In what I can find, it appears life is beginning to return to normal in the Merapi area as much as possible considering the circumstances. However, still lots of devastation (difficulty accessing water, destroyed crops, etc.).

Does anybody have a first hand recent update on the the area? Including Borobudur?

Any thoughts about traveling there this spring?

What effect has the ash had on the surrounding areas? (people, cities, vegatation?)

Any information you can provide is most appreciated!

Lark

I was also referred to this site if you want to find a way to support efforts to recover in the area:

http://merapiaid.blogspot.com/2010/11/merapi-aid.html

Other sites:

http://jakarta.usembassy.gov/ta_11102010.html

http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns...987014989.html

http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns...151344463.html