Jakarta and Yojakarta, Java, Indonisia

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I spent 2 days in busy, cosmopolitan Jakarta, on the Island of Java, Indonisia. Tough crossing the street and not too much to see, but the people were very friendly and were happy to have me take there pictures. Then I took the 10 hour (which took 12 hours) train to Yojakarta in central Java. Saw shadow puppet show (rather boring as not much action) and traditional dance at the Sultans palace. Came here primarily to see borobuda and Pramanan temples. Stopped by Mount Bromo (an active volcano) to see the sunrise and climb up and around the rim on my way to Bali. It took 14 hours by mini bus from Yojakarta to Bromo and another 15 hours by regular bus from Bromo to Bali. Not so comfortable, but this is a price you have to pay if you want to do this sort of traveling on a budget.

Next posting will be Bali.
Doug

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Photos

Burobudur Budha detail
Detail of Statue

night of Petronas Towers
final night image of patronas towers in KL

Performers in front of Monas Monument
Monas Monument in central Jakarta, Java, Indonisia with performers after rehearsal.

Jakarta Traffic
Typical traffic in central Jakarta

Friendly kids in Jakarta
The kids in Jakarta are very friendly and like to have their pictures taken

rice fields everywhere
there are rice fields everywhere in southeast asia. I like the shape of these.

Shadow Puppets in Yojakarta
traditional art form in Java, particularly in Yojakarta.

Traditional Dance at Sultans Palace
Yojakarta's Sultans palace traditional dance on sunday's

Indonisian Ochestra
Typical Indonisian orchestra. mostly percussion with "pots and pans"

borobuda temple in the morning mist
Early morning foggy view of Borobuda Temple, Deserted but no for long.

Burubudur detail
Misty detail at 3rd level of Burobudur Temple

Borobudur top level
good lick to rub the statues inside the chedi's at the top level

Borobudur overal view
After the fog lifted

Prambanan Temple
Prambanan Temple. Partially reconstructed after earthquake destroyed entire site. Dedicated to the Ramayana.

Mount Bromo at sunrise
view of Mt. Bromo from Viewpoint at sunrise with Fog at base.

Active Volcano in East Java
Sunrise view.