Before the cocks had started crowing early in the morning, dozens of tourists were already trekking up a path from Toya Bungah in Kintamani, Bangli regency.

All of them were headed to the top of Mount Batur, including our group.

Guided by Kadek Sarjana, 28, at the front and Wayan Julita, 27, at the back, our group walked slowly from the hotel where we had stayed overnight. [Read more →]