The view from Borobudur Temple

Ubud to Probolinggo and beyond!

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September 14th 2009
After an afternoon and night in Ubud with some western food, a massage, a nice comfortable bed and a few drinks in the evening meeting up with Felix and Rudi we were on our way again. Off to Java via bus - ferry - bus. The bus in Bali - fine - a bemo so we knew what we were getting. The ferry, also fine. Only a quick channel hop so only on it for an hour or so. The bus to Probolinggo. A different ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Java » Surabaya

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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