{"id":3982,"date":"2022-11-27T08:16:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-27T06:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyclefoodfun.com\/?p=3982"},"modified":"2022-11-27T08:16:17","modified_gmt":"2022-11-27T06:16:17","slug":"my-cup-of-java-cycling-this-fascinating-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/?p=3982","title":{"rendered":"My Cup of Java &#8211; Cycling this Fascinating Island"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"3983\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/?attachment_id=3983\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cup-o-Java.jpeg?fit=720%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"720,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cup-o-Java\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cup-o-Java.jpeg?fit=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cyclefoodfun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cup-o-Java-576x1024.jpeg?resize=576%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cup-o-Java.jpeg?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cup-o-Java.jpeg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cup-o-Java.jpeg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You saw me departing from Bali, just 45 minutes later I arrived in Java, excited to be on the most populous island in the world. Around half of the entire Indonesian populaton live in Java.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"352\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 640 \/ 352;\" width=\"640\" controls src=\"https:\/\/www.cyclefoodfun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Arriving-in-Java.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arriving in Banyuwangi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BREAKING NEWS:<\/strong> An earthquake hit West Java on Monday 21 Nov 2022.  It was felt strongly in greater Jakarta.  I&#8217;m so sorry to hear of it, the loss of life and the damage and destruction.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I had my route planned through the midline of Java to Yogyakarta. I was excited to be on my way but it was already mid-afternoon and I knew I had a tough day ahead, a mountain crossing of note, so I decided to stay the night and get an early start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At supper, I got into conversation over dinner with a local man, Suyadi, who, when he saw my planned route, said that there is no way anyone can cycle, fully laden, up the mountains on my route (the red route on the map).  He strongly advised that I rethink my route and go through Surabaya instead, saying that cars have to traverse those mountains in first gear, they are so steep.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"904\" data-attachment-id=\"3992\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/?attachment_id=3992\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Suyadi-and-Me-in-Banyuwangi.jpg?fit=1200%2C1600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Suyadi-and-Me-in-Banyuwangi\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Suyadi-and-Me-in-Banyuwangi.jpg?fit=678%2C904&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cyclefoodfun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Suyadi-and-Me-in-Banyuwangi-768x1024.jpg?resize=678%2C904&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Suyadi-and-Me-in-Banyuwangi.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Suyadi-and-Me-in-Banyuwangi.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Suyadi-and-Me-in-Banyuwangi.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Suyadi-and-Me-in-Banyuwangi.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thanks Suyadi for the conversation and your advice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some more research showed me that the incline varies between 12% and 23% at times.  So I rapidly replanned my ride to follow the green route<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time for a map<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"307\" data-attachment-id=\"3986\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/?attachment_id=3986\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-cycle-routes-through-Java.jpg?fit=1893%2C855&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1893,855\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Map-cycle-routes-through-Java\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-cycle-routes-through-Java.jpg?fit=678%2C307&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cyclefoodfun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-cycle-routes-through-Java-1024x463.jpg?resize=678%2C307&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-cycle-routes-through-Java.jpg?resize=1024%2C463&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-cycle-routes-through-Java.jpg?resize=300%2C135&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-cycle-routes-through-Java.jpg?resize=1536%2C694&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-cycle-routes-through-Java.jpg?w=1893&amp;ssl=1 1893w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-cycle-routes-through-Java.jpg?w=1356&amp;ssl=1 1356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Red route &#8211; my planned ride.  Green Route &#8211; My actual ride<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I had an inkling that being on such a densely populated island would mean lots of traffic on the roads, but I had no idea.  Except for a few kilometres around the Baluran National Park and at Pasuruan near the coast, the roads traverse built-up areas all the way, the traffic is dense with scooters, trucks, cars and buses, non-stop.   It just gets busier near the big cities.  The result is that I have very few pictures to share of the terrain or countryside but I did see some interesting sights on the way and I met fabulous people..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cycling through the Baluran Forest reserve was great, cool under the trees, fresh air, nice road and little traffic.  I was on the lookout for any wildlife &#8211; maybe a lizard or a snake, birds or deer perhaps.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"382\" data-attachment-id=\"3997\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/?attachment_id=3997\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSCF3069.jpg?fit=800%2C451&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,451\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.9&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;FinePix XP90 XP91 XP95&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1667100892&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSCF3069\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSCF3069.jpg?fit=678%2C382&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"3997\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cyclefoodfun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSCF3069.jpg?resize=678%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSCF3069.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSCF3069.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Forest ride<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"382\" data-attachment-id=\"3998\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/?attachment_id=3998\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSCF3068.jpg?fit=800%2C451&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,451\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.9&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;FinePix XP90 XP91 XP95&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1667098805&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0028571428571429&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSCF3068\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSCF3068.jpg?fit=678%2C382&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"3998\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cyclefoodfun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSCF3068.jpg?resize=678%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSCF3068.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSCF3068.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lovely rolling hills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It wasn&#8217;t long before my vigilance was rewarded with the sighting of clear evidence of wildlife in the forest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"382\" data-attachment-id=\"3999\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/?attachment_id=3999\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSCF3072.jpg?fit=800%2C451&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,451\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;FinePix XP90 XP91 XP95&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1667200833&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;10.5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSCF3072\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSCF3072.jpg?fit=678%2C382&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cyclefoodfun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSCF3072.jpg?resize=678%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSCF3072.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSCF3072.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spoor!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So without delay we decided a rest in the shade was required while waiting for a sighting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"904\" data-attachment-id=\"4002\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/?attachment_id=4002\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bobbie-resting-in-the-forest.jpeg?fit=960%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bobbie-resting-in-the-forest\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bobbie-resting-in-the-forest.jpeg?fit=678%2C904&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"4002\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cyclefoodfun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bobbie-resting-in-the-forest-768x1024.jpeg?resize=678%2C904&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bobbie-resting-in-the-forest.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bobbie-resting-in-the-forest.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bobbie-resting-in-the-forest.jpeg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bobbie resting in the cool shade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"904\" data-attachment-id=\"4001\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/?attachment_id=4001\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/El-resting-in-the-forest.jpeg?fit=960%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"El-resting-in-the-forest\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/El-resting-in-the-forest.jpeg?fit=678%2C904&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"4001\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cyclefoodfun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/El-resting-in-the-forest-768x1024.jpeg?resize=678%2C904&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/El-resting-in-the-forest.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/El-resting-in-the-forest.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/El-resting-in-the-forest.jpeg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elred on the lookout for the wild creatures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is always interesting choosing a place to stay for the night.  Budget plays a big role but clean sheets and a shower that works are paramount. If the air-conditioner works and food is available nearby then that is a bonus. I usually cycle within 10 km of the place I want to stop for the night, then look on Google maps to see what accommodaton is available.  I choose a place and navigate directly to it.  Sometimes I can book in advance but sometimes I arrive unannounced.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I rode into Sumberwaru. a village in Situbondo and started looking for a place to stay.  Rosa&#8217;s Ecolodge appealed to me so I made my way there and asked about the accommodation.  Rosa made me iced tea and we sat and chatted for a while and I decided to stay.  She kindly offered to cook supper for me as well.   I was surprised at 17:00 as I was sitting reading in the garden when Rosa brought me a snack of freshly cooked banana fritters and strong Java coffee just to keep me going until supper time.  Supper, too, was one of the best I have eaten in Java.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look at this beautiful Ecolodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"904\" data-attachment-id=\"4006\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/?attachment_id=4006\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Beautiful-garden.jpeg?fit=1200%2C1599&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1599\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Beautiful-garden.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Beautiful-garden.jpeg?resize=1153%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1153w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Beautiful-garden.jpeg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rosa&#8217;s Eolodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"326\" data-attachment-id=\"4004\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/?attachment_id=4004\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Ecolodge_1.jpeg?fit=1280%2C616&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,616\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Happy-Bobbie-in-Rosas-Ecolodge.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Happy-Bobbie-in-Rosas-Ecolodge.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Happy-Bobbie-in-Rosas-Ecolodge.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Happy-Bobbie-in-Rosas-Ecolodge.jpeg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Happy-Bobbie-in-Rosas-Ecolodge.jpeg?w=1356&amp;ssl=1 1356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bobbie&#8217;s room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rosa is a super kind and generous host.  We have become good friends.  I will never forget her hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"509\" data-attachment-id=\"4009\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/?attachment_id=4009\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Rosa-and-El.jpeg?fit=1600%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Rosa-and-El\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Rosa-and-El.jpeg?fit=678%2C509&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cyclefoodfun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Rosa-and-El-1024x768.jpeg?resize=678%2C509&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Rosa-and-El.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Rosa-and-El.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Rosa-and-El.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Rosa-and-El.jpeg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Rosa-and-El.jpeg?w=1356&amp;ssl=1 1356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saying farewell.  Thanks Rosa for a delightful stay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BREAKING NEWS: An earthquake hit West Java on Monday 21 Nov 2022. It was felt strongly in greater Jakarta. I&#8217;m so sorry to hear of it, the loss of life <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclefoodfun.co.za\/?p=3982\">Continue Reading &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4013,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"Solo bikepacking through Java, Indonesia. Sights and people and party","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"More of my adventure in Java.. 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