Mountain high: The writer's friend Lucas pauses halfway up Gunung Semeru. Note the 'mist', which is actually a layer of fine, wind-blown ash and dust.
Some practical details
Gunung Semeru is in the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park in East Java. It is very popular with Indonesians as it is relatively accessible and affordable. Campsites are usually crowded, except during Ramadan month.
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