Borobudur Temple

JAVA & BALI

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November 11th 2009
We cruised into Semarang on the Indonesian island of Java and prepared to go on an all day outing to visit Borobudur, one of the most important Buddhist sites in the world. This was our first time in Java and this tour would give us a good look at the countryside and a chance to learn more about the history and culture of what the Dutch used to call Batavia. The drive from the port to Borobudur ... read more

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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