More than a week has already passed, the assessment is, so far, mixed. More because of the capricious weather (and our big, somewhat bulky bags) than anything else, because so far, the kindness of the people has been exemplary and the sunrises alone were worth it. On this 8th day with Yogyakarta as our rest base again, we head to the other side, just a quick detour 1 hour by bus to visit Prambanan.
Back to Yogyakarta with almost beautiful sunshine.
Our next stop decided (Malang) we go to the station to book a ticket.
We will take a night train which will save us a night in a hotel (180.000 IDR each in exclusive class)
We're getting our bearings again.
The bus stop is on the main street, you have to take bus number 1 but if you are not sure just ask when taking your ticket they will inform you without problem.
Prambanan here we are (after emptying our pockets of $13 each for entry)
Prambanan, the main temple, is a complex of 240 Shivaite temples, that is to say dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the central temple, from the top of its 34m is an architectural jewel. Built in the 100th century and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has also undergone an impressive facelift when you see what it looked like a little over 1895 years ago (in XNUMX to be exact):
The main tower is quite imposing in architecture.
The rain being back, I let myself be convinced by an umbrella rental woman at the entrance, 15.000 rupiah just to rent is a bit excessive… especially since in the end the rain will stop after XNUMX minutes…
All these blocks are waiting to be rehoused.
And there are 240 like that normally…
There is still work to be done, it must be said that with the frequent earthquakes that Indonesia experiences it is difficult to resist in good condition for more than 1000 years... (but it is potentially better than some of our modern buildings...)
Overview.
Part of the temple was inaccessible because it was being renovated (definitely…)
The interior of one of the temple towers.
Explanations regarding the renovation.
The sun is already setting soon, a day passed quickly (due to a little digestive nap in particular before leaving for Prambanan)
As everyone heads towards the exit, we are the only ones continuing our visit in the historic park (there are still a few minutes left before the park closes, we make the most of it until the end!).
Further renovations are underway.
I think everyone sees what I saw.
The other important temple in the complex, already closed.
When evening comes, it becomes their playground.
Deer in an enclosure.
The loop is closed, it's time to go to the station to take the train!
