Travelling with Family at Gunung Rinjani, Indonesia

Indonesia is located in the Ring of Fire and Gunung Rinjani at 3,726 m is the 2nd highest volcanic peak in Indonesia.

Gunung Rinjani is an active volcano in Indonesia, on the island of Lombok. All the fishes in the crater died.

Gunung Rinjani is surrounded by fields growing rice, soybeans, coffee, tobacco, cotton, cinnamon, and vanilla. Gunung Rinjani is well-known for its spectacular crater lake as well as the small cone in the center of the caldera, which looks like a "crater within a crater". The trek to the summit is covered with volcanic ashes. The a crater within the crater lake, greenery from the surrounding forest, and the clear blue sea from the distance, put together a picturesque view. The crater lake is the destination of thousand of pilgrims who place offerings in the water and bathe away disease in the hot springs. A neighbouring island of Bali, Lombok, Indonesia is now attracting more tourists for its pristine beaches and affordable attractions. Lombok's pristine white beaches, especially those in the Island's southwestern area, are quieter than Bali's busy coasts. Kuta, different from Bali's Kuta, offers pure white sands to visitors. Desert Point or Bangko-bangko is a great place to surf. Sea kayaking is also another activity to enjoy. Aside from the coast, locals and visitors can enjoy the northern and mountainous part of the tropical haven. There are also mountain villages to visit and one of the popular places to visit in Lombok is Mount Rinjani. Mount Rinjani is a gigantic 12, 000 foot volcano. Often, there are two-day trek scheduled and guided by the locals for adventurous locals and tourists.

Aside from the sceneries and natural wonders of the island, visitors can always enjoy food and festivities in the island. The word "lombok" translates to chilli. Marine or sea worms are caught, roasted and eaten.

For souvenirs, there are numerous shops in the island. Local textile and fabric like sarongs and woven items are great for taking home. There are also figurines and local pottery available. Tourists can easily find money changers in the island. There is also a museum, temple complex and several tourist hot spots to visit. Tourists don't have to worry about travelling around the island, since transportation is readily available. Visitors can also rent cars and motorcycles.

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