Soon after we our tour at Borobudur temple, we proceed to Kotagede which is the famous silverwork industry in Yogyakarta. You can see how the silversmith perform his magic by transforming the silver into one piece of art. Lots of souvenirs which made by silver like the magnificent Borobudur temple and many more. I am not so keen on that because it is too expensive and yet too commercialize already.
Silversmith at work into changing that silver into...
... one masterpiece.
About 2pm, we reached at Prambanan temple after another long journey. Guess we are lucky that we did not go by ourself by motor because I guess we will definitely either lose our way in the middle of nowhere or sit until our buttock glue on the motor. The entrance fee for entering the Prambanan temple is Rp85,000.
Part of the destruction which are waiting to be restored.
Hot sunny day when we were there.
Prambanan temple is the biggest and most beautiful Hindu temple in Indonesia that derives its name from the village where it is located. The temple is believed to be built in the middle of the ninth century and it reflect the famous story of Ramayana.
The earthquake in 2006 which is destroyed part of the temple.
As a Hindu temple, the main temple has three shrines that dedicated to the Hindu trinity which are Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. And each of these shrines is facing a smaller shrine for their vehicles. The cow Nandi is the vehicle of Shiva, the destroyer God. The eagle Garuda is vehicle of Vishnu, the guardian God. And finally, the swan Angsa is the vehicle of Brahma, the creator God.
Before and after the earthquake photos...
Prambanan temple behind the gate..
Photo of myself and Robert + Wife
We are a bit disappointed because the temple was gated due to restoration of the temple which was destroyed the structure of the temple on the earthquake on 2006. Guess part of our money that we paid was paid for that cause. Although we can't walk inside the temple, the visibility of the destruction by the earthquake was just enough for us to reflect how lucky we are staying in Malaysia which is free from active volcano and earthquake.
Prambanan temple from far...
Visible Hindu God's stone carving on the temple
Still in re-building back the ancient temple.
Under the superb hot sun, we walked around the temple and enjoy the beauty of the architecture. I feel the stone carving in Prambanan temple is better than in Borobudur temple. Really a waste that we can't go in and snap some photos.
Prambanan from far before we call it a day.
At Malioboro Street. Good place for shopping.
On the way to Kraton Castle where you can see lots of people along the heavy street.
The entrance to Kraton Castle/Museum. Too bad we are late.
Around 5pm, we are back to our hotel after exhausting tour under the hot sunny day. Really sweat a lots which will caused of dehydration if we do not drink more water. We rested a while and took bath before we went back to Malioboro Street again for our little dinner. Oh yeah I ate bakmi goreng with ayam kampung while my friend ate nasi gudeg (gudeg is prepared from jack fruit cooked with coconut milk, sambal goreng, a boiled leather buffalo with spices and chili peppers, and other dishes upon choice : boiled eggs, chickens, tofu and tempe).
Nasi goreng ayam kampung.
Nasi Gudeg which is nice if prefer food that are taste sweet.
Shopping street.
The people will constantly asked you whether if you need a ride on their trishaw to round the city. Some even sleep in the trishaw at night. For them, trishaw is a place of sleep and a tool to earn living.
We walked from north to south of Malioboro street which is 2km long until we reach Kraton Castle which are still being used for official ceremony like wedding of the royalty. But too bad it is close because we are too late so instead we went some shopping for t shirt and belt at Malioboro street.
For more photos, please click HERE.
to be continue.....
Silversmith at work into changing that silver into...
... one masterpiece.
About 2pm, we reached at Prambanan temple after another long journey. Guess we are lucky that we did not go by ourself by motor because I guess we will definitely either lose our way in the middle of nowhere or sit until our buttock glue on the motor. The entrance fee for entering the Prambanan temple is Rp85,000.
Part of the destruction which are waiting to be restored.
Hot sunny day when we were there.
Prambanan temple is the biggest and most beautiful Hindu temple in Indonesia that derives its name from the village where it is located. The temple is believed to be built in the middle of the ninth century and it reflect the famous story of Ramayana.
The earthquake in 2006 which is destroyed part of the temple.
As a Hindu temple, the main temple has three shrines that dedicated to the Hindu trinity which are Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. And each of these shrines is facing a smaller shrine for their vehicles. The cow Nandi is the vehicle of Shiva, the destroyer God. The eagle Garuda is vehicle of Vishnu, the guardian God. And finally, the swan Angsa is the vehicle of Brahma, the creator God.
Before and after the earthquake photos...
Prambanan temple behind the gate..
Photo of myself and Robert + Wife
We are a bit disappointed because the temple was gated due to restoration of the temple which was destroyed the structure of the temple on the earthquake on 2006. Guess part of our money that we paid was paid for that cause. Although we can't walk inside the temple, the visibility of the destruction by the earthquake was just enough for us to reflect how lucky we are staying in Malaysia which is free from active volcano and earthquake.
Prambanan temple from far...
Visible Hindu God's stone carving on the temple
Still in re-building back the ancient temple.
Under the superb hot sun, we walked around the temple and enjoy the beauty of the architecture. I feel the stone carving in Prambanan temple is better than in Borobudur temple. Really a waste that we can't go in and snap some photos.
Prambanan from far before we call it a day.
At Malioboro Street. Good place for shopping.
On the way to Kraton Castle where you can see lots of people along the heavy street.
The entrance to Kraton Castle/Museum. Too bad we are late.
Around 5pm, we are back to our hotel after exhausting tour under the hot sunny day. Really sweat a lots which will caused of dehydration if we do not drink more water. We rested a while and took bath before we went back to Malioboro Street again for our little dinner. Oh yeah I ate bakmi goreng with ayam kampung while my friend ate nasi gudeg (gudeg is prepared from jack fruit cooked with coconut milk, sambal goreng, a boiled leather buffalo with spices and chili peppers, and other dishes upon choice : boiled eggs, chickens, tofu and tempe).
Nasi goreng ayam kampung.
Nasi Gudeg which is nice if prefer food that are taste sweet.
Shopping street.
The people will constantly asked you whether if you need a ride on their trishaw to round the city. Some even sleep in the trishaw at night. For them, trishaw is a place of sleep and a tool to earn living.
We walked from north to south of Malioboro street which is 2km long until we reach Kraton Castle which are still being used for official ceremony like wedding of the royalty. But too bad it is close because we are too late so instead we went some shopping for t shirt and belt at Malioboro street.
For more photos, please click HERE.
to be continue.....
