Traveling Pants on Mt. Bromo
Team Athleta • Jun 9th, 2008 • Category: Adventure Travel, Customer Spotlight
Greetings from Mt. Bromo in East Java!
The foggy pics below are from the morning crossing of the Great Sand Sea, the large crater you cross to get to Mt. Bromo. It’s amazing, and seems to be constantly covered in cloud in the early mornings, which burns away by midday. Walking in this would be entirely too eerie, so I’m glad we cheated and took the jeeps.
My camera can’t describe how beautiful it is to see the red line of dawn pierce the darkness in a single straight line as the earth spins forward and the sun begins to illuminate the gorgeous volcanoes of Bartok, Bromo and Semeru. I know that these are extremely dangerous things, but for that moment, their beauty kept me from thinking of that and all I could think of was that these mighty, majestic openings of the earth seemed to be gods, emerging from clouds below and at will, letting off puffs of cloud vapor, and holding destruction and creation in the palms of their hands. I know…drama queen description? Well, it sure seemed apt when I was staring into the mouth of Bromo, so close the vapor dampened my hair. It also made me wish I had learned a lot more about vulcanology in science class besides just that experiment with baking soda and vinegar.
The Javanese often give offerings to the volcanoes and it’s not uncommon to see them trekking up to throw in flowers to try to keep them appeased. I’m grateful all was calm and serene during my visit.
Kathie
Houston, Texas
Kathie Badgett is a former corporate lawyer who, at age 35, realized there was more to life than what she had previously been doing. So she left her job, packed her bags, and set off to travel the world.
Read the first installment of Kathie’s travel adventures: Will Work for Camel Ride
KATHIE’S TRAVEL GALLERY
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Beautiful photos and amazing description of your experience. Thank you Kathie!
Kathie, my world-traveling “frond”…. I googled you and here you are. You look beautiful–and so happy! I can’t wait to hear all about your adventures. Much love and luck to you, dear old friend.
Kathie – You look great! Awesome pictures too! Can’t wait to see you in person. From your friend in Houston.
Hi Kathie. Wow, you look so beautiful and your pictures are awesome. I cannot wait to hear about your travels.
Looks like you’re on top of the world. I love what you’re doing. Keep posting your beautiful pictures and awesome adventures.
Hey Kathie:
I was wondering what you were up to and never imagined that this is what you decided to do. What an adventurer you are, and it seems to suit you so well from looking at your photos. Its good to see that you’ve decided to embrace life in this manner, because there’s plenty of time to join the rat race when you’re ready. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your photos and please keep in touch with me when you decide to come back to Houston.
Kathie!!! It’s me Shawna – your Spa Buddy! I wasn’t able to reach you in Houston so I Googled you and voila!! I am SOOOO proud of you for turning in your pantyhose & law books for traveling pants & camel rides!!! You go girl!! I always knew this was in you and you would be doing this one day. I am glad to see you didn’t wait to long! I hope you are in that zen place and you are healthy safe and happy! Please keep in touch!! I want to hear all about your travels and awesome experiences you are having.
Kathie! There you are! I opened my Athleta catalog the other day and there was a testimonial that could only have come from you. And I keep living vicariously through you. Can’t wait to hear more, and see more gorgeous photographs. Love to you.
Wow Kathie. Wondered what you were up to . This is incredible – beats legal memos!
hello old friend – Kelly told me I should google you and WOW – truly amazing pictures and I so hope you are having a wonderful time on your adventures and am sure you will have lots of stories to tell and experiences to share. Wishing you more happy, safe travels from colorado!
I’ve always wondered how you have been doing. It’s so refreshing to see you again. I’m so happy for you- I’m finding my way as well! :)