Tomas Forgac
Merapi danger zone
We got to the Merapi danger zone at about 6.30AM. We could not go via one of the official waypoints so we had to take sideways and dissemble some barricades. We had a local guide and (presumably) bribed army security officer. Being there so soon was crucial since in rainy season, clouds can gather quickly covering the volcano making it impossible to see where the hot and toxic ash is being taken by the wind. At one moment, we had to get out of the bikes and continue walking
Merapi danger zone
We got to the Merapi danger zone at about 6.30AM. We could not go via one of the official waypoints so we had to take sideways and dissemble some barricades. We had a local guide and (presumably) bribed army security officer. Being there so soon was crucial since in rainy season, clouds can gather quickly covering the volcano making it impossible to see where the hot and toxic ash is being taken by the wind. At one moment, we had to get out of the bikes and continue walking