So lots has happened since our last update that's for sure! We have had a miriade of different experence through numerous places! From doing as the locals do to one night in Jakarta, almost countless modes of transport and even a stint as Hollywood A listers... I shall explain :-)
Our last day in Vung Tau had us dawning local trends as we played cards in the park with dozens of other Vung Tau natives Our game was a revolving door for onlookers and giggling children wanting to see what the 'white' people were up too. This would be the start of numerous card games to come as we passed our time in transit. Along the road to Jakarta (at the airport more specifically) we meet a very friendly couple with a wealth of knowledge on Indonesa and Asia in general. Their incites tips and ideas have done nothing but increase my already hightened excitement for Bali! Even as I write this before heading to yet another airport Nick has told me aproximatly three times how excited he is for Bali as we are feshly armed with some great places to check out and the must see and do's of the island! Not wanting to get too far ahead of myself I should also fill everyone in on Jakarta.. Been there never going back. In short it is the kind of place that puts you on constant alert while simultaniously making your skin crawl with dirt sweat and polition. If there was going to be a test for how Nick and I work as a travelling duo this was it and I am happy to report we work quite well together (As far as I can tell) always communicating and keeping the mood light. It was especially comforting to have Melisa and Colin there too as we used Jakarta as our stepping stone to catch a night train to the well worth it Yogakarta!
Yogakarta is home to the Borobudur temple, a great hotel swimming pool and one more breakfast buffet to add to the list! The temple was the highlight for sure and seeing it as the sun was still on its way up only empasized its beauty! Taking our time climbing each level one at a time the view and vastness of the temple unfolded around us. With intricate stone carvings and numerous buddah all the way to the top. At the top we were met with not only a view but movie star status (I thought it a bit strange at first that I caught some people fillming us and trying to steal photos) then I realised we were one of very few caucasions there and in the area as well. All it took was one brave girl to ask for a photo with us and the flood gates opened and it wasn't just the kids, we were introduced to parents, trachers and family members all wanting their own photo. It actually proved tricky to finaly leave the temple having to commit to walking and not being bombarded with photos. After our taste in the lime light it is now time to head off to our next destination and time to say good by to Colin and Melisa. It was so great to partake in this portion of their adventures!! Thanks so much to you both for your always fun attitudes and extensive organizing, what a great experience!!
LTH
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