2008 Archive

A Brit and a Bintang

Friday, 7 November 2008
Bandung, Indonesia

During breakfast at our hotel today, Uno had an intellectual conversation with a British national, who himself indulged in beer only. The British guy soon fell asleep on the floor, however. Afterwards we took a taxi to the train station to catch the Lodaya Pagi train service to Bandung. Tickets cost Rp 150,000 each, first […]

Kraton Yogyakarta

Thursday, 6 November 2008
Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Thursday was again spent walking around the city, with a stop at the Kraton, where the Sultan lives, and a nearby bird market. In the evening we went to see the Ramayana performance. This guard was sitting outside a bank near our hotel. Kraton Yogyakarta. Uno with a woman at the Kraton. Ramayana performance.

Borobudur & Prambanan

Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Wednesday was devouted to these two famous temple complexes, which are located outside Yogya. I have visited both places several years ago, but for Uno this was something new. The tour also included a stop at the foot of Gunung Merapi. Pictures (click to enlarge): On top of Borobudur. School girls at the temple. Borobudur […]

Balikpapan to Yogyakarta

Tuesday, 4 November 2008
Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Uno and I left Balikpapan yesterday aboard a Mandala flight to Yogyakarta, and checked into Mercury guest house in Prawirotaman area. I always stay at this place when in town, unless it’s full (happened only once). Uno opted for an aircon room, while I chose a non-aircon room. Today was spent walking around downtown Yogyakarta. […]

Crocodile farm

Sunday, 2 November 2008
Balikpapan, Indonesia

On Sunday we went to a crocodile farm an half hour drive North of Balikpapan. They also make sate from the meat, which we tasted. Pier at beach. We made a stop here on the way to the farm. Crocodile farm. Crocodile farm.