I fell with the scooter and the people took pictures

My final two days in Java were quite different from what I’d anticipated. I’d become a bit overconfident about my travels taking care of themselves. After visiting Mount Bromo the day before, we arrived in Banyuwangi. The itinerary for the next two days included Alas Purwo National Park and the Kawah Ijen volcano. This volcano is famous for its electric-blue fire that trickles down the mountain slope. I’d planned to visit Mount Ijen on my last day before heading to Bali. Seeing the electric blue flames illuminate the night would have been an unforgettable way to end my time here.

Unfortunately, my motorbike and I missed a bend during the two-hour drive to Alas Purwo National Park, renowned for its stunning rainforest scenery and pristine white surf beaches. I never even reached the National Park itself.

Banyuwangi

Luckily, a truck full of workers passed by and picked us up. They loaded the bike onto the truck and drove to a nearby doctor. Now, it sounds beneficial, which it was, but on the way to the doctor, they couldn’t be bothered with my leg and arms bleeding. The guys just all wanted to take some pictures with us. Although, once we got to the doctor, they fixed the bike, hung around for a while, and then left. I’ll forgive them for their obsessions with getting pictures of us. It was better than nothing, and I’m very thankful for the help.

After the doctor, I still had to drive the motorbike back to Banyuwangi. I guess it was a good thing, as I otherwise wouldn’t have wanted to go on a motorbike again. But at the time, it sucked pretty severely! My Kawah Ijen volcano day started like the day before, only to be very sore from the accident. With pain in my heart and legs, I cancelled my trip to the volcano.

There was nothing to do about it, and we spent the day in Banyuwangi sitting in the hostel. It could have been worse, and in the end, we are not the first travellers in Indonesia to crash with a motorbike. It’s a tradition, and the scars will always remind me of these travels. It’s all about looking at the positive sides.

Day 142 & 143 – Banyuwangi – Indonesia

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