Bandung and Garut

the bus ride from Bogor to Bandung took forever and was unpleasent except for the Puncak pass [that we passed on our way] which offered a nice view. Bandung in itself isnt worth visiting, but the surroundings in particular the area around Garut. In order to see what was worth seeing we booked a tour with our hotel - By Moritz [a nice place]. The tour was kind of pricy but well worth it [in our case at least]. Our Guide - Ade [God bless him] - was so much fun to talk to. Not only that, he also threw in some extras...

We stopped at a rice field - here we were meant to take pictures - but i took it much further...I participated in the harvesting process ...



Back in the car, we passed a fest shortly afterwards ... which turned out to be a wedding. Ade asked if we wanted to see it - we said : YES. We were welcomed with open arms, then ushered inside to get our stomaches stuffed, then asked to perform [maybe it wasnt performing, but we were on stage] before we finally met the newly wed couple...



Next was the waterfall ...



From here, to the volcano ... pretty smoky up here, huh !?



... and before i forget, we went to a Hot Spring to finish off the day. It was like a proper swimming pool, the water being as hot as 35 degrees centigrade. A bit warm, but pleasant. A BIG thanks to Ade, our guide for such a memorable tour !!!