Probolinggo

Sardines, with a handful of lies and a large dollop of pateince!

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November 8th 2009
25 October 2009 - 27 October 2009 TRANSPORT: Surabaya to Probolinggo by train--Rp 50,000 (2 hours) Probolinggo to Cemoro Lawang (Bromo) by bus--Rp 25,000 (2 hours) HOTEL: Cemara Indah Resort--Rp Right on the edge of the huge Tenggera caldera, the only major upside is the view. Rooms are ok, albeit a bit on the pricey site, but it isn't the warmest place (both in terms of temperature and ... 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