Took Jetstar to Surabaya. Saw a mountain from the airplane! It might be Mount Semeru, the highest mountain in Indonesia.
Headed out for our dinner at Tunjungan Plaza. Saw Spongebob! =)
Dinner at Top Noodle shop. Nasi Chap Cay was nice!
Tunjungan Plaza consists of 4 shopping mall! Was quite lost when we were walking around..
Went back to hotel to rest and get ready for our Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour!
Greeted by our tour guide Mr Soedirman, in short "Man".
Started our tour at 12.40am. Took a car ride to the mountain village, around 2 to 3 hours ride.
It was so cold when we reached! Quickly put on our cold wear stuff while Man went to settle our Jeep. Then, he brought us to eat Goreng Pisang and tea to keep us warm.
Took the jeep ride and off we go to the viewpoint at Mount Penanjakan to see the sunrise!
The sky is filled with stars!! The view is magnificent! It's like viewing the milky galaxy. My camera failed to capture it, but I know I'll remember it. Too beautiful a sight to forget! ^.^
Many tourists were there too, waiting patiently to catch a glimpse of the first light. All camera on standby.
I was so cold that my hand was shaking causing many shots taken to be unclear. But, anyway, here's the sunrise shots I have!!
It's my first time seeing a complete sunrise!
From here, we can see Mount Batok, Mount Bromo and Mount Semeru.
Next, we are going down to the Sea of Sand!
A very bumpy jeep ride down the mountain..
As we stepped into the Sea of Sand, we can really see the sand flying all around!
Horse riding towards Mount Bromo! (that's Mount Batok in the background)
First time riding on horse, scared but excited! Anyway, I was sitting on the horse while my horseman helps to guide the horse.
Once we reached the top, we need to climb 250 steps to reach the top of Mount Bromo.
It was not easy to climb as the steps are hardly visible. All you can see are sands.
I was panting so much when I reached the top and started coughing. But, it was all worth it when you get to see the crater of Mount Bromo! Amazing when I was standing on top and looking down into the crater. Could see water and some smoke~
Some people are very daring and went higher up to the side to see the crater.
Walking down the steps were easier in terms of strength needed.
My crocs turned brown after all the climbing. =(
Full view of Mount Batok.
Rode on the horse again back to the Sea Sand. The horse ride was quite bumpy, you can choose to walk back too.
That's my mountain adventure!
travelled back to Surabaya and had our lunch~
- A different travel experience -
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