Rob's World

Last look back through the trees. Amazing to think it's around 1200 years old & was buried for literally centuries!

The lower, square levels here are covered in intricate carvings. Don't skip past them on the way down. Amazing stuff!

Someone told us that if you can touch one of the enclosed Buddhas & make a wish it will be granted. Here's hoping! grin

Photos really can't do Borobudur justice, but one has to try: more shots from between the stupas at the top. Magical!

Putting on a brave face after 2:30am start! Easily worth the sleep deprivation, even if you can't tell from this!

Dawn at the world's largest Buddhist temple. What a setting. Even clouds can't spoil this simply stunning experience.

Tried some light painting among the domes but ironically it's this shot of Jo doing the same I found most pleasing.

Stupa silhouettes atop Borobudur before dawn. Not sunlight casting shadows but floodlights just before they turn off.

Tourists climb the stairs on Borobudur temple before dawn. Numbers are limited for sunrise but certainly worth doing!