@thesmartlocalid: Mount Merbabu presents a new challenge during the prolonged dry season In late August, several hiking trails on Mount Merbabu, including the Gancik route, were covered in sandy dust amid the prolonged dry season. The dry conditions led one hiker to jokingly describe the Gancik route as feeling like a “route through Egypt.” The heat and dust have become additional challenges for hikers, particularly as the dusty conditions can make breathing more difficult. #TSLID #Merbabu #Naikgunung #Kemarau #Indonesia