorrow if the Princess comes home, bring her telefo .... Then we come here again .... Hehe ...." Melian teases her friend.

    "Yes, right .... I'm curious, Mel ..." said the somewhat disappointed Princess.

    Then the Princess immediately splashed, photographing the beauty of Metropolotan. Many times and many times. Taking positions from all over, while surrounding the top court of Monas. Shooting the beauty of the glittering lights, photographing skyscrapers. He also photographed the village of Jakarta. Photographing the beautiful streets with the lights of passing vehicles. And of course, they also take pictures. Melian photographed by Princess. Then the Princess also asked to be photographed by Melian. Many times with various poses. Evidence that he had reached the top of Monas.

    "Sir ..., can we still go up again?" melian asked the officer who was guarding the peak.

    "This is the highest place we can go. At the very top is the tongue of fire. The tongue of this fire is the philosophical tip of the development of Monas as a remedy for the spirit of the rise of Indonesia. The fire tongue of Monas was made of bronze, then the outside was coated by thirty-five kilos of pure gold, which is said to be mostly gold is a gift or contribution of a businessman from Aceh named Teuku Arkam, as proof of berbaktinya for the country of Indonesia." the officer explained to Melian and Putri.

    "Thirty-five kilograms of gold donation ....???! Wao .... It is truly extraordinary for this country, so it is immortalized in Monas which is the pride of our nation. I was so amazed at that person .." said Melian who was very impressed with the contribution of the nation's children. While others are on corruption, this person sincerely donates his gold for nation building. His sacrifice is exemplary.

    "Sorry .... The visitors all .... Time to visit is over .... Please go to the elevator to get off ..." said the officer who informed me that his time in the top court was up.

    Visitors also came down. And it turns out it was late at night. Not felt for having fun at the top of Monas.

    At nine pm, Melian and Putri immediately approached a taxi waiting for many passengers in the Monas area. They took a taxi and went home. Of course with a happy feeling already enjoy the beauty of the night in Monas.