Since the beginning of this journey started, we have to be aware that the pass is steep rocky path, with bone-chilling cold temperatures and took a long time. But always there is something beyond calculation. Anything that would be encountered BBQ 1431 LMI Survey Team, which consists of Anang Widorahman , Eko Harianto, Elid Liradianta, and Ary Sulistyo, the way the "Village Above the Clouds" this time?
"From here, if we took an hour smooth ride," said a guide. Either just want to make us relieved or really are. One hour is not too long if compared to today's journey we had been through. This time Argosari Village District Senduro Lumajang to be addressed is the location of the survey team share Qurban (BBQ) LMI 1431.
Precisely at the foot of Mount Bromo is Villages Argosari. If now it is up in front of the Market District Senduro, the village will not be far away. That's what occurred to our mind. Before you move on, we drop in on Didin Pratanto. A preacher who has four-year stints in the village Argosari spread Islam. He will guide us to the top. After a short break, so not too late, we quickly moved on.
Of sub Senduro, towards the village of Argosari, we raced to the north. Ramps. Amplifiers road is still well preserved. Right side of the road with easy to find people carrying bananas and plastered cormorant tandantandan contains fresh milk. This area is famous for banana producers and the dairy cow. About eight miles later, the road began to climb over. In addition to the rare houses and deserted, the holes in the road are also increasingly being trapped vehicle wheel.
"From here it is starting to feel the cold," Didin said encouragingly. Rush our windows open. So fresh... According to Didin, we were lucky the weather was mandukung. Since last night it rained. Today was sunny so we could enjoy the fresh air. Although the valley and across the hills shrouded in mist. Along the way we were treated to a typical mountain atmosphere. The air was cool with a refreshing view of the eye. The whole vehicle was struck by the greatness of God is read from each verse is written in nature. Subhanallah...
In the midst of enjoying iklam mountains, suddenly, "Look out!" Shouts Didin break the silence. A gaping hole ahead. Fortunately Elid Liradianta, the driver have much taste sour and salt a trip in extreme terrain. Swiftly he twirled round handlebar while passing gear to avoid the trap while stabilizing the vehicle. After going through the uphill and winding road, and the engine died a few times, seen standing tall in the distance a gate that seems newly built. "Welcome to Area Tourism Village Argosari Senduro District." This village will actually be a tourist destination.
The clock on the phone shows at 14:15, we entered the village Argosari. Atmosphere of a beautiful village with houses arranged on broad leaf along the way. Most of the houses are made of wood. Around the house is a field. A variety of vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and scallion spread widely. Exactly as is often the envy of the town. Want to make a living picking vegetables. Argosari Village consists of four hamlets, Pusung Duwur, Bakalan, Gedok, Argosari Krajan. Distance fourth hamlet are separated by hills and valleys. Hamlet first stepped on when entering the village Gedok Argosari is Hamlet.
At this hour it is still deserted houses. Residents young and old, even children, are down to the fields. "We'd better get to the mosque first, wait for Asr while resting," says Didin was echoed throughout the group. Nearest mosque is located in the Hamlet Bakalan. East of the hamlet Gedok. Down two valleys and turned into a hill again. "Be careful, the worst roads in the first instance," said Didin alert. What? There are still more severe?
Al Hidayah Mosque, the first mosque in the village of Argosari. It was completed in March 2009. "Here is the first Friday prayers held sufficient, but not before building a mosque there," recalls Didier. As expected from the beginning. Cold water wudlu puncture the skin. "If fitting winter, dew to freeze," said Didier. No wonder, in the casual atmosphere of the water is so cold. "Peoples here are rich. Every day bathing and washing water wear refrigerator, "piped Elid laughing.
After Asr prayers, the actual survey conducted recently. We visited several homes in the sample. The first is Supomo residence. He is known as the richest man here. The distance is not far from the mosque. Even the mosque land was waqf results from it. Do not imagine that we visited stately homes with luxurious furnishings. Pak Didin our guide.
"Assalamu'alaikum," Mr. Didin greetings. Without waiting for the owner of the house welcomes, Didin direct entry. We're just waiting for an invitation to enter. A few moments of waiting, the owner of the house was also out. "Come, come in," Mr. Didin invited us inside. We were directed to the back room. We just looked at each other without spending a single word.
"Here, if you do not need to visit further ado, go directly to the kitchen, and this is the main treat," said Mr. Didir pointing Pawon fire. Yes, here is the warmth of the main dishes in honor of the guests. If you're not cooking anything, Pawon will be lit to create warmth. Initially used Mr. Didin also awkward when I have to visit directly into the kitchen.
In the kitchen, the Supomo's only his mother, Sarumi, and his wife, Ponasri. They are doing daily routines, cooking. While Supomo not yet returned from the field. How to cook Argosari the same as most people. But there are things that we have encountered for the first time here. They do not know the herbs. "Yes, we cook vegetables like this," says ponasri while spreading salt on boiled cabbage and carrots were picked from the fields.
There is a funny story in this regard. A year ago, when the mosque is running, to entertain the people who work together, Mr. Didin slaughtered two goats. To get around the limitations of herbs, he accidentally brought a prepared seasoning the wife of the house. He believes the cooking time will be different. After goats meat cooking, eating together begins. All eating with gusto. Only Mr. Didin who thought it was weird. But without saying anything, she spent it well. Only after meal was finished, he asked Ponasri responsible as head of the kitchen. "The meat was not washed really smell anything strange?" Ask Mr. Didier suspicious. "Washed, sir, I have use detergent rinse twice anyway, what What do they smell," jawap the head of the kitchen without feeling guilty. Mr. Didin just can shake.
Yes, although Argosari village close to the tourist area of Mount Bromo, people are still quite behind. Prosperity is not directly proportional to the beautiful atmosphere. Their green garden full of vegetables to sell to the city. Nothing like that had been the envy of the town. Results pertaniah indeed thrive in Argosari. But what's the use if the price is always falling every harvest time arrives. 1 kg cabbage only valued IRD 100, - was carrot hany IRD 800, -. Even if vegetable prices plummeted, many people who let the vegetables ready for harvest rotted in the fields. "The cost of harvesting and distribution of the sale proceeds are not properly covered.
In education, Argosari population of about 3500, the majority were illiterate. Even today many children of school age are not in school. "It's harder than getting people to school to learn the creed," said Mr. Didin. In addition to difficult access because of remoteness, their mindset is still struggling on how to eat and farm.
From the house of Mr Supomo, the trip continues to Mrs. Sunetri. It swept Bakalan Hamlet. Fog started to descend. In addition to vision, uphill road strenuous enough. Vaguely Mrs. Sunetri house began to appear. A house made of zinc-roofed wooden board with a 4 x 4 meter. Poor situation. Enter it like entering the cage. The bed and kitchen into one. And the most remarkable, this small cage inhabited by Sunetri and her husband and their eleven children are still small.
There are many more houses like cage around the residence Sunetri. Most of them are agricultural laborers. Surprisingly, they have tilled the soil, but not alone. Anah was leased and he became laborers on their own land. This occurs because capital for growing vegetables is not cheap. They could not afford it. It kind of is what makes a team more excited BBQ survey. There are still too many people who need support. Let's Care to Share. []
