An Enthusiastic Traveller

29 October 2024: Arrival in Yogyakarta At 7:00, our taxi arrived to take us to Bandung station, where we caught the train to beautiful Yogyakarta (or so everyone says)! The trains here are fantastic – they clean the restrooms continuously and collect trash every hour. During our 6-hour journey, they passed by four times with coffee and food. The seats were super comfortable, and the views were stunning! Once we arrived in Yogyakarta, we checked into the Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel, a nice hotel with good rooms. We wanted to do some laundry at the hotel, but it would have cost us 31.50 euros – a bit steep. So, not wanting to be “crazy Henkie,” we took our laundry to the nearest laundromat, where it was ready in 3 hours for just 1.5 euros. Now we’re talking! 😉 In the evening, we dined at the Mexican restaurant in the hotel, enjoying a delicious meal while a local band gave us a private performance! Off to bed early, as tomorrow we’re heading to the temples! 30 October 2024: Majestic Temp