Bali and Java

This is Marie Javin’s review of a Bali to Bangkok trip. This section focuses specifically on the various destinations in Indonesia.

Denpasar Bali – Indonesia.
Depensar to Ubud and how to alienate your hotel staff before you’ve even checked in.

Ubud, Bali – Indonesia
Cheeky monkeys in the Monkey Forest and dinner at a local night market.

Ubud, Bali – Indonesia
Mysterious night visitors and a bicycle ride into the Ubud countryside.

Ubud, Bali – Indonesia
Still no banana pancakes and an introduction to the “bemo”.

Tirta Gangga to Lovina – Indonesia
Almost banana pancakes and a comment on the ecomony.

Probolinggo, Java – Indonesia
First Class train travel with a difference and “becak”-ing through the streets.

Mt. Bomo, Java – Indonesia
A hike in the dark, followed by a trip to Seloliman National Park.

Yogyakarta, Java – Indonesia
Ekonomi Class train travel and a trip to the red light district.

Yogyakarta, Java – Indonesia
A visit to the bird market in all it’s Humane Society-offending glory.

Borobudur and Prambanan – Indonesia
Day trip to huge Buddhist and Hindu temple complexes.

Pagandaran, Java – Indonesia
A four hour “ferry” ride to Pagandaran.

Pagandaran, Java – Indonesia
Visiting with the wildlife outside of Pagandaran.

Pagandaran, Java – Indonesia
A do-nothing day. But what’s wrong with a Peanut butter and jelly jaffle?

Jakarta, Java – Indonesia
An evening spent in a bar with an interesting clientele.