Last days in Indonesia

Our last stop in Indonesia is Jogjakarta (or Yogyakarta..same). The bus from Ubud to Jogja left from the Denpasar station at 2 PM and it was a 16 hr overnight bus which we have become fans of because it means no paying for housing that night. The ride went by relatively quickly although it is always difficult for me to sleep on buses (Will on the other hand can sleep anywhere at anytime which always makes me mad). We arrived in Jogja around 8 AM and then took motorbike taxis (interesting with our big bags on) to the backpacker area we would be staying. We found a decent place that was only 3 USD a night for each of us. We were pretty tired and didnt feel like doing a whole lot so we rested a bit before checking the area out. We also met up with some friends that we had made in Jakarta who were in Jogja for the weekend. They took us around which was nice because we got to see some interesting things we wouldn't have otherwise. That night we all got dinner together then went out for a bit but we were all pretty tired so the night didn't materialize into much.

The next day we got up and headed to the hospital because Will had broken out in a weird rash (starting the previous day). His legs, feet and arms were covered in big red bumps and the itching was driving him crazy. I told him to suck it up but he insisted that we go to the hospital. They told him that it was either a bug allergy or a food allergy. We are assuming he got it during the bus ride because it started just after that but we really dont have any clue. Being the annoying cousin I am I kept trying to convince the doctor that in my medical opinion amputation was the only logical solution but she seemed to think otherwise. They gave him so pills and already it is looking much better (no need to worry aunt Lynn). The rest of that day we checked out some sights before heading back to our hotel and packing up to head out for our next destination which was Borobudur (a big temple). We had hear that seeing it for sunrise was the thing to do so we decided to sleep in a place that was closer to it that night so we could roll out of bed and be there (it was about an hour bus ride from our current location).

So now we are all caught up. We woke up at 5:30 AM this morning and went to the temple for sunrise. However, they dont let you enter the grounds until 6 AM which means the sun has already risen for the most part. It was still worth being there early because there were very few people whereas it is a mob scene in the afternoon. After walking around for an hour or so (and yes Mom and aunt Lynn we took pictures) we headed back to our hotel for our free breakfast. We are now about to head back to the main city area of Jogja for our last night before flying out of the Jogja airport tomorrow at 7:30 AM. We are flying to Singapore then from there to Bangkok.

I should also mention that something strange has happened to both of us. During our travels we have developed a new habit that has been foreign to both of us until this point: reading. For some strange reason, unknown to either of us, we now enjoy (dare i say) this whole reading thing that we have heard so much about. In the past week we have both finished 2 books which is something i never thought i would say. Due to 22 years of total disregard and avoidance of this reading business we both are clueless when it comes to good books. Therefore we would be appreciative and willing to accept any suggestions that you may have. Thank you.

-RBC