Telaga Warna or Color Lake at Dieng in Central Java, Indonesia
On May 9, 1983 we both were here and Pieter captured this photo with the two white swans 🦢🦢and a duck to the far right.
This is at a level of over 2,000 m! (6,662 ft)
It is actually a volcanic sulphur lake...
Our guide was an older Dutchman who already lived for years in Indonesia.
Nowadays the lake is cleaned up and has walkways around and you can even climb to a certain height for overlooking the lake entirely.
Short video from overlook: Telaga Warna Lake, Dieng from Batu Pandang
Holding our video camera...
Back then Telaga Warna Lake looked rather overgrown...
Don't recall what the Dutchman was pointing at...
On November 19, 1996 we went back again with an Australian visitor...
Always a different view
The clouds are pulling in already and that happened most times around 11:00 AM so you had to really be an early bird.
When we drove up to work at 6:00 AM was the best time but most tourist buses came a lot later and thus far too late for the spectacular views.
Stay tuned for more from my very 1st trip to Indonesia...
Related link with short video: Telaga Warna (Sulphur lake), Dieng plateau
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Stunning Location - Happy Earth Day And Thanx For Holding On To These Photos - Sure Enjoy Reminding With You All
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Dearest Travis,
DeleteWell, planet Earth does have some stunning locations and both of us have been fortunate to work near lots of them; stay tuned.
Hugs,
Mariette
Amazing photography. How wonderful. Thanx Mariette, I enjoyed these photos.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteOh, as we drove to work, we passed these every day and could have had lots of photos.
Hugs,
Mariette
Un bel posto, mi piacciono i Cigni, sono stupendi.
ReplyDeleteBuona giornata.
Caro Giancarlo,
DeleteGrazie e quei cigni sono stati molto speciali anche per noi!
Abbracci,
Mariette
Yet another amazing adventure, Mariette! I do love traveling the world with you.
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Dearest Martha Jane,
DeleteThank you and this is what we passed by every day going to work, high in the mountains.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, That is an exceptionally lovely spot. Taiwan also has sulfur-infused waters that take on similar hues. The most famous is Milk Lake in the Yang Ming Mountains, which is pure white and perfectly round. I love the varied colors of Telaga Warna, and the way the waters interact with the surrounding vegetation. Also, Milk Lake is not directly approachable because of its fragile environment, although they have built a large viewing platform. Being able to approach Telaga Warna directly was a special privilege.
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Dearest Jim,
DeleteCan you imagine, en route to work and very close, walking distance from where the Proefsheds (Experimental Sheds) were.
No doubt Taiwan has a lot of similarities within its mountain ranges. Too bad Milk Lake is not approachable for enjoying it to the fullest.
Hugs,
Mariette
Beautiful view.
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteThat sure is a special place, high in the mountains!
Hugs,
Mariette
Awesome pictures
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteThank you and it is all rather close to your region...
Hugs,
Mariette
Prachtig meer, Mariette. Mooi met die twee zwanen. De laatste foto zou maar zo als poster of fotobehang kunnen. Zeer rustgevend uitzicht. Fijne dag, lieve groet Willy
ReplyDeleteBeste Willy,
DeleteDank je wel, we hadden geluk met die twee zwanen; nooit meer gezien...
De laatste foto toont rechts onder ook de mooie exotische boomvaren, die zijn zo mooi.
Liefs,
Mariette
Es un lugar mágico, con muy bellas fotogafÃas , que nos transmiten esa belleza.
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Querida Antónia,
DeletePrecisamente por su belleza mágica, tuve que compartirla aquÃ...
Abrazos,
Mariette
Hello! Wonderful photos, I imagine that Indonesia is a country with paradisiacal places.
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Coisas de Feltro
Dearest Christina,
DeleteYes, it sure is and without its vast overpopulation (at least on the Island of Java) it would be paradise!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello! The lava pit photos are amazing!! I cannot imagine seeing them in person! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking a peek at my poems this month, you are a special lady. Have a wonderful week ~~~~
ReplyDeleteDearest Helen,
DeleteGuess you meant the lava pit photos from my next post...?!
It was quite interesting to explore the Dieng area with its many unique places.
Mother Nature in her roughest form.
Love always to have a peek at your oh so special 'wording'.
Hugs,
Mariette