Bajang Ratu Temple

It is Bajang Ratu temple. It is one of the remain of Majapahit Kingdom. It is located at Temon village, Trowulan district, Mojokerto regency.  It is about ten kilometers from my house. It is made of red brick.  The temple is high and slender. Its height is 16,5 m, and its width is 6,74 m.

The temple consists of three parts; they are foot, body and roof. Around the temple there is a beautiful park with large numbers of flowers and dense trees. It makes the weather cool and fresh.

This lovely tourists’ object is large and clean. Many visitors come there on Sunday and on school holiday. We can come there for having picnic with family or friends. We can also take photographs with our family or friends there. 

We can reach this temple by any kinds of land transportation, such as motorcycle, private cars, bus, etc.  

Expressing Offering Something to someone

Offering (FORMAL):

- Would you like to go to Majapahit Museum?
- Would you like something to drink?
- Would you like to come along?
- Could I offer you a cup of coffee?
- Would you mind joining us?
- Shall I get you a bottle of orange juice?
- Would you like to leave a message?

Offering (INFORMAL):

- What can I get for you?
- Won't you have a plate of “pecel”?
- Cheese sandwich?
- Chocolate?
- Have some
- Like one?

Accepting an Offer:

- thank you
- yes, please
- I'd like it very much
- Thank you, I would ...
- That would be very nice
- I'm pleased to do that
- With pleasure

Refusing an Offer:

- No, thanks
- Not for me, thanks
- No, I really won't thank you
- I'd like to, but I have ...
- I'm afraid I can't thanks anyway
- It would be a great pleasure to ... But I'm afraid I have ...

Exressing Congratulation

Expressions:

- I'd like to be the first to congratulate you for the new born baby  
- Please accept my warmest congratulation
- Congratulation on your promotion
- Congratulation on winning the contest
- You have done a great job, man!
- Good for you!
- Congratulation!
- Fantastic!

Responses

- Thank you very much
- Oh, Thanks!
- It's very nice of you to say so
- Oh, not really!
- Oh, there is nothing to it, actually
- thank you very much for saying so.

Expressing Gratitude

Expressions:

• Thank you very much
• I do appreciate it
• Let me express my gratitude

Reponses

•  You're welcome
• Don't mention it
• With pleasure

Gajah Mada Statue

It is Gajah Mada statue. It is made of stone. It is 2 meters height. It is located at “Pendopo Agung” park, Nglinguk village, Trowulan district. It is about two kilometers from my house, at Sidodadi. This statue puts there to commemorate the Duke (Mahapatih) Gajah Mada’s declaration of Oath of Palapa (Sumpah Amukti Palapa). Everyday, many visitors come there to see this statue. It is put in the middle of the “Pendopo Agung” Park and surrounded by big trees. It makes this area cool and fresh. Visitors like to take pictures, have a chat, take a walk, etc. around the statue. Usually, this place is very crowded on Sundays and other holidays. We can go there by motorcycles or cars. In my opinion, this statue needs to be on guard so that it won’t be touched by irresponsible hands.

Great Building (Pendopo Agung)

(http://images.detik.com/)                                          It is a big, large and classic building. People call “Pendopo Agung or Panggung”. It is located at Nglinguk Village, Trowulan district. It is not so far from my house, at Sentonorejo. Great Building was built at the place that believed as the palace of Majaphit kingdom sites. The great building is a beautiful place to visit. It has large area, big trees, many kinds of flowers, food center, playing ground and nice weather. Visitors can play football, camping, take pictures, watching “wayang” show, etc. there. The Great Building is also believed as a sacred place. Behind this building we can find grave yard of Majapahit troops. Many people also come there to pray for the dead.

Majapahit Museum

Majapahit Museum is the only museum in my town. It is at segaran village, Trowulan district. It keeps many historical heritages of Majapahit Kingdom such as statues, heirlooms, old bricks, etc. Majapahit Museum is modern, beautiful and large building. At the museum the air is fresh and cool. We can take picture, take a walk, etc. there. Everyday, there are many visitors visiting. They do research about Majapahit Kingdom or just for recreation. The Museum is very good and beautiful tourists’ destination. There is representative parking area and we can get much information about Majapahit Kingdom.