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12th April 2015

Wow!
That looks like an awesome sunrise! Well worth the ultra early start and mad taxi ride :)
12th April 2015

Java
I just love travel days that end with 'Happy hour was calling us!'. I feel slightly bad for Bali...especially because it's Australians who have given that small part of the island a bad name.
12th April 2015

I still love Bali and have some very happy memories of that place. That said, I couldn't believe how much it was developed between my visits in 2004 and 2011. I felt a bit sad about it....not sure I'll be back, even though it's a gorgeous place.
10th April 2015
Sunrise at Borobudur - morning meditation

A wholly/holy perfect holy day/holiday
Bravo for taking in the sites at sunrise (what a sacrifice--and with a wild driver at that!) and then melting into your luxurious verandah, enjoying the goodness of life! What a perfect vacation--cultural experiences, traveling with a friend and relaxation. This is travel!
10th April 2015
Sunrise at Borobudur - morning meditation

I can recommend Yogyakarta, and especially Borobodur if you're ever over this way. It really does have it all!
8th April 2015

World Traveler
You really are getting around these days. These photos are amazing. I love coffee but don't have any desire to have the cat crap coffee. I love listening to call to prayer.
8th April 2015

Sadly this one is just a short trip....I would love to be able to linger. Yes, I love listening to the call to prayer, it's very peaceful and a wonderful backdrop to where I am now.
8th April 2015

i always love yogya
glad that you enjoy yogya, i always love yogya because its culture and yeah the food too, and the salad its named gado-gado :). maybe youll visit surabaya sometimes, its has a lottttt historical building and so many foodies too, you can check here http://matome.id/729
8th April 2015

Yogya has been fantastic, I've loved it. Unfortunately no time this trip to visit Surabaya....it will have to be the next trip :-)
7th April 2015
Sunrise at Borobudur

Borobudur
Great to see you not only have experienced Borobudur at sunrise...you have done it after Angkor Wat...thus completing one of the pilgrimages of antiquity. Yet to do it properly you have to walk through two or three rivers and the temples in that straight line before you do so! Couldn't see from your blog that you did that Rachael!
8th April 2015
Sunrise at Borobudur

No you are right, I have definitely not been in a straight line! I didn't know that, interesting to hear. I will have to do some more research on the internet.
7th April 2015

It all looks amazing beautiful. Would not mind a bit of time out at the resort looks as if you had a suite not just a room. Also loved the bronze of the buffalo with the little boy blowing a flute - a nice bit of garden sculpture.
8th April 2015

You are right, my room is more of a villa. It's huge! I have two bathrooms, an indoor one and an outdoor one, a massive bedroom and a separate living space which is very generous. All beautifully decorated. It's a lovely spot, I think you'd like it here.
6th April 2015

Java
I've always pushed the barrow for Java over Bali. Great you have taken the plunge. Isn't the Hindu Prambanan a revelation with its ancient Buddhist temples alongside showing religious tolerance over the centuries?
6th April 2015

I'm joining you in the Java promotion club, although it's nice not to be overrun with Aussie tourists like in Bali so maybe we should keep it quiet. Yes, Prambanan was amazing, a real surprise for me.
6th April 2015
Enjoying the poolside

It all sounds very interesting. Yes don't ask too many questions at an animal market. Pool looks inviting. We are off to gol very shortly. We had a lovely Easter weekend and the central districts were the hottest in nz at 26 degrees which was lovely.
6th April 2015
Enjoying the poolside

Lucy and I weren't that keen on the bird markets but quite interesting I guess. Sounds like you've had a lovely Easter.
6th April 2015
Prambanan temple

More than Bali
How lucky you Aussies to have exotic Indonesia, with its mix of religions, so close! Your visits to the palace and Prambanan sound wonderful--I'd never heard of the latter, only of Borobudur, so how great to learn of yet another magical spot there. A friend, a pool and happy hour--a perfect ending!
6th April 2015
Prambanan temple

Well there has to be some benefits in living at the bottom of the world, although that said it was still over 7 hours to fly to Jakarta...you just do what you gotta do when you have the travel bug. Prambanan was incredible and like you I hadn't heard of it before. It was definitely worth the visit though.
6th April 2015

Not to compare...
I hate to admit it, because Bali is stunningly beautiful, but I kind of liked Yogya better than Bali. We were there during a religious festival where everyone walked from a small town to the large temple at Borobodur. We really liked Prambanan also. Your comment on the heat reminded us of the only part that I don't miss. Glad you had fun!
6th April 2015

Wow that festival would've been amazing. I went to Borobudur yesterday morning and saw the most perfect sunrise. I'm really loving it here so far!
6th April 2015

So much more than Bali
Glad the sultan in charge of Yogyakarta is modern and friendly. The Sultan of Morotai wouldnt let us drop anchor in his waters. Its amazing when you see these worlds colliding but somehow, it works. Love the food pics too :)
6th April 2015

I have to say I'm loving the "real" Indonesia...just wish I could stay for longer and explore more.

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