Joe and MA, in sarongs, in front of Borobudur (thirsty for beer!).

Joe and MA, in sarongs, in front of Borobudur (thirsty for beer after an hour plus in the heat and humidity!).

a view out from among the stupa near the top of Borobudur

a view out from among the stupa near the top of Borobudur

among the stupa approximately half-way up the steps to attain enlightenment; looking over the gardens

among the stupa approximately half-way up the steps to attain enlightenment; looking over the gardens

everyone wants a picture of Buddha!

everyone wants a picture of Buddha!

Sadly, many of the statues were vandalized during the years when Borobudur was not maintained.

Sadly, many of the statues were vandalized during the years when Borobudur was not maintained.

at the base of Borobudur; note the speakers high on the left, available for the call to prayer

at the base of Borobudur; note the speakers high on the left, available for the call to prayer

one of the 504 Buddha at Borobudur

one of the 504 Buddha at Borobudur

Joe saluting from a low level of the temple; you can see the narrative relief in the sones behind him; hopefully you can get a sense of the steps as you look to the right.

Joe saluting from a low level of the temple; you can see the narrative relief in the sones behind him; hopefully you can get a sense of the steps as you look to the right.