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The place in the world that most resembles the moon is at Bromo Volcano in Indonesia.
I captured the same volcano as on the cover of The Little Prince, breathtakingly beautiful.

Attracted by the online pictures, I immediately bought a ticket to Surabaya Juanda Airport. The flight from Shenzhen took off at 3:20, with a 6-hour layover in Kuala Lumpur. It was quite a journey. Upon landing, the driver was already waiting at the airport. By the time we arrived at the hotel near Bromo, it was already 9 pm. The next day, we got up at 1 am, set off at 2 am, switched to a jeep, and arrived at the most beautiful viewing platform at 4 am. The waiting time is always long, but the scenery that comes after is always stunning.

After descending the mountain, we went to the volcano crater. Those with poor physical strength can choose to ride a horse, which costs about 110 RMB for a round trip. Be sure to rest when you reach the crater, as breathing heavily can cause discomfort due to the sulfur.

We couldn't wait to go to Ijen. The next day, we got up at midnight, started climbing at the foot of the mountain at 2:30, and arrived at the lake at 4:30. We were very lucky yesterday, as we saw the blue fire as soon as we went down. At Ijen, be sure to wear a mask and goggles. It's really risking your life to see the scenery. The sulfur workers here have a hard life, with an average life expectancy of only 40 years. My first impression of Indonesia is that it is simple, optimistic, and enthusiastic. I like it here.

Note ⚠️
Although the altitude is not high, it is still very cold on the mountain, so be sure to keep warm.
You must wear a mask and goggles at Ijen.
Also, at Ijen, those with poor physical strength can choose a rickshaw, which costs 900,000 Indonesian rupiah for a round trip.

Post by Noah Hartley | Feb 8, 2024