Friday, June 26, 2009

Day 5 - Cilacap to Bandung

Worker in the field
Kids tending their goats.
Transportation of local produce.
Sunrise over Cilacap.
Fishing boats.

I got up early to get some sunrise photos then rode to the border for lunch, then the final stretch into Bandung. The main road was closed and we had to detour along some parallel roads. An interesting route, the roads would have suited the v-strom or a dirt bike. We ran into the Bajaj Motorcycle Club (BMC) and rode with them for 40 mins. We stopped to chat and found out they are riding to Bandung too. However, we decided continue on without them. Once we were in Bandung I missed a couple of turns and added 1 and half hours to the ride to the hotel. So we are beat and will have a short rest before we go out for dinner with the brothers.

7 comments:

  1. too bad I cannot join you guys tonite at Bandung do to I still have a job to be done tonite.. But tomorrow I'll met you at Puncak or Cipanas and accompany you to Jakarta...

    Have a good time tonite okay?

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  2. I miss those corn fields and Rice Fields..
    Getting lost eh..

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  3. Hi Rod and Tina
    I bet that week went fast.
    how have you found security for your bike overnight easy to put away at hotels ?
    Got a million questions to ask but will wait till you get home
    nice looking meals there as well.enjoy the time and company
    r
    greg

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  4. Hope you had a wonderful ride here in Indonesia.
    And hope the You and Tina like the Batik Shirt

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  5. I guess u're already back home now.. Nice to have you both here..

    Btw, don't forget to write about our own police escort at puncak, okay? huahahahaha...

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  6. please check: http://temmy2409.multiply.com/photos/album/126/Rod_Bernard_ADV_Rider_Australia_Goes_Touring_on_Java_Jakarta_-_Jogja_-_Jakarta

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  7. Greg
    Security was not an issue. All the hotels (and cafes) had secured parking areas with 24 hour attendants. Also, the Indonesian people are so honest and friendly...I never felt threatened or worried about security. Most riders leave there helmets and jackets on their bikes when they leave the bike.

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