Family trip to Jogja and Semarang 12 - 16 Dec 2014

In less than a week of returning from Osaka, we were up in a flight again, to Jogjakarta with family members and my siblings. There were 14 of us and travelling in one big family was such a fun. We hired a 16-seater van that took us to Prambanan and Borobudur on the 2^nd day when we were joined by Irfan and Sarah who flew in later.

1st day in Jogja

Prambanan as background

Prambanan

the in-laws

wifey and daughters

Fun shot for the guys

Fun shot for the ladies

 

posed by the ruins

Baby Nuri also want to be in the limelight

the cousins

 

Borobudur as background

Yanti at Borobudur

wifey by the stupas of Borobudur

On the 3^rd day at 8 am we left Jogja for Semarang to meet relatives and cousins in Kendal. The drive took more than 3 hours’ and to avoid traffic congestion, the driver took the alternative route driving up mountain ranges. It was a good decision made as the drives was so scenic.

We arrived in Kendal around 12 noon and were met by my cousin, Harjo by the road side in case our driver overshot.  This was my second visit to Kendal but my siblings’ first. We were greeted and welcomed with joy by all the relatives. After some formal introduction we were feasted with traditional home cooked Javanese food prepared by Harjo’s wife, Miah. Stories and life experiences were exchanged over lunch and tea. 

 

 

feasting in Harjo's place

 

sharing and recording family tree with Harjo

 

We left Kendal later for Demak visiting the historical Masjid Agung Demak. This Masjid was built few hundred years ago during the spread of Islam in Indonesia. 

one big family

We and Nuri

After Asar we left Demak for Semarang checking into the hotel where we will be staying for the next 2 days.

 

resting in Masjid Agung Semarang

with Harjo at Masjid Agung Semarang

 

fun.... taking the van taxi in Semarang

Although this was only a short trip, it was good one as it strengthened family bonding. 

good bye Semarang