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Saturday, 5 April 2014

INDONESIA - Mount Merapi


DSCF3195Mount Merapi is the most active volcano in Indonesia and has erupted regularly since 1548.


DSCF3196Some of the views of Mount Merapi or also known as Fire Mountain.


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DSCF3347It was just about two months since the last eruption of Mount Merapi while I was in Yogyakarta in 2011.


DSCF3348Won’t really write much since it’s been a while, so just enjoy the pictures.


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DSCF3388The river fill with the ashes of the volcano.


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A signboard warning us to beware of the cliff.


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DSCF3402The two structure was rebuilt as an indication of where Mbah Maridjan’s house was. He was the spiritual guardian of Mount Merapi. He’s body was found in a praying position in this house.


DSCF3403Once there was a village here, all devastated by the fury of Mount Merapi.


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You can hike up the hill or you can hire a motorcycle to take you to the top. I opted for the second option.


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Back to the hotel.


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DSCF3482Time to say goodbye. Just for info, I booked the tour through www.lombokholidaytour.com.


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Did some last minute shopping at the airport.


DSCF3486Time to leave Indonesia.


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