Walk around Lake Batur: volcano and panorama on offer
The second half of the day will be less of a pleasure, with the rain setting in quite brutally as we begin the climb into the mountains. We
Scooter ride: discoveries between temples and rice fields in the heart of Bali
After having established a predefined route by studying the map the day before, we set off on our freshly rented scooter, heading towards the north of Bali. The idea is to pass right through
We attend a Gamelan show: traditional dance and music in Bali
Gamelan is the name given to the orchestra accompanying traditional Balinese dances, or more precisely, it is a traditional Indonesian instrumental ensemble (especially specific to Java and Bali) composed mainly
First day in Bali: stroll around the Ubud market
First day on this famous island of Bali. Famous for the reasons already mentioned in the previous post, I was eager to visit, perhaps this blue sky as I
Last stop in Java: the ferry crossing to Bali
To end this long and magnificent day from Kawah Ijen, we “only” have to go back down, put in quotation marks, because it is no easy task. The road
Kawah Ijen Volcano (Part 3) – Inside the Crater and the Obstacle Course
The descent into the crater took us a good ½ hour, 20 minutes on site and another ½ to go back up, so that makes almost 1 hour and a half.
Kawah Ijen Volcano (Part 2) – The Crater: A Descent into “Hell”
The fog clears almost suddenly, revealing the edge of the crater which seems immense, and for good reason. It is a gaping hole, beautiful and dangerous at the same time. Beautiful,
Kawah Ijen Volcano (Part 1) – The Ascent: The Journey of the Sulphur Convicts
Up early again (I'm starting to get used to it)
Stage between two volcanoes: Gunung Bromo and Kawah Ijen
The day is not over yet. We begin the descent, the greenery reappears but the road is in a rather lamentable state, the pace is slow and
Mount Bromo: A Visual Experience
1:30 am we leave. Trying as best we can to sleep. Around 4 am the driver will take a cigarette break in the middle of nowhere before the final climb, the
Rest in Malang before exploring the volcanoes
On this day of my birthday, it was a day rather under the sign of rest than this 10th of the stay. On the menu, "finding" an open agency to be able to go to the
In Malang: bird market and city walk
The train journey went quite well as we were provided with blankets and being at the back of the carriage we had space behind our seats.
Prambanan: visit the largest Hindu temple in Java
More than a week has already passed, the results are, so far, mixed. More because of the capricious weather (and our big, somewhat bulky bags) than anything else, because so far,
Dieng Plateau by scooter: a ride through the volcanic landscapes
I had made an appointment the day before to have the scooter at 8am, which will be done, having just returned from my sunrise things are going well,
Morning hike for sunrise in Dieng Plateau
And finally I was in good spirits! Because despite the "catastrophe" of the day before, I found the strength to get up again at 4am for a
Road to Dieng Plateau from Wonosobo
6th day already and we are starting the most westerly route where we will go to Java heading towards Dieng Plateau, especially known for the remains of its
Local bus ride between Borobudur and Wonosobo
After this "courtesy" walk, we return to collect our luggage, direction Wonosobo, intermediate stage before Dieng Plateau. The journey lasts about 3 hours. We sit at the back of the bus, which is more practical for our luggage. There a man
Return to the villages and stop at the Borobudur market
Following this beautiful day, we decided to go and meet the local population by returning to the villages around the temple, in particular the pottery village. Still
Memorable sunrise over Borobudur with view of Merapi
On this morning of our 5th day, we motivated ourselves to wake up early, because I wanted to see the sunrise with the view of