Mount Bromo

I then took a privat bus from Yogyakarta to Bromo ... an all day affair. It was after 10pm when we arrived in Cemoro Lawang with all people already in their beds. I got lucky getting a room as most hotels (there only are a few) had no vacancies. I had a quick bite and then went to bed.

I was gonna rise 3 am the next morning to hike up to the viewpoint seeing the sunrise as everybody did .. only they were taken there by jeep. I had no idea how to get up there, was only told that there would be a path leading up there. Sounded easy, but wasnt as the path was disconnect quite often and due to the darkness it was difficult for me to see anything. however I made it up there just before 5 am. But that time most of the tourists had already arrived and the viewing platform was packed. Nethertheless, the view I had was worth it...



The hike down was much more pleasant. Back at the hotel, I had breakfast (well deserved), when I met a couple from Germany. They told me they were going to hike up Mount Bromo and I asked to join. Shortly later i was back on my feet descending to the valley, then crossing it before climbing up to the crater. There was heavy smoke rising from the inner of the crater and the air was filled with sulfur. Back in the hotel I chilled for the rest of the day enjoying the view...