Went for a long walk, along an irrigation canal to begin with. A lot of work was put into this canal to divert the water to the fields and villages. We passed human scarecrows keeping the birds and monkeys out of the fields. The terracing on the steep hills is a feat in itself. We accidentally passed villagers bathing in the canal. One of the rotational crops was peanuts, they were harvesting these, we tried some fresh from the ground. Next we headed to the local Starbucks, a 94 year old woman keeps herself active by roasting and pounding coffee beans, producing about a kilo a day. We all enjoyed a cup, it was very smooth. We headed back to the environmental centre for lunch.
After lunch we were treated to a display on local medicines and the importance of, for the smaller communities. We enjoyed a freshly brewed beverage that was a cure all.
After lunch packed into the minibus for the three hour drive to Mt. Bromo, we went from sea level to 1,700 meters elevation. The accommodation at Yoshi's was quite nice, rooms are small but there is lots of communal areas. The restaurant is good.
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