Horse drawn public transport

Horse drawn carriage as a public transport still exist in Lembang near Bandung in Indonesia. This is not for tourist. Just like you hop on to a bus in other places, you hop on a horse drawn coach here.

 

Tangkuban Perahu

One of the main attractions in Bandung is the volcanic craters at Tangkuban Perahu. There are many small shops selling souvenirs near the main crater which is known as Kawah Ratu (Ratu Crater). A trail along the rim leads you to the other side of the crater. It is an interesting walk. Don't miss it. A casual walk while taking photos may take about half an hour to reach the other end. Highly recommended for nature lovers.

We arrive early. Most souvenir shops are still closed!

The other side of the crater.

Black tree trunk near the rim.

 Benches are provided for visitors along the trail. Cool surrounding.

Part of the trail around the rim of the crater.

Mosses covered rock along the trail.

Bandung, Indonesia

I went to Bandung, Indonesia, after the World Gamelan Festival. It is only 2 hours flight from Kuala Lumpur.

With a population of around 3 million, the city center in Bandung is very crouded. In a traffic jam, even motorcycles cannot move.

Chess is a popular pastime on the sidewalk.

People in Bandung are not camera shy. I took the shot above after this guy made a request.