Nostalgia #6: A Journey
This time I want to share photos on our visit (in 2003) to Gua Lawa (Bat Cave) in Purbalingga, Central Java, Indonesia. The cave is so large. When we entered it, we saw bats hanging above, but not in a large amount.
It’s said that the cave was used long time ago (during Majapahit Empire period) as a meeting and resting place of holy and religious leaders. In their effort to introduce and spread Islam religion in Java Island for the first time, they had to face with Majapahit soldiers that assumed them as enemies.
It’s interesting place to visit, we admired the views inside. I remembered that I saw cave wall and stones that have unique shapes, and a little pond with its continuous water source. There are strange colors in some of photos; I don’t know exactly what it is.
It’s said that the cave was used long time ago (during Majapahit Empire period) as a meeting and resting place of holy and religious leaders. In their effort to introduce and spread Islam religion in Java Island for the first time, they had to face with Majapahit soldiers that assumed them as enemies.
It’s interesting place to visit, we admired the views inside. I remembered that I saw cave wall and stones that have unique shapes, and a little pond with its continuous water source. There are strange colors in some of photos; I don’t know exactly what it is.
6 komentar:
I love going to a cave, I had two experiences of going inside the cave and they were great experiences.
Love those photos, I bet the two of you will go back there again sometimes.
visiting a cave is indeed a beautiful experience
Looks like a wonderful journey for both of you. I had been to acave in bohol once and it was a great experience.
I wish i could also visit even one cave. Never in my life yet.
Thanks for sharing,, i could imagine the presence of bats inside the caves while you were inside
hope to see this place before I die... hehehe.. the strange colors are misprocessed colors I think ...
mine is at On This Side of Town
i haven't experienced going into a cave yet. i am afraid actually. i have this phobia of enclosed dark places.
i think those shiny colors in the pictures are minerals in the rocks.
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