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| " Visiting Madura Island was one of my bucket list. One of the reason was Batik. Batik Madura in the local market was made by the hands of fishermen's wives ". |
DAY TRIP TO PULAU MADURA
We were waiting for our car (& driver) in the hotel lobby at 5AM. Suramadu Bridge connects Surabaya and Madura Island, We saw the beautiful sunrise.
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| Suramadu Bridge |
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| Sunrise from Suramadu Bridge |
We skipped breakfast in Surabaya because we had a plan to explore food in Madura. The reason why we went to Madura early morning was for Nasi Serpang Bangkalan. first stop is Nasi Serpang Bangkalan. Nasi Serpang is rice with many kind of dishes like fish, dendeng, prawn, serundeng, lodeh tahu and shredded chicken.
Address: Depan Kelenteng Bangkalan
Opening Hours: 06:00 - sold out
Along the way we were treated with beautiful scenery, salt ponds, sea, and fishing boats.
Batik lovers must visit 17 Agustus Market in Pamekasan, the biggest Batik Tulis market in Indonesia. Almost 100% batik in Pasar 17 Agustus made by the local. Also sell half finished Batik. Open only 2 days in a week.
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| Colorful handmace Batik Madura |
Then we had unch Kaldu Kokot and Nasi Jejen. Kaldu Kokot is Gulai Kikil and Beef Leg Bone. Green beans as the main ingredient for the broth with spices such as ginger, garlic, nutmeg, and scallions. Kaldu Kokot is served complete with rice or ketupat.
Address: few step from Kaldu Kokot Muksin.
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| Nasi Jejen with various of beef dishes |
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| On the roadtrip |
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| Left: Jonghans Clock Right: Bedug |
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| The Gate |
Sumenep Palace (Keraton Sumenep) is the modern day office of the Bupati (administrative head of the regency) of Sumenep and also houses the Royal Carriage House Museum. The palace was built in 1762. Very notable are the huge original teak pillars. Lots to see here including palanquins, weapons, Chinese porcelain, wooden handicrafts and beautifully carved furniture. The single best place to get a real handle on Madurese cultural history.
SUMENEP PALACE
Opening Hours: 7am - 2pm
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Left: King room
Right: found these pretty handmade card & blue plate
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Left: Male tree
Right: Female tree
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We were walking to Warung Adnan before heading back to Surabaya. Kaldu Kokot is Gulai Kikil and Beef Leg Bone with green beans. Soto Kokot is Gulai Kikil and Beef Leg Bone without green beans.
Address: Jalan Wahidin, Pejagalan ( near sumenep Palace )
Opening Hours: 5am - 6pm |
| Soto Kokot |
And we heading back to Surabaya, bought souvenirs at rest area.
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Left: tools for Karapan Sapi
Right: Kuda Lumping
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