The story begins long before the sun even thinks of waking. Around midnight, as Malang City begins to fall asleep, our adventure begins. The characteristically cold air immediately hits us as we step outside. Our trusted vehicle, a sturdy Jeep 4x4, is waiting. The roar of its engine is like a drumbeat for the start of this epic journey. Leaving the city lights behind us, we drive through the darkness toward the Tengger Mountains.