Borobudur Temple - Java Indonesia

Yesterday I rented a motorcycle and left at 5 am for the one hour drive to Borobudur Temple.

The predawn ride was chilly with patches of fog.

Borodudur was built in the 8th-9th century.
It is typical Javanese architecture with Buddhist influence.

The early morning mist was a nice change from the hot sweaty days here.

As the sun rose the light gradually changed from golden yellow to bright blue sky.

A peaceful spot for a temple.

These panels surround the temple depict the Buddhist influence.

There is no inside to this temple...all the details are on the outside levels.

Like other temples I have visited in Indonesia the stone carving is wonderful.

The are over 1400 different reliefs decorating Borobudur.

Borobudur Temple was built using over 2 million carved and fitted stones.

The traffic made riding the motorcycle in traffic was a real challenge.
Even before dawn many bicycles, motorcycles, cars, trucks and buses were racing somewhere.