Senin, 04 April 2011

A guest from Hawaii

I met her just in the hotel Where she stayed, after some light conversations then I went to a Businesses to offer her local tour package, fortunately she agreed with, during she practiced to make a clay bowl, she looked so enjoy it, it's called, fun time play with sticky and weakly stuff, it might be first time for her.

Well done and ready to be sent.

is just needed to be packed and ready to send, a good news the owners of pottery workshop told us that He's now able to send it to Sumatra island, it's really good for them"business expansion"

Every village has its own character

The lady has been doing her job for almost 20 years, it is said doing something focus, it would be great result and it's been true, She made it.

Palm noodle maker

Still young, energetic and not to embarrassed to do their job (as palm noodle maker) they said "it is better than doing noting at Home, at least they earn some money in this way.

Stay exist although get older

outlook the building, it's getting unmaintained well but so far they keep producing{palm noodle) keep the tradition and to follow up the request of the buyer.

Tofu, Tofu and Tofu

The fourth process of making tofu, many new things can be learn from them but for me I would prefer to ask them to let me drink some Sonya milk after boiling process.

What We consume almost everyday

Sonya is the most important material for tofu maker except water and some other equipments, We've got two type of Sonya, next time When we are there, We'll explain what you see in detail.



Selogriyo Temple

Selogrio is a small Hindu temple, built earlier before Borobudur temple. It is located at the head of a small valley, with many terraced rice-fields on the slopes.  This is the Java scenery one sees in magazines. We should be aware of the following:  Selogriyo is about 30 km. away from Borobudur, and journey by car or motorcycle takes about one hour (each way), over paved, winding country lanes (similar to rural "D" roads in England). Upon arrival at a nearby village, We walk about one or two km. along a steep bricked pathway, and over broken ground.  The temple is then reached after climbing about 200 steps.  However, the setting and atmosphere are sublime. 

Walk through the rice paddy

It is called Ubud (balinesse rice teracced area)in Java. With local activities and all local agriculture make your tour much forgettable.

Evening chanting

 For who wish to practice Buddhist chanting in a completely authentic setting, we arrange chanting sessions at the Mendut monastery. Local Buddhist monks will be present for the chanting.  You can join with them  for chanting and feel the peacefulness atmosphere for your spiritual experience.

Buddhist sessions of meditation

  For who wish to practice Buddhist meditation in a completely authentic setting and seating just right in front of  the biggest Buddha statue  in Indonesia, We are pleasure to arrange it and meditation sessions will be at the Mendut Temple.

Mendut Temple

Mendut Temple is behind Dewata tree, Mendut was built earlier than Borobudur temple and Dewata tree is almost 300 years old.

Pawon temple

Pawon temple is located just right between Borobudur and Mendut temple, although pawon is the smallest temple in the area but very important during local Buddhist ceremony on waicak day.

Borobudur is the most beautiful object in the area

From any side, Borobudur has its own magnificent and looks so beautiful. 

The temple itself from the view point.

We're sure that you are able to make more beautiful photograph than this and if we miss nice sunrise, Borobudur photograph from the point of view is also good to bring home for your personal collection, The mist is unforgettable, it's slightly covering the temple and will be bring us to the"Golden era"of  Buddha civilization in java from 5 to 10 century. According to the local researcher, it is said Borobudur used to be surrounded by ancient lake and Buddhist inhabitant during the time should have used a canoe or bamboo raft to reach the temple, We suppose the water came through 2 rivers Progo and Elo river, meantime Borobudur's position is higher than the villages below, they have typical  name with wate things, as such Bumisegoro(endless water)Sabrangrowo(crossing the marshes)and Tanjungan(a floating hill)

What should to be seen on your first day in our town?


after at 04.30 am, Wake-up call then We take you to a vantage point, Overlooking both the town of Borobudur and the temple itself,  The panorama of java landscape arising out, the dawn mist is unforgettable, fortunately the sun just rose up between two mountain(merbabu and merapi)Merapi is the most active volcano in the world, should be more active at least once in 4 years time and then We would let you to enjoy the morning silent, no conversation between us, so quiet, peacefulness and every breath we take is lent by the trees and moving leaves, fresh air will be neutralizing our lung from the contaminated day and in the south side laying up the longest mountain range(Menoreh) in Java, local people call it sleeping Buddha mountain. The hill below are terraced-rice field make it more colorful and before 05.00 am some birds are singing to greet the new day that is just presented for us.