1/1/99: Since we are near the end of the international leg of our trip, we did some more shopping for gifts to bring home for family and friends…. At one place I…
Tag: Yogyakarta
Diverse History Spanning Millennia
12/31/98: Today we went back out to the area where we saw The Ramayana the other night. We took a guided tour of the surrounding area, which included both Hindu and Buddhist…
Outdoor Theater
12/30/98: More shopping. More “guides” trying to route us to the stores where they would get commissions… We managed to get some shopping done anyway… One rickshaw driver tried to chat me…
Batik Artisans
12/29/98: While walking around town today I got slapped on my bum by an old lady with a huge wad of chewing tobacco in her mouth, and very few teeth left in…
Of Sultans And Salesmen
12/28/98: Breakfast at the “Superman Restaurant” again. I suspect the name comes from generous serving sizes… We took a tour of the Sultan’s Palace. Well worth a visit… As we walked back…
The Perks Of Low Tourist Season
12/27/98: We stayed at Hotel Bladok, which was recommended by Dave and Elsa. The perks of low tourist season meant that their nicest room was available, right beside the swimming pool. And…
Into Central Java
12/26/98: Our driver was 30 minutes early, so we jumped out of bed at 3:30am, grabbed our bags, and were off to Surabaya to catch a train to Yogyakarta, in central Java……