Breakfast time at Amanjiwo

Juices to start the day

After our morning adventure at Borbudur, here we are back at Amanjiwo for our breakfast. It's a beautiful morning enjoying the serenity of the place.

Pancake

Breakfast Time

Burobudur

Located on the island of Java, the magnificent Borobudur temple is the world’s biggest Buddhist monument, also recognised as one of the world’s seven wonders. The temple sits majestically on a hilltop overlooking lush green fields and distant hills. 

The best way to explore this site is on foot. As you climb to the top of this magnificent temple you will marvel at the intricate detailed stone carvings displayed on the temples walls.

Built in the 9th century during the reign of the Syailendra dynasty, the temple’s design in Gupta architecture reflects India's influence on the region, yet there are enough indigenous scenes and elements incorporated to make Borobudur uniquely Indonesian.

A peek at buddha statue

The monument is a marvel of design, decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. The structure is like a set of massive interlocking Lego blocks held together without any glue.

Gazing at the skyline

Sunrise at Borobudur

Our sunrise adventure 

On 21st January 2017, we woke up at 4.30am and departed at 5.00am from Amanjiwo to see the sunrise at Borobudur.

Borobudur is a Buddhist stupa and temple complex in Central Java, Indonesia. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is one of world's truly great ancient monuments, the single largest Buddhist structure anywhere on earth.

Such tranquility and beauty

Bday Dinner at Amanjiwo

Dinner Time

The Restaurant, with a silver-leaf ceiling and views of Borobudur and volcanoes, serves Indonesian and Western cuisine.

Surprise birthday cake complimentary by the resort

Simply addictive crackers that we had another round of serving

Makan Malam degustation dinner the night - simply delicious

Happy Bday Pat

Here I am at Changi Airport on my birthday this year to Yogyakarta/ Indonesia - trip by my hubby for me. Thanks Anthony.

Flight delayed for an hour

Our room for the stay

Flowers and greeting card by the resort

The birthday gal with a bouquet of lilies from Anthony - Sweet - her love for flowers

Pat & Anthony at tea time before heading off for Spa

View from our hotel

Amanjiwo

Amanjiwo is a luxury hotel in the Menoreh Hills near Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. It lies opposite the 9th century Buddhist sanctuary and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Borobudur. It has spectacular views over Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist monument. 

It is operated by Aman Resorts and was opened in 1997. The name "Amanjiwo" means "peaceful soul".

The main pool measures 40 metres (130 foot) in length.The hotel has 36 lavish suites, laid out in two crescents around the central rotunda. The suites have limestone walls, domed roofs (some are thatched), high ceilings, terrazzo flooring, sliding glass doors, a central four-pillar bed, sungkai wood screens, coconut wood and rattan furniture, old batik pillows, and traditional glass paintings.

The hotel was designed by Ed Tuttle and is built in the form of a pillared temple from local coral-beige limestone (paras yogya) and 15 of the rooms have private pools.

View of the Paddy Fields

Such a peaceful feeling indeed