Photos from Java Island, Indonesia

Some photos of life on the Island of Java including Borobudur Temple, the largest in Indonesia; traditional Javanese dancers; a Javanese coffee shop, and Mary Anne posing with a friend from the ship by a statue of a young Buddha on a cow.

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A sample of the panels of artwork that cover the exterior of Borobudur Temple.

A sample of the panels of artwork that cover the exterior of Borobudur Temple.

Tennis Court and Observation Area under a Thatched Roof in Java

Tennis Court and Observation Area under a Thatched Roof in Java

Mary Anne and Ricki pose by a statue of the Buddha on a cow, near Borobudur Temple.

Mary Anne and Ricki pose by a statue of the Buddha on a cow, near Borobudur Temple.

Mid morning coffee break

Mid morning coffee break

Traditional Javanese Dance

Traditional Javanese Dance

All the stones are balanced without mortar

All the stones are balanced without mortar

Decorative parasols on display at Java coffee house

Decorative parasols on display at Java coffee house

Note the scale by looking at the people on the right and left corners of the photo

Note the scale by looking at the people on the right and left corners of the photo