A Trip to Pangandaran

A Trip to Pangandaran

                A few weeks ago I took a trip to Pangandaran. Actually, I went not to take a vacation but I went there to do a general medic test as civil servant candidate’s (CPNS) requirement. Usually I went to Pangandaran by Bus, this time I decided to ride my motorcycle because I thought it would be faster n cheaper.

                After I assumed that my stuff for my test requirement was equipped, I checked my bike weather it was OK for touring to Pangandaran. After it was checked, at 9.00 in the morning I started my journey to Southern of West Java Province. Here was the route to reach Pangandaran from my house: Cikijing – Ciamis – Banjar – Pangandaran. Riding my bike through a lot of turns (because most of them were in mountain range) was an exciting experience. The quality road’s asphalt was mostly good, but I found a bumpy road in the beginning section of Pangandaran Residence. Around 12.00 o’clock I reached Parigi (the capital city of Pangandaran).

                My first task in Pangandaran was to take my general medical test, so I was straight to join the people who had been gathered to take the test in the local clinic (PUSKESMAS) of Paraigi. Because I was little bit late, I took a test in near the end of the queue, and then the test was finished around 5 p.m.. At that time, I thought it would be dangerous if I was directly go home because it had been raining and also dark, so I started looking for a motel. There was no motel in Parigi , so I had to search the motel near the Paangandaran Beach.

                A Hundreds of motel were provided in Pangandaran Beach, but I confused to choose the cheap one. After I went around, I found a motel which was ‘friendly’ with my pocket. One room in that motel was cost RP 150.000/night. The facility of the room was quite complete and comfortable. It had two beds, a bathroom, a TV, and a electric fan. There was an AC but I had to spend extra money if I want to use it. Taking a shower was the first that came to my mind at that time because I was so sultry and tired as well. After taking a shower I straightly slept.

                Early in that morning, I thought it would be exciting if I jogged around the beach and also watched the sun rise. FYI, in Pangandaran has two beaches, East Beach and West Beach. If we want to see sun rise, we can see in East Beach and we can see sunset in West Beach. It is only 5 minutes to move from west to east side of the beach. I jogged around on the street near the beach and after that I went to the edge of the beach to see the sun rice. At the beach, I could see many boats and also there were several fishermen who pull the fishing net. Because it was not holiday season, the beach was quite quiet. It was my first experience to visit Pangandaran alone because I am still not married yet, but it would be fantastic to expend my honeymoon here. Hehe

                Years ago, Pangandaran was just only place for a picnic. In several months ahead, it will be my home. I hope I can contribute to this country as a teacher at one High School in Pangandaran. Aamiin. Here are the pictures of Pangandaran Beach that I could take.