We made our way down from the spectacular Buddhist edifice and headed off to a local restaurant for a great meal!! Javanese cooking!!
Java, Borobudur – down to earth and off to lunch.
Java – Driving through the interior – photography.
We drove a long way, through mountains with dense tropical rainforest, past rice terraces. The volcanoes loomed in the distance.
Borneo – Kota Kinabalu – The sunset of departure
As we pulled out of Kota Kinabalu the sun was low in the sky creating a psychedelic glow.
We slid along the coast as I looked over at the shrouded mountains and jungle and thought about orangutans.
The sun set on Borneo!
Borneo – Kota Kinabalu – The beauty of the Mosque.
A lot of wealth, art and effort is poured into Mosques, Temples and Cathedrals in order to prove their doctrines are real. I’ve walked around the ruins of many.
They are so beautiful even when their doctrines are long dead.
Borneo – Kota Kinabalu.
A city in the midst of tropical rainforest.
Borneo – Arriving in Kota Kinabuli
Funny costumes (supposed to be tradition warrior) dance, music, theatre and tourist greetings – fascinating.
Borneo – Brunei – Banda Serai – The Chinese Temple
I love the gaudy colours and art of these Chinese Temples.
Borneo – Brunei – The Iconic Bridge
Most of the life seemed to be in the water!!
Borneo, Banda Sera, Brunei – Inside the Royal Palace.
These Kings sure like to splash the cash. Talk about gaudy!!
Borneo – Banda Sera – Brunei – The Royal Palace.
It certainly was a splash of opulence.
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