Education matters

September 1, 2017
Yesterday I went to a beautiful place named Ureng. It is a wonderful waterfall. It took probably 2 hours by feet to go to the waterfall from the drop point. My eyes couldn't stop to see around and be still for a while trying to enjoy the beautiful nature. I was so amazed by the sound of water, the sprinkle of water, and the smell of forest. It was so deep and I could still clearly remember the feeling when my feet touched the cold water and rocks hidden under the brown water. The beauty of an untouched nature is totally different. It felt like I was on different world. Lost in the wonder of the beautiful nature. The excitement continued when we had lunch on the side of beautiful beach. That beach was so calm compared to usual Ambon's beaches. The waves were not so strong. The view became so much perfect when I saw the beautiful harmony of wind and coconut trees dancing beautifully following the the sound of waves.
But then something bothered me when I saw one of the drivers who took us to that place. He just finished his lunch and a sudden he went down to the coast. I thought he was about to sit there and enjoy the view as my friends and I did. However, he actually carried his lunch box (made from paper) and threw it right away to the coast. I was surprised. What? Are you sure? My response was that I was shocked. How could this man (born and live in Maluku) did not have any discernment in doing that? That box is a trash and he threw it at that beautiful coast? This is crazy! My friends and I were trying very hard to keep the place we visited as clean as possible but then this local man did that way? My mind directly was brought to think. This reality shows that education is failed. In this era with development of technology rapidly, how can this kind of behavior was still found. This is teacher's job. The problem of education is really the main concern. I am definitely sad when I saw that attitude.