Jogja

                                          Pedicab in the old walled city

I'm facing down a couple deadlines so there'll be no story today. Here instead are a few of Dave's images from our January sojourn in Jogjakarta. Did we mention that Jogja really gets under your skin, in a good way? That has everything to do with the locals.

And if you're new to EatingAsia, follow the links to read about a local breakfast treat and how the famous Jogja specialty nasi gudeg is made.

                                              A bird lover

                                             At the market

                                            Recess

                                      The Sultan's shadow puppet maker

                                      Hanging out mid-morning

                          Tourists photograph tourists at the Sultan's palace

Comments

[Meena]

The pictures are simply amazing!!!! Love them all!

[Ed]

The "Sultan's mask maker" photo - that's actually the gunungan, a wayang shadow puppet used to separate scenes and stand in for the forces of nature. If he is a mask maker, he's probably a wayang craftsman as well.

[Jodi]

Dave...that first pictures is stunning!!...Jodi

[Robyn]

Meena - Thanks much!

Ed - Thanks for that one, you caught me. This post went up in a hurry and for the life of me I couldn't bring the words 'wayang kulit' to the front of my brain. Changing now.

Jodi - Dave says thanks. And thanks for reading (looking)!

[Dave]

Thanks folks! Jodi, I saw that wall when we were out walking and thought there's got to be a photo there. Before I knew it the pedicab came through and proved me right. Sometimes you get lucky! Click on the photo for a bigger view.

[Jen]

Thanks for these beautiful images. Every time I view a new post, it's like a lil trip :)

[work from home]

Those are some really cool pictures..can I ask what kind of camera you use? thanks

[Dave]

Work from Home - Thanks. For these shots I used a Canon 5D Mark II. Dave

[vicong]

what a lovely picture :)