Banyuwangi (Ijen) -> Permuteran

3 a.m. - Another early morning. I am getting used to it. We drove to the parking slots from where we started hiking.

3:40 - We started hiking in the dark once again. The hike was pretty hard. The beginning and the ending was easy but the middle part was very steep. There were everywhere “taxis” where three locals pull you up the mountain. Some people did it and it just looked hilarious and looked like modern slavery. When we arrived at the top we saw a but of a sunrise but unfortunately you can’t see the blue fire at the moment because the volcano is to active. We walked around the crater and it’s was once again gorgeous. The acid blue lake is so beautiful also the nature around there. We had to wear gas mask’s because of the toxic gases. It was breathtaking to see the crater gets enlightened in the morning sun. We once again we got nice shots and enjoyed the beautiful nature. It literally looked like we are on another planet. Apparently they mine sulfur there. The miners work in the worst conditions you can imagine. No mask’s in the heat incredible. Hard physical work and the just get 1k for 1kg of sulfur. Thats less that 10cents. Sulfur is used in beauty products and in some ingredients for example to whitening sugar.

8:45 a.m. - We arrived back at the homestay got breakfast and ready to leave.

10:30 a.m. - We left to the harbor in Banyuwangi to get the ferry to Bali.

12 p.m. - We took the ferry to Bali got some lunch and decided to stay in the area to get some rest because the last week was full of activities and just 2-3h of sleep.

4 p.m. - We arrived at the Molleh guesthouse in Pemuteran. Really nice guesthouse with an outdoor rain shower so the perfect Bali vibes.

7:30 p.m. - There are literally just old people and it is really quite so perfect to get some rest and chill for a bit. After dinner I went early to bed.Read more