Yet more Mariachi

Seventh Sun

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February 26th 2005
Two thousand and something metres above sea level. Makes the air thin and things cold. This is the summit at Mount Bromo in Java just before sunrise. An active volcano that goes 'poo' every 15 minutes, releasing a sulfurous whodunnit. I had read in the guide book that the scenery at sunrise was pretty damn good and I must admit it was spectacular. On the downside is that everyone else has rea ... read more

Asia » Indonesia

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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more