Borobudur, Yogyakarta...sunset visit!

A last minute cancellation allowed us to stay at Manohara Hotel, right on the grounds of the Unesco world heritage site of Borobudur temple. This meant that we could walk 5 minutes over to the temple from the hotel whenever we felt like visiting. It sure made getting up early for the 5 am sunrise a lot easier and we walked with flashlights instead of having to drive from some other hotel. Similarly, we stayed very close to the Prambanan temples at a hotel called Poeri Devata. We found both hotels to have really great and professional service but the best part was being so close to the action. The Mommy had a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a solo sunset viewing of Borobudur but was very excited to get everyone over there the following morning.

Our Manohara Hotel, a center for Borobodur studies, was a gorgeous, garden walk only 5 minutes from the temple. No traffic, complete pedestrian, car-free zone...a relief in SEA where traffic is often chaotically hectic and exhausting.

A moment alone for the Mommy to re-group. It has been a very hard month with the loss of a dear friend...batteries were definitely re-charged in Yogyakarta. Thanks, Papa, for always taking care of us so well.