Borobudur Temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991
We did visit CANDI: BOROBUDUR
Quite a walking distance away... you can see the huge stupa in the top of the photo, a bit to the left from center.
Weather is always tricky in the tropics, soon enough clouds cover it all and a tropical rain shower surprises you!
On December 14, 1986 we were walking towards this enormous Borobudur Temple and soon figured out why it is the largest in the world.
Notice my small foldable umbrella next to my hip?
Pardon my poor photo... Pieter standing in front of these 9th Century carvings.
Standing with umbrella in hand...
This was still five years before it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site
One more time we went there, on June 1 of 2001, our final trip to work in Indonesia and we had our best friends tagging along with us.
We had nice weather and a good tour guide, she was very knowledgeable but we only have video from that time, no photos.
Hoping this still did give you some insight in one of the many wonders that can be seen within Indonesia.
What a great site to have visited! I've never heard of it before but it looks impressive in the video and so nice you have these photos :)
ReplyDeleteHope that you are having a good week! It's been a very rainy one so far here!
Away From The Blue
Dearest Mica,
DeleteThis IS a great site indeed and for you Aussies, within reach.
Hugs,
Mariette
Amazing, Mariette. I wonder what is being done to preserve it for generations to come. I would think that heritage sites would take A LOT of ongoing upkeep.
ReplyDeleteDearest Kim,
DeleteLike the previous post's Prambanan Hindu temple, that too became a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its upkeep will demand a lot of money and effort.
But it is so impressive and that being done already in the 9th century is mind boggling!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, This is a really mind-boggling site. I suppose that to take it in entirely must take weeks. Like so many vast sites and museums, one has to make the best of one's time.
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Dearest Jim,
DeleteYes, it is good that we have been there a few times over the years and it is so vast indeed. We did have a very knowledgeable female guide when we videotaped our visit with best friends. That was in June of 2001, our final of 23 visits (for me, more for Pieter!) to Indonesia.
A beautiful country with such a rich history!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteYou both are looking so young :-)
Best regards
Bernhard
Dearest Bernhard,
DeleteWe WERE young but this is not about us...
Hugs,
Mariette
Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDearest Regine,
DeleteThank you and you bet it is beautiful!
Hugs,
Mariette
What a wonderful place!
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteYes it is truly one of the world’s wonders!
Hugs,
Mariette
Magnificent. Wonderful memories Mariette. Thank you so much for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteThank you and it is my/our pleasure to share them!
Hugs,
Mariette
¡Que hermoso templo! Ese vídeo me ha hecho conocer su real belleza. es una de las muchas maravills que hay repartida por el mundo.
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Querida Antónia,
Delete¡Gracias y esto sin duda es una de las maravillas del mundo!
Un abrazo,
Mariette
WOW, what a place
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteYes, it is almost mind boggling and that for 9th century people!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hallo Mariette, indrukwekkende plek en mooi om daar geweest te zijn. Ik zie dat je daar in korte broek gekleed was, waren er geen kledingvoorschriften voor het bezoek aan een tempel? Of kon je daar iets huren? Fijne dag, lieve groet Willy
ReplyDeleteBeste Willy,
DeleteJa dat was een heel indrukwekkende plek met gebouw uit de 9de eeuw. Indonesië is een erg modern land en ik heb er nooit voorschriften gezien. In de tropen en met zo’n klimpartij ben je in korte broek met goeie schoenen het best gekleed.
Liefs,
Mariette
Willy, dit is ook geen functionele Buddhistische tempel maar enkel een archeologische attractie in het grootste Moslim land ter wereld.
DeleteI will have to enjoy your posts. Indonesia is not some place I will probably ever get to. All very interesting.
ReplyDeleteDearest Janey,
DeleteGuess for most there is no connection with this vast country but since for some 350 years it belonged to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, we all studied it in history. So many relatives were there in service, also my best friend’s Dad. And my Great Uncle ‘Heeroom’ spent decennia there. We have our foster daughter Anita there... It is in our heart and once was home!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette, I had heard of Borobudur Temple but had not realized it is so huge!
ReplyDeleteMany hugs!
Dearest Marie-Anne,
DeleteYes, it is humongous in size! You can walk there for quite a while.
Hugs,
Mariette