We did not go anywhere far this year. Instead, we visited Indonesia again. Just like last year. Since this is one place with the right weather during July period.
This year was Lombok. Weather is tropical with 2 main seasons; the wet(oct-mar) & the dry (may - sep). The main highlight for us was Mount Rinjani with the crater lake. It is an active volcano and was last active in year 2004. It rises to 3,726m making it the 2nd highest volcano in Indonesia.
14 July, Saturday
We arrived at the Airport of Lombok - Selaparang. It is a 2 hour plus flight journey. We took a 3d2n trek from John's Adventures, so they picked us up at the airport. The airport is small and simple, looking like any other domestic airports of Indon. Only thing is that this is an international airport. Took a 2 hours plus car ride, and we reached Senaru. The place where we will start the trek the next day.
As he rested in the accomodation, I went out with a guide to the nearby village for some pictures...
Their houses they stay in.
Yes! This is rice! But not ready to eat yet.
And this is part of my guide's house. Its the kitchen section.
We started our trek with the guide. This was the last provision shop you get to see before you are in the wildnerness.
We finally reached the hotsprings.I think the hotspring was really nice.
Soon we were on our way to leave the campsite(above). After the descent, we reached the village called Sembulun Lawang. From here we took the transport to John's place, and then to Villa Sayang.
Villa Sayang
Our driver lost his way, as he was unsure of the exact location of this accomodation. But after stopping the car alongside the road many times to ask for the directions, we finally made it here at 5pm plus.
This place was practically heaven after Rinjani's trek.
18 July, Wednesday (Villa Sayang)
Morning, was a slow nice breakfast (indonesian breakfast) with the view of the mountain range and the padi fields. (below)
Followed by a morning swim
Then was body massage for an hour.
After lunch, we caught a ride from the Villa Sayang's owner's car to Sengiggi for the Stick Fighting Festival.
19 July, Thursday (Villa Sayang)
Early morning, we went to the market. The free tour from Villa Sayang. Then went through the same breakfast(ABF), swim and massage routine. How luxurious...
Afternoon, went out nearby to take a look at a temple and some stuffs. And then we head to the airport for home.
This year was Lombok. Weather is tropical with 2 main seasons; the wet(oct-mar) & the dry (may - sep). The main highlight for us was Mount Rinjani with the crater lake. It is an active volcano and was last active in year 2004. It rises to 3,726m making it the 2nd highest volcano in Indonesia.
14 July, Saturday
We arrived at the Airport of Lombok - Selaparang. It is a 2 hour plus flight journey. We took a 3d2n trek from John's Adventures, so they picked us up at the airport. The airport is small and simple, looking like any other domestic airports of Indon. Only thing is that this is an international airport. Took a 2 hours plus car ride, and we reached Senaru. The place where we will start the trek the next day.
As he rested in the accomodation, I went out with a guide to the nearby village for some pictures...
Their houses they stay in.
Yes! This is rice! But not ready to eat yet.
And this is part of my guide's house. Its the kitchen section.
15 July, Sunday (Trek - Senaru)
We started early at 7am. Took a little car, looking just like Bangkok tuk tuk, which was packed all with our porter's stuffs.. which includes our tents, sleeping bags, mats, meals, etc etc.
We started early at 7am. Took a little car, looking just like Bangkok tuk tuk, which was packed all with our porter's stuffs.. which includes our tents, sleeping bags, mats, meals, etc etc.
We started our trek with the guide. This was the last provision shop you get to see before you are in the wildnerness.
16 July, Monday (Trek - Lake)
After our first night at the camp, we did not really get to see sunrise, but this was the view we had from our camp(below).
This day was a 1000m down trek to the lake in the morning followed by the hotspring, lunch at the lake side, and then a 1000m trek ascent to the base camp.
On the trek down, you get to see the view of the lake. (below)
After our first night at the camp, we did not really get to see sunrise, but this was the view we had from our camp(below).
This day was a 1000m down trek to the lake in the morning followed by the hotspring, lunch at the lake side, and then a 1000m trek ascent to the base camp.
On the trek down, you get to see the view of the lake. (below)
This was on the way to the hotsprings.
We finally reached the hotsprings.I think the hotspring was really nice. Weather was cold, we were sweaty and smelly. The hotspring was definitely hot! and rejunvenating...
17 July, Tuesday (Trek - Sembulun Lawang)
This morning was supposed to be the summit trek at 3am. But we did not join the rest of the people. Instead, we chose to rest alittle longer and woke up at 6am for the sunrise beside our tent.
Because today is day 3 of the trek and also the last day of our trek. We were feeling a little tired, and that today we need to do a descent of about 1300m. Thus if we were to do the summit trek at 3am, it will mean we will need to do a descent of a total of 2300m in a day's time!
Guess we do not want to do too much in a holiday. Thus I will say that the sunrise is just as rewarding.
This morning was supposed to be the summit trek at 3am. But we did not join the rest of the people. Instead, we chose to rest alittle longer and woke up at 6am for the sunrise beside our tent.
Because today is day 3 of the trek and also the last day of our trek. We were feeling a little tired, and that today we need to do a descent of about 1300m. Thus if we were to do the summit trek at 3am, it will mean we will need to do a descent of a total of 2300m in a day's time!
Guess we do not want to do too much in a holiday. Thus I will say that the sunrise is just as rewarding.
Soon we were on our way to leave the campsite(above). After the descent, we reached the village called Sembulun Lawang. From here we took the transport to John's place, and then to Villa Sayang.
Villa Sayang
Our driver lost his way, as he was unsure of the exact location of this accomodation. But after stopping the car alongside the road many times to ask for the directions, we finally made it here at 5pm plus.
This place was practically heaven after Rinjani's trek.
We had a much desired wash up, and a great dinner consisting of Beef Burger, Fried Chicken Strips, Gado Gado, and Pumpkin soup with toast for dinner, alongside with Bintang beer and Orange juice.
18 July, Wednesday (Villa Sayang)
Morning, was a slow nice breakfast (indonesian breakfast) with the view of the mountain range and the padi fields. (below)
Followed by a morning swim
Then was body massage for an hour.
After lunch, we caught a ride from the Villa Sayang's owner's car to Sengiggi for the Stick Fighting Festival.
19 July, Thursday (Villa Sayang)
Early morning, we went to the market. The free tour from Villa Sayang. Then went through the same breakfast(ABF), swim and massage routine. How luxurious...
Afternoon, went out nearby to take a look at a temple and some stuffs. And then we head to the airport for home.
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