Jogjakarta is the city of soul on this island! With less people than Jakarta, it has a more smiles and more culture! Last night I was able to check out a very famous dance which had the most tranquilizing music. If it were not for the cool costumes and majestic dancing, I could have fallen asleep just listening to the soundtrack! Here are a few pictures ...
Today, however, was not about performance, but about art and design. I just got back from quite the treasure hunt and I found the most amazing jewels! After wondering off the beaten path through a few villages, we came to a village where I found a very kind local man, Shondiq, who I cannot wait to buy more jewelry from in the future!
The silver jewelry here is like no other! The quality, the luster, the design is all perfect! I was even able to catch some of the local artisans in action! Everyone in this little village were the sweetest people! It felt so amazing to travel to this little village, meet local people, see the jewelry being made and know that every piece bought there was money directly to the local economy. The most beautiful silver is what they’re known for, what they know best, and what they absolutely thrive in. I was so incredibly happy to support it! It’s jewelry that you’ll feel good about buying, which makes it look even better on!
Here are a few pics of the villages.
From a bridge over a river that runs through the town.
And the incredibly colorful street art which you’ll find painted all over the walls here! I love it! It’s the one subculture that is universal- no matter where you are in the world!
We all stopped for some street food when it started to pour! Here we are enjoying some chicken sate (prounounced “satay”) waiting to the rain to go away! If you haven’t had chicken sate, try it! It’s delish!!
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