A highlight of our recent trip was Mt Bromo, an active volcano on the eastern side of the island of Java, Indonesia. After nearly two weeks of big cities and relentless traffic jams, we hopped on the overnight train and headed to Mt Bromo. Staying in the town of Cemoro Lawang, literally on the edge of the Tengger caldera, gave us a perfect starting point to hike across the sea of sand towards the smoking Mt Bromo. Topping out at 7600′ made for perfect temps (especially after weathering the equatorial-steam-bath that is S.E. Asia).
The twisting roads up to Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
Small villages with intensive farming go right up to the edge of the Tengger caldera, Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
Watch your step picking your cabbage. Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
Sunset, Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
First light hits Pura Luhur Poten temple in Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
Crossing the Sea of Sand, Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
Looking east towards the caldera’s rim, Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
So many steps…Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
Hiking the rim, Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
After a minor mishap with the ‘official offereing’ falling down the wrong side of the volcano, coins would have to do. Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
The way down was much more fun, Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
Tourists…Mt Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia.
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