Uncovering Merapi’s Veil 🌋

If you are in Yogyakarta, you cannot miss going to one of the most active volcanoes in the world - Mount Merapi. Situated about an hours north of Yogyakarta, we hired a private vehicle to take us to the village of Umbulharjo, near the foot of Mt Merapi, where we then transferred to a jeep to take us up to Bunker Kaliadem, about as close as we can get to Mt Merapi. Bunker Kaliadem is located 4.7km away from the summit of the volcano, is a fantastic place to view the vista of Merapi. The shelter itself, is also a testament to the sheer power of nature. It was officially opened in 2005 but quickly met its demise in the 2006 Merapi eruption, where it failed to protect 2 persons who sought refuge within its walls. It has since fell into disuse and our visit to the bunker allowed us to have a look into the amenities that were available within - a small washroom and a store room that used to keep supplies like food and oxygen, but has since been overtaken by bats (see third photo). Climbing on top of the bunker is where you can get unblocked view of Mt Merapi. Our anticipation was initially met with a veil of mist and clouds obscuring the majestic peak (see last photo). Patiently, we waited, and as the clouds moved along, we were rewarded with a glimpse of Merapi's towering summit, a sight both awe-inspiring and sublime. Being able to capture the volcano in its full glory, my heart was full! #winhkflight #winhkflight I want to go to Hong Kong as I want to immerse myself in the vibrant streets, bustling markets, and iconic landmarks of Hong Kong. Choi Hong Estate, Lau Fau Shan Fishing Village and Tai O tops the list of places I want to go 📸