We Found the Candi

We went to an ancient temple while we were in Jogja, called Borobudur. Lost for centuries under dirt that had turned into a mountain, found again to become the tramping ground for looters, locals and finally tourists.

The word for temple in Indonesian is candi, the c is pronounced "ch" and the a is long. But even though I knew the proper pronunciation, I couldn't help thinking of licorice and sour worms and gobstoppers and Turkish Delight every time I saw a sign saying "Candi Borobudur." Ok you're right, I never thought of Turkish Delight.

But oh the incredible patience and devotion to carve stone after stone, layer after layer, year after year. The art and craftsmanship stunned me at every turn.

Still, even in the midst of the magnificence, we received all the attention. Look at the white people go!