Upon early arrival from the early flight, we started our journey to the famous Borobudur and Prambanan temples for the day trip. It was a very hot day.
Location: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Yogyakarta Series:
- Flora & Fauna of Jogja [photoblog.com]
- Faces of Jogja [photoblog.com]
- Day 1 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia (Part 2) [photoblog.com]
- Day 2 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia (Part 1) [photoblog.com]
- Day 2 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia (Part 2) [photoblog.com]
- Day 3 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia (season finale) - Part 1 [photoblog.com]
- Day 3 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia (season finale) - Part 2 [photoblog.com]
The Mount Merapi (Gunung Merapi) seen during the flight when approaching Jogja. It's one of the most active volcano in Indonesia and still smoking.
Lunch at Sekar Kedhaton Restaurant along the way to Borobudur.
Outside Sekar Kedhaton Restaurant.
Inside Sekar Kedhaton Restaurant.
That's my 1st lunch in Jogja. The Gado-gado!
The walkway to Borobudur.
The highest peak of Borobudur which is represented by a main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa.
The highest peak of Borobudur which is represented by a main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa.
What a cute guardian stone lion! That's the 1st time I've seen a smiling one.
A Buddha's statue.
They have very well preserved and detailed stone carvings.
Perforated stupas with Buddha statues seated inside.
Really amazing! I especially like the shots of the stone!