Globe Trekker

Indonesia: Java & Sumatra

Season 13, Episode 6 of 30

Megan explores two of the 11,000 islands in the Indonesian archipelago. Starting in Jakarta, she learns about shadow puppets, Java's most famous art form, and visits the old Dutch trading schooners. From there she climbs the famous Krakatoa volcano and goes diving in the waters nearby. After visiting the world-famous Boroubudur Temple, Megan travels to Sumatra, learning the ancient art of batik from the people who invented it. She visits the island of Nias, home to ancient Stone-Age culture and some of the best surfing in the world. She ends her trip in the orangutan preserve of Gunung Lenser Park.

Previously Aired

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Time
Channel
5/16/2014
noon
5/16/2014
8 p.m.
5/17/2014
3 a.m.
5/17/2014
11 a.m.
5/18/2014
1 p.m.
5/19/2014
9 p.m.
5/20/2014
3 a.m.
5/24/2014
6 a.m.
2/13/2015
noon
2/13/2015
8 p.m.
2/14/2015
3 a.m.
2/14/2015
11 a.m.
2/15/2015
1 p.m.
2/16/2015
9 p.m.
2/17/2015
3 a.m.
2/21/2015
6 a.m.
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