Weh Island in Aceh is more than just a tourist destination marking Indonesia’s "Zero Kilometer" point. It is a remnant of land that was once connected to Sumatra—separated not by a single cataclysmic

It has been a long time since I last wrote or posted photos on this account. However, in recent weeks, I noticed a new community here: Freewiters. I became interested and decided to find out more about

Today, I share a story about the history of Aceh—the history of my birthplace, dating back to long before the First World War. This account represents only a small fragment of Aceh's long history, and

Far away in a mountain valley, from the damp cradle of stones embracing the feet of Seulawah Agam, a drop of spring water emerges. That seed of life seeps outward, joining other trickles that will one

In a quiet corner of Blangpadang Field in Banda Aceh, on the island of Sumatra, a “metal bird” appears frozen in time. It perches on a concrete base wrapped in blue tiles, standing like a monument gazing

The murmuring water is still audible this morning—the same gentle sound that once echoed in the days of Sultan Iskandar Muda, more than three centuries ago. Beneath sunlight filtering through the trees,

Thin white steam rises gently between the rocks, drifting slowly into the air. In the distance, trees on the slopes of Mount Seulawah Agam sway softly in the wind. A faint whiff of sulfur mingles with

This small structure was erected in the same year the Atjeh Tram began running through Bandar Aceh Darussalam—the city that the Dutch would later rename Kutaraja. The tiny block of old concrete, once a

A child asked his father why he hadn't been on social media for several days. The man, who was asked the question, remained unmoved. Only the sound of the clock ticked. Slowly, but surely. A moment later,

This past month, a small surprise has changed the rhythm of my home. A tiny turtle appeared, as if it had chosen this place to rest for a while. At first, I only saw a slow movement in the corner of the

In a park, in a corner of Banda Aceh city, Aceh Province, Indonesia, a pile of yellow bamboos are planted to beautify the main road. The bamboos look lush and lush, with hundreds or maybe thousands of

We call it Kipas Buleuen, while some of you may know it as long-flange millipede or centipede. This caterpillar has black and slightly yellow patterns near its legs. It lives in humid areas, like the centipede

Some macro photos of insects are the opening of my post at the beginning of the fourth week of January 2025. I took these photos using the Redmi 6A smartphone, Xiaomi. First shot: small grasshopper object

Peace be upon all the people of the world. Hopefully today you can have fun activities, and can get through the day with enthusiasm. Today, I started the day by cleaning the grass in the yard. It so happens

Today, Saturday, January 18, 2025, I was challenged to try out macro photography again using an additional lens via smartphone. Then I went around the yard, and found a feather caterpillar hiding in the

I wondered why the previous post is categorized as plagiarism. In fact, the post is purely mine, telling about my current condition when I am not working, and photos of plants in my mini garden at home.

I unpacked my documents and found some photos that were still stored in the cloud. I usually take these photos for stock in Hive, maybe I forgot to upload them or maybe I already uploaded them. Today,

I haven't opened this social media account for several years, and I forgot some of the routines that must be done here. In fact, I used to not feel awkward seeing this Hive account. I started to feel around

This is the last day of December 2024. And I dare to be active again on Hive with this simple photo post using a smartphone camera. I have not been active on this social media for a long time because the