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Volcano sunset in Central Java
Last volcano sunset in Central Java before we headed to Yogjakarta. Mount Sindoro and Sumbing lay next to each other. Both volcanos though I am not sure if they are dormant or extinct. Indonesia.
Rice Fields in Central Java
Making my way down a hill I discovered this beautiful terraced rice field surrounded by a tropical forest. Paddy green is the most beautiful green I’ve seen. It was absolutely quiet with only the sounds of birds and water flowing along the irrigation system. Central Java, Indonesia.
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Central Java
Volcanos in the mist. Good morning from Central Java, Indonesia. A half hour later…
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Thaipusam Festival at Batu Caves
We were fortunate to attend the Thaipusam festival held at Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur on February 7th. It’s a Hindu festival dedicated to god Muruga and is held once a year during the Tamil month of Thai. The festival is celebrated grandly at Batu Caves and it was very special to be there d...
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Selamat Datang
That’s Malay for welcome. We arrive in Kuala Lumpur and make the hour long drive from the airport to the hotel. Our travelers are looking forward to exploring Kuala Lumpur plus attending the grand Thaipusam festival.
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A Malaysian Dinner
We leave our comfy hotel after check in and head to a typical Malaysian restaurant for some authentic local cuisine. What a treat. It’s the first time our travelers are trying Malaysian food and they love it. The desert is especially memorable. Known as Ais Kacang, it is a traditional Malay...
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We gather with thousands of Hindus outside the Mariamman temple in Downtown Kuala Lumpur awaiting the departure of the silver chariot carrying Muruga, God of yoga and the spiritual path, to Batu Caves for the grand Thaipusam festival on Tuesday. Tweet
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