• In the shadow of the volcano

    March 21, 2024 in Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Amed is at the base of Mt Agung, an active volcano. It last erupted in 2019. So the soil is very rich and the sand is very black and locals are alert to any danger signs.
    You can climb it overnight to watch the sunrise. It takes 7-8 hours and climbs 1200 metres to the summit of 3112 metres.
    I was going to climb it but I couldn't find my hiking shoes that day. 😁
    But my nephew Evan has done it.
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