Yogyakarta

Jogyakarta - Commonly called Jogja by the locals, and is Java's artistic and cultural centre, and is the place to see the best of the island's creative talents. This is a small city and life evolves around the sprawling Sultan's 18th Century palace in the centre of town, where the royal family still lives and traditional art and music performances are often held.

Arrive at The Phoenix Hotel located @ Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No 9. Is is a beautiful and well maintained hotel. The ambiance is like the Grand dame 'The Raffles Hotel'.

The view from my room's veranda

The Hotel swimming pool

Another view of the Hotel swimming pool

Interetsing Status within the Hotel

A good place to have dinner is Gadjah Wong, famous restaurant in Jogja that serves very good food and the ambiance is fantastic.

Joe with his beer....

Joe thinking !!!