Java Natural Environment

Well what can I say. Was an interesting place didn't really go the narrow streets etc. Was quite a dirty place. However if anyone ever heads that way the tours were excellent especially the Kintamani volcano Tour and the Monkey Forest and Temples Tour. Be wary if offered a friendship bracelet or the like as my friend and I were ripped off $280AUD each the first day we were there if you do find yourself in this situation and not knowing the value of their Money all you need to do is say the word police and they back right off. Great weather, really hot. We stayed in Kuta at cheap accommodation but if you go there i would recommend going for something around the 3.5 - 4 star mark as the accommodation we had was only 2.5 star and the sheets were washed daily but they were kinda brown and blood on the walls of our unit. Kuta Beach was lovely but they have a lot of people selling stuff that tend to hound you. lol. The shopping absolutely amazing and very cheap. We were offered drugs by some guys .............no we didn't take them neither of us were into that but however if you are game to purchase off of them do be warned that as soon as you buy it they go to cops and report you then you have the balinese police on your back. Overall was a great place especially the tours, kids ride moped thingees to school and the balinese drive crazy.........yes there were times we thought we weren't goin to make it back to NZ. Was a real eye opener for us. These people work so hard for so little.

Sukabumi is a city and regency in the highlands of West Java, Indonesia, about 80 km (50 miles) south of the national capital, Jakarta.

At an altitude of approximately 600 meters (2000 feet), the city is a minor hill station resort, with a cooler climate than the surrounding lowlands. Sukabumi is also a destination for whitewater rafting. Rubber production is a major industry in the area.

In Dutch colonial times, Sukabumi was the site of the colonial police academy.

Bandung is an old Dutch colonial city in the highlands about 150 km from Jakarta. Up on the ridge top are the holiday homes of the Jakarta elite. Down town are things you just won't find elsewhere on Java like ice cream parlours and French bakeries and great bars. A fantastic city well worth visiting.

Malang is well-known in Java for its apples and cool temperature. Being situated up in the mountains, Malang is popular for those who want to escape the tropical heat of Surabaya and other large cities in East Java. If you happen to stop by in Malang, visit Toko Oen in the heart of Malang. Toko Oen is well-known locally for its Dutch colonial atmosphere and its nostalgic food. Very homely indeed. Sample the local apples as well, and enjoy the relaxing hospitality.

Dingin. Jangan lupa bawa jaket n munchies. Soalnya kalo laper bawaannya jadi laper mulu..