Located on the edge of Kalibaru town, the Margo Utomo Agro Resort was just a 5-minute walk from the Kalibaru Train Station. It has traditional-designed Javanese rooms that are surrounded by tropical gardens.
A large green swathe of grass separated the two rows of rooms. The pagoda-like structures were lights and the red, yellow and green (hidden) bins were exactly that. Different colours for different types of rubbish. I can’t remember what the frogs were for.
These environmentally-friendly bins had lids made from old tyres.
Brian and I shared the room on the right.
The bright red bracts of this bromeliad contrast strongly with the white and yellow flowers and green leaves.
Galphimia gracilis is better known as Spray of Gold. It originates from Mexico and Guatemala.
Water-droplets balanced precariously on leaves in the early morning light.
Pigeon Berry (Duranta repens).
Pagoda Flower (Clerodendrum paniculatum) comes from China, Southeast Asia and Malaysia was growing particularly well in the gardens.
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Detail of above.
Shrimp Plant, (Beloperone sp.).
unknown.
Heliconia sp..
The above bud opens to release these flowers.
An upright Heliconia.
Mandevillea (horticultural form).
The buds of Mandevillea have a waxy sheen.
unknown.
An old lady looking after the grounds.
The Resort has a lovely outdoor swimming pool and a spa.
The resort’s restaurant, aptly named “Heliconia”.
The entrance and Reception area consisted of a number of rooms, all furnished in traditional style.
I don’t think anybody would dare sit on this lounge.
Three modern Javanese vases.
Breakfast.
David
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