Yogyakarta

Moon rising over Borobudur Temple
Originally uploaded by daveysarge.

So a weekend away took me to Indonesia for the first time (country #35).

Yogyakarta was a bustling city and an interesting mix of local chaos and tourist traps. However the temple complexes around the city were amazing. Check out that gorgeous photo of the moon over Borobudur... Borobudur is apparently the biggest Buddhist site in the world and it was huge and truly stunning at sunrise.

View of Parambanan Temples
Originally uploaded by daveysarge.

Then we managed to find time to check out the rival Hindu temple complex at Parambanan. Huge towers dedicated to the various Hindu deities.

Both temple complexes were built in the 8th century. Who had local bragging rights its hard to say, but 8th century temple builders were obviously overworked!

Singapore Idol

Boyband Dave
Originally uploaded by island_girl.

OK its true. Talent spotted last week in K-Box I am available for weddings, christenings and barmitzvahs..

Singapore Sevens

Ah Singapore... the home of Rugby.... ?! Well any old excuse to watch sport and get drunk in the sun. So much fun was had watching England stutter along in the Singapore Sevens. A day of booze, friends, rugby and music.





It all led to some amusing antics including drunkenly doing the YMCA in various locations around Singapore (of which videos exist but remain hidden to protect the innocent).

Although we did never make it back to the 2nd day to watch the serious rugby... :-s

Borneo and Monkeys

Baby Orang Utan
Originally uploaded by daveysarge.

So a week spent away in Borneo was full of wildlife. Spotted four types of wild monkeys (Orang Utans, Pig and long tailed macaques as well as the crazy looking proboscis monkeys). Check out my flickr site for more monkey pictures.