Tag: central Java

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My Favorite photos from 2013
My Favorite photos from 2013

Many of you know that I love photography. This year I did not photograph as much as I have in previous years. I actually made an effort not to take my camera with me on some of my excursions and trips. But on the few trips that I went out there looking to take photos,…

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Failure is an opportunity
Failure is an opportunity

Recently a friend sent me a quote from the Tao te Ching by Lao Tzu. I could not help reading it again. Here’s another insightful thought to meditate on. Failure is an opportunity. If you blame someone else, there is no end to the blame. Therefore the Master fulfills her own obligations and ...

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Today from Borobudur in Central Java
Today from Borobudur in Central Java

I arrived in Central Java, Indonesia earlier today and spent most of the afternoon photographing the Borobudur temple. Here are a few images from sunset. I’ll share more in the coming days. Tomorrow I’m up at 4am to shoot the sunrise. One of the most magical travel experiences for sure.

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Central Java’s Mendut Temple and Monastery
Central Java’s Mendut Temple and Monastery

Another wonder in Central Java is the small but beautiful Mendut temple. It’s on the itinerary for one of the places for us to visit during our upcoming meditation and wellness retreat in Indonesia in September. Located a little over 3 kms from Borobudur this temple may appear insignificant...

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Volcano sunset in Central Java
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.

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Indonesian Herbal Tonic
Indonesian Herbal Tonic

So we started our morning by consuming various Indonesian herbal tonics called Jamu. We were told by the herbal tonic specialist that they have various healing qualities. She showed us all the bottles that she had prepared containing various tonics and explained what they did. So I picked three a...

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Magical Borobudur – a temple of beauty
Magical Borobudur – a temple of beauty

The alarm went off about 3:30am and shortly after we made our way down to the lobby from our room where our driver was waiting to take us to Borobudur. The streets were empty naturally at that time of the morning and our almost hour long drive finally brought us to the entrance to Borobudur.…

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Rice Fields in Central Java
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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