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Today we will explore further near to Java – the Mt. Merapi.  We heard that the Merapi eruption’s story where it has been the most severe eruption in Yogjakarta history on Oct continued to November 2010 since 1870.  Hundreds of people killed in there including their volcano’s spiritual gatekeeper, Mbah Marijan.  The activities culminating in repeated outbursts lava and ashes. Large eruption columns formed, causing numerous pyroclastic flows down the heavily populated slopes of the volcano.  We were told by our driver, Usha, that she’s one of the volunteer of the rescuer team during that time.  She had very good experience on handling this phenomena.  As one of the new knowledge we learnt from her was, vehicles that visiting volcano area MUST park their car with front facing down the hill.  And always assure the cars are ready to go.  We were worried if the Merapi is safe to visit though…..lolx…..but based on her information, the volcano will not...

It was great that finally I had this chance to visit Indonesia for the 1st time.  A very last minute decision made from my friends of 6.  Some of us ‘in-charge’ of air-tickets while others surveying on interesting places and packages.  So, after one day surveying…(actually was done by my friend… :P) we decided to book our room at www.1001malamhotel.com .  The package can be found in the same website as well and believe me, the person in-charge can actually re-arrange their tour itinerary based on your needs.  That sounds good… :)  They also provide airport pickup and drop-off services …nice huh? There are plenty of reviews and advices you can find in the internet to remind us on the price offer if you do not want to take up the services from the hotel/motel you booked and also some local tour which actually promising you this and that but they are doing the other way round/miss out some of the places.  So, to avoid unnecessary situation happened durin...