
I will let the pictures do the majority of the talking.
An hour bus ride from Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia is the volcano, Mt. Merapi. It is one of the world’s most active volcanoes and fatally erupted as recent as 2006.
The climb began at midnight for a grueling up hill, 4 hours of climbing and scrambling. The sunrise views were simply breathtaking.
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Truly stunning beauty and amazing views. Hiking tour groups can easily be arranged from the cultural Javanese city of Yogyakarta where there are an abundance of agencies. Finding a group of people to go with can often lower the cost. 150,000 Rupiahs (USD $14.45) is around the price you should haggle for.
For more information on Merapi Volcano check out the website compilation put together by Institut De Physique Du Globe De Paris.
More pictures to come in the gallery soon.
-Mark Wiens
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junita88
7 years ago
just in my mind, maybe someday i will go there
junita88
7 years ago
titip sendal
junita88
7 years ago
one day it must to go there
junita88
7 years ago
i wanna go there
umroh desember
7 years ago
the beautiful view. i live a long time in this place.
Ria
8 years ago
I’m happy that you manage it, I wasn’t so lucky, but saw as well not bad views 😀 http://lifeinbigtent.com/mount-merapi-defeated-me/
tempo dulu
13 years ago
A great volcano and also one of the most active in Java, so be careful!
Dina
13 years ago
Gorgeous! I lived in the same island for 20 years, and hasn’t been there except for seeing it from far once. Now I wish I’ve been there! Do you have to do a climbing expedition to view it this way?
steve
14 years ago
the 10 deadliest volcanoes in history
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MGlY3p3VYY
Mark Wiens
14 years ago
Thanks for sharing man!